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Palo Alto, CA 94301
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Palo Alto, CA 94301
Thu May 21 2026
This week the median list price for Palo Alto, CA 94301 is $4,500,000 with the market action index hovering around 55. This is an increase over last month's market action index of 53. Inventory has increased to 23.
Market Action Index
This answers “How’s the Market?” by comparing rate of sales versus inventory.
Strong Seller's Market
Market Narrative
The market has been cooling off a bit in recent weeks, as more homes are available and demand is less. We’re already seeing prices move lower as a result. Expect this trend to continue especially if the index falls to the Buyer’s zone. Watch for a persistent up-turn in Market Action to signal prices rising again.
Real-Time Market Profile
| Median List Price | $4,500,000 | |
| Median Price of New Listings | $3,998,000 | |
| Per Square Foot | $2,271 | |
| Average Days on Market | 27 | |
| Median Days on Market | 14 | |
| Price Decreased | 13% | |
| Price Increased | 0% | |
| Relisted | 0% | |
| Inventory | 23 | |
| Median Rent | ||
| Market Action | 55 | |
| Strong Seller's Market | ||
Again this week in this zip code we see a downward notch for prices. Pricing has been weak in recent weeks and versus their absolute-high level. At this point, we will be looking for a persistent upward shift in the Market Action Index as a leading indicator for a trough in prices.
Market Segments
Each segment below represents approximately 25% of the market ordered by price.
| Median Price | Sq. Ft. | Lot Size | Beds | Bath | Age | New | Absorbed | DOM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $14,984,000 | 5,009 | 8,000 - 10,000 sqft | 5 | 7.5 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 42 |
| $5,298,000 | 2,135 | 6,500 - 8,000 sqft | 3 | 3 | 92 | 2 | 1 | 14 |
| $3,484,000 | 1,874 | 4,500 - 6,500 sqft | 4 | 3 | 85 | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| $2,698,000 | 1,035 | 0 - 4,500 sqft | 2 | 1 | 103 | 0 | 0 | 56 |