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

Also known as: 421 Forest Ave

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Property type

Three and Four Family (03)

Year built

1939

Acreage

0.23

Sale price

$650,000

General Information

Address
Primary address
421 Forest Ave
Palo Alto, CA 94301
Alternate address(es)
425 Forest Ave
Zip code
94301
Neighborhood
University South
County
Santa Clara
Municipality
Palo Alto
Parcel ID
120-16-016

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
10/18/1994
Sale price
$650,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Property tax
$12,420
Tax per sq. ft.
$2
Building
Property type
Three and Four Family
Building sq. ft.
5,345
Stories
2
Year built
1939
Pool
N
Lot
Acreage
0.23
Zoning & use
Zoning
High Density Multiple Family Residence District (RM40)
Units
6

Area overview

Walk score
95 /100.  Walker's Paradise
Transit score
54 /100.  Good Transit
Bike score
99 /100.  Biker's Paradise
Ownership

Ownership information for 421 Forest Avenue, Palo Alto, CA

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

Sales history for 421 Forest Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
10/18/1994 $650,000 XXXXXXXXXXX, XXXXXXXX XX XXXXXX XXXXX

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
12/28/1998 Deed XXXXXXXXXXX, XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXX
05/30/1996 Deed XXXXXXXXXXX, XXXXXXXXXX & XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXX
10/18/1994 Deed XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX, XXXXXXXX XX
05/04/1992 Deed XXXXXX, XXXXX X XXXXX X XXXXXX XXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 421 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
$12,420
Tax per sq. ft.
$2
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$1,033,843
Land value
$713,867
Building value
$319,976

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Assessment history

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Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y 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%
2020-2021 $945,321 1.17716 $11,128 +1.09%
2019-2020 $926,787 1.18772 $11,008 +2.91%
2018-2019 $908,616 1.1773 $10,697 +1.78%
2017-2018 $890,801 1.1798 $10,510 +2.66%
2016-2017 $873,336 1.1722 $10,237 +0.95%
Permits

Permit information for 421 Forest Avenue, Palo Alto, CA

Issued date Permit number Permit type Sub type Valuation Finaled date Status
11/15/2023

*Most recent permit on record for this property.

Neighborhood

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FEMA flood zones

FEMA flood zones
0.2
Landslides and liquefaction map

Fire hazard zones

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
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
Palo Alto Adult Education NR Public 0 0.69
St. Elizabeth Seton NR Private PK-8 254 0.71
Walter Hays Elementary School 7 Public K-5 294 0.83
KIPP Valiant Community Prep 5 Charter K-8 619 1.12
Packard Children's Hospital/Stanford NR Public K-12 10 1.13
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
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
KIPP Valiant Community Prep 5 Charter K-8 619 1.12
Packard Children's Hospital/Stanford NR Public K-12 10 1.13
Esther B. Clark School NR Private 2-10 82 1.22
Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle 7 Public 6-8 755 1.37
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
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
Esther B. Clark School NR Private 2-10 82 1.22
Lydian Academy NR Private 6-12 78 1.29
Lydian Academy NR Private 7-12 44 1.29
Menlo-Atherton High School 7 Public 9-12 2,125 1.40
East Palo Alto Academy 4 Charter 9-12 299 1.81

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Neighbors for 421 Forest Avenue, Palo Alto, CA

744 Cowper St, Palo Alto 630 Cowper St, Palo Alto 486 Hamilton Ave, Palo Alto 510 Waverley St, Palo Alto 467 Hamilton Ave, Palo Alto 610 Cowper St, Palo Alto 424 Homer Ave, Palo Alto 459 Hamilton Ave, Palo Alto 550 Waverley St, Palo Alto 360 Forest Ave, Palo Alto 445 Homer Ave, Palo Alto 734 Waverley St, Palo Alto 730 Waverley St, Palo Alto 560 Waverley St, Palo Alto 457 Homer Ave, Palo Alto 411 Forest Ave, Palo Alto 315 Hamilton Ave, Palo Alto 443 Kipling St, Palo Alto 664 Gilman St, Palo Alto 535 Bryant St, Palo Alto

Nearby ZIP codes for 421 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 421 Forest Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301?

The development at 421 Forest Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 was built in 1939.

What is the total square footage of 421 Forest Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301?

421 Forest Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 has a total of 5,345 square feet.

When was 421 Forest Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 last sold and what was the sale price?

421 Forest Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 was last sold on 10/18/1994 for $650,000.

What is the assessed value of 421 Forest Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301?

421 Forest Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 is currently assessed at $1,033,843.

What are the property taxes for 421 Forest Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301?

The property taxes for 421 Forest Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 total $12,419.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 6 residential unit(s).

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