842 Forest AVE, Palo Alto, CA 94301

$3,000,000
3
BD
2
BA
1,729
SqFt

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Listed by Jenny Wan-Mernyk, 650-278-1249 from eXp Realty of California Inc
(If provided) CoList: from

Sold listing courtesy of Zehong Zhang from MXR

Sold Price
$3,000,000
List Price
$2,700,000
Closing Date
Nov 07, 2023
MLS#
ML81944088
Status
SOLD
Bedrooms
3
Total Bathrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
2
Sqft. of Residence
1,729
Lot Size
5,241
Listing Area
Community Center
Year Built
1940

Property Description

Located in the coveted Crescent Park neighborhood, 842 Forest offers the best of both worlds - a serene atmosphere with lush canopy of trees lining the street and two blocks from the vibrancy of downtown. This home with a partial brick exterior exudes a timeless and enduring charm, it is filled with natural sunlight through large windows and a wall of glass panels at the entrance. Featuring open living and dining areas, 3 bedrooms (each with a walk-in closet), 2 full baths plus an office with a bay window and a private entrance. The primary suite occupies the 2nd floor with a large garden window and a sitting area, plus two closets. The kitchen is located near the dining area with a large window overlooking the side yard. The backyard features a fireplace and ample space for sitting and dining. According to Palo Alto Planning, the house can be expanded to 2,294 sq. ft. plus 800 sq. ft. for an ADU, a total of 3,094 sq. ft. Verify with the City of Palo Alto for expansion possibilities.

Additional Information

Acres
0.12
Age
83
Bathroom Features
Full on Ground Floor, Shower and Tub, Tub in Primary Bedroom
Bedroom Description
More than One Bedroom on Ground Floor, Walk-in Closet
Cooling System
None
Days On Market
Unknown
Family Room
No Family Room
Fence
Wood
Fireplace Description
Living Room, Outside
Floor Covering
Carpet, Hardwood, Vinyl / Linoleum
Foundation
Crawl Space
Garage Parking
Carport, On Street, Parking Restrictions
Heating System
Forced Air, Gas, Wall Furnace
Laundry Facilities
Electricity Hookup (110V), Electricity Hookup (220V), Inside
Living Area
1,729
Lot Size
5,241
Neighborhood
Community Center
Other Rooms
Office Area
Other Utilities
Individual Electric Meters, Individual Gas Meters, Natural Gas
Roof
Composition
Sewer
Sewer - Public
Unincorporated Yn
Yes
View
Neighborhood
Zoning
R1

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