Enjoy upscale urban living in the heart of downtown Palo Alto at this rarely available, sought-after Palo Alto Plaza complex. Combining true luxury with ultimate convenience, this exquisitely remodeled corner second-floor single level condominium is stylishly appointed with designer details, an open concept layout, two balconettes, and a spacious patio for outdoor enjoyment and entertaining. Convenient elevator access from secure lobby and parking garage with two deeded parking spaces and large storage room. Surrounded by welcoming metropolitan views, refined dining, and boutique shopping, it is also close to Caltrain, Stanford Shopping Center, and Stanford University. Whether a primary residence or a pied-Ã -terre for the ultimate in commute convenience, this is a very special Silicon Valley home. Excellent Palo Alto Schools.
Sold for $1,250,000
$1,250,000
185 Forest Ave APT 2A, Palo Alto, CA 94301
2beds
1,285sqft
Condo
Built in 1981
-- sqft lot
$1,222,600 Zestimate®
$973/sqft
$5,166 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,222,600
$1.11M - $1.33M
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Electric
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Garbage disposal, Microwave, Range / Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: Inside, Electricity Hookup (220V), Electricity Hookup (110V)
Features
- Flooring: Carpet
- Has fireplace: Yes
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,285 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Garage - Attached
Features
- Exterior features: Stucco
- Has view: Yes
- View description: City
Lot
- Size: 1,306 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 12061004
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
Materials
- wood frame
- Roof: Tile
Condition
- Year built: 1981
Utilities & green energy
- Utilities for property: Individual Electric Meters, Public Utilities
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Fire System - Sprinkler, Security Building, Secured Garage / Parking, Controlled / Secured Access
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $780 monthly
Location
- Region: Palo Alto
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $973/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,952,152
- Annual tax amount: $24,446
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/14/2025 | Sold | $1,250,000-28.6%$973/sqft |
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| 10/31/2018 | Sold | $1,750,000-2.7%$1,362/sqft |
Source:  MLSListings Inc #ML81714165 Report a problem | ||
| 10/3/2018 | Price change | $1,798,000-9.6%$1,399/sqft |
Source: Alain Pinel Realtors #ML81714165 Report a problem | ||
| 8/22/2018 | Price change | $1,988,000-4.8%$1,547/sqft |
Source: Alain Pinel Realtors #ML81714165 Report a problem | ||
| 7/13/2018 | Listed for sale | $2,088,000+4.4%$1,625/sqft |
Source: MLSListings Inc #ML81714165 Report a problem | ||
| 6/1/2018 | Listing removed | $2,000,000$1,556/sqft |
Source: Deleon Realty #ML81691561 Report a problem | ||
| 3/1/2018 | Price change | $2,000,000+11.9%$1,556/sqft |
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| 2/7/2018 | Listed for sale | $1,788,000$1,391/sqft |
Source: Deleon Realty #ML81691561 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $24,446 +4.2% | $1,952,152 +2% |
| 2024 | $23,449 +1.5% | $1,913,876 +2% |
| 2023 | $23,104 +1.2% | $1,876,350 +2% |
| 2022 | $22,836 +2% | $1,839,560 +2% |
| 2021 | $22,388 +2.1% | $1,803,492 +1% |
| 2020 | $21,930 | $1,785,000 +2% |
| 2019 | $21,930 +377.9% | $1,750,000 +446.2% |
| 2018 | $4,589 | $320,412 +2% |
| 2017 | $4,589 +1.8% | $314,131 +2% |
| 2016 | $4,506 +4% | $307,973 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $4,331 +4.2% | $303,348 +2% |
| 2014 | $4,155 | $297,407 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $296,064 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $290,260 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $284,569 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $282,443 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $283,115 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $277,565 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $272,124 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $266,790 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $261,560 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $256,432 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $251,733 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $246,798 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $241,960 |
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Neighborhood: University South
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Addison Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.6 mi
- 9/10Frank S. Greene Jr. MiddleGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.5 mi
- 10/10Palo Alto High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Addison Elementary
- Middle: David Starr Jordan Middle
- High: Palo Alto High
- District: Palo Alto Unified
Source: The MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- California
- Santa Clara County
- Palo Alto
- 94301
- University South
- 185 Forest Ave Apartment 2A
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