Welcome to your ideal urban retreat at 185 Forest Avenue, Unit 4C, in the heart of dynamic Palo Alto! This modern, single-level condo offers a blend of style and convenience, perfect for those seeking a vibrant lifestyle close to all that downtown has to offer, including easy access to CalTrain and the renowned Stanford campus.
Step inside to discover a thoughtfully designed 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom layout that spans 1,285 square feet. Each spacious ensuite bedroom is strategically situated on opposite sides of the home, providing ultimate privacy and functionality. The open-concept kitchen seamlessly flows into a wonderful family room, where you'll find high ceilings, gleaming hardwood floors, and a cozy fireplace, creating an inviting atmosphere filled with lots of natural light. This unit also boasts modern conveniences such as in-unit laundry and two deeded underground parking spots with a large storage closet. Additional amenities include elevator access to your secured building, ensuring ease and security. Plenty of in-unit storage and wonderful built-in book cases create many design bonus opportunities. With everything in place for comfortable and stylish living, this condo is a must-see for anyone looking to embrace the Palo Alto lifestyle. Excellent PA schools.
Sold for $1,360,000
$1,360,000
185 Forest Ave APT 4C, Palo Alto, CA 94301
2beds
1,285sqft
Condominium, Residential
Built in 1981
-- sqft lot
$1,320,400 Zestimate®
$1,058/sqft
$5,413 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,320,400
$1.20M - $1.45M
$5,413/mo
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Cozy fireplaceOpen-concept kitchenHigh ceilingsBuilt-in book casesLots of natural lightGleaming hardwood floorsIn-unit laundry
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Jennifer Alfaro 01721877 650-888-8338,
Compass 650-462-1111,
Kimm Terpening 01522106 650-867-4880,
Compass
Bought with:
Wendy Leung, 02223900
Compass
Umang Sanchorawala, 01471341
Compass
Source: MLSListings Inc,MLS#: ML82009392
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Bedroom
- Features: BedroomonGroundFloor2plus, GroundFloorPrimaryBedroom2plus
Bathroom
- Features: DoubleSinks, Granite, ShowerandTub, Tile, FullonGroundFloor
Dining room
- Features: DiningFamilyCombo
Family room
- Features: KitchenFamilyRoomCombo
Heating
- Electric, Fireplace(s)
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Electric Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
- Laundry: Inside
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate, Tile
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Family Room, Gas Starter
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,285
- Total interior livable area: 1,285 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Guest, On Street
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Stories: 1
Details
- Parcel number: 12061008
- Zoning: CDS
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
- Property subtype: Condominium, Residential
Materials
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Tile
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1981
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: PublicUtilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Public Utilities, Water Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Services included: Sewer
- HOA fee: $951 monthly
Location
- Region: Palo Alto
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,058/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,118,430
- Annual tax amount: $13,525
- Date on market: 6/2/2025
- Listing agreement: ExclusiveRightToSell
- Listing terms: CashorConventionalLoan
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/2/2025 | Sold | $1,360,000+2.6%$1,058/sqft |
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| 6/25/2025 | Pending sale | $1,325,000$1,031/sqft |
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| 6/2/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,325,000+23.3%$1,031/sqft |
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| 5/6/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 4/26/2024 | Price change | $4,995-3.8%$4/sqft |
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| 4/1/2024 | Listed for rent | $5,195+4%$4/sqft |
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| 4/9/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 4/6/2023 | Listed for rent | $4,995$4/sqft |
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| 3/30/2023 | Sold | $1,075,000-10.4%$837/sqft |
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| 3/1/2023 | Pending sale | $1,199,999$934/sqft |
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| 2/21/2023 | Price change | $1,199,999-11.1%$934/sqft |
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| 1/20/2023 | Listed for sale | $1,349,888$1,050/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $13,525 +4.3% | $1,118,430 +2% |
| 2024 | $12,964 +190% | $1,096,500 +189.8% |
| 2023 | $4,470 +1.2% | $378,329 +2% |
| 2022 | $4,417 +2% | $370,912 +2% |
| 2021 | $4,328 +2.2% | $363,640 +1% |
| 2020 | $4,236 | $359,912 +2% |
| 2019 | $4,236 +3.7% | $352,856 +2% |
| 2018 | $4,085 | $345,939 +2% |
| 2017 | $4,085 +1.8% | $339,157 +2% |
| 2016 | $4,013 -13.1% | $332,508 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $4,616 +4.1% | $327,514 +2% |
| 2014 | $4,436 | $321,099 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $319,649 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $313,382 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $307,239 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $304,944 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $305,669 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $299,676 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $293,801 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $288,041 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $282,394 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $276,858 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $271,785 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $266,457 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $261,234 |
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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
- District: PaloAltoUnified
Source: MLSListings Inc. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- Santa Clara County
- Palo Alto
- 94301
- University South
- 185 Forest Ave Apartment 4C
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