| Primary address | 544 Forest Avenue, Palo Alto |
| Zip code | 94301 |
| County | Santa Clara |
| Neighborhood | University South |
| Parcel ID | 120-04-040 |
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| Property tax | $9,209 |
| Building sqft | 5,109 |
| Building class | Five or More Family (04) |
| Acreage | 0.22 |
| Lot sqft | 10,000 |
| Units | 8 |
| Year built | 1958 |
| Stories | 2 |
| Zoning district | Register |
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544 Forest Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 was built in 1958 and has a total of 5,109 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 544 Forest Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $766,571, the tax amount paid for 544 Forest Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 is $9,208.
When was 544 Forest Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 last sold?544 Forest Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 was last sold in 09/27/2012.
How many residential units does this building have?This building has 8 residential unit(s).
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Access detailed property tax data for 544 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 | $9,209 |
| Market value | $766,571 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 544 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 | $766,571 | 1.2013 | $9,209 | +4.35% |
| 2024-2025 | $751,541 | 1.1743 | $8,825 | +1.47% |
| 2023-2024 | $736,805 | 1.1804 | $8,697 | +1.13% |
| 2022-2023 | $722,359 | 1.1905 | $8,600 | +2.01% |
| 2021-2022 | $708,196 | 1.1904 | $8,430 | +2.17% |
The complete history of permits filed for 544 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.
| Total population | 17,508 |
| Median age | 46.7 |
| Average household income | $342,324 |
| Family households | 61.6% |
| Occupied housing units | 7,167 |
| Owner occupied units | 53.0% |
| Average number of people per household | 2.4 |
| Median year structure built | 1957 |
| Median value for units with a mortgage | $2,000,001 |
| Median value for units without a mortgage | $2,000,001 |
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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 |
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Here are the neighbors for 544 Forest Avenue, Palo Alto.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 627 Homer Ave, Palo Alto | 4,765 | 09/24/2008 | $2,525,000 |
| 609 Homer Ave, Palo Alto | 1,524 | 06/29/2018 | |
| 728 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto | 11/21/2012 | ||
| 624 University Ave, Palo Alto | 2,252 | 01/29/1999 | |
| 652 Hamilton Ave, Palo Alto | 3,810 | 07/14/2025 | |
| 590 Forest St, Palo Alto | 4,748 | 01/18/2008 | $3,350,000 |
| 680 Forest Ave, Palo Alto | 09/06/2023 | ||
| 628 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto | 05/15/2019 | $3,450,000 | |
| 512 Hamilton Ave, Palo Alto | 1,260 | ||
| 751 Webster St, Palo Alto | 2,112 | 02/11/1998 | |
| 611 Webster St, Palo Alto | 12/05/2017 | ||
| 727 Webster St, Palo Alto | 07/30/1993 | $665,000 | |
| 627 Webster St, Palo Alto | 12/31/2014 | ||
| 634 Hamilton Ave, Palo Alto | 6,302 | 06/26/2015 | |
| 617 Homer Ave, Palo Alto | 1,440 | 03/30/2023 | |
| 744 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto | 3,540 | 03/01/2005 | $1,903,000 |
| 643 Webster St, Palo Alto | 05/29/2020 | ||
| 550 Hamilton Ave, Palo Alto | 37,850 | 06/20/2005 | $36,500 |
| 505 Hamilton Ave, Palo Alto | 31,880 | 01/28/1988 | $5,501,000 |
| 642 Webster St, Palo Alto | 05/11/2012 | $2,345,000 |