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

Also known as: 628 Forest Ave

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Property type

Five or More Family (04)

Year built

1959

Acreage

0.28

Sale price

$3,175,000

General Information

Address
Primary address
628 Forest Ave
Palo Alto, CA 94301
Zip code
94301
Neighborhood
University South
County
Santa Clara
Municipality
Palo Alto
Parcel ID
120-04-045

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
09/06/2012
Sale price
$3,175,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Property tax
$52,013
Building
Property type
Five or More Family
Building sq. ft.
13,460
Stories
2
Year built
1959
Lot
Acreage
0.28
Lot sq. ft.
12,600
Zoning & use
Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Units
7

Area overview

Walk score
90 /100.  Walker's Paradise
Transit score
51 /100.  Good Transit
Bike score
94 /100.  Biker's Paradise
Ownership

Ownership information for 628 Forest Avenue, Palo Alto, CA

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

Sales history for 628 Forest Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
09/06/2012 $3,175,000 XXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXX XXXXXX XX; XXXXXX, XXXXXX XX
01/10/1989 $1,100,000 XXXXXX, XXXXXXX & XXXXXX XX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
08/29/2019 Deed of Trust XXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
09/06/2012 Grant Deed XXXXXX XXXXXX XX XXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXX
09/06/2012 Affidavit Death Settlor/Truste XXXXXX, XXXXXX XX XXXXXX, XXXXXX XX
06/27/2007 Deed XXXXXX, XXXXXXX & XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX
06/27/2007 Deed XXXXXX, XXXXXXX & XXXXXX XXXXXX, XXXXXXX & XXXXXX
01/10/1989 Deed XXXXXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXX, XXXXXXX & XXXXXX XX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

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D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 628 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
$52,013
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$4,329,690
Land value
$1,477,708
Building value
$2,851,982

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Assessment history

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Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025-2026 $4,329,690 1.2013 $52,013 +4.35%
2024-2025 $4,244,795 1.1743 $49,847 +1.47%
2023-2024 $4,161,565 1.1804 $49,123 +1.13%
2022-2023 $4,079,967 1.1905 $48,572 +2.01%
2021-2022 $3,999,969 1.1904 $47,616 +2.17%
2020-2021 $3,958,955 1.17716 $46,603 +1.09%
2019-2020 $3,881,330 1.18772 $46,099 +2.91%
2018-2019 $3,805,226 1.1773 $44,797 +1.78%
2017-2018 $3,730,615 1.1798 $44,015 +2.66%
2016-2017 $3,657,467 1.1722 $42,873 +1.41%
Permits

Permit information for 628 Forest Avenue, Palo Alto, CA

Issued date Permit number Permit type Sub type Valuation Finaled date Status
04/14/2026
10/28/2025
04/01/2014
04/01/2014
09/24/2013

*Most recent permits on record 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

Risk

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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 628 Forest Avenue, Palo Alto, CA

520 Channing Ave, Palo Alto 525 Hamilton Ave, Palo Alto 835 Webster St, Palo Alto 652 Forest Ave, Palo Alto 581 Addison Ave, Palo Alto 705 Cowper St, Palo Alto 542 Addison Ave, Palo Alto 560 Addison Ave, Palo Alto 850 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto 601 Webster St, Palo Alto 903 Cowper St, Palo Alto 563 Homer Ave, Palo Alto 725 Cowper St, Palo Alto 545 Forest Ave, Palo Alto 750 Webster St, Palo Alto 917 Cowper St, Palo Alto 536 Addison Ave, Palo Alto 566 Addison Ave, Palo Alto 971 Cowper St, Palo Alto 551 Addison Ave, Palo Alto

Nearby ZIP codes for 628 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 628 Forest Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301?

The development at 628 Forest Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 was built in 1959.

What is the total square footage of 628 Forest Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301?

628 Forest Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 has a total of 13,460 square feet.

When was 628 Forest Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 last sold and what was the sale price?

628 Forest Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 was last sold on 09/06/2012 for $3,175,000.

What is the assessed value of 628 Forest Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301?

628 Forest Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 is currently assessed at $4,329,690.

What are the property taxes for 628 Forest Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301?

The property taxes for 628 Forest Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 total $52,012.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 7 residential unit(s).

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