Why Live in Charleston Gardens
Charleston Gardens in Palo Alto is a neighborhood favored by Silicon Valley families, located less than 2 miles from Googleplex. It features midcentury modern Eichler homes with low-pitched roofs and floor-to-ceiling windows, alongside traditional ranch-style homes. Homes are generally under 1,500 square feet on tree-lined streets. The Greenhouse condo community offers low-rise condos with amenities like a pool and tennis courts. The neighborhood is known for its highly rated schools, including Fairmeadow Elementary, Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle, and Henry M. Gunn High, as well as private options like Gideon Hausner Jewish Day School and Kehillah Jewish High School.
Residents enjoy various things to do, such as visiting the Magical Bridge Playground in Mitchell Park, birdwatching at Stevens Creek Shoreline Nature Study Area, and activities at the Cubberly Community Center. Dining options include Donhatsuten Ramen & Tapas and Rick’s Ice Cream, while shopping needs are met by SummerWinds Nursery, Ace Hardware, and Costco Wholesale.
Charleston Gardens has a crime rate on par with the national average and is bike- and pedestrian-friendly, with dedicated lanes and sidewalks. The neighborhood is well-connected, with San Antonio Road providing access to U.S. Highway 101 and El Camino Real, and the Caltrain’s San Antonio station offering routes to San Francisco and San Jose. Nearby medical facilities include Stanford Medical Center and Palo Alto VA Medical Center. The Shoreline Amphitheatre, 2 miles east, hosts events like the Fourth of July Fireworks Spectacular. The area has a moderate flooding risk and may experience reduced air quality due to nearby wildfires.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Charleston Gardens a good place to live?
Charleston Gardens is a good place to live. Charleston Gardens is considered fairly walkable and a biker's paradise with some transit options. Charleston Gardens is a suburban neighborhood. Charleston Gardens has 6 parks for recreational activities. It is very dense in population with 15.5 people per acre and a median age of 44. The average household income is $180,906 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 83.5% of residents. A majority of residents in Charleston Gardens are home owners, with 35.7% of residents renting and 64.3% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Charleston Gardens can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Charleston Gardens neighborhood guide.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Charleston Gardens?
The median home price in Charleston Gardens is $1,199,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $239,800 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.35%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $5,970 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $256K a year to afford the median home price in Charleston Gardens. The average household income in Charleston Gardens is $181K.
What are the best public schools in Charleston Gardens?
The best public schools that serve Charleston Gardens are:
What are the best private schools in Charleston Gardens?
The best private schools that serve Charleston Gardens are:
- Keys School has an A+ Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 4:1 and an average review score of 4.9.
- Bowman School has an A+ Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 5:1 and an average review score of 4.8.
- Gideon Hausner Jewish Day School has an A+ Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 5:1 and an average review score of 4.7.
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Home Trends in Charleston Gardens, CA
On average, homes in Charleston Gardens, Palo Alto sell after 16 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Charleston Gardens, Palo Alto over the last 12 months is $2,470,000, up 101% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$2,470,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$3,717,500
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$1,100,000
Median 1 Bedroom Sale Price
$808,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$1,401
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Last 12 months Home Sales
8
Median List Price
$1,199,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
-5%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
101%