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  • $1,405,100

    637 Forest Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301

    2beds
    1,136sqft
    Townhouse
    Built in 1974
    -- sqft lot
    $1,405,100 Zestimate®
    $1,237/sqft
    $5,745 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $1,405,100

    $1.29M - $1.53M

    $5,745/mo

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    What's special

    A RARE OPPORTUNITY! This elegant townhome located on a quiet street is only 2 blocks from University Avenue where world-class gourmet restaurants are located. Look at the photos and the beauty of the house speaks for itself. This house feels like a single family home because its yard is surrounded by tall beautiful trees that provide shade and privacy for you to relax in. The master bedroom also has a balcony overlooking the courtyard. The house is only 5 mins away from Stanford University and Stanford Shopping Center.. The house is a corner unit with most rooms that have no adjoining wall with other units. It has 2 assigned parking spaces in a gated secured parking lot that has a stairway that directly leads to the unit. The home is in a small complex of less than 30 units with few rentals. A swimming pool is within the complex. House is available 6/1/2026. Open house Sun 4/26 early afternoon. Owner pays for homeowners association.

    This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Zillow. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources.

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    Source: Zillow Rentals

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 2
    • Bathrooms: 2
    • Full bathrooms: 1
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
    Rooms
    • Room types: Dining Room, Master Bath
    Heating
    • Fireplace
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Range Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
    • Laundry: In Unit
    Features
    • Storage, Wired for Data
    • Flooring: Hardwood
    • Has fireplace: Yes
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 1,136 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Parking features: Attached, Off Street
    • Has attached garage: Yes
    • Details: Contact manager
    Features
    • Exterior features: Balcony, Granite countertop, Lawn, Living room, Secured entry, Stainless steel appliances
    • Pool features: Pool
    • Fencing: Fenced Yard
    Lot
    • Features: Near Public Transit
    Details
    • Parcel number: 12040009

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: Townhouse
    • Property subtype: Townhouse
    Condition
    • Year built: 1974

    Utilities & green energy

    • Utilities for property: Cable Available

    Community & HOA

    Community
    • Features: Pool
    • Deposit fee: $4,625
    HOA
    • Amenities included: Pool
    Location
    • Region: Palo Alto

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $1,237/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $832,756
    • Annual tax amount: $10,998
    • Date on market: 4/15/2026
    • Date available: 04/15/2026
    • Lease term: 1 Year

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    4/22/2026Listing removed$4,625$4/sqft
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    4/15/2026Listed for rent$4,625+1.6%$4/sqft
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    5/4/2025Listing removed$4,550$4/sqft
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    5/1/2025Listed for rent$4,550+4.6%$4/sqft
    Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem
    4/24/2023Listing removed--
    Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem
    4/11/2023Listed for rent$4,350+6.9%$4/sqft
    Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem
    5/18/2021Listing removed--
    Source: Zillow Rental Manager Report a problem
    5/13/2021Listed for rent$4,070-3.1%$4/sqft
    Source: Zillow Rental Manager Report a problem
    3/10/2021Listing removed--
    Source: Owner Report a problem
    7/17/2019Listing removed$4,200$4/sqft
    Source: Owner Report a problem
    7/7/2019Listed for rent$4,200+3.7%$4/sqft
    Source: Owner Report a problem
    6/10/2017Listing removed$4,050$4/sqft
    Source: Owner Report a problem
    6/6/2017Listed for rent$4,050$4/sqft
    Source: Owner Report a problem
    3/22/2011Sold$650,000-2.2%$572/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    1/22/2011Price change$664,900-5%$585/sqft
    Source: foreclosure.com Report a problem
    12/27/2010Listed for sale$699,900+14.1%$616/sqft
    Source: foreclosure.com Report a problem
    12/9/2010Sold$613,409+2.2%$540/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    7/1/2010Price change$599,950-7.4%$528/sqft
    Source: Intero Client Services #81019591 Report a problem
    5/21/2010Price change$647,950-4%$570/sqft
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    4/24/2010Listed for sale$674,950$594/sqft
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    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$10,998 +4.1%$832,756 +2%
    2024$10,562 +1.5%$816,428 +2%
    2023$10,404 +1.2%$800,420 +2%
    2022$10,279 +2%$784,726 +2%
    2021$10,077 +2%$769,340 +1%
    2020$9,881 $761,452 +2%
    2019$9,881 +3.9%$746,522 +2%
    2018$9,515 $731,886 +2%
    2017$9,515 +1.8%$717,536 +2%
    2016$9,347 +3.8%$703,468 +1.5%
    2015$9,006 +2.9%$692,902 +2%
    2014$8,756 $679,330 +0.5%
    2013-- $676,260 +2%
    2012-- $663,000 -3.9%
    2011-- $690,194 +0.8%
    2010-- $685,036 +10.9%
    2009-- $617,800 -8.2%
    2008-- $673,200 +2%
    2007-- $660,000 +381.5%
    2006-- $137,077 +2%
    2005-- $134,390 +2%
    2004-- $131,756 +1.9%
    2003-- $129,342 +2%
    2002-- $126,807 +2%
    2001-- $124,321
    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: University South

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