Santa Clara County property record for 457 Forest Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301
| Property Type | Multi-Family Dwellings |
|---|---|
| Details | 7,414 sqft · built 1945 |
| Lot Size | 0.31 acres (13,500 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $48,080 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 120-16-013 |
| Primary APN | 120-16-013 |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 7,414 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 1945 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1945 |
| Architectural Style | L-Shape |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 13,500 sqft (0.31 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 90 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 12 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
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| Street Address | 457 FOREST AVE |
|---|---|
| City | PALO ALTO |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94301-2609 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Multi-Family Dwellings |
| Local Zoning Code | R1929 |
| Legal Subdivision | UNIVERSITY PARK |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA CLARA CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SAN JOSE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2010 |
| Census Tract | 511302 |
457 Forest Ave, a residential property, is owned by a company that acquired it in December 2010.
Source: Santa Clara County records, as of September 29, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 210, PALO ALTO, CA 94302-0210 |
| Owner Type | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 17, 2010 |
| Deed Sale | Dec 17, 2010 |
| Deed Document Number | 20109507 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 25, 2000 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0015181552 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 457 Forest Ave was $48,080, up 4.3% from the year before.
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 | $3,983,121 (+2%) Land $1,306,797 Building $2,676,324 | |
| 2025 | $48,080.00 (+4.3%) | $3,905,022 Land $1,281,174 Building $2,623,848 |
| 2024 | $46,096.00 | |
| 2023 | $3,753,386 Land $1,231,425 Building $2,521,961 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 457 Forest Ave in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 18, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 16 individual policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 91 units insured incl. 75 condo units |
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.
The area around 457 Forest Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 733 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless | 250 / 100 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: GeoLinks, T-Mobile.
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