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Greer Park Palo Alto Eichlers

One of Eichler’s largest early Palo Alto tracts: 131 lots of Anshen & Allen homes from 1950–1951, all in a single-story overlay.

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built1950–1951
lots in the tract131
architectAnshen & Allen
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the tract

About Greer Park

Greer Park opened in December 1950 around Metro, Moffett and Van Auken circles: 131 lots of Anshen & Allen homes, and one of the five Eichler tracts Architectural Forum named “Subdivision of the Year” that month.

Its original deed restrictions allowed one detached, single-story house per lot, according to a City staff report.

built: 1950–1951
lots: 131 (City of Palo Alto count)
architect: Anshen & Allen
builder: Eichler Homes
nearby guide: Midtown
city: Palo Alto, Santa Clara County

Streets

Metro CircleMoffett CircleVan Auken CircleGreer Road (2701–2889)Amarillo Avenue (1020–1074)

Single-story overlayThe whole tract is in a Palo Alto single-story overlay (R-1(S)) district: Van Auken Circle since 2002 and Greer Park North since 2015. The overlay limits new building to one story and about 17 feet. It caps height; it doesn’t stop remodels or rebuilds.

Sources: City of Palo Alto Eichler Neighborhood Design Guidelines (2018), tract table and maps; City single-story overlay staff report (June 2015); Greer Park North overlay staff report (2015).

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Homes for sale on Greer Park’s streets

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Orange pins are for sale now; gray pins are recent Eichler sales on these streets. Listing data comes from the MLS and is shown with the listing brokerage; confirm details with the listing agent.

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Eichler sales on these streets

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Closed sales reported to the MLS whose listings mention Eichler, on this tract’s streets. Homes that sold privately, or whose listings don’t say Eichler, won’t appear.

the nerd check

Buying or selling a Greer Park Eichler

Radiant heatMost Eichlers were built with hot-water radiant heat in the slab. Ask whether the original system still runs, has been repaired or was replaced, and get a radiant-heat specialist to look before you remove contingencies.
The roofThe low-slope roofs and their insulation are a common upgrade. Ask for the roof’s age, material and any permits.
Glass and wallsOriginal single-pane glass and thin wall panels are typical. Many owners have upgraded; ask what was done and whether it was permitted.
Palo Alto rulesThe city’s Eichler design guidelines (2018) cover remodels and additions in Eichler neighborhoods. Check them, and any overlay on the parcel, with Palo Alto Planning before you plan changes.
Flood zoneThe City’s November 2017 flood map shows this tract in a FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area. Flood zones change, so pull a current City parcel report and price flood insurance early.
Deed restrictionsThe tract’s original deed restrictions allowed one detached, single-story house per lot. Ask a title officer how they read alongside the overlay.
Floor height in Greer Park NorthA City staff report says new homes in Greer Park North need a first floor at least 10.5 feet above sea level because of the flood zone.