Homes For Sale In Palo Alto, CA

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Palo Alto, CA Real Estate Market Overview

Between January 2024 and February 2024, Palo Alto, CA real estate market has seen increase in the number of listings by 37%. The median list price of listings available in February 2024 was $2,967,500, while the average time on the real estate market was 21 days. In February 2024 more than 9 listings in Palo Alto, CA were sold above the asking price. During the same period more than 2 listings were sold at asking price, while more than 7 were sold below.

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Living In Palo Alto, CA

What is it like to live in Palo Alto, California?

Palo Alto is located in Santa Clara County, California. There are roughly 66,551 residents, living in 27,318 households. The average temperature for Palo Alto this time of the year is low of 44F and high of 62F. On average, Palo Alto gets about 4.12 inches of precipitation in March. Most residents are home owners (55%), have a post secondary degree (52%) and are single, no kids (41%).

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What type of housing is available in Palo Alto, California?

In Palo Alto, around 55% of dwellings are single detached homes, while large apartment buildings and small apartment buildings make up most of the remaining housing stock. This city offers mainly four or more bedroom and three bedroom homes. Homeowners occupy around 60% of the units in the city and 40% are rented. This city experienced its biggest construction boom before the 1960s, so most of the available housing stock is from this era.

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What are the advantages of living in Palo Alto, California?

The character of Palo Alto is exemplified by its relaxed environment. This city is quiet, as there isn't a lot of street noise or city clamor - however some areas can be quite noisy, especially closer to the airport (Palo Alto Airport of Santa Clara County), Junipero Serra Freeway, Bayshore Freeway or the railway line. Finally, reaching public green spaces in the city, such as Greer Park and Mitchell Park, is easy, since there are about 30 of them nearby for residents to discover and a large number of houses have a park relatively close by.

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Are things conveniently located in Palo Alto, California?

Both primary and secondary schools are convenient to reach on foot from anywhere in Palo Alto. Locals benefit from public and private schools at both the elementary and high school level. Regarding food, a supermarket is usually accessible within a rather short walk from any location in this city. In addition, a restaurant is commonly just around the corner, and there are also over 50 coffee shops in Palo Alto.

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What does the transportation in Palo Alto, California look like?

It is easy to get around by bike in Palo Alto since the bicycling infrastructure is extensive. Active house buyers will also be pleased with the pedestrian-friendly character of Palo Alto; many daily errands can be run on foot. Traveling by transit can be difficult in this city by reason of the service's low frequency. Thankfully, residents are served by the Palo Alto Station and California Ave Station with access to the Caltrain Line. House owners benefit from about 30 bus lines, and bus stops are not very far-removed from most properties. On the other hand, the best transportation option in Palo Alto is very often driving. It is convenient to park, and nearby highways, such as Junipero Serra Freeway, are reasonably easy to reach from anywhere in Palo Alto.

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Homes For Sale Near Palo Alto, CA

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Schools Near Palo Alto, CA

Elementary Schools

  • Ohlone Elementary School

    950 Amarillo Ave

    Public District KG-5

  • Herbert Hoover Elementary School

    445 E Charleston Rd

    Public District KG-5

  • Santa Rita Elementary School

    700 Los Altos Ave

    Public District KG-6

Middle Schools

  • Isaac Newton Graham Middle School

    1175 Castro St

    Public District 6-8

  • David Starr Jordan Middle School

    750 N California Ave

    Public District 6-8

  • Bullis Charter

    102 W Portola Ave

    Public Charter KG-8

High Schools

  • Henry M. Gunn High School

    780 Arastradero Rd

    Public District 9-12

  • Los Altos High School

    201 Almond Ave

    Public District 9-12

  • Menlo-Atherton High School

    555 Middlefield Rd

    Public Magnet 9-12

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