Palo Alto, CA
City market trends and history
Public Record
Median Sale Price
$6.15M
12-Month Sales
44
+16.5%
1-Year Appreciation
+16.5%
Properties Tracked
3,675
Median Sale Price History
Top Neighborhoods
| Name | Median |
|---|---|
| Southgate | $204K |
| Monroe Park | $277K |
| Community Center | $300K |
| The Greenhouse | $52K |
| Adobe Meadow - Meadow Park | $65K |
| University South | $225K |
Top Neighborhoods by Activity
| Neighborhood | Sales 12mo | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Southgate | 1 | $204K |
| Monroe Park | 1 | $277K |
| Community Center | 1 | $300K |
| The Greenhouse | 1 | $52K |
| Adobe Meadow - Meadow Park | 1 | $65K |
| University South | 1 | $225K |
Top ZIP Codes
| ZIP | Sales 12mo | Median |
|---|
Recent Sales
| Date | Address | Price |
|---|---|---|
| May 15, 2026 | Kendall Ave | $5M |
| May 8, 2026 | Alma St Apt 908 | $1.5M |
| May 4, 2026 | Crescent Dr | $8.11M |
| May 1, 2026 | 763 LA PARA AVE | $7.43M |
| Apr 9, 2026 | Redwood Cir | $3.2M |
| Mar 26, 2026 | 779 GARLAND DR | $3.56M |
| Mar 24, 2026 | Williams St | $4.36M |
| Mar 20, 2026 | Coleridge Ave | $10.39M |
| Mar 17, 2026 | College Ave | $2.9M |
| Mar 17, 2026 | Waverley St | $1.75M |
| Feb 26, 2026 | Ross Rd | $6.58M |
| Feb 20, 2026 | Colonial Ln | $6.8M |
| Feb 9, 2026 | Waverley St | $21.25M |
| Jan 15, 2026 | 4250 EL CAMINO REAL APT C226 | $720K |
| Jan 7, 2026 | Amarillo Ave | $3.22M |
| Dec 29, 2025 | Lincoln Ave | $17.5M |
| Dec 12, 2025 | Tennyson Ave | $5.1M |
| Dec 10, 2025 | Coleridge Ave | $15.69M |
| Dec 9, 2025 | Addison Ave | $6.45M |
| Dec 4, 2025 | 535 KINGSLEY AVE | $12M |
4-Quarter Forecast
Linear projection from past trendQuarterly trend
+9.8%
Implied 1-yr
+39.0%
2026 Q3
$7.31M
2026 Q4
$7.75M
Median Price — History + Forecast
Property type mix
Share by property type
Year-built distribution
Properties by build era
Map
Recent top sales — most expensive
| Address | Sale date | Sale price |
|---|---|---|
| Waverley St | Jul 6, 2022 | $28,500,000 |
| Lincoln Ave | Aug 30, 2023 | $16,750,000 |
| Crescent Dr | Nov 22, 2024 | $13,800,000 |
| Forest Ave | May 12, 2022 | $13,800,000 |
| Robb Rd | Nov 15, 2024 | $12,850,000 |
| Tennyson Ave | May 7, 2024 | $11,100,000 |
| Churchill Ave | Jul 25, 2024 | $11,020,000 |
| Hale St | Jan 4, 2023 | $10,200,000 |
| Barbara Dr | Sep 30, 2022 | $8,800,000 |
| Webster St | May 3, 2022 | $8,770,000 |
How Palo Alto compares
| Metric | Palo Alto | California avg | US avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median price | $6.15M | $1.16M | $535.4K |
| 1-year change | +16.5% | +0.5% | -5.4% |
| Sales (12mo) | 44 | 22,049 | — |
| Median sqft | — | — | — |
Other cities in California
How Palo Alto ranks in California
1-year appreciation
#215 of 1279
Median price
#12 of 1279
Frequently asked about Palo Alto
What is the median sale price in Palo Alto, CA?
The median sale price in Palo Alto over the last 12 months is $6.15M, based on 44 transactions.
How fast are home prices appreciating in Palo Alto?
Palo Alto home prices have changed +16.5% year-over-year on a median basis.
How many sales happen each year in Palo Alto?
Roughly 44 home sales were recorded in Palo Alto over the trailing 12 months.
What types of properties are most common in Palo Alto?
single_family is the most common property type tracked in Palo Alto.
When were most homes in Palo Alto built?
Most homes in Palo Alto were built in the 1950-1969 era.