161 California Ave
Palo Alto, CA 94306
2 bd 2 ba 1,247 sqft Built 1982 condos
Most recent sale
$1,200,000
Mar 16, 2022
Location
Timeline: Sale, Listing & Tax History
Recorded events
| Date | Event | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 31, 2025 | Sold | $1,111,000 | SanFrancisco |
| Jan 16, 2025 | Listed | $1,050,000 | MLSListings |
| Dec 6, 2022 | Sold | $990,000 | Public Record |
| Oct 14, 2022 | Price changed | $990,000 | MLS #ML81907424 |
| Sep 15, 2022 | Listed | $1,049,000 | MLS #ML81907424 |
| Mar 16, 2022 | Sold | $1,200,000 | Public Record |
| Jun 20, 2016 | Sold | $1,050,000 | MLS #ML81588664 |
| Jun 2, 2016 | Listed | $999,999 | MLS #ML81588664 |
| Oct 23, 2012 | Listing removed | $2,995 | MLSListings |
| Oct 15, 2012 | Price changed for rent | $2,995 | MLSListings |
| Oct 13, 2012 | Listed for rent | $3,000 | MLSListings |
| May 21, 2004 | Sold | $529,000 | Public Record |
| Jun 21, 1999 | Sold | $360,000 | Public Record |
| Aug 29, 1995 | Sold | $225,000 | Public Record |
| May 16, 1990 | Sold | $235,000 | Public Record |
| Nov 22, 1988 | Sold | $5,350,000 | Public Record |
Tax assessment history
| Year | Building | Land | Total assessed | Tax paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $514,998 | $514,998 | $1,029,996 | $13,367 |
| 2024 | $514,998 | $514,998 | $1,029,996 | $12,832 |
| 2023 | $495,000 | $495,000 | $990,000 | $12,641 |
| 2022 | $585,646 | $585,646 | $1,171,292 | $14,880 |
| 2021 | $574,163 | $574,163 | $1,148,326 | $14,588 |
| 2020 | $568,276 | $568,276 | $1,136,552 | $14,297 |
| 2019 | $557,134 | $557,134 | $1,114,268 | $14,136 |
| 2018 | $546,210 | $546,210 | $1,092,420 | $13,759 |
| 2017 | $535,500 | $535,500 | $1,071,000 | $13,518 |
| 2016 | $349,499 | $285,845 | $635,344 | $8,300 |
| 2015 | $344,250 | $281,552 | $625,802 | $8,215 |
| 2014 | $337,507 | $276,037 | $613,544 | $7,978 |
| 2013 | $335,982 | $274,790 | $610,772 | $7,876 |
| 2012 | $329,395 | $269,402 | $598,797 | $7,737 |
| 2010 | $320,524 | $262,147 | $582,671 | $7,289 |
| 2009 | $321,286 | $262,770 | $584,056 | $7,124 |
| 2008 | $314,987 | $257,618 | $572,605 | $6,782 |
| 2007 | $308,811 | $252,567 | $561,378 | $6,674 |
Property facts
Year built
1982
Property type
condos
Stories
2
Beds
2
Baths
2
Living area
1,247 sqft
Lot size
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ZIP code
94306
City
Palo Alto
Street
California Ave
Coordinates
37.42872, -122.14195
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Estimates based on local averages — not personalized adviceEstimated monthly rent
$3,990
Gross rental yield
3.99%
Implied cap rate
2.59%
Trend-extrapolated value
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Frequently asked questions
When did 161 California Ave last sell?
161 California Ave most recently sold on Mar 16, 2022 for $1,200,000.
What is the current tax assessment for 161 California Ave?
The most recent total assessment for 161 California Ave (year 2025) is $1,029,996 with $13,367 in property tax.
How does 161 California Ave's assessment compare to its last sale price?
The current assessment is 14.2% below the last sale price of $1,200,000.
When was 161 California Ave built?
161 California Ave was built in 1982.
How does 161 California Ave compare to others on California Ave?
We track 8 other properties on California Ave. Browse the list under "Other properties on California Ave" to compare beds, baths, and sale history.
What are the property facts for 161 California Ave?
161 California Ave is a 2 bed, 2 bath, 1,247 sqft condos.
Is 161 California Ave a flip candidate?
No — 161 California Ave does not appear in our flips dataset.
Is 161 California Ave a tax-appeal candidate?
No — 161 California Ave is not currently flagged as a tax-appeal candidate.
Forecast for this area
ZIP-area linear projection — not a per-property automated valuationQuarterly trend
+10.7%
Implied 1-yr
+42.8%
2026 Q3
$6.97M
2026 Q4
$7.41M
ZIP 94306 — Median Price History + Forecast
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