Santa Clara County property record for 1145 Forest Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 4.5 ba · 2,844 sqft · built 1889 |
| Lot Size | 0.171 acres (7,458 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $790,000 (Aug 1994) |
| Tax Bill | $19,322 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone AH (high risk) |
| APN | 003-19-007 |
| Primary APN | 003-19-007 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 12 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,844 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,333 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,333 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1889 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | L-Shape |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 7,458 sqft (0.171 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 113 ft deep x 66 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 683 sqft |
| Heating System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 1145 FOREST AVE |
|---|---|
| City | PALO ALTO |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94301-3033 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Subdivision | BOYCE & ASHBY |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CLARA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SAN JOSE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2002 |
| Census Tract | 511200 |
1145 Forest Ave is owner-occupied and held in a trust since February 1999.
Source: Santa Clara County records, as of July 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1145 FOREST AVE, PALO ALTO, CA 94301-3033 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 10, 1994 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 10, 1994 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 199412611626 |
| Deed Book / Page | 554 / 1969 |
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 12, 1999 |
| Transfer Doc | 0014671043 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CLARA CA |
| Property Address | 1145 FOREST AVE, PALO ALTO, CA 94301-3033 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 31, 2021 |
| Title Company | AMROCK TITLE CALIFORNIA INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1145 FOREST AVE, PALO ALTO, CA 94301-3033 |
| Document Number | 0024613770 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 15, 2020 |
| Instrument | 24613770 |
| Name | JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | COLUMBUS, OH 43240 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2050 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1145 Forest Ave was $19,322.
Source: Santa Clara County assessment roll, as of July 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | Santa Clara County |
| Municipality | Palo Alto City |
| Unified School District | Palo Alto Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,609,514 (+5.75%) Land $676,747 Building $932,767 | |
| 2025 | $19,322.00 | $1,521,956 Land $663,478 Building $858,478 |
| 2023 | $16,053.00 (+1.2%) | $1,275,430 Land $637,715 Building $637,715 |
| 2022 | $15,863.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 1145 Forest Ave in Zone AH, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 18, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AH high risk · shallow ponding 1–3 ft |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 200 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 200 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 82 (1978–2022) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 15 of 82 |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 2022 · Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| Claims by Event |
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Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 1145 Forest Ave is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 97% of the US · lower than 97.8% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | CITY OF PALO ALTO serves 67,658 people · EPA ID CA4310009 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2025 |
| Also Mapped Here | SANTA CLARA VALLEY WATER DISTRICT |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2021–2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 722 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless, DSL in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Etheric Networks, GeoLinks.
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