NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1301 Forest Ave Palo Alto, CA 94301

Crescent Park Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $4,029,765 - $4,611,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,716 Sq Ft
$2,580/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: November 6, 2025

Last sale price $4,500,000 $2,622 Per Sq Ft

Est. 2% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $23,829 / mo

8 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Neighborhood Views
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Duveneck Elementary School Rated A+
  • Cottage
  • Balcony

About This Home

As of November 2025

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.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Carol and Nicole Carol,Nicole & James

Compass License #07000304 Listed on: 10/07/2025

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Lori Buecheler

Compass License #01859485

Compass

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

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1941

Lot Details

6,421 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Style: Cottage
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1716
  • Incorporated: Yes
  • Year Built: 1941
  • Zoning Description: R1
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: No Family Room
  • Fireplace: Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Dining Room: Eat in Kitchen, Formal Dining Room
  • Kitchen: Countertop - Tile, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Oven Range - Gas, Refrigerator
  • Living Sq Ft: 1716
  • Stories: 1
  • Bedrooms: Walk-in Closet
  • Laundry: Dryer, Inside, Washer
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Additional Rooms: Formal Entry, Laundry Room
  • Fireplaces Min: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathroom: Stall Shower, Tub
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Roof: Wood Shakes / Shingles
  • View: Neighborhood
  • Yard/Grounds: Back Yard, Balcony / Patio
  • Fencing: Wood

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Garage Parking Features: Detached Garage

Utilities

  • Heating System: Central Forced Air - Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer - Public

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: Walk-in Closet

Schools

  • High School: 327

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 003-20-047
  • Lot Acres: 0.1474
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 6420.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 6420.00

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: Palo Alto Unified
  • Elementary School Text: Duveneck Elementary
  • High School Text: Palo Alto High
  • Middle School Text: Frank S. Greene Middle

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 and Nicole 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
$4,426,691

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$73,309
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-3.00%
Original Mortgage
$3,500,000
Outstanding Balance
$3,500,000
Interest Rate
6.38%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$926,691

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
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Xuan Yiguang $4,500,000 Old Republic Title
Mechanics Bank As -- None Listed On Document
Haskell Carmela Toni -- None Listed On Document
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Xuan Yiguang $3,500,000
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

  • Lori Buecheler

    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Lori Buecheler

    Compass

    (650) 387-2716

    4 in this area

    65 Total Sales

    Lori Buecheler
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    Buyer Co-Listing Agent in 2025

    Olivia Maggi

    Compass

    (650) 323-1111

    2 in this area

    18 Total Sales

    Olivia Maggi
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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML82024047

MLSListings

APN: 003-20-047

California Santa Clara County Palo Alto 94301 Crescent Park

1301 Forest Ave, Palo Alto, CA

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