Updated townhome steps away from University Ave. Modern kitchen with high end appliances open to living area. You see front porch, pool, and the backyard all from kitchen. Spacious living/dining combo area with patio door access to backyard. Serene backyard has private entrance to the community pool. 2b1ba upstairs with indoor laundry. Larger bedroom has a good-size deck and built-in closet system. Hardwood floor throughout. Private entrance straight from parking area. Large storage room and additional storage cabinets next to parking. Gated underground side-by-side parking spaces. Best location in the community; almost feel like your own pool and outdoor dining experience. You will like this location. All living conveniences, startups, public transportation, in walking distance. Top-ranked schools.
Sold for $1,465,000
$1,465,000
631 Forest Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301
2beds
1,136sqft
Townhouse, Residential
Built in 1974
-- sqft lot
$1,409,700 Zestimate®
$1,290/sqft
$5,745 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,409,700
$1.33M - $1.51M
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High end appliancesGood-size deckLarge storage roomHardwood floor throughoutModern kitchenPrivate entranceAdditional storage cabinets
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Yu-En Tsai 02035936 650-460-9464,
Valley Vine Realty 415-378-5800,
Heidi Tang 01844255 510-316-4797,
Valley Vine Realty
Bought with:
Eric Blomendale, 01164109
Coldwell Banker Realty
Source: MLSListings Inc,MLS#: ML81954902
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Bathroom
- Features: DoubleSinks, ShoweroverTub1, Skylight, Tile, Tub, UpdatedBaths, HalfonGroundFloor
Dining room
- Features: DiningArea
Family room
- Features: NoFamilyRoom
Kitchen
- Features: _220VoltOutlet, Countertop_Stone, ExhaustFan
Heating
- Central Forced Air
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Disposal, Microwave, Built In Oven, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
- Laundry: Inside
Features
- One Or More Skylights
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,136
- Total interior livable area: 1,136 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Assigned, Garage Door Opener, On Street
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Balcony/Patio
- Exterior features: Back Yard, Fenced
- Pool features: Community
- Fencing: Back Yard,Wood
Details
- Parcel number: 12040006
- Zoning: RM3
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Property subtype: Townhouse, Residential
Materials
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Other
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1974
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: PublicUtilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Public Utilities, Water Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Additional Storage, Community Pool, Other
- HOA fee: $625 monthly
Location
- Region: Palo Alto
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,290/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,494,300
- Annual tax amount: $18,861
- Date on market: 2/21/2024
- Listing agreement: ExclusiveRightToSell
- Listing terms: CashorConventionalLoan
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/11/2024 | Sold | $1,465,000-1%$1,290/sqft |
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| 3/27/2024 | Pending sale | $1,480,000$1,303/sqft |
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| 3/18/2024 | Contingent | $1,480,000$1,303/sqft |
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| 3/10/2024 | Price change | $1,480,000-1.2%$1,303/sqft |
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| 2/21/2024 | Listed for sale | $1,498,000+114.3%$1,319/sqft |
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| 9/16/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 9/8/2021 | Price change | $4,395-4.4%$4/sqft |
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| 8/25/2021 | Listed for rent | $4,595$4/sqft |
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| 12/4/2010 | Listing removed | $699,000$615/sqft |
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| 6/8/2010 | Sold | $699,000$615/sqft |
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| 5/23/2010 | Pending sale | $699,000$615/sqft |
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| 4/15/2010 | Price change | $699,000-5.5%$615/sqft |
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| 3/20/2010 | Listed for sale | $739,888$651/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $18,861 +67.2% | $1,494,300 +68.9% |
| 2024 | $11,280 +1.5% | $884,580 +2% |
| 2023 | $11,110 +1.2% | $867,236 +2% |
| 2022 | $10,976 +2% | $850,232 +2% |
| 2021 | $10,758 +2% | $833,562 +1% |
| 2020 | $10,547 | $825,016 +2% |
| 2019 | $10,547 +3.9% | $808,840 +2% |
| 2018 | $10,152 | $792,982 +2% |
| 2017 | $10,152 +1.8% | $777,434 +2% |
| 2016 | $9,972 +3.8% | $762,192 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $9,605 +2.8% | $750,744 +2% |
| 2014 | $9,345 | $736,038 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $732,712 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $718,346 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $704,262 +187% |
| 2010 | -- | $245,378 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $245,962 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $241,140 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $236,413 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $231,778 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $227,234 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $222,780 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $218,698 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $214,410 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $210,207 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: University South
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GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Addison Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 9/10Frank S. Greene Jr. MiddleGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.4 mi
- 10/10Palo Alto High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.8 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: AddisonElementary
- Middle: DavidStarrJordanMiddle_1
- High: PaloAltoHigh
- 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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