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3 Beds·2 Baths·788 sqft·2,499 sqft lot·Built 1926
742 Homer Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301
Listed today · | MLS# ML82064395
$2,535/sqft +17.7% vs Palo Alto single family home median ($2,154/sqft, 2026)
742 Homer Ave is a single-level, 3-bedroom, 2-bath single family home in Palo Alto 94301 with 788 square feet of living space, built in 1926. It is listed at $1,998,000, or $2,535 per square foot. The 2026 median sale price for a Palo Alto single family home is $4.17M, and the three most recent 3-bedroom sales in 94301 closed between $2,400,000 and $5,998,000 ($1,368 to $2,495 per square foot).
Est. $12,710/moP&I $10,367 · Tax $2,081 · Insurance $262 · HOA $0Assumes 20% down ($399,600) at 6.75% · Contact Timothy for a lender referralAegis Luxury Real Estate is a licensed California real estate brokerage (DRE# 01328224) and is not a mortgage lender, mortgage broker, or loan originator. The figures shown are estimates for general reference only and do not constitute a loan offer, pre-approval, pre-qualification, or commitment to lend. Estimates use a property tax rate of 1.25% of home price annually. Actual rates, payments, taxes, and insurance vary by lender and borrower qualifications. Contact Timothy for a referral to one of our preferred lending partners.
Single Family Price Position in Palo Alto
$2.7M$7.7M
52Active in Palo Alto
29Active Single Family Homes
9Median DOM, Sep
$2,000Median $/SqFt, 2026
107.8%Sale-to-List, Sep
1.1 moInventory
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Why This Home Stands Out
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Single Level, 3 Bed / 2 Bath, 788 sqft
Everything on one floor. Built in 1926, attached 1-car garage.
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$1,998,000, Below the 2026 Palo Alto Single Family Median of $4.17M
$2,535/sqft against a 2026 Palo Alto single family home median of $2,154/sqft (17.7% above).
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About 742 Homer Ave
This charming home at 742 Homer Ave offers abundant natural light, inviting interiors, and a thoughtfully arranged layout that makes effective use of the available space. The updated kitchen features a gas stove and provides a welcoming setting for everyday cooking. A skylit attic with installed flooring adds bright bonus space beyond the main living areas, giving the home extra versatility. Outside, a fenced yard provides a sense of privacy and extends the usable space outdoors, with room for a dining table, comfortable seating, or a garden. It is a pleasant place to enjoy morning coffee, share a meal, or unwind at the end of the day. Set in the heart of Palo Alto within the top-rated Palo Alto Unified School District, the home combines a sought-after neighborhood with a walkable lifestyle. Downtown cafés, restaurants, and boutique shops are close at hand, making it easy to step out for coffee or dinner. Stanford University and Caltrain are also nearby, rounding out a location with convenient access to education, dining, shopping, and transportation.
MLS ID #ML82064395, Cindy Yang. Listing provided by Gaea Realty · MLSListings Inc.
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Property Details for 742 Homer Ave
Overview
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- Year Built
- 1926
- Stories
- 1
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 2 Full
- Living Area
- 788 sqft
- Lot Size
- 2,499 sqft (0.06 acres)
- Price/sqft
- $2,535
- Status
- Active
Interior
- Primary Bedroom
- Walkin closet
- Kitchen
- Dining areain living room
- Appliances
- Microwave, Oven electric
- Heating
- Wall furnace
- Cooling
- None
- Laundry
- In garage
- Family Room
- None
Exterior and Parking
- Garage
- Attached, 1 space
- Roof
- Composition
- Foundation
- Concrete perimeter, Raised
- Zoning
- R1
Community and HOA
- Utilities
- Public, Water public
- County
- Santa Clara
- City
- Palo Alto
- ZIP Code
- 94301
Schools
- School District
- Palo Alto Unified
- Palo Alto Schools
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Listing
- MLS Number
- ML82064395
- Listed
- October 21, 2026
- Listing Agent
- Cindy Yang
- Listing Brokerage
- Gaea Realty
- Data Verified
- October 21, 2026
Source: MLSListings Inc. School attendance boundaries are set by the district and can change; verify directly with the district.
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Location
742 Homer Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301 · Santa Clara County
Market Context
Price Positioning
$ Price context: Listed at $2,535/sqft vs a 2026 Palo Alto single family home median of $2,154/sqft (17.7% above).
$ Sale-to-list: Palo Alto sales closed at 107.8% of list price in September 2026.
⏲ Velocity: City median 9 days (September 2026). This home: 0 days.
🏠 Inventory: 16 3-bedroom homes and 29 single family homes currently active in Palo Alto.
🔍 Compare: all 3-bedroom homes in Palo Alto, Palo Alto single family homes and Palo Alto homes $1M - $2M.
Source: MLSListings Inc. Timothy Alston, Broker, DRE# 01328224.
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Listed at $1,998,000 ($2,535/sqft). The 2026 median for a Palo Alto single family home is $2,154/sqft, which puts this home 17.7% above it. The three most recent 3-bedroom sales in 94301 closed at $1,368 to $2,495 per sqft.
Listed October 21, 2026. The Palo Alto median was 9 days on market in September 2026.
Est. $12,710/mo with 20% down ($399,600) at 6.75%. That is principal and interest $10,367, property tax $2,081 and insurance $262. The assumptions and lender disclosure are with the payment estimate at the top of this page.
There are 52 active listings in Palo Alto: 16 are 3-bedroom and 29 are single family homes. At $1,998,000 this home is below the 2026 Palo Alto single family home median sale price of $4.17M. Palo Alto sales closed at 107.8% of list price in September 2026.
The three most recent 3-bedroom sales in Palo Alto 94301 closed at $2,400,000, $3,398,933 and $5,998,000, or $1,368 to $2,495 per sqft. Across all property types, the 2026 Palo Alto median is $2,000 per sqft, and the September median was 9 days on market.
Yes. As of October 21, 2026, 742 Homer Ave is an active listing at $1,998,000. It is a 3-bedroom, 2-bath single family home.
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$3.61MMedian Sale Price, Sep-8.1% vs Last Year
9Median DOM, Sep+1 days vs Last Year
52Active Listings-55.6% vs Last Year
107.8%Sale-to-List, Sep+2.6% vs Last Year
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