Townhomes California Santa Clara County Palo Alto Downtown Palo Alto 653 Forest Ave

$5,500 / Month

653 Forest Ave

Palo Alto, CA 94301

2 Weeks Ago

653 Forest Ave

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Beds	Baths	Average SF
2 Bedrooms 2 Bedrooms 2 Br	1.5 Baths 1.5 Baths 1.5 Ba	1,250 SF

Fees and Policies

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No Pets Allowed

About This Property

Welcome to this beautifully updated home, located in the heart of one of Palo Alto's most sought after neighborhoods! Upon entering, you're greeted by a spacious, open floor plan living room, complete with fireplace, lots of natural light, and even a built-in desk and pre-installed TV mount. Stroll out to the back deck for a morning coffee, or mosey into the kitchen for a quick snack or to prepare a meal for the family. Modern fixtures, quartz countertops, and stainless steel appliances spell convenience and class. 2nd floor boasts 2 large bedrooms and an updated bath. Primary bedroom includes a balcony with a gorgeous view of the tree-lined property. In-house laundry room adjoins the bedrooms for total convenience, and a mini-split cooling system throughout the home means top-notch cooling combined with lower energy bills. Add an underground parking garage and access to a beautiful community pool to the mix, and you've got everything you need to live in metropolitan style. Located in a serene, family-friendly neighborhood, this property is served by Addison Elementary, Frank S. GreeneJr. Middle School, and Palo Alto High. Enjoy easy access to downtown Palo Alto, Stanford University, and Tesla HQ, with excellent public transportation options nearby. Rent includes gardening and HOA dues. Experience the best of Palo Alto living — schedule your tour today!

653 Forest Ave is a townhome located in Santa Clara County and the 94301 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Palo Alto Unified attendance zone.

Townhome Features

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Stainless Steel Appliances

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Heating
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Stainless Steel Appliances
Kitchen
Quartz Countertops
Laundry Facilities
Pool
Balcony
Deck

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Schools Restaurants Groceries Coffee Banks Shops Fitness

Neighborhood

An outgoing vibe emanates from the Downtown North neighborhood. Downtown North provides an energy like no other in Palo Alto. Still, locals enjoy being part of a tight-knit community focused on safety, communication and most importantly: fun.

Palo Alto has one of the best public school systems in California, houses Stanford University, and has some of the most delicious dining and exciting shopping opportunities in the Bay Area. The placement of the city provides convenience for commuters to San Jose 24 miles to the Southeast or San Francisco 32 miles to the Northwest.

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Below are rent ranges for similar nearby apartments

Beds	Average Size	Lowest	Typical	Premium
Studio Studio Studio	467 Sq Ft	$1,950	$3,392	$4,083
1 Bed 1 Bed 1 Bed	617 Sq Ft	$2,840	$3,829	$4,778
2 Beds 2 Beds 2 Beds	997 Sq Ft	$3,640	$5,717	$13,800
3 Beds 3 Beds 3 Beds	1770 Sq Ft	$5,800	$7,536	$8,770
4 Beds 4 Beds 4 Beds	4518 Sq Ft	$19,500	$19,750	$20,000

Amenities

Washer/Dryer
Heating
Ceiling Fans
Storage Space

Tub/Shower
Fireplace
Stainless Steel Appliances
Kitchen

Quartz Countertops
Laundry Facilities
Balcony
Deck

Pool

Education

Colleges & Universities			Distance
Colleges & Universities			Distance
Stanford University	Drive:	9 min	2.7 mi
Menlo College	Drive:	8 min	3.0 mi
Foothill College, Middlefield	Drive:	11 min	5.5 mi
Canada College	Drive:	18 min	8.3 mi

653 Forest Ave is within 9 minutes or 2.7 miles from Stanford University. It is also near Menlo College and Foothill College, Middlefield.

Schools

Addison Elementary

Public Elementary School

Grades K-5

331 Students

Attendance Zone

D. J. Sedgwick Elementary

Public Elementary School

Grades K-5

367 Students

Nearby

Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle

Public Middle School

Grades 6-8

755 Students

Attendance Zone

Palo Alto High

Public High School

Grades 9-12

1,992 Students

Attendance Zone

Tru

Private Elementary School

Grades K-6

Nearby

AltSchool Palo Alto

Private Elementary & Middle School

Grades PK-8

Nearby

Castilleja School

Private Middle & High School

Grades 6-12

430 Students

Nearby

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Transportation

Transportation options available in Palo Alto include Bayshore Nasa Station, located 7.8 miles from 653 Forest Ave. 653 Forest Ave is near Norman Y Mineta San Jose International, located 15.4 miles or 22 minutes away, and San Francisco International, located 20.3 miles or 28 minutes away.

Transit / Subway			Distance
Transit / Subway			Distance
Bayshore Nasa Station	Drive:	12 min	7.8 mi
Bayshore/Nasa Station	Drive:	12 min	7.9 mi
Mountain View Station	Drive:	12 min	8.2 mi
Mountain View Station	Drive:	12 min	8.2 mi
Whisman Station	Drive:	13 min	8.4 mi

Commuter Rail			Distance
Commuter Rail			Distance
Palo Alto	Walk:	16 min	0.9 mi
California Avenue	Drive:	5 min	2.0 mi
Menlo Park	Drive:	5 min	2.1 mi
California Avenue Caltrain Station Southbound	Drive:	7 min	2.7 mi
San Antonio	Drive:	12 min	4.9 mi

Airports			Distance
Airports			Distance
Norman Y Mineta San Jose International	Drive:	22 min	15.4 mi
San Francisco International	Drive:	28 min	20.3 mi

Walkability Near 653 Forest Ave Palo Alto, CA 94301

Very Walkable

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If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

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The area around this property has good transit with many nearby transportation options.

Biker's Paradise

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Do you prefer to get around on two wheels? You’ll love living in this neighborhood, which is considered a biker’s paradise.

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 653 Forest Ave.

Shopping Centers			Distance
Shopping Centers			Distance
Town & Country Village	Drive:	4 min	1.3 mi
Stanford Shopping Center	Drive:	5 min	1.4 mi
The Stanford Barn Shopping Center	Drive:	5 min	1.7 mi

653 Forest Ave has 3 shopping centers within 1.7 miles, which is about a 5-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.

Parks and Recreation			Distance
Parks and Recreation			Distance
Junior Museum and Zoo	Walk:	14 min	0.7 mi
Rinconada Park	Walk:	17 min	0.9 mi
Hopkins Creekside Park	Walk:	18 min	0.9 mi
Gamble Garden	Walk:	18 min	0.9 mi
El Palo Alto Park	Drive:	5 min	1.4 mi

653 Forest Ave has 5 parks within 1.4 miles, including Junior Museum and Zoo, Hopkins Creekside Park, and Rinconada Park.

Hospitals			Distance
Hospitals			Distance
Lucile Salter Packard Children's Hospital at Stanford	Drive:	6 min	1.8 mi
Stanford Health Care	Drive:	7 min	2.4 mi
Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Redwood City	Drive:	11 min	6.7 mi

653 Forest Ave has 3 hospitals within 6.7 miles, the nearest is Lucile Salter Packard Children's Hospital at Stanford which is 1.8 miles away and a 6 minute drive.