Neighborhood Spotlight: Leland Manor – Palo Alto, CA

Just two miles from the hustle and bustle of Palo Alto’s University Ave is a neighborhood of oak-shaded, traditional ranchers. Leland Manor is a rectangular segment tucked between Louis Road, California Avenue, Middlefield Road, and Seale Avenue. It’s an established neighborhood.

Homes in Leland Manor were all built post-war, largely in 1946 – 1951. Though they vary in style, with homes featuring Mediterranean influences to English-styled manors, most are single-storied. The homes in Leland Manor pioneered the rancher style now common in Palo Alto. Within the neighborhood, cul-de-sacs provide pockets of privacy and low traffic for homes. A unique feature of the neighborhood is its lack of telephone poles and wires — its utilities are all underground.

Leland Manor’s close proximity to community hubs makes it an attractive option for many buyers. It’s across the street from Greene Middle School and right next to Walter Hays Elementary, as well as Rinconada Library, Rinconada Pool, the Palo Alto Art Center, and the Children’s Library. It’s also minutes away from Stanford University and Palo Alto Square, offering a short commute. For longer distances, US Route 101 is just down the road. The neighborhood’s suburban nature means it’s not quite within walking distance to restaurants and bars, but well-contained traffic controlled by well-placed stop signs and bike-friendly paths is a more-than-fair tradeoff.

If you’re interested in living in Leland Manor, check out our latest listing in the neighborhood at 1955 Newell Rd. Flooded with Californian natural light and sprawling over a quarter-acre lot, this beautiful Mission-style home at the heart of Leland Manor is accented with elegant details — open-beamed high ceilings, a brick fireplace, quartz countertops. With both a newly updated kitchen and a freshly landscaped backyard, this property is a sunny, delightful home. It includes a smaller detached ADU in the back accessible through an outdoor entrance and connected via breezeway, offering either a private living unit or a personal office/studio. For more information, a virtual tour, or to schedule a personal tour, check out the home’s website!

Have more questions about living in Leland Manor or our listing at 1955 Newell Rd? Let our local experts help you! Get in touch with our team at homes@boyenga.com.

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