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PALO ALTO, CA 94301

Real Estate Market Report  ·  Santa Clara County
Seller's Market
January 2026  ·  Source: Realtor.com

Market Overview

Active Listings
9
⇩ 62.5% vs 24 last year
Pending
2
22% pending ratio
Median Price
$3,475,000
⇩ 45.1% vs $6,324,250 last year
Average Price
$6,516,556
⇩ 17.3% vs $7,875,402 last year
Days on Market
6
⇩ 94.6% vs 112 days last year

Market Context

Population: 17,259  ·  Density: 2,811.4/mi²  ·  Median household income: $217,611

Typical home value: $2,000,000  ·  Homeownership: 55.1%

Market Analysis

Data as of January 2026. Source: Realtor.com.

The PALO ALTO, CA real estate market (94301) currently shows 9 active listings, with 2 pending sales. Homes are averaging 6 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 15 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers.

Homes are selling faster, averaging 6 days on market compared to 112 days last year.

The median listing price has fallen 45.1% year-over-year, from $6,324,250 to $3,475,000.

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Market Trends

Inventory & Days on Market

Year over Year
  • Listings: 9 this year vs 24 last year
  • Days on market: 6 now vs 112 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $3,475,000 (-45.1% YoY)
  • Average: $6,516,556 (-17.3% YoY)

12-Month Price Trend

Median & Average
  • Median and average listing prices over the past 12 months

12-Month Inventory Trend

Active & Pending
  • Active and pending listing counts over the past 12 months

Historical Trend Charts

Median Price
Average Price
Days on Market
Total Listings
Pending Listings
Active Listings
New Listings

Nearby Real Estate Markets

Median Price Legend:
< $250K
$250K–$500K
$500K–$1M
$1M–$2M
> $2M
25 Nearby Zip Code Markets within 8.9 miles — 194 listings ($656,046,219 combined market value)
Zip City / State Distance Listings Market Value Median $ Average $
94301Palo Alto, CA 943010.0 mi9$58,649,004$3,475,000$6,516,556
94025Menlo Park, CA 940251.9 mi43$146,931,645$2,288,000$3,417,015
94305Stanford, CA 943052.2 mi3$2,364,000$788,000$788,000
94304Palo Alto, CA 943043.4 mi1$11,500,000$11,500,000$11,500,000
94061Redwood City, CA 940614.9 mi24$38,133,672$1,382,500$1,588,903
94041Mountain View, CA 940415.6 mi7$20,162,800$2,709,000$2,880,400
94028Portola Valley, CA 940285.9 mi15$77,268,465$3,998,000$5,151,231
94024Los Altos, CA 940247.1 mi11$62,785,800$5,888,000$5,707,800
94089Sunnyvale, CA 940897.8 mi8$12,167,904$1,499,000$1,520,988
94062Redwood City, CA 940628.1 mi29$152,188,781$3,288,000$5,247,889
95002Alviso, CA 950028.2 mi0$0$1,399,000$1,399,000
94555Fremont, CA 945558.3 mi24$31,771,608$1,388,000$1,323,817
94087Sunnyvale, CA 940878.9 mi20$42,122,540$1,860,000$2,106,127

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are for sale in PALO ALTO, CA 94301?

As of January 2026, there are 9 active listings in PALO ALTO, CA (zip code 94301), compared to 24 the prior year.

What is the median home price in PALO ALTO, CA 94301?

The median listing price in PALO ALTO, CA 94301 is $3,475,000 as of January 2026, a 45.1% decrease from $6,324,250 the prior year.

How long do homes stay on the market in PALO ALTO, CA?

Homes in PALO ALTO, CA 94301 spend an average of 6 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 112 days the prior year.

Is it a seller's or buyer's market in PALO ALTO, CA 94301?

Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of January 2026, PALO ALTO, CA 94301 is currently a Seller's Market. Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 15 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers. Homes are selling faster, averaging 6 days on market compared to 112 days last year.

How much can I save on real estate commission in PALO ALTO, CA?

With SELL123.com's maximum 3% commission, sellers in PALO ALTO, CA 94301 save an estimated $69,500 compared to a typical 5% commission on the median listing price of $3,475,000. Our fee structure: 1% listing + 2% selling broker — no additional buyer or seller fees. Call (240) SELL-123 or email info@SELL123.com for a free consultation.