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Safest Neighborhoods in Palo Alto, CA

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    Barron Park

    Barron Park in Palo Alto boasts top-rated schools and a suburban-rural blend. Cornelis Bol Park, home to local donkeys, is a community focal point. The area has lower crime risk than average and sits near Stanford University.

    • Average Value

      $3.80M

    • List Price

      $1.7M - $13.4M

    • For Sale

      Homes For Sale

      2 Listings

    Barron Park
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    South of Midtown

    South of Midtown in Palo Alto features diverse architecture and includes Mitchell Park's 20 acres of green space. Nearby are highly rated schools such as El Carmelo Elementary and Henry M. Gunn High School.

    • Average Value

      $3.72M

    • List Price

      $2.1M - $5.4M

    • For Sale

      Homes For Sale

      2 Listings

    South of Midtown
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    Midtown Palo Alto

    Midtown Palo Alto has highly rated schools and diverse architecture. It provides access to Stanford University, downtown, and parks like Greer Park. Residents enjoy a vibrant dining scene along California State Route 82.

    • Average Value

      $3.56M

    • List Price

      $980K - $6.7M

    • For Sale

      Homes For Sale

      14 Listings

    Midtown Palo Alto
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    Adobe Meadow-Meadow Park

    With highly rated schools, midcentury-era homes and a short drive to some of Silicon Valley’s largest tech companies, it’s no surprise that Adobe Meadow-Meadow Park has some of the priciest real estate in south Palo Alto. Residents are about 4 miles from Stanford University and the city’s chic downtown district, putting it close to the action but

    • Average Value

      $3.53M

    • List Price

      $1.8M - $6.8M

    • For Sale

      Homes For Sale

      3 Listings

    Adobe Meadow-Meadow Park
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    Palo Verde

    Palo Verde in Palo Alto boasts distinctive Eichler-designed homes and California Contemporary architecture. The neighborhood provides access to Baylands Nature Preserve and is served by the highly rated Palo Verde Elementary.

    • Average Value

      $3.51M

    • List Price

      $2.1M - $4.6M

    • For Sale

      Homes For Sale

      1 Listing

    Palo Verde
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    Fairmeadow

    Known for its circular streets and Jacob Eichler-designed midcentury modern homes, Fairmeadow is an idyllic, highly sought-after residential community in central Palo Alto. “The way it’s designed in cul-de-sacs and circular layout makes it well insulated and safe for kids to play on the streets,” says Alex Hawkins, a local Realtor at the Gilmartin

    • Average Value

      $3.33M

    • List Price

      $2.9M - $3.6M

    • For Sale

      Homes For Sale

      1 Listing

    Fairmeadow
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    Ventura

    Ventura is a small Palo Alto neighborhood in an area known for its top-ranked schools, pricey real estate and its proximity to Bay Area tech giants like Meta and Google. It’s sandwiched between a Caltrain rail line and El Camino Real, making it well placed for commuting. “About 90% of buyers coming to Palo Alto are young families, and they’re

    • Average Value

      $2.76M

    • List Price

      $1.4M - $4.5M

    • For Sale

      Homes For Sale

      7 Listings

    Ventura
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    Charleston Meadows

    Charleston Meadows in Palo Alto blends midcentury modern homes with tech culture. The neighborhood has Eichler houses, Robles Park, and highly rated schools. It's close to El Camino Real dining and safer than the national average.

    • Average Value

      $2.69M

    • List Price

      $1.3M - $3.7M

    • For Sale

      Homes For Sale

      4 Listings

    Charleston Meadows