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SANTA CLARA COUNTY · BAY AREA REAL ESTATE
Palo Alto, CA Real Estate & Homes for Sale
Peninsula city next to Stanford, with historic and Eichler neighborhoods.
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Population: U.S. Census Bureau
LIVING IN PALO ALTO
Living in Palo Alto, CA
Palo Alto is a Peninsula city in Santa Clara County next to Stanford University. It offers historic homes near downtown, large Eichler neighborhoods, two Caltrain stations and quick access to US-101 and I-280.
Old Palo Alto, Professorville, Crescent Park and Community Center have many of the city's older homes. Midtown, Barron Park, Duveneck/St. Francis, Palo Verde and Greenmeadow offer more mid-century homes, including many Eichlers. Downtown University Avenue and California Avenue are the main shopping streets.
LOCAL GUIDE
Homes, schools and getting around Palo Alto
Homes you'll find
Expect historic Craftsman, Tudor and Spanish Revival homes in older neighborhoods, a large stock of Eichlers, mid-century ranch homes, and condos and townhomes near downtown and El Camino Real.
Schools
Public schools are part of the Palo Alto Unified School District. Confirm assigned schools by address.
Getting around
Caltrain stops at the Palo Alto and California Avenue stations. US-101, I-280 and El Camino Real serve the city, and the Baylands Nature Preserve sits on the east side.
Neighborhoods & landmarks
Old Palo Alto, Professorville, Crescent Park and Community Center have many of the city's older homes. Midtown, Barron Park, Duveneck/St. Francis, Palo Verde and Greenmeadow offer more mid-century homes, including many Eichlers. Downtown University Avenue and California Avenue are the main shopping streets.
Buying or selling a home in Palo Alto
Palo Alto has historic-review rules for some older homes and special design guidelines in some Eichler areas. We check those rules before listing a home or advising a buyer on remodel plans.
Who's Next Real Estate is a Bay Area team with eXp Realty of California (CA DRE #01878277), made up of agents Joe Prather (CA DRE #02001091), Walter Regan and Aaron Buntin. We help buyers, sellers and investors in Palo Alto with pricing, marketing, negotiation and every step through closing.
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EDUCATION
Schools in and near Palo Alto
Public schools are part of the Palo Alto Unified School District. Confirm assigned schools by address.
Map of schools in and near Palo Alto
School names and addresses from public school directories; map locations from U.S. Census Bureau address data. Visit schools and confirm attendance boundaries with each district.
YOUR LOCAL TEAM
Meet your Palo Alto real estate agents
Who's Next Real Estate is a Bay Area team with eXp Realty of California. Talk with an agent about buying, selling or investing in Palo Alto.
CLIENT REVIEWS
What our clients say
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LOCATION
Map of Palo Alto, CA
Palo Alto is in Santa Clara County. Nearby communities we also cover:
FAQS
Palo Alto real estate FAQs
Which school district serves Palo Alto?
The Palo Alto Unified School District serves the city. Confirm assigned schools by address.
Are there Eichler homes in Palo Alto?
Yes. Palo Alto has one of the largest collections of Eichler homes, especially in Midtown, Palo Verde, Greenmeadow and nearby areas.
How do you commute from Palo Alto?
Caltrain stops at the Palo Alto and California Avenue stations, and US-101 and I-280 run through the city.
How do I find out what my Palo Alto home is worth?
Request a free home valuation on our site, and a Who's Next agent will follow up with recent Palo Alto sales.
Who are real estate agents that serve Palo Alto?
Who's Next Real Estate serves Palo Alto and the rest of the Bay Area. The team includes agents Joe Prather (CA DRE #02001091), Walter Regan and Aaron Buntin with eXp Realty of California (CA DRE #01878277). Call (831) 515-8133 or request a free home valuation to get started.
Which nearby areas does Who's Next also serve?
Besides Palo Alto, Who's Next Real Estate helps buyers and sellers in Mountain View, Los Altos, Newark and across the San Francisco Bay Area.
School assignments, rules and boundaries change, so confirm details for a specific address with the school district or city. Who's Next Real Estate supports fair housing and equal opportunity for every client.
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