| Primary address | 545 Forest Avenue, Palo Alto |
| Zip code | 94301 |
| County | Santa Clara |
| Neighborhood | University South |
| Parcel ID | 120-04-032 |
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| Sale date | 03/03/2004 |
| Sale price | $1,660,000 |
| Arm's length | Register |
| Property tax | $28,353 |
| Building sqft | 3,820 |
| Building class | Five or More Family (04) |
| Acreage | 0.22 |
| Lot sqft | 10,000 |
| Units | 7 |
| Year built | 1905 |
| Stories | 2 |
| Zoning district | Register |
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545 Forest Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 was built in 1905 and has a total of 3,820 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 545 Forest Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $2,360,165, the tax amount paid for 545 Forest Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 is $28,352.
When was 545 Forest Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 last sold?545 Forest Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 was last sold in 08/26/2019.
How many residential units does this building have?This building has 7 residential unit(s).
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Access detailed property tax data for 545 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 |
| Property tax | $28,353 |
| Market value | $2,360,165 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 545 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 | $2,360,165 | 1.2013 | $28,353 | +4.35% |
| 2024-2025 | $2,313,888 | 1.1743 | $27,172 | +1.47% |
| 2023-2024 | $2,268,519 | 1.1804 | $26,778 | +1.13% |
| 2022-2023 | $2,224,039 | 1.1905 | $26,477 | +2.01% |
| 2021-2022 | $2,180,432 | 1.1904 | $25,956 | +2.17% |
The complete history of permits filed for 545 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.
| Total population | 17,508 |
| Median age | 46.7 |
| Average household income | $342,324 |
| Family households | 61.6% |
| Occupied housing units | 7,167 |
| Owner occupied units | 53.0% |
| Average number of people per household | 2.4 |
| Median year structure built | 1957 |
| Median value for units with a mortgage | $2,000,001 |
| Median value for units without a mortgage | $2,000,001 |
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| FEMA flood zone(s) | 0.2 (See more on map) |
| Fire hazard zone | See more on map |
| Faults and tsunami inundation zone map | Register |
| Landslides and liquefaction map | Register |
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Here are the neighbors for 545 Forest Avenue, Palo Alto.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 835 Webster St, Palo Alto | 4,500 | 03/22/2005 | |
| 525 Hamilton Ave, Palo Alto | 2,728 | 06/11/2008 | |
| 621 Webster St, Palo Alto | 2,560 | ||
| 581 Addison Ave, Palo Alto | 04/27/2018 | ||
| 577 Forest Ave, Palo Alto | 7,428 | 07/31/2019 | |
| 705 Cowper St, Palo Alto | 2,159 | 09/13/2024 | |
| 628 Forest Ave, Palo Alto | 13,460 | 09/06/2012 | $3,175,000 |
| 655 Homer Ave, Palo Alto | 2,373 | 04/23/2026 | $1,350,000 |
| 543 Homer Ave, Palo Alto | 2,310 | 12/29/2022 | |
| 850 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto | 6,682 | 12/13/2005 | |
| 601 Webster St, Palo Alto | 1,808 | 05/12/2020 | |
| 636 Webster St, Palo Alto | 1,715 | 05/08/2023 | |
| 725 Cowper St, Palo Alto | 28,416 | 11/20/1992 | |
| 657 Homer Ave, Palo Alto | 10/19/2021 | ||
| 759 Cowper St, Palo Alto | 11/05/2025 | $3,008,000 | |
| 551 Addison Ave, Palo Alto | 03/21/2007 | ||
| 971 Cowper St, Palo Alto | 2,845 | 09/05/2008 | |
| 640 Homer Ave, Palo Alto | 2,820 | 06/04/2019 | |
| 620 Hamilton Ave, Palo Alto | 06/24/2014 | ||
| 609 Cowper St, Palo Alto | 3,224 | 03/07/2005 |