Palo Alto Real Estate

Welcome to Palo Alto, California, a vibrant city nestled in the heart of Santa Clara County, renowned for its rich history, innovative spirit, and picturesque surroundings. Often referred to as the birthplace of Silicon Valley, Palo Alto is not just a hub of technology and entrepreneurship; it also boasts a charming residential community that perfectly blends modern convenience with natural beauty.

With a population of approximately 67,000 residents, Palo Alto offers a diverse and dynamic environment. The city is home to Stanford University, which contributes to its youthful energy and intellectual vibrancy. The university's sprawling campus and beautiful architecture provide a stunning backdrop for the city, making it a popular destination for both residents and visitors alike.

Palo Alto's neighborhoods are characterized by tree-lined streets, historic homes, and a strong sense of community. The city is committed to sustainability and outdoor living, with numerous parks, trails, and recreational opportunities that encourage an active lifestyle. The iconic Stanford Shopping Center offers an upscale retail experience, while the bustling downtown area features a delightful mix of local boutiques, cafes, and gourmet restaurants.

For families, Palo Alto is recognized for its top-rated schools and educational institutions, making it an ideal place to raise children. The city also hosts a variety of cultural events, art galleries, and theaters that enrich the community's vibrant social fabric.

Whether you’re drawn to its innovative atmosphere, stunning landscapes, or strong community values, Palo Alto is a city that truly has it all. Explore the possibilities of making this enchanting city your home, where innovation meets tradition in perfect harmony.

Newest Listings in Palo Alto

$1,398,000

2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ ML82064999 MLS ⋅ Woodcrest BLDG.

ONLY 3 YEARS OLD IN GREAT LOCATION! Minutes from Stanford , shopping and restaurants .Unique PENTHOUSE style with no unit above or below .Light & Bright throughout featuring high ceilings with morning to early afternoon sunlight . The finishes in the home are beautiful with European cabinetry , lovely solid countertops, backsplashes, hardwood flooring , high baseboards ,Kitchen-Aid Stainless steel appliances including gas cooktop oven range . Flooring throughout includes hardwood, stone, and tile, enhancing the home's appeal. All closets have builtin Elfa organizers.The primary suite features a walk-in closet, and both bathrooms include showers over tubs and bidets. Laundry facilities include a washer and dryer with a gas hookup. Energy-efficient double pane Anderson windows and doors with Hunter Douglas window coverings. The property has a 2-car garage with an electric vehicle Level 2 (240 volts) hookup. This home is in the Palo Alto Unified elementary school district.

3877 El Camino Real 2, Palo Alto

Listed by Julie Hamada, 650-440-1717 from Coldwell Banker Realty
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$3,995,000

8 Beds ⋅ ML82064694 MLS

Rare opportunity to own an exceptionally spacious triplex in Palo Altos desirable College Terrace neighborhood, offering approximately 4,350 sf of living space across three substantial residences. The front residence is the largest, a two-story 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath home with generous living areas and laminate flooring. The middle residence offers 3 bedrooms and 2 baths on one level, while the private rear two-story 2-bedroom, 2-bath residence features its own patio and direct access to covered carport parking. Each unit offers unusually spacious rooms and a level of livability rarely found in a three-unit property. Additional amenities include six covered carport spaces, storage, and shared laundry. Ideally located near Stanford University, California Avenue shopping and dining, Caltrain, and major Silicon Valley employment centers, the property offers an exceptional combination of location, size, and long-term potential. Current rents are below market providing future income-growth potential. This is a unique opportunity for an investor or future owner-occupant seeking in-place income, long-term rental upside, and a substantial multifamily property in one of Palo Altos most desirable neighborhoods.

301 College AVE, Palo Alto

Listed by Bouja & Swenson Group, 408-655-9398 from Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty
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$3,195,000

4 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ ML82062987 MLS ⋅ Portage Lofts BLDG.

Just-built mixed-used project on the corner of El Camino Real and Portage Avenue (recently renamed Thomas Foon Chew Avenue). One of 4 restricted access top-floor lofts above commercial space. Open the door to a dramatic 20-foot high living area faced with glass and wrapped with an extensive terrace. First floor includes a utility room, open kitchen with a gas stove, Thermador appliances, quartz countertop & white coversion-finish cabinets with pull-outs. Two first-floor bedrooms, 1 of which is a suite. A floating staircase leads to a flexible-use open loft area and a bedroom & another suite. Provided with 2 underground secured parking spaces. Across the street from Equinox Gym, near Stanford Research Park & California Avenue, Palo Alto's second downtown.

3225 El Camino Real 301, Palo Alto

Listed by Kathryn Tomaino, 650-279-5820 from Coldwell Banker Realty
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$2,788,000

3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ ML82064847 MLS

Great opportunity in Midtown Palo Alto! This light and bright mid-century modern home features 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms with 1,100 sf, plus a detached 420 sq ft cottage with a full bath. Features include vaulted ceilings, skylights, recessed lighting, mini-split A/C, a newer roof, and solar panels on both structures. Ideally located near Mitchell Park and Library, pickleball courts, Midtown shops, restaurants, and the Sunday California Avenue Farmers Market. Serviced by top-rated Palo Alto schools: Fairmeadow Elementary, JLS Middle, and Gunn High School.

650 Ashton AVE, Palo Alto

Listed by Denise Simons, 650-269-0210 from Compass
(If provided) CoList: Liza Marinaro from Compass

$2,649,000

3 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ ML82064819 MLS

This is a 1031 exchange. Seller desires a quick sale and a short COE. Property is occupied and livable, but needs major remodel or replacement. Level lot in neighborhood with several larger homes. Good upside for developer.

343 Maclane ST, Palo Alto

Listed by Tommy Derrick, 650-279-4794 from Tommy Derrick, Broker
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$2,399,000

3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ ML82064707 MLS

Whole-home transformation located on quiet cul-de-sac in Barron Park, carefully designed landscaping with mature foliage wrap around the corner lot provides ultimate privacy. 1538 sq.ft. of open & bright functional floorplan all on one level. 3 large bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms including 2 primary suites. Great room consisting of living, dining and kitchen areas is perfect for modern living. Living room features a fireplace and sliding glass door to a fenced patio. Fully updated kitchen has white cabinetry, marble-style quartz counters, built-in island with waterfall-edge counter seating. Stainless steel appliances include high-end Bosch microwave, dishwasher & refrigerator. 1st primary bedroom suite has cedar-lined closet plus a customized walk-in closet; the en suite remodeled bath has a skylight, dual-sink floating vanity with fog-controlled & lighted mirror, glass-enclosed shower with fixed & handheld sprays. 2nd primary suite has recessed lights, closet with 3 sliding doors, en suite bath. Remodeled hallway bath with dual sink and frameless glass shower. Adding to the appeals: attached 2-car garage w/ new epoxy floor, inside laundry with washer/dryer; central air conditioning; video doorbell; dual-pane windows throughout; customized window coverings, storage shed..

4178 Alta Mesa AVE, Palo Alto

Listed by David & Sunny, 650-489-6251 from Compass
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$1,875,000

2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ ML82064674 MLS ⋅ The Palo Alto BLDG.

Imagine living downtown with treetop views in a beautifully renovated condo with a spacious balcony. 101 Alma is a unique building in downtown Palo Alto with extensive grounds and facilities including a pool, gym, meeting rooms and library. It is also the only unrestricted (no age limit) building with 24/7 door person and security. This unit has just undergone a substantial remodel with new lighting, countertops, appliances, vanities, flooring and fresh paint throughout. The condo also has very generous closets, a separate storage room and is walking distance to downtown, Stanford Shopping Center and Caltrain. Come see your new home!

101 Alma ST 601, Palo Alto

Listed by Lucy Berman, 650-208-8824 from Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty
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$18,888,000

6 Beds ⋅ 7 Baths ⋅ ML82064643 MLS

Built in 2022, first occupied in 2025, and with limited use by the current owners, this exceptional contemporary home presents nearly new luxury in sought-after Old Palo Alto. Engineered hardwood flooring, dramatic lighting, and an open-tread staircase highlight the 3-level design. Formal living and dining rooms complement an expansive great room with modern kitchen, casual dining, and stacking glass doors to the rear grounds. There are 6 bedrooms, 6 full baths, and 2 half-baths, with bedrooms on all levels, including a luxurious upstairs primary suite with private terrace. The lower level features a fitness studio, recreation room currently outfitted as a professional gym (equipment optionally available), full bar, home theater, wine cellar, and spa bath with sauna. Private grounds include a covered terrace, barbecue center, and dedicated area with protective netting for sports, fitness, and activities. Extensive smart home technology includes security, surveillance, lighting and sound control, automated window coverings and Starlink connectivity. Premier address just over one mile from downtown University Avenue and close to Stanford University and acclaimed Palo Alto schools.

543 Tennyson AVE, Palo Alto

Listed by Annie Watson, 650-380-9898 from Coldwell Banker Realty
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$3,450,000

ML82064622 MLS

Located in downtown Palo Alto, this mixed-use property is zoned CD-C(P) which allows for the second floor to be converted into residential. Ground floor is 2,570 square feet and leased to one office tenant and one retail tenant. Take advantage of up to 2,500 bonus square feet completing a historical upgrade to the building and use the bonus square footage to build out a residential unit on the second floor. The property is served by the Palo Alto Unified elementary school district. The building features central forced air heating and central air conditioning for year-round comfort. Notably, there is an exclusive parking area behind the building for 7 on site parking stalls. This property provides a value add opportunity for an investor interested in expanding the square footage of the property with a second floor residential unit, improving the ground floor rental rate with fresh cosmetic renovations.

510 Waverley ST, Palo Alto

Listed by David O'such, 650-465-1100 from Cornish & Carey Commercial
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$12,500,000

5 Beds ⋅ 5 Baths ⋅ ML82064618 MLS

Nestled at the end of an exclusive cul-de-sac, this Crescent Park property on an immense lot of over 1/3 acre reveals a hidden Tuscan oasis overlooking Eleanor Pardee Park. Built in 2003 and in the midst of a cutting-edge renovation, this is an excellent opportunity for discerning buyers to revise the exquisitely built residence to their preference. The estate home unfolds from a spacious motor court encircled by mature olive trees, and boasts interiors defined by their blend of warmth and grand scale. The great room is flanked by a skylit designer kitchen and casual living areas on one side, and an office and two bedrooms on the other. Upstairs await three ensuite bedrooms, including a dramatic primary retreat. Highlights include extensive rear gardens, architectural finishes, integrated smart home technology, and a 721sf detached garage with fitness center. Adjacent to protected park space and located near sought-after schools and world-class destinations, this home achieves a degree of space, privacy, and prestige nearly impossible to replicate in Palo Alto.

1411 Arcadia PL, Palo Alto

Listed by Xin Jiang, 650-283-8379 from Compass
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$3,698,000

5 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ ML82064586 MLS

First time on the market in 60 years! Lovingly owned by the same family since 1966, this beautifully renovated single story contemporary home is ready for its next chapter. Situated on an approximately 8,000 sq.ft corner lot in a quiet Palo Alto cul-de-sac, this spacious 2,290 sq. ft., 5 bedroom, 3 bath home was originally designed by Eichler and has been thoughtfully updated over the years. The inviting living room features distinctive high ceilings and a fireplace, while the separate dining room enjoys natural light from a skylight. The beautifully remodeled kitchen opens to an adjoining family room, ideal for everyday living and entertaining. Extensive recent improvements include a brand new kitchen, renovated bathrooms, engineered hardwood flooring, dual pane windows, a new roof, and energy efficient mini split heating and cooling systems. Additional features include tile bathroom floors, inside laundry with full size hookups, and an attached two car garage with automatic door opener. Conveniently located near parks, shopping, dining, commute routes, and highly regarded Palo Alto schools (Fair Meadow Elementary, Jan Lathrop Stanford Middle & Gunn High). A rare opportunity to own a beautifully updated home with a wonderful 60-year history in a desirable Palo Alto neighborhood.

716 Gailen AVE, Palo Alto

Listed by Royce H. Cablayan, 650-224-1711 from Christie's International Real Estate Sereno
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$4,000,000

4 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ ML82064572 MLS

Bathed in natural light & graced by soaring cathedral ceilings, this beautifully remodeled four-bed/2.5-bath home sits on one of Community Center's most beloved & tranquil tree-lined streets. Consisting of a flowing nearly 2,000 sq ft of living space, plus 270+ sq ft open atrium, it offers a wonderful combination of architectural character, comfort, modern appointments, privacy & warm family living.The classic Dutch door & welcoming atrium set the tone. Anchored by a fireplace, the expansive living room glass walls draw the surrounding trees inside. Dining room sliders open to deck & backyard. The open kitchen/family room features new cabinetry, LED lighting, quartz counters, breakfast bar, stainless steel appliances & pantry. A spacious master suite has double sinks, walk-in closet & access to deck, patio & lovely backyard graced by a magnificent oak. Remodeled baths offer quartz counters & lighted, heated mirrors. Radiant heat warms the home while new, individually-controlled split AC systems cool it. New hardwood floors run throughout. Separate laundry room. Attached 2-car garage. Walk or bike to Rinconada Park, Palo Alto Children's Library & University Ave. Moments to Stanford, Caltrain & 101. Top-rated Palo Alto schools: Duveneck, Greene Middle & Palo Alto HS (all 10/10).

1037 Harker AVE, Palo Alto

Listed by Francis La Poll, 650-787-1397 from La Poll Realtors
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