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

Also known as: 555 Forest Ave

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Property type

Five or More Family (04)

Year built

1940

Acreage

0.34

Sale price

$1.4M

General Information

Address
Primary address
555 Forest Ave
Palo Alto, CA 94301
Zip code
94301
Neighborhood
University South
County
Santa Clara
Municipality
Palo Alto
Parcel ID
120-04-031

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
04/26/2004
Sale price
$1,350,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$23,519
Building
Property type
Five or More Family
Building sq. ft.
4,914
Stories
1
Year built
1940
Lot
Acreage
0.34
Lot sq. ft.
15,000
Zoning & use
Zoning
Units
7

Area overview

Walk score
96 /100.  Walker's Paradise
Transit score
53 /100.  Good Transit
Bike score
97 /100.  Biker's Paradise

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Ownership

Ownership information for 555 Forest Avenue, Palo Alto, CA

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

Sales history for 555 Forest Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
04/26/2004 $1,350,000 XXXXX, XXXX X XXXXXXXXX, XXXXXXX X
03/28/1997 $6,500 XXXXXXXXX, XXXXX X XXXXXXXXX, XXXXX X
11/16/1995 $303,000 XXXXXXXXX, XXXXX X XXXXXXXXX, XXXX X & XXXXXXXX X

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
08/26/2019 Grant Deed XXXXX, XXXX XX XXXXX, XXXX XX XXXXX
12/01/2017 Record Survey XXX, XXXXX XXXXX
06/19/2013 Grant Deed XXXXX, XXXX X XXXXX, XXXX XX
10/14/2010 Amend Deed of Trust XXXXX, XXXX X XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX X X
04/26/2004 Deed XXXXXXXXX, XXXXXXX X XXXXX, XXXX X
04/26/2004 Deed XXXXX-XXXX, XXXXX X XXXXXXXXX, XXXXX X
04/26/2004 Deed XXXXXXXXX, XXXXXX-XXXX XX XXXXXXXXX, XXXXX X
12/11/2003 Deed XXXXXXXXX, XXXXX X XXXXXXXXX, XX
06/02/1997 Deed XXXXXXXXX, XXXX X XXXXXXXXX, XXXXXXX X
03/28/1997 Deed XXXXXXXXX, XXXXXXXX X XXXXXXXXX, XXXX X

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

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D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 555 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
2026-2027
Property tax
$23,519
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$1,957,792
Land value
$1,196,432
Building value
$761,360

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Assessment history

See the assessment and property tax history, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax amount.

Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025-2026 $1,919,405 1.2013 $23,058 +4.35%
2024-2025 $1,881,771 1.1743 $22,098 +1.47%
2023-2024 $1,844,875 1.1804 $21,777 +1.13%
2022-2023 $1,808,702 1.1905 $21,533 +2.01%
2021-2022 $1,773,239 1.1904 $21,109 +2.17%
2020-2021 $1,755,058 1.17716 $20,660 +1.09%
2019-2020 $1,720,646 1.18772 $20,436 +2.91%
2018-2019 $1,686,909 1.1773 $19,859 +1.78%
2017-2018 $1,653,833 1.1798 $19,512 +2.66%
2016-2017 $1,621,406 1.1722 $19,006 +0.95%
Permits

Permit information for 555 Forest Avenue, Palo Alto, CA

Issued date Permit number Permit type Sub type Valuation Finaled date Status
07/01/2022
07/01/2022
07/01/2022
07/01/2022
10/06/2020

*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

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FEMA flood zones

FEMA flood zones
0.2
Landslides and liquefaction map

Fire hazard zones

Faults and tsunami inundation zones map

Transportation

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Neighbors for 555 Forest Avenue, Palo Alto, CA

1510 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto 1345 Cowper St, Palo Alto 1450 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto 1234 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto 630 Lincoln Ave, Palo Alto 554 Kingsley Ave, Palo Alto 1480 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto 1485 Byron St, Palo Alto 803 Cowper St, Palo Alto 1410 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto 686 Kellogg Ave, Palo Alto 1401 Webster St, Palo Alto 1327 Tasso St, Palo Alto 1460 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto 1530 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto 1527 Byron St, Palo Alto 1447 Byron St, Palo Alto 1357 Cowper St, Palo Alto 530 Kellogg Ave, Palo Alto 923 Cowper St, Palo Alto

Nearby ZIP codes for 555 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 555 Forest Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301?

The development at 555 Forest Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 was built in 1940.

What is the total square footage of 555 Forest Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301?

555 Forest Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 has a total of 4,914 square feet.

When was 555 Forest Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 last sold and what was the sale price?

555 Forest Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 was last sold on 04/26/2004 for $1,350,000.

What is the assessed value of 555 Forest Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301?

555 Forest Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 is currently assessed at $1,957,792.

What are the property taxes for 555 Forest Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301?

The property taxes for 555 Forest Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 total $23,518.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 7 residential unit(s).

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