540 California Ave
Palo Alto, CA 94301
3 bd 2 ba 2,230 sqft Built 1946 Lot 6,800 sqft single_family
No recorded sales
Location
Timeline: Sale, Listing & Tax History
Recorded events
No recorded events
No sale or listing events are on file for this property.
Tax assessment history
| Year | Building | Land | Total assessed | Tax paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $118,377 | $3,788,150 | $3,906,527 | $47,064 |
| 2024 | $118,377 | $3,788,150 | $3,906,527 | $45,106 |
| 2023 | $113,781 | $3,641,052 | $3,754,833 | $44,450 |
| 2022 | $111,550 | $3,569,659 | $3,681,209 | $43,948 |
| 2021 | $109,363 | $3,499,666 | $3,609,029 | $43,084 |
| 2020 | $108,242 | $3,463,782 | $3,572,024 | $42,168 |
| 2019 | $106,120 | $3,395,865 | $3,501,985 | $41,713 |
| 2018 | $104,040 | $3,329,280 | $3,433,320 | $40,550 |
| 2017 | $102,000 | $3,264,000 | $3,366,000 | $39,842 |
| 2016 | $206,366 | $791,100 | $997,466 | $11,725 |
| 2015 | $203,267 | $779,217 | $982,484 | $12,371 |
| 2014 | $199,286 | $763,954 | $963,240 | $12,065 |
| 2013 | $198,386 | $760,502 | $958,888 | $12,041 |
| 2012 | $194,497 | $745,591 | $940,088 | $11,820 |
| 2010 | $190,684 | $730,972 | $921,656 | $11,136 |
| 2009 | $189,259 | $725,509 | $914,768 | $10,930 |
| 2008 | $185,990 | $712,974 | $898,964 | $10,391 |
| 2007 | $182,344 | $698,995 | $881,339 | $10,225 |
Property facts
Year built
1946
Property type
single_family
Stories
1
Beds
3
Baths
2
Living area
2,230 sqft
Lot size
6,800 sqft
ZIP code
94301
City
Palo Alto
Street
California Ave
Coordinates
37.43513, -122.13730
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Frequently asked questions
When did 540 California Ave last sell?
No public-record sale is on file for 540 California Ave.
What is the current tax assessment for 540 California Ave?
The most recent total assessment for 540 California Ave (year 2025) is $3,906,527 with $47,064 in property tax.
When was 540 California Ave built?
540 California Ave was built in 1946.
How does 540 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 540 California Ave?
540 California Ave is a 3 bed, 2 bath, 2,230 sqft, 6,800 sqft lot single_family.
Is 540 California Ave a flip candidate?
No — 540 California Ave does not appear in our flips dataset.
Is 540 California Ave a tax-appeal candidate?
No — 540 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
+8.4%
Implied 1-yr
+33.5%
2026 Q3
$10.53M
2026 Q4
$11.1M
ZIP 94301 — Median Price History + Forecast
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