Blog > Homes Near Stanford University: Prices Within 1, 2 and 3 Miles (2026)
Thinking of living near Stanford University? We took every house that sold in the two years to October 27, 2026 and measured how far it is from Stanford University’s main campus address, at 450 Jane Stanford Way in Stanford. Here’s what houses cost within 1, 2, 3 and 5 miles, the cities and neighborhoods in that circle, and a one-click map of the homes for sale near it now.
The short answer
- Within 1 mile: only 3 house sales; most of the land right around it is offices, campus or open space.
- Within 3 miles: 1,118 house sales, median $4.1M, $1,959 per sq ft; 59% sold over asking.
- Cities within 3 miles: Palo Alto (56%), Menlo Park (34%), Atherton (6%), East Palo Alto (2%) and Portola Valley (2%).
- Closest neighborhoods with sales: College Terrace (Palo Alto), Southgate (Palo Alto), Evergreen Park (Palo Alto) and Allied Arts / Stanford Park (Menlo Park).
Shopping now?
- See the homes for sale near Stanford on a map, within 1, 2 or 3 miles, live from the MLS.
- Relocation Lab: plan a move here, step by step.
- Talk to a Property Nerd about the commute and the streets that fit.
By distance
Houses (MLS property type “single family home”) sold within each distance, straight-line from the campus point; each ring includes the ones inside it.
| Within | Sales | Median price | Per sq ft | Median sq ft | Over asking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mile | 3 | $1.48M | — | — | — |
| 2 miles | 482 | $4.4M | $1,980 | 2,217 | 51% |
| 3 miles | 1,118 | $4.1M | $1,959 | 2,206 | 59% |
| 5 miles | 2,590 | $3.45M | $1,698 | 2,005 | 61% |
By city
Cities with at least 10 house sales within 3 miles. Each city links to its home types by the numbers.
| City | Sales within 3 miles | Median price | Median distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palo Alto | 624 | $4M | 2.2 mi |
| Menlo Park | 379 | $3.92M | 1.9 mi |
| Atherton | 62 | $10.66M | 2.7 mi |
| East Palo Alto | 21 | $1.2M | 2.9 mi |
| Portola Valley | 20 | $4.15M | 2.5 mi |
| Los Altos Hills | 12 | $6.22M | 2.8 mi |
Neighborhoods nearby
Our neighborhood guides whose house sales sit a median of 3 miles or less away, closest first (guides with at least 5 sales in the two years).
| Neighborhood | City | Median distance | Median price | Per sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| College Terrace | Palo Alto | 1.1 mi | $3.08M | $2,024 |
| Southgate | Palo Alto | 1.1 mi | $4.51M | $1,847 |
| Evergreen Park | Palo Alto | 1.2 mi | $3.69M | $2,444 |
| Allied Arts / Stanford Park | Menlo Park | 1.3 mi | $3.88M | $1,928 |
| Professorville | Palo Alto | 1.4 mi | $5.1M | $2,183 |
| Central Menlo Park | Menlo Park | 1.5 mi | $6.2M | $2,040 |
| Old Palo Alto | Palo Alto | 1.6 mi | $7.07M | $2,166 |
| University South | Palo Alto | 1.6 mi | $3.83M | $2,029 |
| Downtown North | Palo Alto | 1.6 mi | $3.02M | $2,000 |
| Linfield Oaks | Menlo Park | 1.8 mi | $3.3M | $1,618 |
| Downtown Menlo Park | Menlo Park | 1.8 mi | $2.7M | $1,716 |
| West Menlo Park | Menlo Park | 1.9 mi | $3.83M | $1,759 |
| Community Center | Palo Alto | 1.9 mi | $5.07M | $2,241 |
| Sharon Heights | Menlo Park | 2.0 mi | $4.8M | $1,523 |
| Crescent Park | Palo Alto | 2.1 mi | $5.58M | $2,165 |
| Ventura | Palo Alto | 2.2 mi | $2.79M | $1,870 |
| Leland Manor / Garland | Palo Alto | 2.2 mi | $4.5M | $2,152 |
| Barron Park | Palo Alto | 2.3 mi | $3.95M | $1,975 |
| The Willows | Menlo Park | 2.3 mi | $3.3M | $1,810 |
| Midtown | Palo Alto | 2.5 mi | $3.59M | $2,180 |
Before you choose by distance
- Miles aren’t minutes. These are straight-line distances; drive it at rush hour, or try the bike or transit route, before you decide. Our Caltrain and VTA pages map homes near the stations.
- Check what’s planned nearby. Campuses grow, and new housing and buildings change traffic and parking; ask the city about projects near the streets you like.
- Many people who work or study here live farther out for more space or a lower price; compare a few cities in the City Match-Up.
How we counted
Closed sales of houses between October 28, 2024 and October 27, 2026 in Santa Clara and San Mateo counties, reported to the MLS and read through the IDX feeds that power our home search, with repeat records from different feeds removed (normalized address plus sale date), measured from each sale’s map position to the campus map point, straight-line. Campus points are a single map point; large campuses spread well beyond it. Condos and townhomes aren’t in these figures because the sold feed doesn’t give their map positions. Past sales aren’t a forecast or the value of any one home.
Go deeper
See homes near 32 universities and hospitals, the cities near Stanford, which cities are in Silicon Valley and home types by the numbers.
Working or studying at Stanford?
A Property Nerd will map the commute, the budget and the kind of home you want, show you the streets that fit and set up a search that catches new listings the day they hit. Call (408) 373-1660 or (650) 383-8606, or book a strategy call. Commissions are negotiable, and we offer bundled services, so ask us what’s included.