165 Forest Avenue, #2A

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 cafés. 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

Days on Market

0 days

Current Status

Active

Original Price

$1,650,000

List Price

$1,650,000

On Market Date

Aug 25, 2025

Property Type

Condominium

Area

242 - Downtown Palo Alto

Zip Code

94301

MLS ID

ML82019142

APN

120-61-015

Year Built

1981

Stories in Building

1

Possession

Unavailable

Data Source

MLSL

Origin MLS System

MLSListings, Inc.

Bed

2

Bath

2

Showers over Tubs - 2+, Solid Surface, Tile

Parking

2

Underground Parking

SQ FT

1,285

SQ FT Source

Unavailable

Kitchen

Countertop - Quartz, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Hood Over Range, Oven Range - Electric, Refrigerator

Cooling

Multi-Zone, Window / Wall Unit

Dining Room

Dining Area in Living Room

Disclosures

Natural Hazard Disclosure

Family Room

Kitchen / Family Room Combo

Flooring

Tile, Vinyl / Linoleum

Foundation

Reinforced Concrete

Fire Place

Living Room, Wood Burning

Heating

Electric

Laundry

Inside, Washer / Dryer

* Fee

$870

Name

Palo Alto Plaza

*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, and Other

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