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Multi-Family Dwellings (Generic, Any Combination)Residential

1655 ALMA ST

PALO ALTO, CA 94301
0
Baths
5,425 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.23 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1940
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,071 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$257,507 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$62,412
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$195,095
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$252,459

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.34
25
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
24
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
25
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
40
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
60
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.19 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.0.2 percent flood zone

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Multi-Family Dwellings (Generic, Any Combination)
CountySANTA CLARA
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.1963
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.23
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Wood (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.None
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.Yes
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Elevator

Transaction History(3)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Foreclosure Filings(2)

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

H
Palo Alto High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.4 mi
E
Walter Hays Elementary SchoolA+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.7 mi
M
Frank S. Greene Jr Middle SchoolA+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.8 mi

District: Palo Alto Unified School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 94301These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.124
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.87
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.450

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.88%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.29%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.5.2%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.18,260
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.7,497 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$189,809
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$274,470
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.59°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.16 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.73%

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How this home compares

1655 Alma St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Among the largest homes in Santa Clara County
  • Has a bigger lot than 84% of homes in Santa Clara County
  • Older than 95% of homes in Santa Clara County

How it measures up in Palo Alto 94301

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Palo Alto 94301.

Living area5,425 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,182 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 95% of homes nearby

Lot size0.23 ac
SmallerTypical 0.15 acBigger

Bigger than 80% of homes nearby

Year built1940
OlderTypical 1947Newer

Newer than 45% of homes nearby

How 1655 Alma St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeOld Palo AltoPalo Alto 94301Santa Clara County
Living areabigger than5,425 ft²93% of homes95% of homesalmost all homes
Lot sizebigger than0.23 ac73% of homes80% of homes84% of homes
Year builtnewer than194052% of homes45% of homes5% of homes

About 1655 Alma St

When did 1655 Alma St, Palo Alto, CA last sell?

1655 Alma St, Palo Alto, CA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 1655 Alma St, Palo Alto, CA?

1655 Alma St, Palo Alto, CA has 5,425 square feet of living space and a 0.23-acre lot.

When was 1655 Alma St, Palo Alto, CA built?

1655 Alma St, Palo Alto, CA was built in 1940, making it 86 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 1655 Alma St, Palo Alto, CA?

1655 Alma St, Palo Alto, CA is assigned to Palo Alto High School (high), rated A+; Walter Hays Elementary School (elementary), rated A+; Frank S. Greene Jr Middle School (middle), rated A+. All sit in Palo Alto Unified School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1655 Alma St, Palo Alto, CA compare to other homes in Palo Alto 94301?

Among the 5,325 homes in Palo Alto 94301, it is bigger than 95% of them (5,425 ft² against a typical 2,182 ft²), its lot is bigger than 80% of them (0.23 ac against a typical 0.15 ac) and it is newer than 45% of them (1940 against a typical 1947). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 1655 Alma St, Palo Alto, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1655 Alma St, Palo Alto, CA was $4,071. The county assessed it at $257,507.

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