NOT LISTED FOR SALE

631 Forest Ave Palo Alto, CA 94301

University South Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,470,000 - $1,655,000

2 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,136 Sq Ft
$1,368/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: April 11, 2024

Last sale price $1,465,000 $1,290 Per Sq Ft

Est. 1% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $9,409 / mo

23 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Private Pool
  • Skyline View
  • Stone Countertops
  • Addison Elementary School Rated A+
  • Wood Flooring
  • Balcony

About This Home

As of April 2024

Updated townhome steps away from University Ave. Modern kitchen with high end appliances open to living area. You see front porch, pool, and the backyard all from kitchen. Spacious living/dining combo area with patio door access to backyard. Serene backyard has private entrance to the community pool. 2b1ba upstairs with indoor laundry. Larger bedroom has a good-size deck and built-in closet system. Hardwood floor throughout. Private entrance straight from parking area. Large storage room and additional storage cabinets next to parking. Gated underground side-by-side parking spaces. Best location in the community; almost feel like your own pool and outdoor dining experience. You will like this location. All living conveniences, startups, public transportation, in walking distance. Top-ranked schools.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Yu-En Tsai

Valley Vine Realty License #02035936 Listed on: 02/21/2024

Co-Listed By

Heidi Tang

Valley Vine Realty License #01844255

Last Buyer's Agent

Eric Blomendale

Coldwell Banker Realty License #01164109

Coldwell Banker Realty

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Year Built

  • Built in 1974

Lot Details

  • Grass Covered Lot
  • Back Yard Fenced

HOA Fees

  • $625 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Secured Garage or Parking
  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Slab Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,136 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Skylights
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Storage Room
  • Skyline Views

Kitchen

  • Built-In Oven
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stone Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • Dual Sinks
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Bathtub Includes Tile Surround

Laundry

  • Laundry in unit
  • Washer and Dryer

Outdoor Features

  • Private Pool
  • Balcony

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Vented Exhaust Fan
  • Thermostat
  • 220 Volts

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 120-40-006

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include common area electricity, maintenance - common area, maintenance - exterior, maintenance - road, management fee, reserves, roof, water / sewer
  • Prestige Management Services Association

Amenities

  • Community Storage Space

Recreation

  • Community Pool

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Year Built

Built in 1974

Lot Details

0.69 Acres

HOA Fees

$625 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Townhouse
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1136
  • Year Built: 1974
  • Zoning Description: RM3
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Family Room: No Family Room
  • Fireplace: Living Room
  • Dining Room: Dining Area
  • Kitchen: 220 Volt Outlet, Countertop - Stone, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Garbage Disposal, Microwave, Oven - Built-In, Refrigerator
  • Living Sq Ft: 1136
  • Stories: 2
  • Security: Secured Garage / Parking
  • Laundry: Inside, Washer / Dryer
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
  • Additional Rooms: Storage
  • Fireplaces Min: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathroom: Double Sinks, Half on Ground Floor, Shower over Tub - 1, Skylight, Tile, Tub, Updated Bath
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Slab
  • Pool Description: Community Facility
  • Yard/Grounds: Back Yard, Balcony / Patio, Fenced, Low Maintenance
  • Pool: Yes
  • Fencing: Fenced Back, Wood

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Parking Features: Assigned Spaces, Gate / Door Opener, On Street, Underground Parking

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA Fees: 625
  • HOA Amenities: Additional Storage, Community Pool
  • HOA Documents: Articles of Incorporation, Budget, Bylaws, CC&RS, Minutes, Reserve Study, Rules & Regulations
  • HOA Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Fees Include: Common Area Electricity, Maintenance - Common Area, Maintenance - Exterior, Maintenance - Road, Management Fee, Reserves, Roof, Water / Sewer
  • H O A Name Text: Prestige Management Services
  • H O A Exist: Yes

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: Skylight

Schools

  • High School: 327

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 120-40-006

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Double Pane Windows, Skylight, Thermostat Controller

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities

MLS Schools

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

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Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 21, 2024
Closed on
Mar 28, 2024
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Yu-En Tsai
Valley Vine Realty
Buyer's Agent
Eric Blomendale
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$1,498,000
Sold Price
$1,465,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$33,000
-2.2%
Views
84
Current Estimated Value
$1,452,208

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$12,792
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.67%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 1, 2010
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$350,000
Interest Rate
0.0505%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 23, 2010
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$350,000
Interest Rate
0.0505%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 20, 2002
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$250,000
Interest Rate
0.066%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 12, 1998
Sold by
Bought by
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
$1,465,000 First American Title
-- Old Republic Title Company
$699,000 Old Republic Title Company
-- --
-- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Closed $647,200
Closed $222,441
Closed $250,000
Closed $283,847
Closed $320,000
Closed $350,000
Closed $465,000
Closed $300,000
Closed $250,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
04/11/2024 04/11/24 Sold $1,465,000 -1.0% $1,290 / Sq Ft
03/16/2024 03/16/24 Pending -- -- --
03/10/2024 03/10/24 Price Changed $1,480,000 -1.2% $1,303 / Sq Ft
02/21/2024 02/21/24 For Sale $1,498,000 -- $1,319 / Sq Ft
Source: MLSListings

Tax History

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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 $11,280 $1,494,300 $747,150 $747,150
2024 $11,280 $884,580 $442,290 $442,290
2023 $11,110 $867,236 $433,618 $433,618
2022 $10,976 $850,232 $425,116 $425,116
2021 $10,758 $833,562 $416,781 $416,781
2020 $10,547 $825,016 $412,508 $412,508
2019 $10,426 $808,840 $404,420 $404,420
2018 $10,152 $792,982 $396,491 $396,491
2017 $9,972 $777,434 $388,717 $388,717
2016 $9,706 $762,192 $381,096 $381,096
2015 $9,605 $750,744 $375,372 $375,372
2014 $9,345 $736,038 $368,019 $368,019
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Yu-En Tsai

    Seller's Agent in 2024

    Yu-En Tsai

    Valley Vine Realty

    (650) 460-9464

    1 in this area

    133 Total Sales

    Yu-En Tsai
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  • Heidi Tang

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2024

    Heidi Tang

    Valley Vine Realty

    (510) 316-4797

    2 in this area

    141 Total Sales

    Heidi Tang
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  • Eric Blomendale

    Buyer's Agent in 2024

    Eric Blomendale

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    (415) 599-9094

    1 in this area

    20 Total Sales

    Eric Blomendale
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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81954902

MLSListings

APN: 120-40-006

California Santa Clara County Palo Alto 94301 University South

631 Forest Ave, Palo Alto, CA

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