South Palo Alto offers affordable entry and diverse homes for buyers.

“South Palo Alto offers affordable entry, a tight-knit sense of community, and an abundance of architectural styles nestled in an oasis of solitude.”

A collection of six sub-districts, the large neighborhood of South Palo Alto (MLS #233) found south of Oregon Expressway is an attractive borough for young families looking to establish a foothold in Palo Alto. Developed in the early 1950s, it is characteristically post-war, with much of its housing constructed to meet the needs of young, first-time home buyers of the time.

Over half a century later, the South Palo Alto boroughs of Adobe Meadows, Charleston Gardens, Fairmeadow, Greendell, Greenmeadow, and Walnut Grove still draw those looking for an affordable place in the city to call home.

Residents are welcome in this safe and peaceful borough. Neighborhood Associations keep inhabitants connected while block parties and bake sales encourage socialization and support.

The overall design of South Palo Alto follows that of its era, one encouraging suburban tranquillity. There is no central business district and its streets lack the typical grid pattern, promoting pedestrian safety and a level of calm in the heart of a bustling Silicon Valley city.

The sub-boroughs of Farimeadow and Greenmeadow boast a collection of 600 mid-century modern Eichlers, with the newer Greenmeadow holding a spot on the list of Nationally Registered Historic Places. Ranch-style homes and condominiums are also available while modest 1950s Brown and Kaufman dwellings are abundant in Adobe Meadows, South Palo Alto’s most active real estate market. Typical of most Palo Alto boroughs, some original houses have been renovated or completely rebuilt.