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“Quintessential Palo Alto”
Crescent Park, one of Palo Alto’s most coveted neighborhoods, is where Silicon Valley’s tech giants choose to settle down. The homes here aren’t mega-mansions; they’re single-family, character-rich homes located near the shops and restaurants of downtown Palo Alto, highly rated schools, and several tech headquarters. “Crescent Park is quintessential Palo Alto,” says Nicholas French, a broker associate at Christie’s International Real Estate Sereno who’s sold homes here for 23 years. “Every house is a little bit different.” Stanford University is also nearby; the school enrolls over 17,000 students and employs over 2,000 faculty members, including 20 Nobel laureates.
Wide-open streets are lined with grand home designs in the Crescent Park neighborhood.
W Crescent Dr is lined with grand home designs in the Crescent Park neighborhood.
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An eclectic mix of home styles
Crescent Park’s largest homes can be found along University Avenue and on streets near San Francisquito Creek; these are mostly early 20th-century revival styles like Tudor, Spanish and Colonial, with a few International-style homes mixed in. Craftsman and Mediterranean-style bungalows are more common in Crescent Park’s southwest. Yards are typically large enough for landscaped gardens, mature shade trees and paved driveways. Residents can enjoy an evening stroll or morning jog along the neighborhood’s wide streets and well-maintained sidewalks.
“People in Crescent Park don’t move very often, so the inventory doesn’t turn over a whole lot,” French says. In April 2024, the median single-family home price was $5.3 million, 44% higher than Palo Alto’s median; prices here are up 6% from 2023. A two-bedroom Mediterranean-style bungalow can start at $1.8 million, while a six-bedroom Dutch Colonial can cost as much as $16.7 million.
Find your perfect home in the Crescent Park of Palo Alto.
Crescent Park's highly valued homes put residents right in the middle of Silicon Valley.
International-style homes contrast large estates found throughout Crescent Park.
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Hands-on publishing experience at Palo Alto High
Local kids can start at Duveneck Elementary, then attend Frank S. Greene Middle; both earn an A-plus from Niche. At the A-plus-rated Palo Alto High, also known as Paly, kids can enroll in the design, visual and media arts career pathway. Students here get hands-on experience in writing and designing for publications like The Campanile newspaper, which publishes eight to 10 issues of local news each year, and Viking Magazine, a sports-focused magazine with six issues a year. Popular private options include the Stratford School, which serves pre-kindergarten through Grade 7, and the Castilleja School for kids in Grade 6 through Grade 12; both earn an A-plus.
Duveneck Elementary School challenges and encourages children to learn in Palo Alto.
Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle School fosters a positive learning environment for its students.
Palo Alto High School is a highly rated school in Palo Alto.
Stanford University is two miles away from Crescent Park.
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Community gardens at Eleanor Pardee Park
At the 10-acre Eleanor Pardee Park, residents can stroll around the community gardens or rest in the shade of a eucalyptus tree while watching the kids play on the playground. The 19-acre Rinconada Park includes a swimming pool and tennis courts. Golfers can spend an afternoon at the public Baylands Golf Links, a par-71 course designed by Forrest Richardson. Residents can head downtown to catch a movie at the Stanford Theatre, a classic 1920s movie palace.
Come boxing practice in the fields at Eleanor Pardee Park in Crescent Park.
Play a round of tennis or pickleball at Eleanor Pardee Park in Palo Alto.
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Greek cuisine at TAVERNA
Residents are a short bike ride away from downtown Palo Alto, which has locally owned boutiques and national retailers like Apple and Chico’s. There’s also a variety of restaurants. “One of my favorite restaurants is TAVERNA,” French says; diners here can savor classic Greek dishes like moussaka and avgolemono. Residents can enjoy views with a cocktail at President’s Terrace, Palo Alto’s only rooftop bar. “It was an old hotel used for Stanford,” French says. “They’ve totally redone it and it’s beautiful. I love that they kept that history.” Local produce is available at the weekly Downtown Palo Alto Farmers Market and the family-owned Market at Edgewood.
Crescent Park residents can head to Ettan for an upscale lunch or dinner.
Crescent Park residents can savor classic Greek dishes like moussaka and avgolemono at TAVERNA.
Local veggies are available at the weekly Downtown Palo Alto Farmers Market.
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Right off the 101
U.S. Highway 101 borders Crescent Park to the north. The regional Caltrain’s Stanford station is 2 miles south. There are three bus options: SamTrams, the Valley Transportation Authority and the free Stanford Marguerite shuttle. With dedicated bike lanes and sidewalks, Crescent Park is friendly for cyclists and pedestrians. The Menlo Park VA Medical Center is 2 miles northwest, and Stanford Medicine is 4 miles southwest. The Palo Alto Airport, a general aviation municipal airport with no commercial flights, is 3 miles east, and San José Mineta International Airport is a 15-mile trip.
The regional Caltrain’s Stanford station is 2 miles south from Crescent Park.
U.S. Highway 101 is borders of Crescent Park to the north.
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The Palo Alto Festival of the Arts on University Boulevard
Over 250 artists, crafters and food vendors line University Boulevard each August for the Palo Alto Festival of the Arts. The Italian Street Painting Expo is a highlight; residents can watch chalk artists create large masterpieces on Tasso Street over two days.
2020’s wildfire season
While Crescent Park is at low risk for wildfires, the Santa Cruz Mountains to the south and the Diablo Range to the east are at high risk. Though property damage from wildfires is unlikely, residents might see ash and smoke. The last major wildfires were in 2020 when almost 400,000 acres burned in the Diablo Range to the east and almost 90,000 acres burned in Santa Cruz County to the south.
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On average, homes in Crescent Park, Palo Alto sell after 28 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Crescent Park, Palo Alto over the last 12 months is $5,400,000, up 11% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Katie Fanning O'SheaGolden Gate Sothebys International Realty
Constructed in 1915 and masterfully reimagined in 2019, this iconic multifamily residence stands as a rare trophy property in one of Palo Altos most prestigious neighborhoods. With its blend of historic architecture and contemporary refinement, it is designed for those who value heritage, craftsmanship, and enduring quality. The interiors are finished with top-tier materials and fixtures,
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