Offered in Turnkey, Move-In Condition Welcome to an effortless Silicon Valley lifestyle in the heart of the highly desirable University South neighborhood. This refined downtown townhouse offers the perfect blend of a quiet, private sanctuary with an upscale, highly walkable urban lifestyle. Close to 1,400 square feet of bright, open, and freshly painted interiors. Double-pane windows throughout. Gourmet Chef's Kitchen Equipped with a premium suite of Bosch stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, and a breakfast bar. Seamless Entertaining: An open floor plan where the kitchen flows beautifully into the dining area and a spacious living room. Private Outdoor Sanctuary-Sliding doors lead to a peaceful private slate patio, perfect for relaxing or al fresco dining. Dual Primary Suites-Two generous upstairs bedroom suites, privately situated with beautifully updated bathrooms. Everyday Convenience, Main-level powder room for guests, convenient laundry area, and an extra storage unit. Secure Parking direct access to an underground, secure gated garage with 2 dedicated parking spots. Just blocks to University Ave shopping and dining, with easy access to Stanford, Caltrain, and Hwy 101.
For sale
$1,698,000
612 Forest Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301
2beds
1,392sqft
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Townhouse, Residential
Built in 1977
680 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$1,220/sqft
$620/mo HOA
What's special
Breakfast barDual primary suitesPeaceful private slate patioOpen floor planBeautifully updated bathroomsGranite countertopsPrivate outdoor sanctuary
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Jennifer Lin 01306106 408-561-0088,
Green Valley Realty USA 408-512-5712
Source: MLSListings Inc,MLS#: ML82049183
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Bedroom
- Features: WalkinCloset, PrimaryBedroom2plus
Bathroom
- Features: Bidet, ShoweroverTub1, SolidSurface, StallShower, Tile, HalfonGroundFloor
Dining room
- Features: EatinKitchen, NoFormalDiningRoom
Family room
- Features: KitchenFamilyRoomCombo
Kitchen
- Features: ExhaustFan
Heating
- Individual Room Controls, Radiant
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s)
Appliances
- Included: Electric Cooktop, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Disposal, Ice Maker, Microwave, Built In Oven, Electric Oven, Self Cleaning Oven, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
- Laundry: Inside
Features
- Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
- Doors: None
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,392
- Total interior livable area: 1,392 sqft
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Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Balcony/Patio
- Exterior features: Fenced
- Fencing: Back Yard,Gate,Wood
Lot
- Size: 680 Square Feet
- Features: Level
Details
- Additional structures: None
- Parcel number: 12054003
- Zoning: RM-3
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Architectural style: Contemporary
- Property subtype: Townhouse, Residential
Materials
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter and Slab
- Roof: Flat
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1977
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: PublicUtilities
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Public Utilities, Water Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $620 monthly
Location
- Region: Palo Alto
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,220/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,719,156
- Annual tax amount: $21,647
- Date on market: 5/29/2026
- Listing agreement: ExclusiveRightToSell
Estimated market value
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Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/30/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,698,000+4.8%$1,220/sqft |
Source:  MLSListings Inc #ML82049183 Report a problem | ||
| 6/14/2022 | Sold | $1,620,000+2%$1,164/sqft |
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| 5/18/2022 | Listed for sale | $1,588,000+152.1%$1,141/sqft |
Source:  MLSListings Inc #ML81892236 Report a problem | ||
| 11/3/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 9/23/2021 | Listed for rent | $4,500$3/sqft |
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| 3/22/2004 | Sold | $630,000+9.6%$453/sqft |
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| 6/21/2001 | Sold | $575,000+64.3%$413/sqft |
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| 3/26/1997 | Sold | $350,000$251/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $21,647 +4.2% | $1,719,156 +2% |
| 2024 | $20,767 +1.5% | $1,685,448 +2% |
| 2023 | $20,461 +87.7% | $1,652,400 +95.8% |
| 2022 | $10,902 +2% | $844,052 +2% |
| 2021 | $10,686 +2% | $827,502 +1% |
| 2020 | $10,477 | $819,018 +2% |
| 2019 | $10,477 +3.9% | $802,960 +2% |
| 2018 | $10,084 | $787,216 +2% |
| 2017 | $10,084 +1.8% | $771,782 +2% |
| 2016 | $9,905 +12.8% | $756,650 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $8,783 +1.6% | $745,286 +2% |
| 2014 | $8,643 | $730,688 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $727,386 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $713,124 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $699,142 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $693,918 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $695,568 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $681,930 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $668,560 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $655,452 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $642,600 +16.1% |
| 2004 | -- | $553,300 +2% |
| 2003 | -- | $542,600 +4% |
| 2002 | -- | $521,900 +38% |
| 2001 | -- | $378,302 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: University South
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Addison Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 9/10Frank S. Greene Jr. MiddleGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.3 mi
- 10/10Palo Alto High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.8 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: PaloAltoUnified
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