East Palo Alto Homes for Sale
27 Homes for sale in East Palo Alto
$1,500,000
2275 Pulgas Avenue
East Palo Alto, CA 94303
$1,325,000
16 Clarence Court
East Palo Alto, CA 94303
$848,000
1112 Bay Road
East Palo Alto, CA 94303
$775,000
1982 Bayshore Road #336
East Palo Alto, CA 94303
$1,190,000
2351 Ralmar Avenue
East Palo Alto, CA 94303
$1,400,000
1120 Alberni Street
East Palo Alto, CA 94303
$549,000
1982 Bayshore Road #322
East Palo Alto, CA 94303
$1,750,000
1172 Beech Street
East Palo Alto, CA 94303
$745,000
1982 Bayshore Road #237
East Palo Alto, CA 94303
$1,098,800
2170 Clarke Avenue
East Palo Alto, CA 94303
$400,000
2226 Dumbarton Avenue
East Palo Alto, CA 94303
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East Palo Alto Neighborhood Guide
East Palo Alto occupies a small but strategically significant slice of the Peninsula, bordered by Palo Alto to the west and south, Menlo Park to the north, and the San Francisco Bay to the east. Long underinvested and overlooked by the tech boom, the city has experienced dramatic change since the late 2010s — with the arrival of Facebook's (now Meta's) headquarters on its western border, a wave of new development, and rapid appreciation that has reshaped its economic character entirely. It remains one of the last Peninsula cities where first-time buyers can realistically compete.
Why Buyers Love East Palo Alto
- Peninsula Location at a Relative Discount — East Palo Alto offers one of the few entry points into San Mateo County real estate for buyers priced out of neighboring Palo Alto, Menlo Park, and Redwood City. The zip code has changed dramatically, but relative value persists.
- Walking Distance to Meta Campus — The Meta (Facebook) headquarters is literally adjacent to East Palo Alto, making it one of the most convenient places in the Bay Area to live if you work there — many employees walk or bike to the office.
- Bay Trail and Baylands Access — The eastern edge of the city connects directly to the San Francisco Bay Trail, with marshlands, bird habitat, and waterfront open space that most Peninsula cities lack entirely.
- Community Character — Despite years of displacement pressure, East Palo Alto maintains a multigenerational community identity and cultural diversity — primarily Latino and Black residents — that distinguishes it from its wealthier neighbors.
Neighborhoods at a Glance
Ravenswood
The established residential core of EPA, with a mix of post-war bungalows and ranch homes. Streets like Clarke Avenue and Runnymede have seen the most renovation activity and price appreciation.
University Village
A denser area of smaller homes and rentals near the University Avenue spine, convenient to bus lines and the Caltrain corridor in adjacent Palo Alto.
Woodland Park
The northeastern quadrant near the Baylands with a mix of older stock and newer infill, popular with buyers who want bay trail access and slightly more breathing room.
Bell Street Area
The commercial and civic core near Pulgas Avenue; proximity to City Hall and the Ravenswood YMCA makes this area central for community services.
Local Amenities
Parks
Cooley Landing (bay waterfront park and education center), Greer Park (sports fields, dog areas), Kavanaugh Park, San Francisco Bay Trail access
Shopping
Ikea Palo Alto (just north on Willow Road), Meta campus amenities for employees, University Avenue corridor in adjacent Palo Alto, Dumbarton Bridge access to Fremont retail
Dining
La Viga (Mexican seafood, a neighborhood institution), Oren's Hummus and University Ave restaurant row in neighboring Palo Alto are minutes away; the city's own dining scene is modest but growing with new development
Recreation
Cooley Landing kayak launch, Bay Trail cycling and running, Greer Park sports fields, proximity to Shoreline Amphitheatre in Mountain View
Commute Times
| Destination | Drive | Transit |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco (Downtown) | 35–50 min | 45–60 min (Caltrain from Palo Alto) |
| Oakland (Downtown) | 30–40 min | 75–90 min (bus + BART) |
| Silicon Valley (Palo Alto) | 5–10 min | 10–15 min (bike or bus) |
| Meta HQ (Menlo Park) | 5–10 min | 5–10 min (bike) |
East Palo Alto does not have its own Caltrain station — the closest stop is Palo Alto station, about a mile away and easily reached by bike or local bus. The Dumbarton Bridge provides a direct connection to the East Bay, and several SamTrans bus routes connect to the broader peninsula network.
Commute times are estimates and may vary based on traffic, time of day, and route. Data is for informational purposes only.