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
4250 El Camino Real A305 Palo Alto, CA Located among award-winning Palo Alto schools, tucked away in a quiet, private setting, th...	2 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,141 sq.ft.	$948,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 2.95% Traditional cash on cash: 0.62% Airbnb Rental Income: $6695 Traditional Rental Income: $3337 Airbnb ROI: 2.95% Traditional ROI: 0.62%
1111 Alma ST Palo Alto, CA We are very pleased to present a truly unique residential compound that redefines the stan...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,107 sq.ft.	$2,698,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.3% Traditional cash on cash: -0.46% Airbnb Rental Income: $7090 Traditional Rental Income: $3810 Airbnb ROI: 0.3% Traditional ROI: -0.46%
3751 El Centro ST Palo Alto, CA Welcome to this architectural masterpiece that seamlessly blends high-end engineering with...	5 beds \| 7 baths \| 3,635 sq.ft.	$4,288,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -1.59% Traditional cash on cash: -0.36% Airbnb Rental Income: $2473 Traditional Rental Income: $6734 Airbnb ROI: -1.59% Traditional ROI: -0.36%
4173 El Camino Real 9 Palo Alto, CA This two-story Palo Alto townhouse features 1,375 square feet of living space on a 1,176-s...	2 beds \| 3 baths \| 1,375 sq.ft.	$1,499,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -2.14% Traditional cash on cash: 0.3% Airbnb Rental Income: $710 Traditional Rental Income: $3798 Airbnb ROI: -2.14% Traditional ROI: 0.3%
3909 Middlefield RD F Palo Alto, CA Lives like a single-family home, this bright mid-century modern residence offers high ceil...	2 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,238 sq.ft.	$1,480,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -2% Traditional cash on cash: 0.05% Airbnb Rental Income: $1057 Traditional Rental Income: $3510 Airbnb ROI: -2% Traditional ROI: 0.05%
561 Thain WAY Palo Alto, CA Come, see and enjoy this beautiful home, nestled amongst the trees in the desirable Barron...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,445 sq.ft.	$1,649,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.59% Traditional cash on cash: 0.1% Airbnb Rental Income: $3879 Traditional Rental Income: $4099 Airbnb ROI: -0.59% Traditional ROI: 0.1%
444 San Antonio RD 7B Palo Alto, CA Tucked within the sought after Rosewalk community, this light filled 2 bedroom, 2.5 bath t...	2 beds \| 3 baths \| 1,556 sq.ft.	$1,650,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -1.77% Traditional cash on cash: 0.37% Airbnb Rental Income: $1379 Traditional Rental Income: $4235 Airbnb ROI: -1.77% Traditional ROI: 0.37%
235 Middlefield RD Palo Alto, CA HUGE price reduction! Bring all offers. Due Tuesday, June 23rd @noon. Just moments from vi...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,296 sq.ft.	$2,200,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -1.06% Traditional cash on cash: 0.27% Airbnb Rental Income: $2036 Traditional Rental Income: $4218 Airbnb ROI: -1.06% Traditional ROI: 0.27%
800 E Charleston RD 9 Palo Alto, CA Beautifully updated 2 bed/2.5 bath Palo Alto townhome on two levels. Well-lit eat-in kitch...	2 beds \| 3 baths \| 1,359 sq.ft.	$1,425,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -1.32% Traditional cash on cash: 0.32% Airbnb Rental Income: $2053 Traditional Rental Income: $3687 Airbnb ROI: -1.32% Traditional ROI: 0.32%
4250 Ruthelma Palo Alto, CA Step into an extraordinary opportunity at 4250 Ruthelma Ave, nestled in the heart of Palo ...	3 beds \| 1 baths \| 1,040 sq.ft.	$1,995,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.16% Traditional cash on cash: 0.15% Airbnb Rental Income: $3879 Traditional Rental Income: $3614 Airbnb ROI: -0.16% Traditional ROI: 0.15%
161 California AVE K104 Palo Alto, CA Experience the pinnacle of urban convenience in this stunning, fully transformed residence...	2 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,117 sq.ft.	$928,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -2.3% Traditional cash on cash: 0.32% Airbnb Rental Income: $1083 Traditional Rental Income: $2976 Airbnb ROI: -2.3% Traditional ROI: 0.32%
2303 Oberlin ST Palo Alto, CA Tucked along a tree-lined, non-through street in sought-after College Terrace just moments...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,420 sq.ft.	$2,988,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -1.16% Traditional cash on cash: -0.51% Airbnb Rental Income: $2312 Traditional Rental Income: $3545 Airbnb ROI: -1.16% Traditional ROI: -0.51%
767 Loma Verde AVE B Palo Alto, CA Location! Location! Location! Beautifully renovated Palo Alto home offering an exceptional...	3 beds \| 3 baths \| 1,602 sq.ft.	$1,889,999	Airbnb cash on cash: -1.56% Traditional cash on cash: -0.34% Airbnb Rental Income: $1956 Traditional Rental Income: $3584 Airbnb ROI: -1.56% Traditional ROI: -0.34%
440 Cesano CT 209 Palo Alto, CA Perfectly located condo facing a calm, quiet street in a prime location where Palo Alto an...	2 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,480 sq.ft.	$1,285,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -1.51% Traditional cash on cash: 0.19% Airbnb Rental Income: $1775 Traditional Rental Income: $3325 Airbnb ROI: -1.51% Traditional ROI: 0.19%
3181 Maddux DR Palo Alto, CA Welcome to 3181 Maddux Drive, a wonderful opportunity in one of Palo Altos most desirable ...	3 beds \| 1 baths \| 1,004 sq.ft.	$1,999,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -1.32% Traditional cash on cash: -0.01% Airbnb Rental Income: $1029 Traditional Rental Income: $3108 Airbnb ROI: -1.32% Traditional ROI: -0.01%
737 Ensign WAY Palo Alto, CA Welcome to 737 Ensign Way where location, legacy, and limitless potential converge. Set on...	5 beds \| 3 baths \| 2,896 sq.ft.	$4,268,000	Airbnb cash on cash: N/A Traditional cash on cash: 0.15% Airbnb Rental Income: $null Traditional Rental Income: $5241 Airbnb ROI: N/A Traditional ROI: 0.15%

Real Estate investment in Palo-alto, CA

There are 17 properties for sale in the city of Palo Alto . The median list price in Palo Alto is $3,476,205 and the average price per square foot is $762. In June 2026, the average monthly cash on cash return in Palo Alto is N/A%. The average monthly rental income in Palo Alto is $3,510.

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

There are 17 investment properties available for sale in Palo-alto.

In 2026, the best neighborhood to buy investment property is Crescent Park.

The ROI for Short-Term is higher than the Long-Term in Palo-alto with average rental income of $3,879.

Your search for investment property begins and ends here

Investment Property for Sale in Palo Alto, CA

4250 El Camino Real A305

Palo Alto, CA

2 beds | 2 baths | 1,141 sq.ft.

$948,000

Airbnb cash on cash: 2.95%

Traditional cash on cash: 0.62%

Airbnb Rental Income: $6695

Traditional Rental Income: $3337

Airbnb ROI: 2.95%

Traditional ROI: 0.62%

1111 Alma ST

Palo Alto, CA

3 beds | 2 baths | 1,107 sq.ft.

$2,698,000

Airbnb cash on cash: 0.3%

Traditional cash on cash: -0.46%

Airbnb Rental Income: $7090

Traditional Rental Income: $3810

Airbnb ROI: 0.3%

Traditional ROI: -0.46%

3751 El Centro ST

Palo Alto, CA

5 beds | 7 baths | 3,635 sq.ft.

$4,288,000

Airbnb cash on cash: -1.59%

Traditional cash on cash: -0.36%

Airbnb Rental Income: $2473

Traditional Rental Income: $6734

Airbnb ROI: -1.59%

Traditional ROI: -0.36%

4173 El Camino Real 9

Palo Alto, CA

2 beds | 3 baths | 1,375 sq.ft.

$1,499,000

Airbnb cash on cash: -2.14%

Traditional cash on cash: 0.3%

Airbnb Rental Income: $710

Traditional Rental Income: $3798

Airbnb ROI: -2.14%

Traditional ROI: 0.3%

3909 Middlefield RD F

Palo Alto, CA

2 beds | 2 baths | 1,238 sq.ft.

$1,480,000

Airbnb cash on cash: -2%

Traditional cash on cash: 0.05%

Airbnb Rental Income: $1057

Traditional Rental Income: $3510

Airbnb ROI: -2%

Traditional ROI: 0.05%

561 Thain WAY

Palo Alto, CA

3 beds | 2 baths | 1,445 sq.ft.

$1,649,000

Airbnb cash on cash: -0.59%

Traditional cash on cash: 0.1%

Airbnb Rental Income: $3879

Traditional Rental Income: $4099

Airbnb ROI: -0.59%

Traditional ROI: 0.1%

444 San Antonio RD 7B

Palo Alto, CA

2 beds | 3 baths | 1,556 sq.ft.

$1,650,000

Airbnb cash on cash: -1.77%

Traditional cash on cash: 0.37%

Airbnb Rental Income: $1379

Traditional Rental Income: $4235

Airbnb ROI: -1.77%

Traditional ROI: 0.37%

235 Middlefield RD

Palo Alto, CA

3 beds | 2 baths | 1,296 sq.ft.

$2,200,000

Airbnb cash on cash: -1.06%

Traditional cash on cash: 0.27%

Airbnb Rental Income: $2036

Traditional Rental Income: $4218

Airbnb ROI: -1.06%