| Primary address | 853 Forest Avenue, Palo Alto |
| Zip code | 94301 |
| County | Santa Clara |
| Neighborhood | Crescent Park |
| Parcel ID | 003-31-007 |
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| Sale date | 12/22/1997 |
| Sale price | $875,000 |
| Arm's length | Register |
| Current property tax | $22,269 |
| Building class | Single Family (01) |
| Acreage | 0.263
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| Zoning district | Single Family Residence District (R1) |
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Assessed at $1,860,741, the tax amount paid for 853 Forest Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 is $22,353.
When was 853 Forest Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 last sold?853 Forest Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 was last sold in 05/13/2002.
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| Purchase date | Purchase price | Buyer name | Seller name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/22/1997 | $875,000 | Register | Register |
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Access detailed property tax data for 853 Forest Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year: | 2025-2026 |
| Base tax | $22,353 |
| Current property tax | $22,269 |
| Market value | $1,860,741 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 853 Forest Avenue, Palo Alto, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax.
| Year | Assessment value | Total tax rate | Property tax | Year over year change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-2026 | $1,860,741 | 1.2013 | $22,353 | +4.35% |
| 2024-2025 | $1,824,256 | 1.1743 | $21,422 | +1.47% |
| 2023-2024 | $1,788,487 | 1.1804 | $21,111 | +1.13% |
| 2022-2023 | $1,753,420 | 1.1905 | $20,874 | +2.01% |
| 2021-2022 | $1,719,041 | 1.1904 | $20,463 | +2.17% |
The complete history of permits filed for 853 Forest Avenue, Palo Alto, including new construction or demolition permits, plus any work pertaining to plumbing, heating and sprinkler systems is available with a free account. Available data goes back to 1990.
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| FEMA flood zone(s) | AH (See more on map) |
| Fire hazard zone | See more on map |
| Faults and tsunami inundation zone map | Register |
| Landslides and liquefaction map | Register |
Access the detailed traffic volume map for 853 Forest Avenue, Palo Alto to see estimated average daily traffic on streets surrounding the property as well as the types of properties in its vicinity.
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| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tru School | NR | Private | K-6 | 24 | 0.28 |
| Addison Elementary School | 7 | Public | K-5 | 331 | 0.38 |
| St. Elizabeth Seton | NR | Private | PK-8 | 254 | 0.44 |
| St. Elizabeth Seton | NR | Private | PK-8 | 254 | 0.44 |
| Tru School | NR | Private | K-5 | 23 | 0.55 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Elizabeth Seton | NR | Private | PK-8 | 254 | 0.44 |
| Alto International School | NR | Private | PK-12 | 247 | 0.76 |
| AltSchool Palo Alto | NR | Private | PK, K-8 | 0 | 0.77 |
| KIPP Valiant Community Prep | 5 | Charter | K-8 | 619 | 0.83 |
| Castilleja School | NR | Private | 6-12 | 430 | 0.90 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alto International School | NR | Private | PK-12 | 247 | 0.76 |
| Castilleja School | NR | Private | 6-12 | 430 | 0.90 |
| Palo Alto High School | 9 | Public | 9-12 | 1,992 | 1.00 |
| Palo Alto Adult Education | NR | Public | 0 | 1.06 | |
| East Palo Alto Academy | 4 | Charter | 9-12 | 299 | 1.38 |
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Here are the neighbors for 853 Forest Avenue, Palo Alto.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 750 Forest Ave, Palo Alto | 09/16/2010 | ||
| 831 Homer Ave, Palo Alto | 08/08/2016 | ||
| 707 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto | 2,054 | 09/17/1999 | $950,000 |
| 777 Newell Rd, Palo Alto | 02/12/2025 | $3,510,000 | |
| 1526 Louisa CT, Palo Alto | 09/11/2017 | ||
| 853 Homer Ave, Palo Alto | 05/05/2026 | ||
| 741 Homer Ave, Palo Alto | 06/30/2020 | $5,795,000 | |
| 801 Homer Ave, Palo Alto | 05/31/2023 | $1,070,000 | |
| 1668 Hamilton Ave, Palo Alto | 01/28/2019 | ||
| 811 Forest Ave, Palo Alto | 09/09/2019 | ||
| 859 Forest Ave, Palo Alto | 01/13/2011 | ||
| 819 Homer Ave, Palo Alto | 02/09/2011 | ||
| 734 Seneca St, Palo Alto | 01/20/2021 | $6,350,000 | |
| 619 Guinda St, Palo Alto | 11/13/2003 | ||
| 625 Guinda St, Palo Alto | 08/12/2025 | $6,525,000 | |
| 764 Guinda St, Palo Alto | 05/16/1991 | $499,000 | |
| 762 Hamilton Ave, Palo Alto | 05/15/2019 | $1,375,000 | |
| 775 Guinda St, Palo Alto | 11/06/2012 | ||
| 744 Forest Ave, Palo Alto | 04/25/2018 | ||
| 803 Guinda St, Palo Alto | 10/28/2015 | $3,510,000 |