Home | Santa Clara County | Palo Alto | 94301 | 842 Forest Ave
MLS: ML81944088 | Status: Sold | Price: $3,000,000
Beds/Baths: 3 / 2
Property Type: Residential
| Beds | Baths | Sq Ft | Sq Ft Lot | Yr Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 2 | 1,729 | 5,241 | 1940 |
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.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| MLS # | ML81944088 |
| MLS Source | MLSListings, Inc. |
| 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 |
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Roof | Composition |
| Foundation | Crawl Space |
| 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 |
Jenny Wan-Mernyk
eXp Realty of California Inc
License #: 01875494
Phone: (650) 278-1249
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