Old Palo Alto has been one of the Peninsula's most sought-after neighborhoods for roughly a hundred years. The reason is simple: land.
Lots here are some of the largest in Palo Alto. Many are half an acre, and a handful reach a full acre. That's rare this close to downtown and Stanford, and it's why some of Silicon Valley's best-known founders have chosen to live here.
The streets are wide and tree-lined, with sidewalks made for evening walks. In the 1920s and 30s, architect Birge Clark gave much of the neighborhood its Spanish Colonial Revival and Tudor character. Many of those homes still stand, alongside thoughtful new construction.
What Makes Old Palo Alto Different
- The Lots. Many half-acre parcels and a handful of full acres. Room for gardens, a pool and real privacy, minutes from downtown.
- The Architecture. Birge Clark originals, early 1900s gambrel-roofed homes, and new construction on the same street.
- The Location. Stanford, Caltrain, the Elizabeth F. Gamble Garden and the California Avenue farmers market are all close by.
Selling in Old Palo Alto
Buyers here are informed, patient and decisive. They know the streets, the comps, and what a large lot is worth, whether they plan to restore the house or build new.
That raises the bar. I price the home and the land with numbers behind them, prepare it for the buyers most likely to pay the most, and give you a straight update every week.
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