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165 Forest Avenue 2APalo Alto, CA 94301

For Sale

$1,650,000

Smart Buyer Rebate $16,500

Urban Comfort Meets Downtown Convenience 165 Forest Ave, Unit 2A, Palo Alto
Effortless living in the heart of downtown Palo Alto. This bright and spacious 2-bed, 2-bath condo offers a rare blend of comfort, walkable convenience, and premium locationjust steps to Caltrain, Whole Foods, University Avenues shops, restaurants, and cafés. Located on the second floor of a secure, gated building, Unit 2A features a smart split-bedroom layout with open kitchen and central living space, ideal for both privacy and flow. Natural light fills the home, and the primary suite includes a private balconyperfect for morning coffee or relaxing evenings. Enjoy air conditioning in every room, a rare and valuable amenity in this area. A full in-unit laundry room and private storage near parking add to daily convenience.
Exceptional access: Your two deeded, side-by-side garage parking spaces are just steps from the elevator, which takes you directly to the units floor.
Highlights: Downtown location | Gated building | Ideal 2 bed / 2 bath layout | Balcony off primary suite | AC throughout | In-unit laundry | Elevator access | Storage room | Top Palo Alto schools

Listed by Gary (gang) Liu

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License #02044861

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Coldwell Banker Realty

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408-569-0363

Listed by Lanlan Meng

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License #02160591

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Coldwell Banker Realty

Last updated September 08, 2025

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Source: MLSListings #ML82019142

Listing Facts

  • TypeCondo
  • NeighborhoodUniversity South
  • Bedrooms2
  • Days on Prevu14
  • HOA/Maint. Fees$870/month
  • Size1,285 sqft
  • Price per sqft$1,284

Amenities

  • Dishwasher
  • Pets Allowed

Location

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Listing History

08/25/2025
Listed by Coldwell Banker Realty
$1,650,000

Property Details for 165 Forest Avenue 2A

Association

Fees

  • Association Fee: $870.00 Monthly
  • Association Fee Includes: Sewer

General

  • Association Name: Palo Alto Plaza

Exterior

Construction

  • Roof: Tar/Gravel
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1981
  • Year Built Details: 2

Measurements

  • Building Area Total: 1,285
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor

Financial

Taxes

  • Parcel Number: 120-61-015

Interior

Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Hood Over Range, Oven Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Flooring: Tile, Vinyl/Linoleum
  • Interior Features: Security Gate

Measurements

  • Living Area: 1,285

Rooms

  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bedrooms Total: 2

Parking

Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage: Yes

Schools

Elementary School

  • Elementary School: Addison Elementary
  • Elementary School District: Palo Alto Unified

High School

  • High School: Palo Alto High
  • High School District: Palo Alto Unified

Middle or Junior School

  • Middle Or Junior School: David Starr Jordan Middle_1

Utilities

Equipment

  • Cooling: Multi-Zone, Window/Wall Unit
  • Heating: Electric
  • Laundry Features: Inside
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Public Utilities, Water - Public
  • Water Source: Public

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