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648 Forest Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 Property Information

648 Forest Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 648 Forest Avenue, Palo Alto
Zip code 94301
County Santa Clara
Neighborhood University South
Parcel ID 120-40-021

Sales & Tax Overview for 648 Forest Avenue, Palo Alto

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Sale date 02/15/2006
Sale price $300,000
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Current property tax $12,217

Lot & Building Information for 648 Forest Avenue, Palo Alto

Building class Single Family (01)
Acreage 0.081
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Zoning district Low Density Multiple Family Residence District (RM15)

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About 648 Forest Avenue, Palo Alto

What is the assessed value of 648 Forest Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $1,023,972, the tax amount paid for 648 Forest Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 is $12,300.

When was 648 Forest Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 last sold?

648 Forest Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 was last sold in 05/02/2017.

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Past Sales & Property History for 648 Forest Avenue, Palo Alto

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
02/15/2006 $300,000

Title Documents for 648 Forest Avenue, Palo Alto

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
05/02/2017 Deed of Trust 05/01/2047
05/02/2017 Grant Deed
04/20/2011 Deed of Trust/Mortgage/Securit
02/15/2006 Deed
               
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Property Taxes for 648 Forest Avenue, Palo Alto

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Base tax $12,301
Current property tax $12,217
Market value $1,023,972

Assessment History for 648 Forest Avenue, Palo Alto

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Year Assessment value Total tax rate Property tax Year over year change
2025-2026 $1,023,972 1.2013 $12,301 +4.35%
2024-2025 $1,003,895 1.1743 $11,789 +1.47%
2023-2024 $984,212 1.1804 $11,618 +1.13%
2022-2023 $964,915 1.1905 $11,487 +2.01%
2021-2022 $945,996 1.1904 $11,261 +2.17%

Permits for 648 Forest Avenue, Palo Alto

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Risk

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FEMA flood zone(s) 0.2 (See more on map)
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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 0.15
Addison Elementary School 7 Public K-5 331 0.25
Tru School NR Private K-5 23 0.48
St. Elizabeth Seton NR Private PK-8 254 0.50
St. Elizabeth Seton NR Private PK-8 254 0.50

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
St. Elizabeth Seton NR Private PK-8 254 0.50
AltSchool Palo Alto NR Private PK, K-8 0 0.54
Castilleja School NR Private 6-12 430 0.70
Palo Alto Adult Education NR Public 0 0.84
Alto International School NR Private PK-12 247 0.94

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Castilleja School NR Private 6-12 430 0.70
Palo Alto High School 9 Public 9-12 1,992 0.77
Palo Alto Adult Education NR Public 0 0.84
Alto International School NR Private PK-12 247 0.94
Packard Children's Hospital/Stanford NR Public K-12 10 1.36

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Neighbors for 648 Forest Avenue, Palo Alto

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Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
3717 Heron Way, Palo Alto 12/03/2014
1002 Plover Ln, Palo Alto 11/08/2010
413 Alder Ln, Palo Alto 04/20/2023
4226 Juniper Ln, Palo Alto 10/04/2007 $1,577,000
3521 Alma St, Palo Alto 572 09/18/2013 $900,000
401 Alder Ln, Palo Alto 01/12/2021 $2,760,000
3729 Egret Ln, Palo Alto 12/07/2023
409 Spruce Ln, Palo Alto 01/02/2026 $3,598,000
4270 Wilkie Way, Palo Alto 10/16/2020
3501 Alma St, Palo Alto 606 09/28/2007 $759,000
3507 Alma St, Palo Alto 606
2452 Watson CT, Palo Alto 78,714 08/08/2006
120 Hawthorne Ave, Palo Alto 8,735 11/28/2012
737 Webster St, Palo Alto 10/18/2024 $4,150,000
4244 Wilkie Way, Palo Alto 02/18/2016
2460 High St, Palo Alto 2,530 11/21/2006 $450,000
428 Alder Ln, Palo Alto 08/02/2018 $2,826,000
4218 Juniper Ln, Palo Alto 09/16/2013
435 Acacia Ave, Palo Alto 06/15/2012
3515 Alma St, Palo Alto 572 09/28/2007 $360,000

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