| Primary address | 421 Forest Avenue, Palo Alto |
| Alternate address(es) | 425 Forest Ave |
| Zip code | 94301 |
| County | Santa Clara |
| Neighborhood | University South |
| Parcel ID | 120-16-016 |
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| Sale date | 10/18/1994 |
| Sale price | $650,000 |
| Arm's length | Register |
| Property tax | $12,420 |
| Building sqft | 5,345 |
| Total sqft | 5,345 |
| Building class | Three and Four Family (03) |
| Acreage | 0.23 |
| Buildings on lot | 2 |
| Lot sqft | 10,000 |
| Units | 6 |
| Year built | 1939 |
| Stories | 2 |
| Zoning district | High Density Multiple Family Residence District (RM40) |
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421 Forest Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 was built in 1939 and has a total of 5,345 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 421 Forest Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $1,033,843, the tax amount paid for 421 Forest Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 is $12,419.
When was 421 Forest Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 last sold?421 Forest Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 was last sold in 12/28/1998.
How many residential units does this building have?This building has 6 residential unit(s).
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| Purchase date | Purchase price | Buyer name | Seller name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/18/1994 | $650,000 | Register | Register |
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Access detailed property tax data for 421 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 | $12,420 |
| Market value | $1,033,843 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 421 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 | $1,033,843 | 1.2013 | $12,420 | +4.35% |
| 2024-2025 | $1,013,572 | 1.1743 | $11,902 | +1.47% |
| 2023-2024 | $993,699 | 1.1804 | $11,730 | +1.13% |
| 2022-2023 | $974,216 | 1.1905 | $11,598 | +2.01% |
| 2021-2022 | $955,114 | 1.1904 | $11,370 | +2.18% |
The complete history of permits filed for 421 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) | 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 |
Access the detailed traffic volume map for 421 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 | 0.20 |
| AltSchool Palo Alto | NR | Private | PK, K-8 | 0 | 0.38 |
| AltSchool Palo Alto | NR | Private | PK, K-8 | 0 | 0.38 |
| Addison Elementary School | 7 | Public | K-5 | 331 | 0.38 |
| Tru School | NR | Private | K-5 | 23 | 0.61 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AltSchool Palo Alto | NR | Private | PK, K-8 | 0 | 0.38 |
| Castilleja School | NR | Private | 6-12 | 430 | 0.63 |
| Palo Alto Adult Education | NR | Public | 0 | 0.69 | |
| St. Elizabeth Seton | NR | Private | PK-8 | 254 | 0.71 |
| Alto International School | NR | Private | PK-12 | 247 | 1.07 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palo Alto High School | 9 | Public | 9-12 | 1,992 | 0.61 |
| Castilleja School | NR | Private | 6-12 | 430 | 0.63 |
| Palo Alto Adult Education | NR | Public | 0 | 0.69 | |
| Alto International School | NR | Private | PK-12 | 247 | 1.07 |
| Packard Children's Hospital/Stanford | NR | Public | K-12 | 10 | 1.13 |
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Here are the neighbors for 421 Forest Avenue, Palo Alto.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 744 Cowper St, Palo Alto | 1,507 | 12/30/2014 | |
| 630 Cowper St, Palo Alto | 3,473 | 04/22/2021 | $10,000,000 |
| 486 Hamilton Ave, Palo Alto | 2,537 | 09/07/2018 | $4,000,000 |
| 510 Waverley St, Palo Alto | 2,570 | 06/07/2023 | |
| 467 Hamilton Ave, Palo Alto | 7,268 | 12/05/2012 | |
| 610 Cowper St, Palo Alto | 2,314 | 11/22/1995 | |
| 424 Homer Ave, Palo Alto | 2,200 | 02/08/2023 | |
| 459 Hamilton Ave, Palo Alto | 12,915 | 09/27/2012 | |
| 550 Waverley St, Palo Alto | 7,500 | 02/09/2007 | $2,175,000 |
| 360 Forest Ave, Palo Alto | 52,982 | 06/24/1997 | |
| 445 Homer Ave, Palo Alto | 07/20/2017 | $1,900,000 | |
| 734 Waverley St, Palo Alto | 04/11/2005 | ||
| 730 Waverley St, Palo Alto | 1,424 | ||
| 560 Waverley St, Palo Alto | 11,243 | 12/07/2011 | |
| 457 Homer Ave, Palo Alto | 03/22/2022 | $2,488,000 | |
| 411 Forest Ave, Palo Alto | 2,629 | 07/17/2013 | |
| 315 Hamilton Ave, Palo Alto | 8,547 | 02/06/2019 | |
| 443 Kipling St, Palo Alto | 01/26/2021 | ||
| 664 Gilman St, Palo Alto | 30,485 | 11/21/2012 | $8,000,000 |
| 535 Bryant St, Palo Alto | 2,580 | 05/30/1996 |