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 cafs. 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
Property Features
Bedrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bedroom 1 Description: Primary Suite / Retreate - 2+
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
Interior Features
- Security Gate
- Flooring: Tile, Vinyl / Linoleum
Appliances
- Countertop - Quartz
- Dishwasher
- Garbage Disposal
- Hood Over Range
- Oven Range - Electric
- Refrigerator
- Laundry Features: Inside, Washer / Dryer
Heating and Cooling
- Cooling Features: Multi-Zone Cooling, Window / Wall Unit
- Fireplace Features: Living Room, Wood Burning
- Heating Features: Electric Heating
Kitchen and Dining
- Dining Room Description: Dining Area in Living Room
Other Rooms
- Extra Room-1 Description: Storage
- Family Room Description: Kitchen / Family Room Combo
Garage and Parking
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Underground Parking
Land Info
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
Homeowners Association
- Association: Yes
- Association Fee: 870
- Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
- Association Fee Includes: Common Area Electricity, Decks, Exterior Painting, Garbage, Insurance - Common Area, Insurance - Liability , Insurance - Structure, Landscaping / Gardening, Maintenance - Common Area, Maintenance - Exterior, Management Fee, Reserves, Sewer
- Calculated Total Monthly Association Fees: 870
- Association Name: Palo Alto Plaza
School Information
- Elementary School: Addison Elementary
- High School: Palo Alto High
- High School District: Palo Alto Unified
- Middle School: Frank S. Greene Middle
Other Property Info
- Source Listing Status: Active
- County: Santa Clara
- Cross Street: High St
- Source Property Type: Residential
- Area: Downtown Palo Alto
- Property Subtype: condo
- Source Neighborhood: Downtown Palo Alto
- Ownership Type: Condominium Ownership
- Parcel Number: 120-61-015
- Postal City: PALO ALTO
- Zoning: CDS
- Property Subtype: Condominium
- Source System Name: C2C
Building and Construction
- Total Square Feet Living: 1285
- Year Built: 1981
- Foundation Details: Reinforced Concrete
- Property Age: 44
- Roof: Tar and Gravel
- Levels or Stories: 1
- Total Area Sqft: 1285
- Year Built Source: Assessor
Utilities
- Sewer: Sewer - Public
- Public Utilities
- Water Source: Public
Home Features
- Security Features: Security Building