Santa Clara County property record for 181 Ely Pl, Palo Alto, CA 94306
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 3 ba · 2,259 sqft · built 1960 |
| Lot Size | 0.184 acres (8,000 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $8,256 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 147-30-035 |
| Primary APN | 147-30-035 |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,259 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,980 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 279 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1960 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Architectural Style | Custom Design |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 8,000 sqft (0.184 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 80 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 504 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Heating System | HVAC |
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| Street Address | 181 ELY PL |
|---|---|
| City | PALO ALTO |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94306-4553 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1B8 |
| Legal Description | TRACT 2570 WALNUT GROVE BOOK 113 PAGE 24 PAGE 25 LOT 13 |
| Legal Subdivision | WALNUT GROVE |
| Legal Tract | 2570 |
| Legal Lot Number | 13 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CLARA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SAN JOSE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 510802 |
181 Ely Pl is owner-occupied and held in a trust since October 2012.
Source: Santa Clara County records, as of July 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 181 ELY PL, PALO ALTO, CA 94306-4553 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 31, 2012 |
| Transfer Doc | 0021938993 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 181 Ely Pl was $8,256.
Source: Santa Clara County assessment roll, as of July 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Santa Clara County |
| Municipality | Palo Alto City |
| Unified School District | Palo Alto Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $612,823 (+2%) Land $200,745 Building $412,078 | |
| 2025 | $8,256.00 | $600,808 Land $196,809 Building $403,999 |
| 2023 | $7,815.00 (+1.27%) | $577,479 Land $189,167 Building $388,312 |
| 2022 | $7,717.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 181 Ely Pl in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 18, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 13 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 13 in force |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 181 Ely Pl has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | CITY OF PALO ALTO serves 67,658 people · EPA ID CA4310009 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2025 |
| Also Mapped Here | SANTA CLARA VALLEY WATER DISTRICT |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2021–2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 673 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless, DSL in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless | 250 / 100 |
May also be available: GeoLinks, T-Mobile.
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