653 Forest Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301
What This Townhouse Offers
Welcome to this beautifully updated home, located in the heart of one of Palo Alto's most sought after neighborhoods!
Upon entering, you're greeted by a... spacious, open floor plan living room, complete with fireplace, lots of natural light, and even a built-in desk and pre-installed TV mount. Stroll out to the back deck for a morning coffee, or mosey 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.
Second floor boasts 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!
Unit
- $5,500 / month
- 2 Beds
- 1.5 Baths
- 1250 sq. ft.
- Available Mar 5
Townhome Features
- Balcony
- Ceiling Fans
- Deck
- Fireplace
- Heating
- Kitchen
- Quartz Countertops
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Storage Units
- Tub/Shower
- Washer/Dryer
Community Features
- Garages
- Laundry Facilities
- Pool
653 Forest Ave is located in Palo Alto, California in the 94301 zip code.
Rental Fees and Pet Policies
The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.
No Pets Allowed
Parking
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Get In Touch
Palo Alto, CA 94301
Neighborhood Scores
Walk Score ®
Walker's Paradise91 / 100
Transit Score ®
Good Transit51 / 100
Bike Score ®
Very Bikeable89 / 100
Soundscore ™
Active72 / 100
Travel and Transit



Local Education
Primary and Secondary Schools
Tru
Grades K-6
Private
D. J. Sedgwick Elementary
Grades K-5
Public
Addison Elementary
Grades K-5
Public
Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle
Grades 6-8
Public
AltSchool Palo Alto
Grades PK-8
Private
Palo Alto High
Grades 9-12
Public
Castilleja School
Grades 6-12
Private
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Colleges and Universities
School
Commute Time (Distance)
Stanford University
Drive: 9 min (2.7 mi)
Menlo College
Drive: 8 min (3 mi)
Foothill College, Middlefield
Drive: 11 min (5.5 mi)
Canada College
Drive: 18 min (8.3 mi)
Discover Downtown Palo Alto, Palo Alto, CA
Shopping Centers
Shoppers will appreciate 653 Forest Ave proximity to Town & Country Village, Stanford Shopping Center, and The Stanford Barn Shopping Center. Town & Country Village is 1.3 miles away, and Stanford Shopping Center is within a 24 minute walk.
Commuting
With a TransitScore of 51, 653 Forest Ave has good transit, including 10 transit stops within 8.4 miles. Transit options include Mountain View Station and Mountain View Station.
Parks and Recreation
Recreational activities near 653 Forest Ave are plentiful. Discover 5 parks within 1.4 miles, including Junior Museum and Zoo, Hopkins Creekside Park, and Rinconada Park.
Airports
Living in Downtown Palo Alto provides easy access to Norman Y Mineta San Jose International, located just 22 minutes from 653 Forest Ave. Another nearby airport is San Francisco International, located 20.3 miles away.




