Monroe Park Homes and Neighborhood Guide
Palo Alto neighborhood guide
Monroe Park is a small neighborhood at the Mountain View border, named for L.G. Monroe, the original owner of the land, with the 0.55 acre Monroe Park on Monroe Drive as its namesake.
Unlike most of Palo Alto, it is served by the Los Altos School District and the Mountain View Los Altos Union High School District. San Antonio Shopping Center and the San Antonio Caltrain station are just across the city line.
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Monroe Park is shaded. Borders are approximate, see the Palo Alto map for the full picture.
At a glance
- Small neighborhood at the Mountain View border
- Named for landowner L.G. Monroe
- 0.55 acre Monroe Park on Monroe Drive
- Los Altos School District and Mountain View Los Altos high schools
- Walk to San Antonio Shopping Center and Caltrain
Homes and Streets
Monroe Park is a handful of quiet streets of 1950s ranch homes and Eichler style houses, many updated, on modest lots. Its unusual school assignment and its walkability to San Antonio Shopping Center make it a distinct pocket, and homes here can be a relative value compared with the rest of south Palo Alto.
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Parks and Open Space
Public Schools Nearby
School assignments follow district attendance boundaries, which can split a neighborhood and change over time. Always confirm the school for a specific address with the district, for example the Palo Alto Unified School District.
Getting Around
San Antonio Road is the main route, with US 101 and the San Antonio Caltrain station minutes away. El Camino Real runs along the west edge, and Arastradero Road leads toward Interstate 280.
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Monroe Park FAQ
Where is Monroe Park in Palo Alto?
Monroe Park is a small neighborhood at the Mountain View border, named for L.G. Monroe, the original owner of the land, with the 0.55 acre Monroe Park on Monroe Drive as its namesake.
What are homes like in Monroe Park?
Monroe Park is a handful of quiet streets of 1950s ranch homes and Eichler style houses, many updated, on modest lots. Its unusual school assignment and its walkability to San Antonio Shopping Center make it a distinct pocket, and homes here can be a relative value compared with the rest of south Palo Alto.
What public schools are near Monroe Park?
Public schools near Monroe Park include Santa Rita or Almond Elementary School, Egan Junior High School, Los Altos High School. School assignments follow district attendance boundaries and can change, so confirm the school for a specific address with the district.
What parks are near Monroe Park?
Parks and open space near Monroe Park include Monroe Park, Robles Park, Adobe Creek trail.
How do I get around from Monroe Park?
San Antonio Road is the main route, with US 101 and the San Antonio Caltrain station minutes away. El Camino Real runs along the west edge, and Arastradero Road leads toward Interstate 280.
How can I find homes for sale in Monroe Park?
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Updated October 2026 by Joseph Suarez, Realtor with Coldwell Banker in Burlingame, DRE 02085594.
Sources: City of Palo Alto neighborhoods, Palo Alto Unified School District, Wikipedia: Palo Alto, California. Information is believed accurate but not guaranteed.