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listing_id: ML81962173
status: Closed
price: 4750000
beds: 0
baths_full: 0
baths_half: 0
sqft_living: 7144
sqft_lot: 13068
lot_acres: 0.3
year_built: 1963
property_type: Residential Income
property_subtype: 
address: "487 James Rd"
city: Palo Alto
state: CA
zip: 94306
county: "Santa Clara County"
lat: 37.413342
lng: -122.123762
days_on_market: 742
hoa_fee: 
hoa_frequency: 
garage_spaces: 0
list_agent: "Joel Hopman"
list_office: "Newmark Cornish & Carey"
list_agent_phone: "(415) 722-2200"
list_agent_license: 01934574
mls_source: MLSL
modified: 2026-02-01
transaction_type: recentlySold
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Home | Santa Clara County | Palo Alto | 94306 | 487 James Rd

487 James Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94306

MLS: ML81962173 | Status: | Price: $4,750,000
Beds/Baths: – / –
Property Type: Residential Income

Quick Facts

Beds Baths Sq Ft Acres Lot Yr Built
7,144 0.3 1963

Remarks

Rarely available 6-unit in desirable Palo Alto! 487 James Road is an exceptionally well-maintained apartment community containing an incredible unit mix of (1) 3+3 and (5) 2+2 units. All units feature in-unit washer/dryer, dishwashers, and forced-air heat while 5 of the units have been modernized with numerous upgrades such as stone countertops and updated cabinetry in the kitchens, redone bathrooms, and LVP flooring. All tenants enjoy the peaceful and serene setting with either a private balcony or backyard. Contained within the subterranean parking area are ample storage closets and a secure bike room. The comp shingle roof was replaced in 2018 and the water heaters were replaced in 2020 & 2021. The property feeds to excellent public schools and is proximate to Stanford University and Health Care System. Tenants also benefit from numerous retail and restaurant amenities of California Avenue, El Camino Real, and Stanford Shopping Center and recreation of Roble Park among other entertainment attractions. This is truly one of a kind.

MLS Listing Information

Field Value
MLS # ML81962173
MLS Source MLSListings, Inc.

Features

Interior Features

Feature Details
Cooling Ceiling Fan
Heating Central Forced Air

Exterior Features

Feature Details
Roof Composition, Shingle
Foundation Slab

Parking, School, and Other Information

Feature Details
Garage/Parking Assigned Spaces, Covered Parking, Garage: 0 Car(s)
Elementary District Palo Alto Unified
High School District Palo Alto Unified
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Zoning RM2

Contact Information

Joel Hopman
Newmark Cornish & Carey
License #: 01934574
Phone: (415) 722-2200

Property Units

# Buildings # Leased Units # Total Units
1 6 6

Unit Details

Type Sq Ft Beds Baths Min Rent Max Rent Units Like This
1 1,870 3 3/0 $5,360 $5,360 1
2 1,030 2 2/0 $3,475 $3,475 1
3 975 2 2/0 $3,450 $3,800 4

School Ratings

School data provided by GreatSchools.org

Nearby Schools

School Type Grades Distance Rating
Juana Briones Elementary School public K-5 0.55 mi 10
Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle School public 6-8 0.63 mi 10
Herbert Hoover Elementary School public K-5 0.64 mi 10
Fairmeadow Elementary School public K-5 0.70 mi 10
Ellen Fletcher Middle public 6-8 0.71 mi 9
Barron Park Elementary School public K-5 0.74 mi 9
El Carmelo Elementary School public K-5 0.92 mi 9
Henry M. Gunn High School public 9-12 0.99 mi 10
Greendell School public K-12 1.00 mi N/A
Ardis G. Egan Junior High School public 7-8 1.21 mi 9
Palo Verde Elementary School public K-5 1.26 mi 8
Santa Rita Elementary School public K-6 1.37 mi 10
Monta Loma Elementary School public K-5 1.42 mi 6
Lucille M. Nixon Elementary School public K-5 1.74 mi 10
Ohlone Elementary School public K-5 1.79 mi 10
Escondido Elementary School public K-5 1.84 mi 10
Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle public 6-8 1.84 mi 9
Gabriela Mistral Elementary public K-5 2.06 mi 7
MVWSD Preschool public UG 2.08 mi N/A
Los Altos High School public 9-12 2.08 mi 10

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This listing information is up-to-date as of February 01, 2026. For the most current information, please contact Joel Hopman, (415) 722-2200.