LOCATION! LOCATION! LOCATION! This charming cottage is situated in a prime Crescent Park location on a 8,550 SF lot. This sunny home is full of character and features 2-bedrooms 1-bath at the main House + ADU (with 1-bedroom 1-bathroom), formal dining room with gorgeous windows overlooking an al fresco courtyard overlooking backyard. There is also a separate ADU on the property with a bedroom and full bathroom. Freshly painted inside & out. Quiet neighborhood, easy access to everywhere. Walking distance to vibrant Downtown Palo Alto! Top rated Palo Alto schools (buyer to verify eligibility).
Renter responsible for all the utilities. Pets are welcome. Students are welcome.
Sold for $7,550,000
$7,550,000
1144 Forest Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301
3beds
2baths
1,249sqft
SingleFamily
Built in 1938
8,550 Square Feet Lot
$7,701,900 Zestimate®
$6,045/sqft
$15,189 Estimated rent
Home value
$7,701,900
$7.16M - $8.32M
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced air
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Washer
- Laundry: In Unit
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Has fireplace: Yes
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,249 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Garage - Detached, Off-street
Features
- Exterior features: Stucco
Lot
- Size: 8,550 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 00321032
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
Materials
- wood frame
- Roof: Shake / Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1938
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Palo Alto
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $6,045/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $7,701,000
- Annual tax amount: $93,471
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/13/2024 | Sold | $7,550,000-0.4%$6,045/sqft |
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| 6/4/2024 | Pending sale | $7,580,000$6,069/sqft |
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| 5/31/2024 | Price change | $7,580,000-5.2%$6,069/sqft |
Source: | ||
| 5/1/2024 | Price change | $7,998,000-5.9%$6,404/sqft |
Source: | ||
| 4/15/2024 | Listed for sale | $8,498,000+174.1%$6,804/sqft |
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| 2/24/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 11/6/2020 | Listing removed | $4,800$4/sqft |
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| 9/28/2020 | Listed for rent | $4,800$4/sqft |
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| 9/1/2020 | Sold | $3,100,000+3.4%$2,482/sqft |
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| 7/6/2020 | Listed for sale | $2,998,000$2,400/sqft |
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| 7/6/2020 | Pending sale | $2,998,000$2,400/sqft |
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| 6/23/2020 | Listed for sale | $2,998,000$2,400/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $93,471 -6.8% | $7,701,000 -8.9% |
| 2024 | $100,289 +99.3% | $8,453,520 +102.3% |
| 2023 | $50,327 +30.3% | $4,179,000 +32.2% |
| 2022 | $38,620 +2% | $3,162,000 +2% |
| 2021 | $37,860 +435.7% | $3,100,000 +489.1% |
| 2020 | $7,068 | $526,213 +2% |
| 2019 | $7,068 +3.8% | $515,896 +2% |
| 2018 | $6,808 | $505,781 +2% |
| 2017 | $6,808 +1.8% | $495,865 +2% |
| 2016 | $6,686 +3.9% | $486,143 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $6,434 +3.4% | $478,842 +2% |
| 2014 | $6,224 | $469,463 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $467,342 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $458,180 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $449,197 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $445,841 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $446,901 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $438,139 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $429,549 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $421,128 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $412,872 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $404,777 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $397,359 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $389,568 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $381,930 |
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Neighborhood: Professorville
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GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Addison Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.1 mi
- 9/10Frank S. Greene Jr. MiddleGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.9 mi
- 10/10Palo Alto High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.6 mi
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- California
- Santa Clara County
- Palo Alto
- 94301
- Professorville
- 1144 Forest Ave