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Seller's Agent in 2025
Carol,Nicole & James
Compass
(650) 465-5958
5 in this area
101 Total Sales
1301 Forest Ave Palo Alto, CA 94301
Crescent Park Neighborhood
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,716
Sq Ft
6,421
Sq Ft Lot
Highlights
- Wood Flooring
- Neighborhood Views
- Formal Dining Room
- Duveneck Elementary School Rated A+
- Cottage
- Balcony
About This Home
As of November 2025Classic 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.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Compass License #07000304 Listed on: 10/07/2025
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Year Built
- Built in 1941
Lot Details
- 6,421 Sq Ft Lot
- Wood Fence
- Back Yard
- Zoning described as R1
Parking
- 1 Car Detached Garage
Home Design
- Cottage
- Wood Shingle Roof
- Concrete Perimeter Foundation
Interior Spaces
- 1,716 Sq Ft Home
- 1-Story Property
- Wood Burning Fireplace
- Formal Entry
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Formal Dining Room
- Wood Flooring
- Neighborhood Views
Kitchen
- Eat-In Kitchen
- Gas Oven
- Dishwasher
- Tile Countertops
- Disposal
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
- Walk-In Closet
- 2 Full Bathrooms
- Bathtub
- Walk-in Shower
Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Dryer
- Washer
Additional Features
- Balcony
- Forced Air Heating System
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 003-20-047
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Oct 7, 2025
Closed on
Nov 3, 2025
Sold by
Carmela Toni Haskell Trust and Haskell Carmela Toni
Bought by
Xuan Yiguang and Yan Y
Seller's Agent
Carol,Nicole & James
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Lori Buecheler
Compass
List Price
$3,650,000
Sold Price
$4,500,000
Premium/Discount to List
$850,000
23.29%
Views
80
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$149,084
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-8.70%
Original Mortgage
$3,500,000
Outstanding Balance
$3,500,000
Interest Rate
6.38%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$850,916
Purchase Details
Closed on
Mar 14, 2024
Sold by
Haskell Carmela Toni
Bought by
Mechanics Bank As and Carmela Toni Haskell Trust
Purchase Details
Closed on
Mar 4, 2024
Sold by
Haskell Family 1980 Trust
Bought by
Haskell Carmela Toni
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant Deed | $4,500,000 | Old Republic Title | |
| Deed | -- | None Listed On Document | |
| Deed | -- | None Listed On Document |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $3,500,000 | New Conventional |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/06/2025 11/06/25 | Sold | $4,500,000 | +23.3% | $2,622 / Sq Ft |
| 10/16/2025 10/16/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 10/07/2025 10/07/25 | For Sale | $3,650,000 | -- | $2,127 / Sq Ft |
Source: MLSListings
Tax History
| Year | Tax Paid | Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. | Land | Improvement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,039 | $346,502 | $139,750 | $206,752 |
| 2024 | $4,039 | $339,709 | $137,010 | $202,699 |
| 2023 | $3,978 | $333,049 | $134,324 | $198,725 |
| 2022 | $3,929 | $326,520 | $131,691 | $194,829 |
| 2021 | $3,849 | $320,118 | $129,109 | $191,009 |
| 2020 | $3,767 | $316,837 | $127,786 | $189,051 |
| 2019 | $3,726 | $310,626 | $125,281 | $185,345 |
| 2018 | $3,635 | $304,536 | $122,825 | $181,711 |
| 2017 | $3,570 | $298,566 | $120,417 | $178,149 |
| 2016 | $3,464 | $292,712 | $118,056 | $174,656 |
| 2015 | $3,430 | $288,316 | $116,283 | $172,033 |
| 2014 | $3,376 | $282,670 | $114,006 | $168,664 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Carol,Nicole & James
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Lori Buecheler
Buyer's Agent in 2025
Lori Buecheler
Compass
(650) 387-2716
4 in this area
63 Total Sales
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Olivia Maggi
O
Buyer Co-Listing Agent in 2025
Olivia Maggi
Compass
(650) 323-1111
2 in this area
16 Total Sales
Map
Source: MLSListings
MLS Number: ML82024047
APN: 003-20-047
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