The City of Palo Alto, California spans 26 miles in northern Santa Clara County. It is bordered by the San Francisco Bay, the Skyline Ridge Coastal Mountains and Mountain View. The city is very diverse with commercial and residential properties as well as large amounts of open spaces. Housing meets the needs of a diverse population with condos and town houses as well as single family homes and elegant estates. The northern side of Palo Alto features many upscale historical and established homes along well landscaped streets. The south side has a number of houses with unique architecture that were built in the middle of the 20th century, as well as many traditional middle class California style suburban homes.

Quality of life is high in Palo Alto, California with its beautiful housing, low crime rate, and array of recreational and cultural opportunities. Education abounds as Palo Alto public schools are internationally known for their excellence and there are several public libraries and bookstores throughout town. Palo Alto is also the home of Stanford University. Palo Alto maintains an ideal balance between nature, commercial and residential properties. The Baylands Nature Preserve and Foothills Park uphold the environmental beauty of the town. There are also two thriving downtown areas that offer a selection of retail stores and inviting restaurants.

The “Birthplace of Silicon Valley,” Palo Alto offers abundant employment opportunities and a technologically advanced community. Located in the San Francisco Metropolitan Bay Area and the Silicon Valley, Palo Alto’s population of over 61,000 residents is mostly well-educated and technology savvy. Numerous leading companies such as Hewlett-Packard and Space Systems/Loral are located in the city. Palo Alto home owners can get around town and the surrounding areas easily with access to freeways 101 and 280 as well as El Camino Real Blvd and Highway 84. Caltrain provides transportation to San Francisco and San Jose, and bus service is available as well through the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority. Palo Alto is a great place to buy a home in a technologically and culturally rich California city.