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listing_id: ML81944088
status: Closed
price: 3000000
beds: 3
baths_full: 2
baths_half: 0
sqft_living: 1729
sqft_lot: 5241
lot_acres: 
year_built: 1940
property_type: Residential
property_subtype: Single Family Residence
address: "842 Forest Ave"
city: Palo Alto
state: CA
zip: 94301
county: "Santa Clara County"
lat: 37.450885
lng: -122.152249
days_on_market: 907
hoa_fee: 
hoa_frequency: 
garage_spaces: 0
list_agent: "Jenny Wan-Mernyk"
list_office: "eXp Realty of California Inc"
list_agent_phone: "(650) 278-1249"
list_agent_license: 01875494
mls_source: MLSL
modified: 2026-02-01
transaction_type: recentlySold
---

Home | Santa Clara County | Palo Alto | 94301 | 842 Forest Ave

842 Forest Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301

MLS: ML81944088 | Status: Sold | Price: $3,000,000
Beds/Baths: 3 / 2
Property Type: Residential

Quick Facts

Beds Baths Sq Ft Sq Ft Lot Yr Built
3 2 1,729 5,241 1940

Remarks

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.

MLS Listing Information

Field Value
MLS # ML81944088
MLS Source MLSListings, Inc.

Features

Interior Features

Feature Details
Bedrooms Walk-in Closet, More than One Bedroom on Ground Floor
Bathrooms Shower and Tub, Tub in Primary Bedroom, Full on Ground Floor
Kitchen Countertop - Laminate
Dining Room Dining Area
Family Room No Family Room
Fireplace Living Room, Outside
Flooring Carpet, Hardwood, Vinyl/Linoleum
Laundry Inside
Cooling None
Heating Forced Air, Gas, Wall Furnace

Exterior Features

Feature Details
Roof Composition
Foundation Crawl Space

Parking, School, and Other Information

Feature Details
Garage/Parking Carport, On Street, Parking Restrictions, Garage: 0 Car(s)
Elementary District Palo Alto Unified
High School District Palo Alto Unified
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Zoning R1

Contact Information

Jenny Wan-Mernyk
eXp Realty of California Inc
License #: 01875494
Phone: (650) 278-1249

School Ratings

School data provided by GreatSchools.org

Nearby Schools

School Type Grades Distance Rating
Addison Elementary School public K-5 0.35 mi 8
Walter Hays Elementary School public K-5 0.73 mi 9
Palo Alto High School public 9-12 0.97 mi 10
Duveneck Elementary School public K-5 1.00 mi 9
Palo Alto Adult Education public UG 1.04 mi N/A
Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle public 6-8 1.28 mi 9
Los Robles-Ronald McNair Academy public K-5 1.41 mi 4
Menlo-Atherton High School public 9-12 1.43 mi 8
Packard Children's Hospital/Stanford public K-12 1.57 mi N/A
Laurel Elementary School public K-5 1.59 mi 10
Ravenswood Comprehensive Middle public 6-8 1.61 mi 4
Ohlone Elementary School public K-5 1.78 mi 10
Belle Haven Elementary School public K-5 1.84 mi 1
Costano Elementary School public K-5 2.05 mi 3
Escondido Elementary School public K-5 2.06 mi 10
Encinal Elementary School public K-5 2.08 mi 9
El Carmelo Elementary School public K-5 2.12 mi 9
Tide Academy public 9-12 2.47 mi 9
Hillview Middle School public 6-8 2.49 mi 8
Palo Verde Elementary School public K-5 2.53 mi 8

Disclosures

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This listing information is up-to-date as of February 01, 2026. For the most current information, please contact Jenny Wan-Mernyk, (650) 278-1249.