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
1555 Alma ST Palo Alto, CA Charming Spanish-style bungalow in sought-after Old Palo Alto offers timeless character, t...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,316 sq.ft.	$2,880,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -1% Traditional cash on cash: 0.16% Airbnb Rental Income: $2746 Traditional Rental Income: $5219 Airbnb ROI: -1% Traditional ROI: 0.16%
3109 Maddux DR Palo Alto, CA Tastefully reimagined and architecturally expanded, this exceptional Midtown residence ble...	4 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,789 sq.ft.	$3,498,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -1.49% Traditional cash on cash: -0.35% Airbnb Rental Income: $1354 Traditional Rental Income: $4650 Airbnb ROI: -1.49% Traditional ROI: -0.35%
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.	$2,750,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.28% Traditional cash on cash: 0.17% Airbnb Rental Income: $7090 Traditional Rental Income: $5438 Airbnb ROI: 0.28% Traditional ROI: 0.17%
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.	$3,198,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -6.96% Traditional cash on cash: -5.7% Airbnb Rental Income: $2117 Traditional Rental Income: $5303 Airbnb ROI: -6.96% Traditional ROI: -5.7%
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.	$8,495,000	Airbnb cash on cash: N/A Traditional cash on cash: -0.28% Airbnb Rental Income: $null Traditional Rental Income: $10291 Airbnb ROI: N/A Traditional ROI: -0.28%
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.	$4,995,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.99% Traditional cash on cash: 0.13% Airbnb Rental Income: $2117 Traditional Rental Income: $6766 Airbnb ROI: -0.99% Traditional ROI: 0.13%
164 Waverley ST Palo Alto, CA Penthouse one level living with spacious private rooftop deck. Timeless high-end new const...	3 beds \| 4 baths \| 1,987 sq.ft.	$4,695,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -1.41% Traditional cash on cash: -0.53% Airbnb Rental Income: $2117 Traditional Rental Income: $5438 Airbnb ROI: -1.41% Traditional ROI: -0.53%
685 High ST 5A Palo Alto, CA Top floor, two-level penthouse unit featuring dramatic vaulted ceilings with skylights on ...	2 beds \| 3 baths \| 1,530 sq.ft.	$1,800,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -1.45% Traditional cash on cash: -0.11% Airbnb Rental Income: $2316 Traditional Rental Income: $3995 Airbnb ROI: -1.45% Traditional ROI: -0.11%
2311 Princeton ST Palo Alto, CA Situated in the highly sought-after College Terrace neighborhood and set on a generous 10,...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,750 sq.ft.	$4,600,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -1.37% Traditional cash on cash: -0.55% Airbnb Rental Income: $2312 Traditional Rental Income: $5219 Airbnb ROI: -1.37% Traditional ROI: -0.55%
614 Forest AVE Palo Alto, CA Timeless elegance steps from Stanford. This sophisticated two-bedroom, two-bathroom townho...	2 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,392 sq.ft.	$1,888,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -1.17% Traditional cash on cash: 1.36% Airbnb Rental Income: $1630 Traditional Rental Income: $5616 Airbnb ROI: -1.17% Traditional ROI: 1.36%
465 Hale ST Palo Alto, CA Award-winning architecture by Aidlin Darling Design defines this exceptional home in Palo ...	4 beds \| 5 baths \| 5,135 sq.ft.	$16,000,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -1.62% Traditional cash on cash: -1.36% Airbnb Rental Income: $2716 Traditional Rental Income: $5917 Airbnb ROI: -1.62% Traditional ROI: -1.36%
738-740 Webster ST Palo Alto, CA Perfectly positioned in the heart of downtown Palo Alto, this light-filled duplex offers t...	5 beds \| 4 baths \| 2,740 sq.ft.	$3,788,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -1.58% Traditional cash on cash: N/A Airbnb Rental Income: $1080 Traditional Rental Income: $0 Airbnb ROI: -1.58% Traditional ROI: N/A
941 College AVE Palo Alto, CA Welcome to this charming and character-filled home nestled in the heart of College Terrace...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,623 sq.ft.	$3,295,950	Airbnb cash on cash: -1.22% Traditional cash on cash: -0.08% Airbnb Rental Income: $2312 Traditional Rental Income: $5219 Airbnb ROI: -1.22% Traditional ROI: -0.08%
957 Colonial LN Palo Alto, CA Updated 1997-built home in sought-after Midtown with Palo Alto schools, including Palo Alt...	4 beds \| 3 baths \| 2,350 sq.ft.	$5,198,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.61% Traditional cash on cash: 0.32% Airbnb Rental Income: $6983 Traditional Rental Income: $10080 Airbnb ROI: -0.61% Traditional ROI: 0.32%
331 Carolina LN Palo Alto, CA Beautifully remodeled and brimming with timeless appeal, this midcentury modern home seaml...	4 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,374 sq.ft.	$2,488,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -1.61% Traditional cash on cash: 0.66% Airbnb Rental Income: $738 Traditional Rental Income: $5677 Airbnb ROI: -1.61% Traditional ROI: 0.66%
618 Wildwood LN Palo Alto, CA This original Joseph Eichler home has been transformed by KC Cullen Design for Living and ...	4 beds \| 3 baths \| 2,309 sq.ft.	$4,195,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -1.41% Traditional cash on cash: -0.62% Airbnb Rental Income: $1962 Traditional Rental Income: $4517 Airbnb ROI: -1.41% Traditional ROI: -0.62%
1121 HARRIET ST Palo Alto, CA First time on the market in over 50 years! Welcome to this incredible Joseph Eichler expan...	4 beds \| 3 baths \| 2,382 sq.ft.	$4,788,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -1.55% Traditional cash on cash: -0.44% Airbnb Rental Income: $1407 Traditional Rental Income: $5917 Airbnb ROI: -1.55% Traditional ROI: -0.44%
1385 Dana AVE Palo Alto, CA Quality custom home in the heart of Crescent Park extensively remodeled in 2025, showcasin...	4 beds \| 4 baths \| 2,922 sq.ft.	$7,350,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -1.46% Traditional cash on cash: -0.9% Airbnb Rental Income: $2716 Traditional Rental Income: $5917 Airbnb ROI: -1.46% Traditional ROI: -0.9%
810 Arroyo CT Palo Alto, CA Built in 1999 and tucked at the end of a peaceful cul-de-sac shared by just five homes, th...	5 beds \| 4 baths \| 2,953 sq.ft.	$3,695,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -1.26% Traditional cash on cash: 0.94% Airbnb Rental Income: $170 Traditional Rental Income: $7481 Airbnb ROI: -1.26% Traditional ROI: 0.94%

Real Estate investment in Palo-alto, CA

There are 21 properties for sale in the city of Palo Alto . The median list price in Palo Alto is $2,675,000 and the average price per square foot is $877. In April 2026, the average monthly cash on cash return in Palo Alto is N/A%. The average monthly rental income in Palo Alto is $3,948.

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

There are 21 investment properties available for sale in Palo-alto.

In 2026, the best neighborhood to buy investment property is Downtown North.

The ROI for Long-Term is higher than the Short-Term in Palo-alto with average rental income of $3,948.

Your search for investment property begins and ends here

Investment Property for Sale in Palo Alto, CA

1555 Alma ST

Palo Alto, CA

3 beds | 2 baths | 1,316 sq.ft.

$2,880,000

Airbnb cash on cash: -1%

Traditional cash on cash: 0.16%

Airbnb Rental Income: $2746

Traditional Rental Income: $5219

Airbnb ROI: -1%

Traditional ROI: 0.16%

3109 Maddux DR

Palo Alto, CA

4 beds | 2 baths | 1,789 sq.ft.

$3,498,000

Airbnb cash on cash: -1.49%

Traditional cash on cash: -0.35%

Airbnb Rental Income: $1354

Traditional Rental Income: $4650

Airbnb ROI: -1.49%

Traditional ROI: -0.35%

1111 Alma ST

Palo Alto, CA

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

$2,750,000

Airbnb cash on cash: 0.28%

Traditional cash on cash: 0.17%

Airbnb Rental Income: $7090

Traditional Rental Income: $5438

Airbnb ROI: 0.28%

Traditional ROI: 0.17%

660 Palo Alto AVE

Palo Alto, CA

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

$3,198,000

Airbnb cash on cash: -6.96%

Traditional cash on cash: -5.7%

Airbnb Rental Income: $2117

Traditional Rental Income: $5303

Airbnb ROI: -6.96%

Traditional ROI: -5.7%

161 Primrose WAY

Palo Alto, CA

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

$8,495,000

Airbnb cash on cash: N/A

Traditional cash on cash: -0.28%

Airbnb Rental Income: $null

Traditional Rental Income: $10291

Airbnb ROI: N/A

Traditional ROI: -0.28%

160 Waverley ST

Palo Alto, CA

3 beds | 5 baths | 2,405 sq.ft.

$4,995,000

Airbnb cash on cash: -0.99%

Traditional cash on cash: 0.13%

Airbnb Rental Income: $2117

Traditional Rental Income: $6766

Airbnb ROI: -0.99%

Traditional ROI: 0.13%

164 Waverley ST

Palo Alto, CA

3 beds | 4 baths | 1,987 sq.ft.

$4,695,000

Airbnb cash on cash: -1.41%

Traditional cash on cash: -0.53%

Airbnb Rental Income: $2117

Traditional Rental Income: $5438

Airbnb ROI: -1.41%

Traditional ROI: -0.53%

685 High ST 5A

Palo Alto, CA

2 beds | 3 baths | 1,530 sq.ft.

$1,800,000

Airbnb cash on cash: -1.45%

Traditional cash on cash: -0.11%

Airbnb Rental Income: $2316

Traditional Rental Income: $3995

Airbnb ROI: -1.45%