Classic Crescent Park cottage style home with updated interiors and preserved period details. Exterior brick cladding accented with Boston ivy, freshly painted interiors, gleaming hardwood floors, and original metal-framed casement windows. The spacious living room, wrapped in windows and a glass-paned door to the rear yard, features a fluted-mantel fireplace as the focal point. The formal dining room is highlighted by a modern five-light globe chandelier. The bright kitchen has space for a breakfast table and features newly painted taupe cabinetry with white tile countertops and full-height backsplashes, plus all-white appliances including a gas range, dishwasher, and refrigerator. 3 bedrooms and 2 updated dual-entry baths include one with tub and one with frameless-glass shower. The private rear yard with living wall provides raised garden beds, Japanese maples, and expansive brick patios that wrap around to one side of the home. Separate laundry room with washer/dryer, detached one-car garage, abundant off-street parking, and security alarm. Exceptional location just 2 blocks from Eleanor Pardee Park, 1 mile to University Avenue shops and restaurants, and access to acclaimed Palo Alto schools.
Single-familyProperty Type
1941Year Built
6,420 sq ftLot Size
$3,000Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by C.Carnevale Carol and Nicole•DRE #07000304• Compass
Classic Crescent Park cottage style home with updated interiors and preserved period details. Exterior brick cladding accented with Boston ivy, freshly painted interiors, gleaming hardwood floors, and original metal-framed casement windows. The spacious living room, wrapped in windows and a glass-paned door to the rear yard, features a fluted-mantel fireplace as the focal point. The formal dining room is highlighted by a modern five-light globe chandelier. The bright kitchen has space for a breakfast table and features newly painted taupe cabinetry with white tile countertops and full-height backsplashes, plus all-white appliances including a gas range, dishwasher, and refrigerator. 3 bedrooms and 2 updated dual-entry baths include one with tub and one with frameless-glass shower. The private rear yard with living wall provides raised garden beds, Japanese maples, and expansive brick patios that wrap around to one side of the home. Separate laundry room with washer/dryer, detached one-car garage, abundant off-street parking, and security alarm. Exceptional location just 2 blocks from Eleanor Pardee Park, 1 mile to University Avenue shops and restaurants, and access to acclaimed Palo Alto schools.
Public Records
Jan 1, 1978
Sold
$150,000
$87/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,213 (+4.3%)
$4,050,000 + $450,000
$4,500,000
2024
$4,039 (+1.5%)
$139,750 + $206,752
$346,502
2023
$3,978 (+1.2%)
$137,010 + $202,699
$339,709
2022
$3,929 (+2.1%)
$134,324 + $198,725
$333,049
2021
$3,849 (+2.2%)
$131,691 + $194,829
$326,520
2020
$3,767 (+1.1%)
$129,109 + $191,009
$320,118
2019
$3,726 (+2.5%)
$127,786 + $189,051
$316,837
2018
$3,635 (+1.8%)
$125,281 + $185,345
$310,626
2017
$3,570 (+3.1%)
$120,417 + $178,149
$298,566
2016
$3,464 (+1.0%)
$120,417 + $178,149
$298,566
2015
$3,429 (+1.6%)
$118,056 + $174,656
$292,712
2014
$3,375 (+2.0%)
$114,006 + $168,664
$282,670
2012
$3,308 (+6.1%)
$113,491 + $167,902
$281,393
2011
$3,119
$111,266 + $164,610
$275,876
2010
$3,118 (−12.9%)
$109,085 + $161,383
$270,468
2009
$3,578 (+4.6%)
$108,270 + $160,177
$268,447
2008
$3,421
$106,400 + $157,410
$263,810
Tax history for 1301 Forest Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,213 (+4.3%)
$4,050,000 + $450,000
$4,500,000
2024
$4,039 (+1.5%)
$139,750 + $206,752
$346,502
2023
$3,978 (+1.2%)
$137,010 + $202,699
$339,709
2022
$3,929 (+2.1%)
$134,324 + $198,725
$333,049
2021
$3,849 (+2.2%)
$131,691 + $194,829
$326,520
2020
$3,767 (+1.1%)
$129,109 + $191,009
$320,118
2019
$3,726 (+2.5%)
$127,786 + $189,051
$316,837
2018
$3,635 (+1.8%)
$125,281 + $185,345
$310,626
2017
$3,570 (+3.1%)
$120,417 + $178,149
$298,566
2016
$3,464 (+1.0%)
$120,417 + $178,149
$298,566
2015
$3,429 (+1.6%)
$118,056 + $174,656
$292,712
2014
$3,375 (+2.0%)
$114,006 + $168,664
$282,670
2012
$3,308 (+6.1%)
$113,491 + $167,902
$281,393
2011
$3,119
$111,266 + $164,610
$275,876
2010
$3,118 (−12.9%)
$109,085 + $161,383
$270,468
2009
$3,578 (+4.6%)
$108,270 + $160,177
$268,447
2008
$3,421
$106,400 + $157,410
$263,810
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6,420 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1941
Sq. Ft.
1,716
Year built
1941
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Santa Clara County
APN
00320047
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 21, 2026.
R-1
Single Family Residential District
The R-1 single family residential district is intended to create, preserve, and enhance areas suitable for detached dwellings with a strong presence of nature and with open area affording maximum privacy and opportunities for outdoor living and childrens play. Minimum site area requirements are established to create and preserve variety among neighborhoods, to provide adequate open area, and to encourage quality design. Accessory du, junior accessory du and accessory structures or buildings are appropriate. Community uses and facilities, such as churches and schools, should be limited unless no net loss of housing would result.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Senior
Housing-Mobile home park
Apr 5, 2024 • Final
Furnace: replacement in same location, no a/c or heat pumps (detached single-family, duplex, and single condo/apartment unit)
Replace a furnace in the same location at a residential building.
HVAC
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Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Garage (Minimum): 1
Garage (Maximum): 1
Parking Description: Detached
Garage Spaces: 1
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms (Minimum): 3
# of Bedrooms (Maximum): 3
Bedrooms: Walk-In Closet
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
Bathroom Description: Stall Shower, Tub
Room Information
Formal Entry, Laundry Room
Dining Room Description: Eat in Kitchen, Formal Dining Room