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Palo Alto Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide
Neighborhoods, schools, ZIP codes, getting around and live market data for Palo Alto, all in one place. From the Boyenga Team at Compass, Silicon Valley's Property Nerds®.
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543 Tennyson AVE, Palo Alto, CA 94301
Single Family Home 6 Beds 6.5 Baths 5,756 SqFt
Listed by Annie Watson of Coldwell Banker Realty
4115 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 94306
Commercial 31,459 SqFt
Listed by Awne Elrabadi of DEAL Real Estate Services1418 Pitman AVE, Palo Alto, CA 94301
Single Family Home 4 Beds 4.5 Baths 4,257 SqFt
Listed by Xin Jiang of Compass755 University AVE, Palo Alto, CA 94301
Single Family Home 6 Beds 5 Baths 5,969 SqFt
Listed by Zach Trailer of Compass640 Waverley ST, Palo Alto, CA 94301
Vacant Land, Commercial 5,277 Sqft Lot
Listed by Frank De Bernardo of eXp Realty of Northern California, Inc.640 Waverley ST, Palo Alto, CA 94301
Commercial 1,012 SqFt
Listed by Frank De Bernardo of eXp Realty of Northern California, Inc.640 Waverley ST, Palo Alto, CA 94301
Single Family Home 7 Beds 6.5 Baths 10,603 SqFt
Listed by Frank De Bernardo of eXp Realty of Northern California, Inc.419 Palm ST, Palo Alto, CA 94301
Single Family Home 5 Beds 5.5 Baths 3,300 SqFt
Listed by Miranda Junowicz of Compass837 Cowper ST, Palo Alto, CA 94301
Multi-Family 5 Beds 4 Baths 12,830 SqFt
Listed by Monica Yeung Arima of Yarkin Realty837 Cowper ST, Palo Alto, CA 94301
Commercial 5 Beds 4 Baths 12,830 SqFt
Listed by Monica Yeung Arima of Yarkin Realty618 Tennyson AVE, Palo Alto, CA 94301
Single Family Home 5 Beds 6 Baths 4,419 SqFt
Listed by Judy Shen of Coldwell Banker Realty134 Seale AVE, Palo Alto, CA 94301
Single Family Home 9 Beds 7.5 Baths 6,036 SqFt
Listed by David Allen Rivas of David Allen Rivas, Broker2211 Park BLVD, Palo Alto, CA 94306
Vacant Land 0.35 Acres
Listed by Camille Eder of Coldwell Banker Realty2211 Park BLVD, Palo Alto, CA 94306
Single Family Home 8 Beds 2 Baths 3,380 SqFt
Listed by Camille Eder of Coldwell Banker Realty4020 Orme ST, Palo Alto, CA 94306
Single Family Home 6 Beds 4.5 Baths 4,107 SqFt
Listed by Janie Barman of Compass604 Tennyson AVE, Palo Alto, CA 94301
Single Family Home 5 Beds 2.5 Baths 3,078 SqFt
Listed by Leannah and Laurel of Christie's International Real Estate Sereno1836 Webster ST, Palo Alto, CA 94301
Single Family Home 5 Beds 3.5 Baths 2,831 SqFt
Listed by Nadr Essabhoy of Compass1535 Cowper ST, Palo Alto, CA 94301
Single Family Home 6 Beds 4 Baths 2,750 SqFt
Listed by Annie Watson of Coldwell Banker Realty330 Ventura AVE, Palo Alto, CA 94306
Commercial 8,244 SqFt
Listed by Robert Johnston of Marcus & Millichap1770 Fulton ST, Palo Alto, CA 94303
Single Family Home 4 Beds 3 Baths 2,531 SqFt
Listed by Umang Sanchorawala of Compass
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Listings
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6 Beds 6.5 Baths 5,756 SqFt$18,888,000Active543 Tennyson AVE, Palo Alto, CA 94301
Listed by Annie Watson of Coldwell Banker Realty
Single Family Home
- 1/158 158
31,459 SqFt$18,000,000Active4115 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 94306
Listed by Awne Elrabadi of DEAL Real Estate Services
Commercial
- 1/45 45
6 Beds 5 Baths 5,969 SqFt$13,200,000New
neighborhoods
Palo Alto neighborhoods
Each name below opens a full Property Nerd guide: history, streets, house types, zoning and flood notes, schools by district, and live listings. Palo Alto packs a lot of variety into a small city: early-1900s homes in Professorville and around downtown, large homes on generous lots in Crescent Park and Old Palo Alto, and many of Joseph Eichler's mid-century modern homes, in neighborhoods such as Greenmeadow, Fairmeadow, Charleston Meadows, Palo Verde and Green Gables.
schools
Palo Alto schools
Public schools in Palo Alto are part of the Palo Alto Unified School District (PAUSD): 12 elementary schools, 3 middle schools and 3 high schools.
Elementary (K–5)
School assignments depend on the home's address, and attendance boundaries can change. Confirm the assigned schools for any address with PAUSD before you buy.
Full PAUSD guide: maps, School Finder and FAQAll Silicon Valley schools
zip codes
Palo Alto ZIP codes
Downtown and north Palo Alto, including Crescent Park, Old Palo Alto and Professorville.
Eastern Palo Alto toward Highway 101 and the Baylands, including Duveneck / St. Francis and Palo Verde. The separate City of East Palo Alto (San Mateo County) shares this ZIP.
Stanford Research Park and the Palo Alto foothills.
South Palo Alto, including Barron Park, College Terrace, Ventura, Greenmeadow, Fairmeadow and Charleston Meadows.
The Stanford University campus, including Stanford faculty and staff neighborhoods.
ZIP code areas are approximate and don't always match neighborhood or city lines.
RECENTLY SOLD LISTINGS
$3,044,750
Single Family Home
770 Everett AVE, Palo Alto, CA 94301
Rich in character and timeless charm, this classic Craftsman awaits your thoughtful updates and personal finishing touch...
Listed by Boyenga Team of Compass
$3,900,000
Single Family Home
897 Newell RD, Palo Alto, CA 94303
Stunning architectural masterpiece in a prime Channing Park location, blending iconic mid-century design with modern liv...
Listed by Boyenga Team of Compass
$3,750,000
Single Family Home
829 Talisman DR, Palo Alto, CA 94303
Stunning remodeled Eichler in sought-after Palo Verde. This 4BR/2.5BA home offers 2,098 SF of light-filled living on a t...
Listed by Boyenga Team of Compass
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getting around
Getting around Palo Alto
Caltrain
Two stations: Palo Alto (University Avenue), where express trains stop, and California Avenue. San Antonio station sits just over the line in Mountain View.
Driving
US-101 runs along the east side of town and I-280 along the foothills. El Camino Real, Page Mill Road, Oregon Expressway and Embarcadero Road carry most cross-town trips.
Biking and airports
Flat streets and the Bryant Street bike boulevard make biking easy. SFO and San Jose Mineta (SJC) are each roughly 30 minutes away without traffic.
living here
Living in Palo Alto
Parks and open space
- Foothills Nature Preserve
- Baylands Nature Preserve
- Mitchell Park
- Rinconada Park
- Bol Park
Shopping and dining
- University Avenue (downtown)
- California Avenue
- Stanford Shopping Center
- Town & Country Village
Stanford and work
- Stanford University
- Stanford Health Care
- Stanford Research Park
- Easy access to Peninsula and South Bay employers
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your palo alto team
Buy or sell in Palo Alto with the Boyenga Team
Eric and Janelle Boyenga have been selling Silicon Valley homes since 1996. Their team, the Property Nerds® at Compass, has sold more than 2,520 homes and $2.6+ billion in real estate, with deep experience in Palo Alto's historic, modern and Eichler homes.
Pricing from the data
Every price and offer strategy starts from recent Palo Alto sales on your street and in your style of home.
Prep that pays
Compass Concierge can cover staging, painting and repairs upfront, repaid when your home sells.
Mid-century specialists
Eichler and modern homes are a specialty. See our Palo Alto Eichler and modern homes pages.
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faq
Palo Alto real estate FAQ
What ZIP codes are in Palo Alto?
Palo Alto uses 94301, 94303, 94304 and 94306. The Stanford University campus uses 94305. 94303 is shared with the separate City of East Palo Alto in San Mateo County.
Which school district serves Palo Alto?
The Palo Alto Unified School District (PAUSD). It runs 12 elementary schools, 3 middle schools (Ellen Fletcher, Frank S. Greene Jr. and Jane Lathrop Stanford) and the city's high schools, Palo Alto High and Henry M. Gunn High, plus Palo Alto Middle College High. Always confirm the assigned schools for a specific address with PAUSD.
How do you get from Palo Alto to San Francisco or San Jose?
Caltrain runs from the Palo Alto (University Avenue) and California Avenue stations, with express trains stopping at Palo Alto. By car, take US-101 or I-280.
What kinds of homes are in Palo Alto?
Palo Alto has early-1900s homes in Professorville and around downtown, larger homes in Crescent Park and Old Palo Alto, Joseph Eichler mid-century modern homes in neighborhoods such as Greenmeadow, Fairmeadow, Charleston Meadows and Palo Verde, newer contemporary homes, and condos and townhomes near downtown and California Avenue.
Who can help with buying or selling a home in Palo Alto?
The Boyenga Team at Compass, Silicon Valley's Property Nerds®. Eric and Janelle Boyenga have sold homes in Silicon Valley since 1996, with more than 2,520 homes and $2.6+ billion in sales. Call (408) 373-1660 or (650) 383-8606, or send a message from this page.
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Neighborhood guides in Palo Alto
- Professorville
- Old Palo Alto
- Crescent Park
- University South
- Downtown North
- Community Center
- Duveneck / St. Francis
- Leland Manor / Garland
- Triple El
- Midtown
- Evergreen Park
- College Terrace
- Southgate
- Ventura
- Barron Park
- Palo Verde
- Fairmeadow
- Charleston Gardens
- Greenmeadow
- Charleston Meadows
- Green Acres
- Adobe Meadow & Meadow Park
See every guide in the Nerd Portal.
Jamie Carmichael
jamie@boyenga.com