542 Center Dr
Palo Alto, CA 94301
4 bd 5 ba 3,182 sqft Built 1928 Lot 13,194 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 | $1,976,362 | $5,953,376 | $7,929,738 | $96,219 |
| 2024 | $1,976,362 | $5,953,376 | $7,929,738 | $90,039 |
| 2023 | $1,716,660 | $5,722,200 | $7,438,860 | $88,723 |
| 2022 | $1,683,000 | $5,610,000 | $7,293,000 | $87,715 |
| 2021 | $1,676,350 | $4,328,382 | $6,004,732 | $72,439 |
| 2020 | $1,530,000 | $4,284,000 | $5,814,000 | $69,396 |
| 2019 | $325,585 | $125,074 | $450,659 | $6,292 |
| 2018 | $319,201 | $122,622 | $441,823 | $6,055 |
| 2017 | $312,943 | $120,218 | $433,161 | $5,946 |
| 2016 | $306,807 | $117,861 | $424,668 | $5,784 |
| 2015 | $302,199 | $116,091 | $418,290 | $5,720 |
| 2014 | $296,280 | $113,817 | $410,097 | $5,521 |
| 2013 | $294,941 | $113,303 | $408,244 | $5,503 |
| 2012 | $289,158 | $111,082 | $400,240 | $5,410 |
| 2010 | $283,489 | $108,904 | $392,393 | $5,097 |
| 2009 | $281,371 | $108,091 | $389,462 | $4,955 |
| 2008 | $276,510 | $106,224 | $382,734 | $4,726 |
| 2007 | $271,089 | $104,142 | $375,231 | $4,651 |
Property facts
Year built
1928
Property type
single_family
Stories
2
Beds
4
Baths
5
Living area
3,182 sqft
Lot size
13,194 sqft
ZIP code
94301
City
Palo Alto
Street
Center Dr
Coordinates
37.45558, -122.14380
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Frequently asked questions
When did 542 Center Dr last sell?
No public-record sale is on file for 542 Center Dr.
What is the current tax assessment for 542 Center Dr?
The most recent total assessment for 542 Center Dr (year 2025) is $7,929,738 with $96,219 in property tax.
When was 542 Center Dr built?
542 Center Dr was built in 1928.
How does 542 Center Dr compare to others on Center Dr?
We track 6 other properties on Center Dr. Browse the list under "Other properties on Center Dr" to compare beds, baths, and sale history.
What are the property facts for 542 Center Dr?
542 Center Dr is a 4 bed, 5 bath, 3,182 sqft, 13,194 sqft lot single_family.
Is 542 Center Dr a flip candidate?
No — 542 Center Dr does not appear in our flips dataset.
Is 542 Center Dr a tax-appeal candidate?
No — 542 Center Dr 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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