Palo Alto Home Value
Estimator & Market Report
Palo Alto's Old Palo Alto (94301), Crescent Park and Professorville rank among the Peninsula's most prestigious addresses — and the city levies its own tiered transfer tax. Get a free, address-specific estimate for 94301, 94303, 94306.
Palo Alto at a glance
Median single-family value
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Average price / sq ft
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Local transfer / conveyance tax
Palo Alto
Palo Alto charges a city transfer tax IN ADDITION to the county's $1.10 per $1,000. Palo Alto's rate is tiered and rises for higher-value sales; we flag these figures for verification against current city rates before your listing.
Top-rated schools
Palo Alto Unified School District (PAUSD)
- • Palo Alto High (Paly)
- • Henry M. Gunn High
- • Walter Hays Elementary
PAUSD is a primary reason buyers pay a premium in Palo Alto; homes feeding Walter Hays and Paly/Gunn see especially resilient $/sqft, and boundary lines can separate otherwise-comparable blocks.
Parks & green spaces
- Rinconada Parkswimming complex, tennis, Junior Museum & Zoo
- Mitchell Parkplayground, library/community center, sports fields
Dining & downtown
University Avenue & California Avenue
- • Il Fornaio
- • Terun (California Ave)
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Selling a home in Palo Alto
Estimates are automated and for information only — not an appraisal or guaranteed sale price. School boundaries, taxes, and market figures change; verify current details before listing.