Professorville Homes and Neighborhood Guide
Palo Alto neighborhood guide
Professorville is Palo Alto's oldest residential neighborhood, where homes went up from the 1890s for early Stanford faculty. Its core, roughly Kingsley, Bryant and Addison avenues between Ramona and Waverley, is a National Register historic district listed in 1980.
The streets are lined with brown shingle houses with gambrel roofs, Craftsman bungalows and Colonial Revival homes, many designed by well known early architects. The HP Garage at 367 Addison Avenue, where Hewlett and Packard started in 1939, is here too, a few blocks from University Avenue.
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At a glance
- Palo Alto's oldest residential neighborhood, from the 1890s
- National Register historic district, listed 1980
- Brown shingle, Craftsman and Colonial Revival homes
- HP Garage at 367 Addison Avenue
- Walk to University Avenue and Caltrain
Homes and Streets
This is a neighborhood where the houses themselves are the attraction. Many are protected by the historic district, so remodels keep the street facing character, and buyers tend to be looking for a specific kind of home rather than square footage alone. Lots are moderate, trees are mature and the blocks are quiet despite being a short walk from downtown.
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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
Downtown Palo Alto and the University Avenue Caltrain station are a short walk north. Embarcadero Road leads to Stanford to the west and US 101 to the east.
Nearby Neighborhoods
Professorville FAQ
Where is Professorville in Palo Alto?
Professorville is Palo Alto's oldest residential neighborhood, where homes went up from the 1890s for early Stanford faculty. Its core, roughly Kingsley, Bryant and Addison avenues between Ramona and Waverley, is a National Register historic district listed in 1980.
What are homes like in Professorville?
This is a neighborhood where the houses themselves are the attraction. Many are protected by the historic district, so remodels keep the street facing character, and buyers tend to be looking for a specific kind of home rather than square footage alone. Lots are moderate, trees are mature and the blocks are quiet despite being a short walk from downtown.
What public schools are near Professorville?
Public schools near Professorville include Addison Elementary School, Greene Middle School, Palo Alto 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 Professorville?
Parks and open space near Professorville include Scott Park, Heritage Park, Rinconada Park.
How do I get around from Professorville?
Downtown Palo Alto and the University Avenue Caltrain station are a short walk north. Embarcadero Road leads to Stanford to the west and US 101 to the east.
How can I find homes for sale in Professorville?
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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.