Palo Alto, California

Green Acres.

A classic Eichler enclave in south Palo Alto, where atriums glow behind walls of glass and top-rated schools are a bike ride away.

Explore the neighborhood Meet Simon

The neighborhood

Eichler country

Green Acres I and II are among Palo Alto's purest Eichler tracts, built in the 1950s with the movement's signature atriums, radiant heat and seamless indoor-outdoor plans. The streets curve gently, the lots run generous, and many homes remain lovingly original while others have been reimagined by modern architects.

Location multiplies the appeal: Henry M. Gunn High School is nearby, Charleston's shops cover daily needs, and the PAUSD assignment keeps demand deep. For mid-century devotees, Green Acres is destination living.

Eichler tracts atrium models, walls of glass

Near Gunn High Henry M. Gunn High School

PAUSD schools top-ranked public district

At a glance: Green Acres

Green Acres is south Palo Alto's classic Eichler neighborhood of atrium homes on generous lots, near Gunn High School and served by top PAUSD schools.

A sense of place

Why Green Acres endures

Original-condition Eichlers are finite, and Green Acres holds one of the city's deepest concentrations. Architecture plus schools plus south Palo Alto value is a durable formula.

Atrium living Light-filled courtyards at the home's heart.

Generous lots Room for gardens, pools and ADUs.

School proximity Gunn High and top elementaries nearby.

01 / Education

Schools near Green Acres homes.

Public school placement is determined by the local districts and can change. Confirm the exact property address directly with the district before relying on an assignment.

Gunn High School near Green Acres, Palo Alto

District resources

Schools serving Green Acres

Green Acres is served by the Palo Alto Unified School District, including nearby Henry M. Gunn High School. Stanford's public programs add cultural depth minutes away.

Palo Alto Unified School District

One of California's top-ranked public districts; verify assignment by address.

Official site

Stanford University

World-class university shaping the city's culture, lectures and arts.

Official site

Foothill College

Highly regarded community college in Los Altos Hills, minutes away.

Official site

City of Palo Alto

Libraries, recreation programs and community services.

Official site

02 / Parks

Parks near Palo Alto homes.

Palo Alto pairs dense village life with an extraordinary park system, from baylands marshes to foothill preserves.

Park with playing fields near Green Acres, Palo Alto

Gamble Garden

A beloved 2.5-acre public garden in Old Palo Alto, free and open daily.

Official site

Baylands Nature Preserve

1,940 acres of marsh, trails and birding along the Bay.

Mitchell Park

Magical Bridge playground, library and playing fields.

Park hours and facility access can change seasonally. Check the city's official pages before visiting.

Nearby outdoors

Trails around Palo Alto.

Foothill ridges, bay levees and campus paths give Palo Alto residents trail options in every direction.

Pearson-Arastradero Preserve

10+ miles of rolling grassland and oak trails off Arastradero Road.

Baylands trails

Flat levee loops for running, cycling and sunset birdwatching.

Stanford Dish loop

The iconic 3.5-mile hill loop above campus (open select hours).

Trail conditions, seasonal closures and access rules can change. Check the linked official resources before heading out.

03 / Local life

Everyday life in Green Acres

Charleston Shopping Center and the El Camino corridor handle errands; Arastradero and the Baylands cover the outdoors.

Eichler atrium home in Green Acres, Palo Alto — The Green Acres Eichler

Reimagined Eichler in Green Acres, Palo Alto — Atriums that glow at dusk

Pearson-Arastradero Preserve

Rolling grassland and oak trails minutes southwest.

Charleston corridor

Grocery, coffee and services along Charleston Road.

Baylands trails

Flat marsh loops for runs and sunset walks.

Map & getting around

Getting around Green Acres.

Green Acres sits in south Palo Alto near Charleston Road and El Camino Real, with quick access to 101, 280 and Stanford Research Park.

8 min

Stanford Research Park

8 min drive · Palo Alto area

Directions

12 min

Downtown Palo Alto

12 min drive · Palo Alto area

Directions

10 min

Palo Alto Caltrain

10 min drive · Palo Alto area

Directions

12 min

Stanford Shopping Center

12 min drive · Palo Alto area

Directions

12 min

Googleplex, Mountain View

12 min drive · Palo Alto area

Directions

20 min

Meta, Menlo Park

20 min drive · Palo Alto area

Directions

22 min

San Jose Airport

22 min drive · Palo Alto area

Directions

Drive times are approximate and vary with traffic. Tap Directions for live routing.

Market snapshot

Home values in Green Acres.

Green Acres offers one of Palo Alto's most compelling value equations: authentic Eichler architecture in PAUSD at a relative discount to north Palo Alto. Citywide the median is about $4.13M, with original and reimagined Eichlers both appreciating strongly.

$260K

Median household income

Citywide approx. · U.S. Census data

$4.13M

Median home price

Citywide approx. · Realtor.com, Sept 2026

$10M+

High-end price point

Citywide approx. · recent luxury-tier sales

Figures are approximate as of Sept 2026. Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, Realtor.com market data.

Buyer guidance

Buying a home in Green Acres?

Buyers: condition is everything in an Eichler tract. We help you distinguish lovingly maintained originals from deferred-maintenance projects, and we price the cost of radiant-heat, roof and glass work before you commit.

Sellers: the Eichler buyer is passionate and well-networked. We launch to mid-century channels nationally, with twilight photography that makes the atrium glow and copy that honors the architecture.

Call (650) 274-1134 Email Simon

Seller guidance

Selling your Green Acres home?

Buyers: consider the reimagined option. Architect-remodeled Eichlers in Green Acres can deliver modern systems with the tract's soul intact — often the smartest buy on the street.

Sellers: original details are currency. We document atriums, mahogany paneling and period fixtures the way collectors expect, and we stage to the architecture.

Call (650) 274-1134 Email Simon

Buyer & seller questions

Green Acres real estate FAQ.

What is Green Acres known for?

Green Acres is known for its classic Eichler tracts (Green Acres I and II), atrium homes, generous lots and proximity to Gunn High School in south Palo Alto.

Which schools serve Green Acres?

Green Acres is served by the Palo Alto Unified School District, near Henry M. Gunn High School. Confirm assignment by exact address with PAUSD.

How much do homes cost in Green Acres?

Palo Alto's citywide median is about $4.13M. Green Acres Eichlers offer a relative entry into PAUSD, with premiums for updated and architect-remodeled homes.

What should Eichler buyers watch for?

Radiant floor heat, flat or low-slope roofs, original glass and post-and-beam condition. A specialist inspection is essential.

How is the commute from Green Acres?

Charleston Road, El Camino Real and Highway 101 give quick access to Stanford Research Park, Mountain View and the wider Peninsula.

Continue exploring

Explore more Palo Alto neighborhoods.

Local guidance

Explore Green Acres with Simon Sahi.

Walk Green Acres' atrium streets with an Eichler specialist who knows these tracts cold. Call or email to start.

Visit SimonSahi.com (650) 274-1134 SIMON@SPSILICONVALLEY.COM CA DRE #01953287