Real Estate Investment Properties for Sale in Palo Alto, CA

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Investment Property for Sale in Palo Alto, CA

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PROPERTY	DETAILS	SALE PRICE	INVESTMENT PERFORMANCE
678 Hawthorne AVE Palo Alto, CA With 1,100 sq. ft. of living space, this English Tudor style cottage near downtown Palo Al...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 773 sq.ft.	$1,950,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 1.13% Traditional cash on cash: 1.09% Airbnb Rental Income: $6608 Traditional Rental Income: $5250 Airbnb ROI: 1.13% Traditional ROI: 1.09%
4250 El Camino Real B120 Palo Alto, CA Welcome to your private oasis in the award winning Palo Alto Redwoods community. This home...	2 beds \| 1 baths \| 1,032 sq.ft.	$866,888	Airbnb cash on cash: 1.28% Traditional cash on cash: -0.01% Airbnb Rental Income: $4721 Traditional Rental Income: $2704 Airbnb ROI: 1.28% Traditional ROI: -0.01%
660 Palo Alto AVE Palo Alto, CA Located just blocks to downtown Palo Alto this home offers an open floor plan with vaulted...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 2,400 sq.ft.	$3,475,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -5.32% Traditional cash on cash: -5.33% Airbnb Rental Income: $6608 Traditional Rental Income: $5303 Airbnb ROI: -5.32% Traditional ROI: -5.33%
161 Primrose WAY Palo Alto, CA A whole-home designer renovation, along with the addition of a unique ADU currently design...	5 beds \| 5 baths \| 3,685 sq.ft.	$9,495,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.46% Traditional cash on cash: -0.36% Airbnb Rental Income: $11507 Traditional Rental Income: $10291 Airbnb ROI: -0.46% Traditional ROI: -0.36%
2573 Park BLVD U204 Palo Alto, CA Price Reduction - This 2 story bright townhouse style home was one of the models for the c...	2 beds \| 3 baths \| 1,319 sq.ft.	$1,167,500	Airbnb cash on cash: -2.13% Traditional cash on cash: 1.56% Airbnb Rental Income: $270 Traditional Rental Income: $4043 Airbnb ROI: -2.13% Traditional ROI: 1.56%
151 Colorado AVE Palo Alto, CA Excellent opportunity in Palo Alto! Two Addresses. Prime serene corner location of a cul-d...	6 beds \| N/A baths \| 2,222 sq.ft.	$2,999,888	Airbnb cash on cash: N/A Traditional cash on cash: -0.54% Airbnb Rental Income: $null Traditional Rental Income: $4742 Airbnb ROI: N/A Traditional ROI: -0.54%
447 Homer AVE Palo Alto, CA This rarely available home places you steps from everything downtown Palo Alto has to offe...	3 beds \| 3 baths \| 1,580 sq.ft.	$1,898,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -1.85% Traditional cash on cash: -0.42% Airbnb Rental Income: $2272 Traditional Rental Income: $4235 Airbnb ROI: -1.85% Traditional ROI: -0.42%
645 Maybell AVE A Palo Alto, CA Set back from the street in privacy, this bright, modern home balances contemporary design...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,182 sq.ft.	$2,798,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 1.26% Traditional cash on cash: 0.31% Airbnb Rental Income: $8274 Traditional Rental Income: $4229 Airbnb ROI: 1.26% Traditional ROI: 0.31%
160 Waverley ST Palo Alto, CA Timeless high-end new construction in sought-after Downtown Palo Alto. Penthouse one level...	3 beds \| 5 baths \| 2,405 sq.ft.	$5,985,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.31% Traditional cash on cash: -0.05% Airbnb Rental Income: $6608 Traditional Rental Income: $6766 Airbnb ROI: -0.31% Traditional ROI: -0.05%
162 Waverley ST Palo Alto, CA Timeless high-end new construction in sought-after Downtown Palo Alto. Premium first floor...	4 beds \| 5 baths \| 2,603 sq.ft.	$5,985,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.01% Traditional cash on cash: 0.07% Airbnb Rental Income: $8774 Traditional Rental Income: $7423 Airbnb ROI: 0.01% Traditional ROI: 0.07%
671 Kingsley AVE Palo Alto, CA In the heart of Professorville, this classic Palo Alto home enjoys an unbeatable location....	2 beds \| 1 baths \| 912 sq.ft.	$1,988,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -2.03% Traditional cash on cash: -0.02% Airbnb Rental Income: $113 Traditional Rental Income: $3623 Airbnb ROI: -2.03% Traditional ROI: -0.02%
20 Kent PL Palo Alto, CA This enchanting Crescent Park home offers complete privacy and charm. Every room is crowne...	2 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,650 sq.ft.	$4,198,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -1.65% Traditional cash on cash: -0.49% Airbnb Rental Income: $113 Traditional Rental Income: $4434 Airbnb ROI: -1.65% Traditional ROI: -0.49%
3113 Greer Rd Palo Alto, CA Stunning addition just completed! The new layout features an exquisite master suite and a ...	4 beds \| 3 baths \| 1,635 sq.ft.	$3,680,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.26% Traditional cash on cash: -0.38% Airbnb Rental Income: $8578 Traditional Rental Income: $4770 Airbnb ROI: 0.26% Traditional ROI: -0.38%
326 Addison AVE Palo Alto, CA Experience the timeless charm, architectural character, and lifestyle that make Professorv...	4 beds \| 5 baths \| 2,819 sq.ft.	$6,750,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -1.35% Traditional cash on cash: -0.2% Airbnb Rental Income: $3353 Traditional Rental Income: $9839 Airbnb ROI: -1.35% Traditional ROI: -0.2%
444 San Antonio RD 1A Palo Alto, CA Welcome to this charming & spacious multi-level 3-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom townhome is locate...	3 beds \| 3 baths \| 1,826 sq.ft.	$1,898,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.39% Traditional cash on cash: 0.34% Airbnb Rental Income: $5706 Traditional Rental Income: $4492 Airbnb ROI: 0.39% Traditional ROI: 0.34%
1301 Forest AVE Palo Alto, CA Classic Crescent Park cottage style home with updated interiors and preserved period detai...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,716 sq.ft.	$3,650,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.59% Traditional cash on cash: 0.31% Airbnb Rental Income: $2454 Traditional Rental Income: $4891 Airbnb ROI: -0.59% Traditional ROI: 0.31%
3141 David CT Palo Alto, CA Welcome to this light and bright mid-century modern gem. Ideally situated on a large, peac...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,667 sq.ft.	$3,595,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.65% Traditional cash on cash: 0.93% Airbnb Rental Income: $7179 Traditional Rental Income: $6720 Airbnb ROI: 0.65% Traditional ROI: 0.93%
61 Primrose WAY Palo Alto, CA Set in the coveted Green Gables neighborhood of Palo Alto, 61 Primrose Way offers a rare c...	4 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,925 sq.ft.	$3,350,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 1.17% Traditional cash on cash: 0.53% Airbnb Rental Income: $8578 Traditional Rental Income: $4973 Airbnb ROI: 1.17% Traditional ROI: 0.53%
770 Bryant ST Palo Alto, CA Beautifully reimagined with a stunning remodel in 2015. This sophisticated and contemporar...	2 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,185 sq.ft.	$1,695,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -1.64% Traditional cash on cash: 0.63% Airbnb Rental Income: $2674 Traditional Rental Income: $5616 Airbnb ROI: -1.64% Traditional ROI: 0.63%

Real Estate investment in Palo-alto, CA

There are 19 properties for sale in the city of Palo Alto . The median list price in Palo Alto is $3,350,000 and the average price per square foot is $1,843. In October 2025, the average monthly cash on cash return in Palo Alto is N/A%. The average monthly rental income in Palo Alto is $4,756.

Palo-alto, CA Real Estate Investing: FAQs for Buyers, Sellers and Investors

There are 19 investment properties available for sale in Palo-alto.

In 2025, the best neighborhood to buy investment property is Palo Alto Orchards.

The ROI for Short-Term is higher than the Long-Term in Palo-alto with average rental income of $5,938.

Your search for investment property begins and ends here

Investment Property for Sale in Palo Alto, CA

678 Hawthorne AVE

Palo Alto, CA

3 beds | 2 baths | 773 sq.ft.

$1,950,000

Airbnb cash on cash: 1.13%

Traditional cash on cash: 1.09%

Airbnb Rental Income: $6608

Traditional Rental Income: $5250

Airbnb ROI: 1.13%

Traditional ROI: 1.09%

4250 El Camino Real B120

Palo Alto, CA

2 beds | 1 baths | 1,032 sq.ft.

$866,888

Airbnb cash on cash: 1.28%

Traditional cash on cash: -0.01%

Airbnb Rental Income: $4721

Traditional Rental Income: $2704

Airbnb ROI: 1.28%

Traditional ROI: -0.01%

660 Palo Alto AVE

Palo Alto, CA

3 beds | 2 baths | 2,400 sq.ft.

$3,475,000

Airbnb cash on cash: -5.32%

Traditional cash on cash: -5.33%

Airbnb Rental Income: $6608

Traditional Rental Income: $5303

Airbnb ROI: -5.32%

Traditional ROI: -5.33%

161 Primrose WAY

Palo Alto, CA

5 beds | 5 baths | 3,685 sq.ft.

$9,495,000

Airbnb cash on cash: -0.46%

Traditional cash on cash: -0.36%

Airbnb Rental Income: $11507

Traditional Rental Income: $10291

Airbnb ROI: -0.46%

Traditional ROI: -0.36%

2573 Park BLVD U204

Palo Alto, CA

2 beds | 3 baths | 1,319 sq.ft.

$1,167,500

Airbnb cash on cash: -2.13%

Traditional cash on cash: 1.56%

Airbnb Rental Income: $270

Traditional Rental Income: $4043

Airbnb ROI: -2.13%

Traditional ROI: 1.56%

151 Colorado AVE

Palo Alto, CA

6 beds | N/A baths | 2,222 sq.ft.

$2,999,888

Airbnb cash on cash: N/A

Traditional cash on cash: -0.54%

Airbnb Rental Income: $null

Traditional Rental Income: $4742

Airbnb ROI: N/A

Traditional ROI: -0.54%

447 Homer AVE

Palo Alto, CA

3 beds | 3 baths | 1,580 sq.ft.

$1,898,000

Airbnb cash on cash: -1.85%

Traditional cash on cash: -0.42%

Airbnb Rental Income: $2272

Traditional Rental Income: $4235

Airbnb ROI: -1.85%

Traditional ROI: -0.42%

645 Maybell AVE A

Palo Alto, CA

3 beds | 2 baths | 1,182 sq.ft.

$2,798,000

Airbnb cash on cash: 1.26%

Traditional cash on cash: 0.31%

Airbnb Rental Income: $8274

Traditional Rental Income: $4229

Airbnb ROI: 1.26%