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$5,900
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2 Beds·2 Baths·1,285 sqft·N/A sqft lot·Built 1981
165 Forest Ave 2C, Palo Alto, CA 94301
Listed 1 day ago · | MLS# ML82064046
$4/sqft -99.6% vs Palo Alto condo median ($1,049/sqft, 2026)
165 Forest Ave 2C is a single-level, 2-bedroom, 2-bath condo in Palo Alto 94301 with 1,285 square feet of living space, built in 1981. It is listed at $5,900, or $4 per square foot. The 2026 median sale price for a Palo Alto condo is $1.38M, and the most recent 2-bedroom sales in 94301 closed between $1,680,000 and $1,920,000 ($1,302 to $2,000 per square foot).
Est. $299/moP&I $31 · Tax $6 · Insurance $262 · HOA $0Assumes 20% down ($1,180) at 6.75% · Contact Timothy for a lender referralAegis Luxury Real Estate is a licensed California real estate brokerage (DRE# 01328224) and is not a mortgage lender, mortgage broker, or loan originator. The figures shown are estimates for general reference only and do not constitute a loan offer, pre-approval, pre-qualification, or commitment to lend. Estimates use a property tax rate of 1.25% of home price annually. Actual rates, payments, taxes, and insurance vary by lender and borrower qualifications. Contact Timothy for a referral to one of our preferred lending partners.
Condo Price Position in Palo Alto
$920K$2.4M
62Active in Palo Alto
14Active Condos
9Median DOM, Sep
$2,000Median $/SqFt, 2026
107.8%Sale-to-List, Sep
1.3 moInventory
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Why This Home Stands Out
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Single Level, 2 Bed / 2 Bath, 1,285 sqft
Everything on one floor. Built in 1981, 2-car garage.
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Just Listed, 1 Day on Market
The Palo Alto median was 9 days on market in September 2026. Early showings often see the most competition.
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$5,900, Below the 2026 Palo Alto Condo Median of $1.38M
$4/sqft against a 2026 Palo Alto condo median of $1,049/sqft (99.6% below).
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About 165 Forest Ave 2C
Stylish and sophisticated downtown Palo Alto inside corner condo unit blending contemporary comfort with distinctive architectural character. Newly refinished oak hardwood floors flow through the open living and dining areas, highlighted by abundant natural light and a wood-burning fireplace with a seamless marble slab surround. The open kitchen features custom rich dark-wood cabinetry, premium stone countertops, stainless steel appliances, a unique bronze-tinted glass backsplash, and a generous peninsula ideal for cooking and entertaining. Custom built-in buffet cabinetry enhances the dining area. Spacious bedrooms offer hardwood floors, ample closest spaces, and newly installed Mitsubishi mini-split individual climate control; the primary suite includes a built-in workspace and sliding doors open to a private patio. Spa-inspired baths feature floor-to-ceiling natural stone tile, heated floors, frameless glass enclosures, Grohe thermostatic fixtures, a soaking tub, sculptural black vessel sinks and designer VOLA wall-mounted faucets. Hunter Douglas shades, five closets, and full-size side-by-side laundry, two underground parking spots with a storage closet complete the home. Prime downtown location near Whole Foods, Caltrain, PAMF, restaurants, cafes and shops.
MLS ID #ML82064046, Delia Fei. Listing provided by Compass · MLSListings Inc.
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Property Details for 165 Forest Ave 2C
Overview
- Property Type
- Condominium
- Year Built
- 1981
- Stories
- 1
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 2 Full
- Living Area
- 1,285 sqft
- Price/sqft
- $4
- Status
- Active
Interior
- Kitchen
- Dining area
- Appliances
- Cooktop electric, Dishwasher, Microwave, Oven electric, Refrigerator, Washer dryer
- Fireplace
- Living room
- Heating
- Other
- Cooling
- Multi, zone
- Flooring
- Hardwood, Tile
- Family Room
- None
Exterior and Parking
- Garage
- Garage, 2 spaces
Community and HOA
- County
- Santa Clara
- City
- Palo Alto
- ZIP Code
- 94301
Schools
- School District
- Palo Alto Unified
- Palo Alto Schools
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Listing
- MLS Number
- ML82064046
- Listed
- October 8, 2026
- Days on Market
- 1
- Listing Agent
- Delia Fei
- Listing Brokerage
- Compass
- Data Verified
- October 9, 2026
Source: MLSListings Inc. School attendance boundaries are set by the district and can change; verify directly with the district.
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Location
165 Forest Ave 2C, Palo Alto, CA 94301 · Santa Clara County
Market Context
Price Positioning
$ Price context: Listed at $4/sqft vs a 2026 Palo Alto condo median of $1,049/sqft (99.6% below).
$ Sale-to-list: Palo Alto sales closed at 107.8% of list price in September 2026.
⏲ Velocity: City median 9 days (September 2026). This home: 1 day.
🏠 Inventory: 13 2-bedroom homes and 14 condos currently active in Palo Alto.
Source: MLSListings Inc. Timothy Alston, Broker, DRE# 01328224.
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Listed at $5,900 ($4/sqft). The 2026 median for a Palo Alto condo is $1,049/sqft, which puts this home 99.6% below it. The most recent 2-bedroom sales in 94301 closed at $1,302 to $2,000 per sqft.
Listed October 8, 2026. That is 1 day on market as of October 9, 2026. The Palo Alto median was 9 days on market in September 2026.
Est. $299/mo with 20% down ($1,180) at 6.75%. That is principal and interest $31, property tax $6 and insurance $262. The assumptions and lender disclosure are with the payment estimate at the top of this page.
There are 62 active listings in Palo Alto: 13 are 2-bedroom and 14 are condos. At $5,900 this home is below the 2026 Palo Alto condo median sale price of $1.38M. Palo Alto sales closed at 107.8% of list price in September 2026.
The most recent 2-bedroom sales in Palo Alto 94301 closed at $1,680,000 and $1,920,000, or $1,302 to $2,000 per sqft. Across all property types, the 2026 Palo Alto median is $2,000 per sqft, and the September median was 9 days on market.
Yes. As of October 9, 2026, 165 Forest Ave 2C is an active listing at $5,900. It is a 2-bedroom, 2-bath condo.
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