About
Living in Green Acres is as idyllic as its name. Once covered by boundless orchards, this pedestrian paradise is a harmonious blend of city and rustic living.
Green Acres consists of three regions — Green Acres 1, Green Acres 2, and Palo Alto Orchards. Although all three regions border the busy Arastradero Road, they manage to remain peaceful and quiet with minimal vehicular traffic. Because all schools are within close proximity, many parents and kids are often seen strolling or biking to school.
During school hours, crossing guards are on standby to help kids safely cross Arastradero Road. As added safety, Palo Alto has reduced the number of car lanes to only three lanes and added some turn lanes at the center, although this can cause traffic backups.
Most homes in Green Acres are traditional ranch style or American bungalows, dating back to the post-World War II suburban boom. Because Green Acres was once a tract housing development, most homes in this area are fairly modest in size, between 1,600 square feet to 1,800 square feet While the neighborhood has seen a few tear downs in recent days, many residents are reluctant to follow the trend towards replacing old homes in fear of losing the community’s country-living charm.
Boundaries
- Georgia Avenue on the north
- El Camino Real on the east
- Arastradero Road on the south
- Foothill Expressway on the west
Public Schools
- Juana Briones Elementary School (K-5)
#6 Elementary School in California - Terman Middle School (6-8)
#1 Middle School in California - Gunn High School
#1 High School in California
(state-ranked according to niche.com)
Libraries
- Mitchell Park Library- 3700 Middlefield Road Palo Alto, CA 94303
- College Terrace Library- 2300 Wellesley Street Palo Alto, CA 94306
- Main Library- 1213 Newell Road Palo Alto, CA, 94303
- Children’s Library- 1276 Harriet Street Palo Alto, CA 94301
Parks
- Juana Briones Park- 609 Maybell Avenue Palo Alto, CA 94306
- Terman Park- 380 Panama Mall Stanford, CA 94306
Neighborhoods
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The data relating to real estate for sale on this website comes in part from the Internet Data Exchange (IDX) program of the MLSListings™ MLS system. Real estate listings held by brokerage firms other than DeLeon Realty are marked with the IDX icon (a stylized house inside a circle) and detailed information about them includes the names of the listing brokers and listing agents. Based on information from MLSListings MLS as of the date shown below. All data, including all measurements and calculations of area, is obtained from various sources and has not been, and will not be, verified by broker or MLS. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information. Some properties appearing for sale on this website may subsequently have sold and may no longer be available.
