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545 Forest Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 - Property report

Also known as: 545 Forest Ave

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Property type

Five or More Family (04)

Year built

1905

Acreage

0.22

Sale price

$1,660,000

General Information

Address
Primary address
545 Forest Ave
Palo Alto, CA 94301
Zip code
94301
Neighborhood
University South
County
Santa Clara
Municipality
Palo Alto
Parcel ID
120-04-032

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
03/03/2004
Sale price
$1,660,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Property tax
$28,353
Building
Property type
Five or More Family
Building sq. ft.
3,820
Stories
2
Year built
1905
Lot
Acreage
0.22
Lot sq. ft.
10,000
Zoning & use
Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Units
7

Area overview

Walk score
93 /100.  Walker's Paradise
Transit score
53 /100.  Good Transit
Bike score
97 /100.  Biker's Paradise
Ownership

Ownership information for 545 Forest Avenue, Palo Alto, CA

Property owner name
Registered owner
Source
Deed
Owner contact information
Phone number
Owner address
Documents

Sales history for 545 Forest Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
03/03/2004 $1,660,000 XXXXX, XXXX XX X XXXXXXXXX, XXXXXXX X
07/31/1996 $6,000 XXXXXXXXX, XXXX X XXXXXXXXX, XXXXX X
11/16/1995 $209,500 XXXXXXXXX, XXXXX X XXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
08/26/2019 Grant Deed XXXXX, XXXX XX XXXXX, XXXX XX XXXXXXX
03/03/2004 Deed XXXXXXXXX, XXXXXXX X XXXXX, XXXX XX X
03/03/2004 Deed XXXXX-XXXX, XXXXX XXXXXXXXX, XXXXX X
06/02/1997 Deed XXXXXXXXX, XXXX X XXXXXXXXX, XXXXXXX X
07/31/1996 Deed XXXXXXXXX, XXXXX X XXXXXXXXX, XXXX X
07/31/1996 Deed XXXXXXXXX, XXXXXXXX X XXXXXXXXX, XXXX X
11/16/1995 Deed XXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX, XXXXX X

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

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D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 545 Forest Avenue, Palo Alto, CA

Property tax data includes tax amount, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements and assessment history.

Current property tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Property tax
$28,353
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$2,360,165
Land value
$1,066,339
Building value
$1,293,826

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Assessment history

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Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y 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%
2020-2021 $2,158,075 1.17716 $25,404 +1.09%
2019-2020 $2,115,761 1.18772 $25,129 +2.91%
2018-2019 $2,074,276 1.1773 $24,420 +1.78%
2017-2018 $2,033,605 1.1798 $23,993 +2.66%
2016-2017 $1,993,732 1.1722 $23,371 +0.95%
Permits

Permit information for 545 Forest Avenue, Palo Alto, CA

No recently recorded permits for this property.

Neighborhood

Demographics by ZIP code

Total population
17,508
Median age
46.7
Average household income
$342,324
Family households
61.6%
People per household (average)
2.4
Occupied housing units
7,167
Owner-occupied units
53.0%
Median year structure built
1957
Median value mortgaged units
$2,000,001
Median value unmortgaged units
$2,000,001

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FEMA flood zones

FEMA flood zones
0.2
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Fire hazard zones

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Transportation

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Neighbors for 545 Forest Avenue, Palo Alto, CA

835 Webster St, Palo Alto 525 Hamilton Ave, Palo Alto 621 Webster St, Palo Alto 581 Addison Ave, Palo Alto 577 Forest Ave, Palo Alto 705 Cowper St, Palo Alto 628 Forest Ave, Palo Alto 655 Homer Ave, Palo Alto 543 Homer Ave, Palo Alto 850 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto 601 Webster St, Palo Alto 636 Webster St, Palo Alto 725 Cowper St, Palo Alto 657 Homer Ave, Palo Alto 759 Cowper St, Palo Alto 551 Addison Ave, Palo Alto 971 Cowper St, Palo Alto 640 Homer Ave, Palo Alto 620 Hamilton Ave, Palo Alto 609 Cowper St, Palo Alto

Nearby ZIP codes for 545 Forest Avenue, Palo Alto, CA

94022, Santa Clara County, CA 94024, Santa Clara County, CA 94041, Santa Clara County, CA 94043, Santa Clara County, CA 94303, Santa Clara County, CA 94305, Santa Clara County, CA 94555, Alameda County, CA 94560, Alameda County, CA

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 545 Forest Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301?

The development at 545 Forest Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 was built in 1905.

What is the total square footage of 545 Forest Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301?

545 Forest Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 has a total of 3,820 square feet.

When was 545 Forest Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 last sold and what was the sale price?

545 Forest Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 was last sold on 03/03/2004 for $1,660,000.

What is the assessed value of 545 Forest Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301?

545 Forest Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 is currently assessed at $2,360,165.

What are the property taxes for 545 Forest Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301?

The property taxes for 545 Forest Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 total $28,352.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 7 residential unit(s).

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