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Homes for sale in Palo Alto, CA

Browse 48 live Palo Alto listings. Buy with our $5,000 flat fee and keep the difference.

Homes for sale

48

Median price

$2.5M

Median $/sqft

$1,416

Typical GoReal savings

$57,000

Palo Alto market snapshot

Middle 50% of prices
$1.7M–$4.2M
Median days since listed
43 days
Listings with a price cut
21%
New in the last week
10%

Medians computed hourly from active MLS inventory (sample capped at 500 per city). “Days since listed” counts how long the homes listed today have been on the market so far — not how long a home takes to sell.

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What's for sale in Palo Alto

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What you keep buying in Palo Alto

As of July 2026, there are 48 homes for sale in Palo Alto. The median list price is $2,474,000. Half of all listings fall between $1,718,000 and $4,188,000.

At Palo Altoprices, a traditional 2.5–3% buyer's-agent commission on a median-priced home runs about $62,000$74,000. With GoReal's $5,000 flat fee, that same purchase keeps roughly $57,000$69,000 in your pocket — money most first-time buyers put straight toward their down payment or closing costs.

Buying in Palo Alto: common questions

How many homes are for sale in Palo Alto?

As of July 2026, there are 48 active listings in Palo Alto, CA on the MLS. Half of all listings fall between $1,718,000 and $4,188,000.

What is the typical home price in Palo Alto?

The median list price in Palo Alto's current inventory is $2,474,000. Medians beat averages here — a single ultra-high-end estate can't skew them — so this tracks the typical home better. Prices update continuously as new homes hit the market.

How much can I save buying in Palo Alto with a flat-fee agent?

A traditional 2.5–3% buyer's-agent commission on a median-priced Palo Alto home runs about $62,000–$74,000. With GoReal's $5,000 flat fee, roughly $57,000–$69,000 stays in your pocket, subject to seller-offered compensation and lender guidelines.

How do I tour a home in Palo Alto?

Request a tour from any listing page and a real advisor coordinates the showing for you, or call (650) 667-8000. Tours are free with no obligation.

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Why buy in Palo Alto with GoReal?

$5,000 flat fee

Save roughly $57,000–$69,000 vs. a 2.5–3% agent commission on a median-priced Palo Alto home.

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