Professorville

Professorville

Professorville

Professorville

Professorville

Professorville

Professorville

Professorville

Professorville

Professorville

Professorville

Professorville

Professorville

Professorville

Professorville

Professorville

Professorville

Overview

The neighborhood of Professorville is famous not only for the Stanford professors who established it in 1891, but also for its emblematic significance. Now an official historic district, it is the home of the “HP Garage” where Hewlett-Packard was founded. Homes range from simple, pragmatic designs to the occasional mansion. Most of the local architecture is fairly traditional, but regardless of style, all Professorville homes exude a dignified character reminiscent of their inhabitants. The only disadvantage is that remodeling can be difficult, requiring various levels of approval before construction can begin.

 

Despite proximity to Downtown Palo Alto and Stanford University, Professorville retains a satisfying element of seclusion. Its tall houses and extremely tall trees effectively block out most of the outside world. The neighborhood also has superlative schools, and is both centrally located and easy to navigate—it’s bordered by Embarcadero Road, and the Bryant Street bike lane runs right through it.

 

The neighborhood is a testament to things imagined and built by brilliant people, from its quality homes to the history-making endeavors of its residents. Professorville is, and likely always will be, the heart of Palo Alto’s rich history, and a place where its people can explore extraordinary possibilities.

 

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Historic home of the HP Garage
  • Easy to navigate by car or bicycle
  • Established by Stanford professors
  • Highly convenient yet seemingly secluded

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The public schools are among the best in the nation. Graduates from the local high schools attend the most prestigious colleges and universities in the country, with a much larger than average number admitted to neighboring Stanford. Abundant bike paths make it easy for most students to bike to their local schools, giving them a sense of independence that is valued by parents and children alike.

 

Elementary School Grade Address Phone Number School District
Walter Hays K-5 1525 Middlefield RD, Palo Alto, CA 94301 (650) 322-5956 Palo Alto Unified School District
Escondido K-5 890 Escondido Rd, Stanford, CA 94305 (650) 856-1337 Palo Alto Unified School District
Duveneck K-5 705 Alester Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94303 (650) 322-5946 Palo Alto Unified School District
Addison K-5 650 Addison Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301 (650) 322-5935 Palo Alto Unified School District
Middle School Grade Address Phone Number School District
Frank S. Greene Jr. 6-8 750 N. California AVE, Palo Alto, CA 94303 (408) 494-8120 Palo Alto Unified School District
High School Grade Address Phone Number School District
Palo Alto 9-12 50 Embarcadero RD, Palo Alto, CA 94301 (650) 329-3701 Palo Alto Unified School District
Private School Grade Address Phone Number School District
Living Wisdom K-8 456 College Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94306 (650) 462-8150
Castilleja 6-12 girls only 1310 Bryant St, Palo Alto, CA 94301 (650) 328-3160
Parochial Grade Address Phone Number School District
St. Elizabeth Seton K-8 1095 Channing Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 (650) 326-900
University Grade Address Phone Number School District
Stanford University 450 Serra Mall, Stanford, CA 94305–2004 (650) 723-2300
Adult School Grade Address Phone Number School District
Palo Alto Adult 25 Churchill Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94031 (650) 329-3752

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active
535 kingsley ave,
palo alto
$15,950,000
professorville
5Beds / 3.5Baths / 5353SqFt
active
440 melville ave,
palo alto
$8,800,000
professorville
4Beds / 2Baths / 2879SqFt
active
331 lincoln ave,
palo alto
$8,195,000
professorville
4Beds / 3Baths / 4186SqFt
sold
1103 ramona st,
palo alto
$3,995,000
professorville
4Beds / 2.5Baths / 2461SqFt
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