558 Forest Avenue

Palo Alto, CA 94301

$1,540,000
Last Sold Price
2
Beds
1
Bath
1
1/2 Bath
1,152 Sq. Ft.
$1,337 / Sq. Ft.
1,152
Sq. Ft.
$1,337
per Sq. Ft.

Description

COMPLETELY DETACHED UNIT nestled in the rear of an 8-unit complex in the most desired spot in Palo Alto. Open the sliding door and you can step into your very own mini-oasis backyard. Take a quick 3-minute stroll and you'll be right on the vibrant University Avenue, near Stanford, hi-tech companies, start-ups, and top Palo Alto schools. 1 car garage plus 1 parking spot. Both spacious bedrooms have vaulted ceilings, one of which with a large sliding door to the balcony. Recessed lights, fresh paint,...COMPLETELY DETACHED UNIT nestled in the rear of an 8-unit complex in the most desired spot in Palo Alto. Open the sliding door and you can step into your very own mini-oasis backyard. Take a quick 3-minute stroll and you'll be right on the vibrant University Avenue, near Stanford, hi-tech companies, start-ups, and top Palo Alto schools. 1 car garage plus 1 parking spot. Both spacious bedrooms have vaulted ceilings, one of which with a large sliding door to the balcony. Recessed lights, fresh paint, new ½ bathroom, new floor, and stairs. A truly hidden gem that offers serenity, privacy, and proximity to perhaps the most unbeatable neighborhood in Silicon Valley!

Listing Agent

  1. Larry Liu

    Larry Liu

    Listing Agent

    Compass

    DRE #01461158

    larry.liu@compass.com

    P: 408.221.6457

Property Details for 558 Forest Avenue

MLS City Name
PALO ALTO
Building Type
Townhouse
Complex Name
Forest Homes Association
Garage Spaces
1
Parking Spaces
1
Cross Street
Webster St

Location

Listing Courtesy of Compass, Larry Liu, DRE #01461158

Sold By Compass, Joyce Zhao, DRE #01958319

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LISTING UPDATED: 05/25/2021 02:41 PM

Property Details for 558 Forest Avenue

StatusSold
MLS #ML81838403
Days on Compass6
Taxes-
HOA Fees$500 / month
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeTownhouse
MLS TypeSingle-Family Homes / Townhouse
Year Built1978
Lot Size0.01 AC / 571 SF
CountySanta Clara County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Compass, Larry Liu, DRE #01461158

Sold By Compass, Joyce Zhao, DRE #01958319

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Building Information for 558 Forest Avenue

Stories2Residences-Year Built1978Lot Size0.01 AC / 571 SF

Payment Calculator

$9,512 per month

30 year fixed, 7.25% Interest

Principal and Interest

$8,404

Property Taxes

$608

HOA Dues

$500

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Property Information for 558 Forest Avenue

Features
Room Information
  • Additional Rooms: Storage
  • Bathroom: Dual Flush Toilet, Half on Ground Floor, Shower over Tub - 1, Skylight, Updated Bath
  • Dining Room: Dining Area in Family Room
  • Family Room: Kitchen / Family Room Combo
  • Kitchen: 220 Volt Outlet, Cooktop - Electric, Countertop - Solid Surface / Corian, Dishwasher, Microwave, Oven - Electric, Refrigerator
  • Number of Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Number of Half Bathrooms: 1
Features
  • Amenities: Skylight
  • Communications: Cable TV, DSL
  • Energy Features: Skylight
  • Fireplace: No
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Laundry: Electricity Hookup (220V), Inside
  • Living SqFt: 1152
  • Pool: No
  • Unit Features: No Common Wall
Utilities
  • Cooling: Other
  • Heating: Electric
  • Sewer Septic: Sewer - Public
  • Utilities: Individual Electric Meters, Individual Gas Meters
  • Water: Public
Garage
  • Garage and Parking: Covered Parking, Detached Garage, Parking Deck
  • Garage Max: 1
  • Garage Min: 1
Property Details
Homeowners Association
  • Association Fees Include: Common Area Electricity, Exterior Painting, Fencing, Insurance - Common Area, Maintenance - Common Area, Maintenance - Exterior, Management Fee, Reserves, Roof
  • HOA Amenities: Car Wash Area, Garden / Greenbelt / Trails
  • HOA Documents: Articles of Incorporation, CC&RS, Minutes
  • HOA Exists: 1
  • HOA Fee: $500
  • HOA Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • HOA Name: Forest Homes Association
Property Details
  • Min Num Of Units in Complex: 8
  • Area Text: Downtown Palo Alto
  • Property Faces: Southwest
  • Restrictions: Pets - Allowed, Pets - Restrictions, Pets - Rules
  • Roof: Composition, Shingle
  • Stories: Two Story
  • Subclass: Townhouse
  • Year Built Source: Assessor
  • Street Number: 558
  • Street Name: Forest
  • Street Suffix: Avenue
  • Area ID: 242
Second Unit Information
  • Second Unit Description: for storage
Lot / Property Details
Building Information
  • Number Of Stories: 2
  • Structure SqFt: 1152
  • Structure SqFt Source: Assessor
  • Age: 43
Development Information
  • Construction Type: Stucco, Wood Frame
  • Ownership Type: Individual
  • Zoning Detail: RM3
Location Information
  • City Limits: Yes
  • Directions: To visit, please park along street or guest parking above garage by street, walk to end of the 8-unit complex. Property stands alone
  • Incorporated: Yes
  • Parcel Number: 120-55-005
  • County Name: Santa Clara
  • City Name: PALO ALTO
  • City Postal ID: 46
  • Postal Code: 94301
  • Elementary School: 309
  • Elementary School District: 481
  • High School District Text: Palo Alto Unified
  • High School Text: Palo Alto High
Lot Information
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Foundation: Concrete Slab
  • Horse Property: No
  • Lot Acres: .01
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Yard Grounds: Back Yard, Balcony / Patio, Fenced, Sprinklers - Auto
Mobile / Manufactured Information
Other Information
  • Dual Variable: Yes

Property History for 558 Forest Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
DateEvent & SourcePrice

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 558 Forest Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$315,029Additions$239,765Total$554,794
Tax Record2018$7,302 ($608 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Total Finished SqFt1,152 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,152 SqFtStories2Lot Size576 SqFtStyleCondominiumYear Built1978Year Renovated1978ZoningRM3CountySANTA CLARAAPN12055005

Schools near 558 Forest Avenue

This home is within Palo Alto Unified School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - K to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Addison Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle
Public6 to 8

Palo Alto High School
Public9 to 12

Ohlone Elementary School
PublicK to 5

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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