| Primary address | 1256 Forest Avenue, Palo Alto |
| Zip code | 94301 |
| County | Santa Clara |
| Tract | 44 |
| Neighborhood | Crescent Park |
| Parcel ID | 003-22-005 |
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| Current property tax | $9,766 |
| Building class | Single Family (01) |
| Acreage | 0.168
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| Zoning district | Single Family Residence District (R1) |
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Assessed at $819,979, the tax amount paid for 1256 Forest Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 is $9,850.
When was 1256 Forest Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 last sold?1256 Forest Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 was last sold in 11/21/2016.
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Access detailed property tax data for 1256 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 |
| Base tax | $9,850 |
| Current property tax | $9,766 |
| Market value | $819,979 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 1256 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 | $819,979 | 1.2013 | $9,850 | +4.35% |
| 2024-2025 | $803,902 | 1.1743 | $9,440 | +1.47% |
| 2023-2024 | $788,140 | 1.1804 | $9,303 | +1.13% |
| 2022-2023 | $772,687 | 1.1905 | $9,199 | +2.01% |
| 2021-2022 | $757,537 | 1.1904 | $9,018 | +2.18% |
The complete history of permits filed for 1256 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) | AH (See more on map) |
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| Faults and tsunami inundation zone map | Register |
| Landslides and liquefaction map | Register |
Access the detailed traffic volume map for 1256 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Elizabeth Seton | NR | Private | PK-8 | 254 | 0.24 |
| St. Elizabeth Seton | NR | Private | PK-8 | 254 | 0.24 |
| Tru School | NR | Private | K-5 | 23 | 0.53 |
| Addison Elementary School | 7 | Public | K-5 | 331 | 0.53 |
| Tru School | NR | Private | K-6 | 24 | 0.66 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Elizabeth Seton | NR | Private | PK-8 | 254 | 0.24 |
| Alto International School | NR | Private | PK-12 | 247 | 0.89 |
| Lavengamalie Christian Academy & University | NR | Private | K-7 | 0 | 0.91 |
| KIPP Valiant Community Prep | 5 | Charter | K-8 | 619 | 0.95 |
| AltSchool Palo Alto | NR | Private | PK, K-8 | 0 | 1.03 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alto International School | NR | Private | PK-12 | 247 | 0.89 |
| East Palo Alto Academy | 4 | Charter | 9-12 | 299 | 1.04 |
| Castilleja School | NR | Private | 6-12 | 430 | 1.04 |
| Eastside College Preparatory School | NR | Private | 9-12 | 267 | 1.07 |
| Silicon Valley International School | NR | Private | PK, K-12 | 556 | 1.11 |
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Here are the neighbors for 1256 Forest Avenue, Palo Alto.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1420 Hamilton Ave, Palo Alto | |||
| 1290 Pitman Ave, Palo Alto | 12/17/2020 | $6,275,000 | |
| 1390 Hamilton Ave, Palo Alto | 02/28/2018 | ||
| 1428 Hamilton Ave, Palo Alto | 04/27/2007 | ||
| 1321 Martin Ave, Palo Alto | 06/19/2017 | $5,000,000 | |
| 1342 Pitman Ave, Palo Alto | 10/16/2014 | ||
| 758 Center Dr, Palo Alto | 08/15/2025 | $5,797,500 | |
| 1408 Hamilton Ave, Palo Alto | 01/24/2006 | ||
| 1472 Hamilton Ave, Palo Alto | 03/28/2022 | ||
| 625 Hale St, Palo Alto | 01/04/2023 | $10,200,000 | |
| 1454 Hamilton Ave, Palo Alto | 01/03/2025 | $10,500,000 | |
| 1317 Martin Ave, Palo Alto | 04/21/2022 | $8,750,000 | |
| 1304 Pitman Ave, Palo Alto | 09/10/2021 | $9,200,000 | |
| 1432 Hamilton Ave, Palo Alto | 07/09/2013 | $2,995,000 | |
| 1300 Hamilton Ave, Palo Alto | 04/25/2019 | $9,025,000 | |
| 1345 Martin Ave, Palo Alto | |||
| 1318 Pitman Ave, Palo Alto | 10/02/2020 | ||
| 1220 Pitman Ave, Palo Alto | 05/27/2021 | $5,300,000 | |
| 1464 Hamilton Ave, Palo Alto | 11/05/2024 | ||
| 1025 Lincoln Ave, Palo Alto | 12/29/2025 | $17,500,000 |