1551 College Ave
Palo Alto, CA 94306
4 bd 4 ba 2,228 sqft Built 1996 Lot 5,750 sqft single_family
Most recent sale
$3,775,000
Jan 28, 2022
Location
Timeline: Sale, Listing & Tax History
Recorded events
| Date | Event | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 28, 2022 | Sold | $3,775,000 | MLS #ML81876240 |
| Apr 27, 2019 | Price changed for rent | $9,975 | AppfolioUnits |
| Apr 16, 2019 | Listed for rent | $10,995 | AppfolioUnits |
| Apr 9, 2019 | Sold | $3,488,000 | MLS #301449728 |
| Apr 3, 2019 | Listing removed | $3,198,000 | MLSListings |
| Feb 11, 2019 | Listing removed | $3,198,000 | MLSListings |
| Feb 11, 2019 | Listed | $3,488,000 | MLS #ML81738570 |
| Jan 17, 2019 | Listed | $3,198,000 | MLS #ML81735562 |
| Nov 25, 2002 | Sold | $1,400,000 | Public Record |
| Feb 9, 1995 | Sold | $332,500 | Public Record |
Tax assessment history
| Year | Building | Land | Total assessed | Tax paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $886,108 | $3,374,641 | $4,260,749 | $52,141 |
| 2024 | $886,108 | $3,374,641 | $4,260,749 | $49,989 |
| 2023 | $851,700 | $3,243,600 | $4,095,300 | $49,256 |
| 2022 | $407,857 | $3,258,653 | $3,666,510 | $44,626 |
| 2021 | $399,860 | $3,194,758 | $3,594,618 | $43,748 |
| 2020 | $395,760 | $3,162,000 | $3,557,760 | $42,836 |
| 2019 | $649,170 | $1,168,514 | $1,817,684 | $22,529 |
| 2018 | $636,442 | $1,145,602 | $1,782,044 | $21,833 |
| 2017 | $623,963 | $1,123,140 | $1,747,103 | $21,448 |
| 2016 | $611,729 | $1,101,118 | $1,712,847 | $20,884 |
| 2015 | $602,541 | $1,084,579 | $1,687,120 | $20,678 |
| 2014 | $590,739 | $1,063,334 | $1,654,073 | $20,238 |
| 2013 | $588,070 | $1,058,529 | $1,646,599 | $20,207 |
| 2012 | $576,540 | $1,037,774 | $1,614,314 | $19,827 |
| 2010 | $561,012 | $1,009,823 | $1,570,835 | $18,678 |
| 2009 | $562,345 | $1,012,222 | $1,574,567 | $18,393 |
| 2008 | $551,319 | $992,375 | $1,543,694 | $17,467 |
| 2007 | $540,509 | $972,917 | $1,513,426 | $17,186 |
Property facts
Year built
1996
Property type
single_family
Stories
2
Beds
4
Baths
4
Living area
2,228 sqft
Lot size
5,750 sqft
ZIP code
94306
City
Palo Alto
Street
College Ave
Coordinates
37.41828, -122.15385
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Investment analysis
Estimates based on local averages — not personalized adviceEstimated monthly rent
$22,650
Gross rental yield
7.20%
Implied cap rate
4.68%
Trend-extrapolated value
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Frequently asked questions
When did 1551 College Ave last sell?
1551 College Ave most recently sold on Jan 28, 2022 for $3,775,000.
What is the current tax assessment for 1551 College Ave?
The most recent total assessment for 1551 College Ave (year 2025) is $4,260,749 with $52,141 in property tax.
How does 1551 College Ave's assessment compare to its last sale price?
The current assessment is 12.9% above the last sale price of $3,775,000.
When was 1551 College Ave built?
1551 College Ave was built in 1996.
How does 1551 College Ave compare to others on College Ave?
We track 8 other properties on College Ave. Browse the list under "Other properties on College Ave" to compare beds, baths, and sale history.
What are the property facts for 1551 College Ave?
1551 College Ave is a 4 bed, 4 bath, 2,228 sqft, 5,750 sqft lot single_family.
Is 1551 College Ave a flip candidate?
No — 1551 College Ave does not appear in our flips dataset.
Is 1551 College Ave a tax-appeal candidate?
No — 1551 College 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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