$3,148,000
Palo Alto
3 bd 2 ba 128 m²
Palo Alto Property for Sale: Silicon Valley Homes Near Stanford
93 homes and apartments for sale in Palo Alto, United States.
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Properties for sale in Palo Alto
24 properties shown
$4,988,000
Palo Alto
3 bd 4 ba 238 m²
$2,925,000
Palo Alto
4 bd 3 ba 197 m²
$2,675,000
Palo Alto
3 bd 2 ba 114 m²
$2,698,000
Palo Alto
4 bd 3 ba 182 m²
$2,888,520
Palo Alto
4 bd 2 ba 150 m²
Apartment$1,898,000
Palo Alto
3 bd 3 ba 143 m²
$5,495,000
Palo Alto
7 bd 8 ba 377 m²
Apartment$1,361,000
Palo Alto
2 bd 2 ba 128 m²
Apartment$1,189,900
Palo Alto
2 bd 2 ba 131 m²
$3,000,000
Palo Alto
3 bd 2 ba 156 m²
House$1,480,000
Palo Alto
2 bd 2 ba 96 m²
Apartment$2,328,000
Palo Alto
3 bd 4 ba 177 m²
$3,998,000
Palo Alto
4 bd 3 ba 191 m²
$6,895,000
Palo Alto
6 bd 7 ba 376 m²
Apartment$1,598,000
Palo Alto
2 bd 2 ba 151 m²
Apartment$948,000
Palo Alto
2 bd 2 ba 120 m²
Apartment$2,198,000
Palo Alto
3 bd 3 ba 164 m²
Apartment$1,068,000
Palo Alto
1 bd 1 ba 71 m²
Apartment$998,000
Palo Alto
1 bd 1 ba 68 m²
Apartment$4,695,000
Palo Alto
3 bd 4 ba 185 m²
$3,498,000
Palo Alto
4 bd 2 ba 166 m²
$3,588,000
Palo Alto
6 bd 4 ba 240 m²
House$1,378,000
Palo Alto
2 bd 2 ba 104 m²
Buyer's guide: Palo Alto
Palo Alto is the home of Stanford University and the heart of Silicon Valley's wealth, and its prices reflect that. Our 93 listings have a median asking price of €2,574,647, and the middle half runs from €1,607,366 to €4,378,688.
Palo Alto at a glance
Asking prices from current RealEstateAbroad listings, converted to euros.
| Measure | Palo Alto |
|---|---|
| Median asking price | €2,574,647 |
| Middle half | €1,607,366 to €4,378,688 |
| Price per m² | €14,891 |
| Median size | 164 m² |
| Listings | 93 |
Houses and condos
The 93 listings include 61 houses and 32 apartments, mainly condominiums and townhomes. Bedrooms are spread across 29 three-bedroom, 24 two-bedroom, 18 five-plus, 17 four-bedroom and 5 one-bedroom properties. A condo is the realistic entry point for most buyers, while single-family homes often need budgets far above the median. For other formats, browse the national house and land pages.
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Neighbourhoods and lifestyle
Old Palo Alto and Professorville are prized historic neighbourhoods near University Avenue, Crescent Park lies along the river, and Midtown and Barron Park offer more modest lots. The Caltrain line connects Palo Alto to San Francisco and San Jose, and Stanford and the Research Park provide a stable base of employers. The city is known for strong public schools, which is a major demand driver for families. Tenants include Stanford affiliates and tech workers, but rent control and tenant laws in California deserve study. Earthquake risk is real in the Bay Area, so request a seismic and foundation inspection.
Buying from abroad
Foreign buyers are not barred from purchasing in California. Proposition 13 limits annual property tax increases and sets the base near 1% of the purchase price, so a large purchase means a large tax bill from day one. Cash buyers dominate this market, so non-resident mortgage finance can be harder; see the financing page. Closing uses escrow and title insurance, and FIRPTA withholding applies on a later sale by a foreign owner. Read the US buying guide and consult a California attorney.
Palo Alto is a scarcity market: a modest house here can cost as much as a whole street elsewhere.
Peninsula and South Bay comparisons
Nearby alternatives are Menlo Park, Los Altos, Mountain View, Redwood City, Sunnyvale and San Carlos. The United States page covers the whole market.
Last updated 8 October 2026
Buying property in Palo Alto: FAQ
Why is Palo Alto so expensive?
Proximity to Stanford and major tech employers, strong schools and limited land supply push prices up.
Are condos a better entry point?
Yes: 32 of our 93 listings are apartments, usually priced below single-family houses.
Does Palo Alto have good public transport?
Caltrain serves the city, but most households still rely on cars.
Can a foreigner buy in Palo Alto?
Yes. There is no general restriction, though financing is typically stricter for non-residents.
What about earthquakes?
The Bay Area sits on active faults. Ask for a seismic retrofit history and consider earthquake insurance.
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