Santa Clara County
Palo Alto Real Estate
The Birthplace of Silicon Valley
Explore homes for sale in Palo Alto, CA. Stanford University, top schools, and iconic neighborhoods — with Harv Balu, REALTOR®.
68,572
Population
$3.58M
Median Home Price
11
Avg Days on Market
64
Walk Score
Living in Palo Alto
Palo Alto is the intellectual and entrepreneurial epicenter of Silicon Valley. Home to Stanford University, Sand Hill Road's venture capital firms, and some of the most coveted residential streets in California, it combines academic prestige with cutting-edge innovation.
The city's tree-canopied neighborhoods, excellent Palo Alto Unified schools, and vibrant University Avenue and California Avenue shopping districts make it one of the most desirable — and competitive — housing markets in the nation.
Palo Alto Neighborhoods
Crescent Park
One of Palo Alto's premier neighborhoods with grand homes, wide streets, and proximity to downtown.
- Tree-lined streets & estate homes
- Walking distance to University Ave
- Highly rated Walter Hays Elementary
Old Palo Alto
A prestigious enclave south of Oregon Expressway with some of the city's most valuable properties.
- Historic estates & custom homes
- Close to Stanford campus
- Quiet, established streets
Midtown
A family-friendly neighborhood centered on Midtown Shopping Center with mid-century homes and excellent schools.
- Mid-century ranch-style homes
- Walkable retail at Midtown center
- JLS Middle School & Gunn High
Why Live in Palo Alto?
- 1Stanford University campus, culture, and hospital access
- 2Top-ranked Palo Alto Unified School District
- 3Venture capital epicenter — Sand Hill Road
- 4Walkable University Ave and Cal Ave downtowns
- 5Strong long-term property value appreciation
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