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651 Forest Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 Property Information

651 Forest Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 651 Forest Avenue, Palo Alto
Zip code 94301
County Santa Clara
Tract 5483
Neighborhood University South
Parcel ID 120-40-016

Sales & Tax Overview for 651 Forest Avenue, Palo Alto

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Sale date 11/10/2015
Sale price $500,000
Arm's length
Property tax $10,466

Lot & Building Information for 651 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 651 Forest Avenue, Palo Alto

What is the assessed value of 651 Forest Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $871,188, the tax amount paid for 651 Forest Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 is $10,465.

When was 651 Forest Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 last sold?

651 Forest Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 was last sold in 03/17/2026.

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Past Sales & Property History for 651 Forest Avenue, Palo Alto

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
11/10/2015 $500,000
04/08/2011 $680,000
07/07/2006 $725,000
       
       
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*Here are the three most recent sales for this property.


Title Documents for 651 Forest Avenue, Palo Alto

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
03/17/2026 Grant Deed
11/10/2015 Grant Deed
04/20/2012 Deed of Trust/Mortgage/Securit 05/01/2042
04/20/2012 Grant Deed
04/20/2012 Power Attorney
04/08/2011 Deed
04/08/2011 Deed
01/27/2011 Notice Trustee Sale
11/08/2010 Assignment Deed of Trust/Mortg
10/22/2010 Notice of Default
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D: Document date

Property Taxes for 651 Forest Avenue, Palo Alto

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax $10,466
Market value $871,188

Assessment History for 651 Forest Avenue, Palo Alto

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Year Assessment value Total tax rate Property tax Year over year change
2025-2026 $871,188 1.2013 $10,466 +4.35%
2024-2025 $854,106 1.1743 $10,030 +1.47%
2023-2024 $837,360 1.1804 $9,884 +1.13%
2022-2023 $820,942 1.1905 $9,773 +2.01%
2021-2022 $804,846 1.1904 $9,581 +2.17%

Permits for 651 Forest Avenue, Palo Alto

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08/25/2018
07/19/2018
       
       
       
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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
St. Elizabeth Seton NR Private PK-8 254 0.54
St. Elizabeth Seton NR Private PK-8 254 0.54

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
St. Elizabeth Seton NR Private PK-8 254 0.54
AltSchool Palo Alto NR Private PK, K-8 0 0.56
Castilleja School NR Private 6-12 430 0.73
Palo Alto Adult Education NR Public 0 0.86
Alto International School NR Private PK-12 247 0.91

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Castilleja School NR Private 6-12 430 0.73
Palo Alto High School 9 Public 9-12 1,992 0.79
Palo Alto Adult Education NR Public 0 0.86
Alto International School NR Private PK-12 247 0.91
Packard Children's Hospital/Stanford NR Public K-12 10 1.35

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Neighbors for 651 Forest Avenue, Palo Alto

Here are the neighbors for 651 Forest Avenue, Palo Alto.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
653 Forest Ave, Palo Alto 12/01/2023
535 Channing Ave, Palo Alto 03/14/2022 $1,780,000
639 Forest Ave, Palo Alto
631 Forest Ave, Palo Alto 04/11/2024 $1,465,000
655 Forest Ave, Palo Alto
509 Channing Ave, Palo Alto 04/10/2006
647 Forest Ave, Palo Alto 12/24/2014 $1,225,000
637 Forest Ave, Palo Alto 03/22/2011 $650,000
625 Forest Ave, Palo Alto 08/21/2014 $1,416,000
519 Channing Ave, Palo Alto 02/16/2018
623 Forest Ave, Palo Alto 05/28/2013
517 Channing Ave, Palo Alto 07/24/2018
649 Forest Ave, Palo Alto 11/17/2020 $1,430,000
513 Channing Ave, Palo Alto 08/26/2024
515 Channing Ave, Palo Alto 10/25/2012
537 Channing Ave, Palo Alto 01/14/2021
539 Channing Ave, Palo Alto 11/26/1997
635 Forest Ave, Palo Alto 09/07/2011
627 Forest Ave, Palo Alto 04/30/2019
621 Forest Ave, Palo Alto 11/24/2021

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