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623 Forest Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 Property Information

623 Forest Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 623 Forest Avenue, Palo Alto
Zip code 94301
County Santa Clara
Tract 5483
Neighborhood University South
Parcel ID 120-40-002

Sales & Tax Overview for 623 Forest Avenue, Palo Alto

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Sale date 04/24/2002
Sale price $565,000
Arm's length
Property tax $10,027

Lot & Building Information for 623 Forest Avenue, Palo Alto

Building class Condominium, Townhouse (06)
Acreage 0.015
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Zoning district Medium Density Multiple Family Residence District (RM30)

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About 623 Forest Avenue, Palo Alto

What is the assessed value of 623 Forest Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $834,648, the tax amount paid for 623 Forest Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 is $10,026.

When was 623 Forest Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 last sold?

623 Forest Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 was last sold in 05/28/2013.

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Past Sales & Property History for 623 Forest Avenue, Palo Alto

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
04/24/2002 $565,000
09/22/1994 $275,000
09/30/1988 $225,000
       
       
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*Here are the three most recent sales for this property.


Title Documents for 623 Forest Avenue, Palo Alto

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
05/28/2013 Quitclaim Deed
04/24/2002 Deed
06/20/2001 Deed
02/26/1998 Deed
09/26/1995 Deed
09/22/1994 Deed
09/22/1994 Deed
09/30/1988 Deed
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Property Taxes for 623 Forest Avenue, Palo Alto

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax $10,027
Market value $834,648

Assessment History for 623 Forest Avenue, Palo Alto

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 623 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 $834,648 1.2013 $10,027 +4.35%
2024-2025 $818,284 1.1743 $9,609 +1.47%
2023-2024 $802,240 1.1804 $9,470 +1.13%
2022-2023 $786,510 1.1905 $9,363 +2.01%
2021-2022 $771,090 1.1904 $9,179 +2.17%

Permits for 623 Forest Avenue, Palo Alto

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Tru School NR Private K-6 24 0.10
Addison Elementary School 7 Public K-5 331 0.30
Tru School NR Private K-5 23 0.53
AltSchool Palo Alto NR Private PK, K-8 0 0.54
AltSchool Palo Alto NR Private PK, K-8 0 0.54

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
AltSchool Palo Alto NR Private PK, K-8 0 0.54
St. Elizabeth Seton NR Private PK-8 254 0.55
Castilleja School NR Private 6-12 430 0.72
Palo Alto Adult Education NR Public 0 0.85
Alto International School NR Private PK-12 247 0.92

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Castilleja School NR Private 6-12 430 0.72
Palo Alto High School 9 Public 9-12 1,992 0.78
Palo Alto Adult Education NR Public 0 0.85
Alto International School NR Private PK-12 247 0.92
Packard Children's Hospital/Stanford NR Public K-12 10 1.34

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Neighbors for 623 Forest Avenue, Palo Alto

Here are the neighbors for 623 Forest Avenue, Palo Alto.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
631 Forest Ave, Palo Alto 04/11/2024 $1,465,000
639 Forest Ave, Palo Alto
653 Forest Ave, Palo Alto 12/01/2023
81 Encina Ave, Palo Alto 3,100 03/21/2018
625 Forest Ave, Palo Alto 08/21/2014 $1,416,000
637 Forest Ave, Palo Alto 03/22/2011 $650,000
647 Forest Ave, Palo Alto 12/24/2014 $1,225,000
87 Encina Ave, Palo Alto 15,000 12/30/2016
1044 High St, Palo Alto 08/23/2021
649 Forest Ave, Palo Alto 11/17/2020 $1,430,000
825 El Camino Real, Palo Alto 2,960 06/20/2008 $2,500,000
627 Forest Ave, Palo Alto 04/30/2019
635 Forest Ave, Palo Alto 09/07/2011
651 Forest Ave, Palo Alto 03/17/2026
621 Forest Ave, Palo Alto 11/24/2021
1028 Emerson St, Palo Alto 05/24/2016
Parcel 120-34-014 (No address), Palo Alto 12/28/2018
841 El Camino Real, Palo Alto 2,114 08/12/2011
160 Addison Ave, Palo Alto 04/29/2024
309 Poe St, Palo Alto 08/12/2024 $1,188,000

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