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listing_id: ML81980095
status: Closed
price: 5500
beds: 2
baths_full: 1
baths_half: 1
sqft_living: 1250
sqft_lot: 
lot_acres: 
year_built: 1974
property_type: Residential Lease
property_subtype: Townhouse for Rent
address: "653 Forest Ave"
city: Palo Alto
state: CA
zip: 94301
county: "Santa Clara County"
lat: 37.448691
lng: -122.155114
days_on_market: 588
hoa_fee: 
hoa_frequency: 
garage_spaces: 1
list_agent: "Steve Rumberg"
list_office: "KRC Group Inc"
list_agent_phone: "(408) 673-8441"
list_agent_license: 01218603
mls_source: MLSL
modified: 2026-01-31
transaction_type: rent
---

Home | Santa Clara County | Palo Alto | 94301 | 653 Forest Ave

653 Forest Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301

MLS: ML81980095 | Status: Sold | Price: $5,500
Beds/Baths: 2 / 1 /1
Property Type: Residential Lease

Quick Facts

Beds Baths Sq Ft Sq Ft Lot Yr Built
2 1 /1 1,250 1974

Remarks

Beautifully updated home, located in the heart of one of Palo Alto's top neighborhoods! Enter into a spacious, open floor plan living room, including fireplace, lots of natural light, built in desk and pre installed TV mount. Head to the back deck for a morning coffee, or 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 has 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. Greene Jr. 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!

MLS Listing Information

Field Value
MLS # ML81980095
MLS Source MLSListings, Inc.

Features

Interior Features

Feature Details
Appliances Cooktop - Electric, Dishwasher, Freezer, Microwave, Oven - Electric, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
Dining Room Dining Area
Family Room Kitchen/Family Room Combo
Fireplace Family Room
Flooring Laminate
Cooling Ceiling Fan, Other
Heating Fireplace, Other

Exterior Features

Feature Details
Pool Community Facility

Parking, School, and Other Information

Feature Details
Garage/Parking Assigned Spaces, Covered Parking, Garage: 1 Car(s)
Elementary District Palo Alto Unified
High School District Palo Alto Unified
Complex Amenities Community Pool

Rental Information

Feature Details
Rent Includes Gardener, AssociationFees, PoolSpa

Contact Information

Steve Rumberg
KRC Group Inc
License #: 01218603
Phone: (408) 673-8441

School Ratings

School data provided by GreatSchools.org

Nearby Schools

School Type Grades Distance Rating
Addison Elementary School public K-5 0.30 mi 9
Walter Hays Elementary School public K-5 0.76 mi 9
Palo Alto High School public 9-12 0.79 mi 10
Palo Alto Adult Education public UG 0.86 mi N/A
Duveneck Elementary School public K-5 1.15 mi 9
Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle public 6-8 1.32 mi 9
Packard Children's Hospital/Stanford public K-12 1.35 mi N/A
Menlo-Atherton High School public 9-12 1.39 mi 8
Laurel Elementary School public K-5 1.61 mi 10
Los Robles-Ronald McNair Academy public K-5 1.62 mi 4
Ravenswood Comprehensive Middle public 6-8 1.80 mi 4
Ohlone Elementary School public K-5 1.86 mi 10
Escondido Elementary School public K-5 1.90 mi 10
Belle Haven Elementary School public K-5 1.96 mi 1
Encinal Elementary School public K-5 2.02 mi 9
El Carmelo Elementary School public K-5 2.09 mi 9
Costano Elementary School public K-5 2.25 mi 3
Hillview Middle School public 6-8 2.30 mi 9
Lucille M. Nixon Elementary School public K-5 2.38 mi 10
Oak Knoll Elementary School public K-5 2.39 mi 10

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This listing information is up-to-date as of January 31, 2026. For the most current information, please contact Steve Rumberg, (408) 673-8441.