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1281 Thurston Avenue, Los Altos, CA 94024 Property Information

1281 Thurston Avenue, Los Altos, CA 94024 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 1281 Thurston Avenue, Los Altos
Zip code 94024
County Santa Clara
Neighborhood Central Los Altos
Parcel ID 318-03-003

Sales & Tax Overview for 1281 Thurston Avenue, Los Altos

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Sale date 11/03/1989
Sale price $490,000
Arm's length
Current property tax $12,345

Lot & Building Information for 1281 Thurston Avenue, Los Altos

Building class Single Family (01)
Acreage 0.23
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Zoning district Single-Family (R1-10)
School district 11000

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Other Property Data for 1281 Thurston Avenue, Los Altos

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About 1281 Thurston Avenue, Los Altos

What is the assessed value of 1281 Thurston Avenue, Los Altos, CA 94024 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $1,066,087, the tax amount paid for 1281 Thurston Avenue, Los Altos, CA 94024 is $12,426.

When was 1281 Thurston Avenue, Los Altos, CA 94024 last sold?

1281 Thurston Avenue, Los Altos, CA 94024 was last sold in 04/01/2016.

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Past Sales & Property History for 1281 Thurston Avenue, Los Altos

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
11/03/1989 $490,000

Title Documents for 1281 Thurston Avenue, Los Altos

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
04/01/2016 Grant Deed
03/30/2016 Deed of Trust/Mortgage/Securit 06/01/2041
03/30/2016 Grant Deed
03/27/2006 Deed
03/22/2006 Deed
03/08/2006 Deed
02/22/2006 Deed
11/01/2001 Deed
01/31/1995 Deed
11/03/1989 Deed
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Property Taxes for 1281 Thurston Avenue, Los Altos

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Base tax $12,426
Current property tax $12,345
Market value $1,066,087

Assessment History for 1281 Thurston Avenue, Los Altos

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 1281 Thurston Avenue, Los Altos, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax.

Year Assessment value Total tax rate Property tax Year over year change
2025-2026 $1,066,087 1.1656 $12,426 +2.78%
2024-2025 $1,045,184 1.1567 $12,090 +0.49%
2023-2024 $1,024,692 1.1741 $12,031 +1.84%
2022-2023 $1,004,601 1.176 $11,814 +0.86%
2021-2022 $984,903 1.1893 $11,713 +1.16%

Permits for 1281 Thurston Avenue, Los Altos

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
St. Simon Elementary School NR Private PK-8 500 0.08
St. Simon Elementary School NR Private PK-8 500 0.08
Green Chinese School NR Private K-5 48 0.10
Montclaire Elementary School 9 Public K-5 382 0.53
Oak Avenue Elementary School 8 Public K-6 332 0.76

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
St. Simon Elementary School NR Private PK-8 500 0.08
Creative Learning Center NR Private K-12 26 0.84
Miramonte Christian School NR Private PK-8 114 0.90
Waldorf School Of The Peninsula NR Private PK-12 342 1.00
Georgina P. Blach Junior High School 8 Public 7-8 416 1.09

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Creative Learning Center NR Private K-12 26 0.84
Mountain View High School 8 Public 9-12 2,220 0.99
Waldorf School Of The Peninsula NR Private PK-12 342 1.00
Alta Vista High School 4 Public 9-12 69 1.13
St. Francis High School NR Private 9-12 1,776 1.49

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Neighbors for 1281 Thurston Avenue, Los Altos

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Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
1201 Brucito Ave, Los Altos 03/12/2015
1668 Grant Rd, Los Altos 04/19/2007 $1,390,000
1175 Peninsular Ave, Los Altos 08/29/2008 $965,000
1622 Marymeade Ln, Los Altos 07/30/2025
1219 Thurston Ave, Los Altos 06/27/2002
1276 Fremont Ave, Los Altos 05/20/2025
1200 Brucito Ave, Los Altos 08/11/2025
1250 Fremont Ave, Los Altos 05/15/2015
1270 Fremont Ave, Los Altos 04/04/2000
1231 Thurston Ave, Los Altos 09/11/2020
1172 Brucito Ave, Los Altos 04/08/2016
1191 Brucito Ave, Los Altos 04/26/2023
1181 Brucito Ave, Los Altos 06/10/2016 $2,400,000
1622 Grant Rd, Los Altos 11/30/2021
1163 Brucito Ave, Los Altos 05/06/2008 $1,349,000
1244 Fremont Ave, Los Altos 02/18/2025
1160 Brucito Ave, Los Altos 06/26/2006
1291 Thurston Ave, Los Altos 09/25/2014
1615 Marymeade Ln, Los Altos 01/18/2011
1635 Marymeade Ln, Los Altos 07/19/2022 $4,500,000

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