Santa Clara County property record for 229 Ely Pl, Palo Alto, CA 94306
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,028 sqft · built 1953 |
| Lot Size | 0.172 acres (7,500 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $435,000 (Mar 1996) |
| Tax Bill | $9,714 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 147-25-008 |
| Primary APN | 147-25-008 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,028 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,028 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Utility Room | Utility Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1953 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1953 |
| Architectural Style | H-Shape |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 7,500 sqft (0.172 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 75 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 100 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 100 sqft |
| Pool Type | Pool with Hot Tub/Spa |
| Pool Area | 1,600 sqft |
| Porch | Porch |
| Heating System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 229 ELY PL |
|---|---|
| City | PALO ALTO |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94306-4555 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1B8 |
| Legal Description | TRACT 1135 BOOK 44 PAGE 15 BLOCK 1 LOT 8 |
| Legal Tract | 1135 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CLARA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SAN JOSE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 510802 |
229 Ely Pl is held in a trust since March 1996.
Source: Santa Clara County records, as of July 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 920 AMARILLO AVE, PALO ALTO, CA 94303-3701 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 8, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 8, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 199613220219 |
| Deed Book / Page | 236 / 511 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 27, 1995 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0013028086 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 229 Ely Pl was $9,714.
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 | $736,654 (+2%) Land $368,201 Building $368,453 | |
| 2025 | $9,714.00 | $722,211 Land $360,982 Building $361,229 |
| 2023 | $9,192.00 (+1.24%) | $694,168 Land $346,965 Building $347,203 |
| 2022 | $9,079.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 229 Ely Pl in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk.
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 |
| 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 229 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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