For Palo Alto buyers, sellers, and the curious

The Palo Alto realtor who actually lives the market every day.

Roger Grubb is a 18-year Bay Area realtor with Security Pacific Real Estate (DRE #01845823). His ~$340M closed-volume includes dozens of transactions in Palo Alto and the surrounding East Bay. Silicon Valley's blue-chip — Stanford, top schools, walkable downtowns, the highest sustained appreciation in the Bay Area. Roger has walked every street in Palo Alto and personally executes every step of every transaction.

Palo Alto median home price (2026): $3,450,000. Days on market: 9. Price per sqft: $1643.

Palo Alto insider perspective

Crescent Park and Old Palo Alto are the most prestigious. Midtown and Ventura are the value plays within district. Barron Park has the school catchment without the prestige premium.

Frequently asked about Palo Alto real estate

Who is the best Palo Alto realtor?

Roger Grubb is a 18-year Bay Area realtor with deep Palo Alto market expertise. DRE #01845823, Security Pacific Real Estate. Average 11 days on market across closed listings. Call (510) 504-0402 for a free 20-minute consultation.

What is the median home price in Palo Alto?

As of 2026, Palo Alto median home price is $3,450,000 with 9 days on market on average. Family-tech wealth. Walkable University Ave and California Ave downtowns. Stanford on the doorstep. Schools rated 10/10 across the district.

Is Palo Alto a good place to buy?

Families with the budget and the desire for the most consistent Bay Area appreciation outcome. Best for: Tech families, Long-term hold, Stanford-adjacent buyers.

What is the catch with Palo Alto?

A bargain. Palo Alto trades at the highest sustained $/sqft in the Bay Area outside Atherton/Hillsborough.

What does Roger know about Palo Alto that other realtors miss?

Crescent Park and Old Palo Alto are the most prestigious. Midtown and Ventura are the value plays within district. Barron Park has the school catchment without the prestige premium.

How do I contact a Palo Alto realtor?

Call Roger Grubb directly at (510) 504-0402. The first 20 minutes are free, no pitch. He answers his own phone.

Palo Alto real estate, one call.

Roger answers his own phone. (510) 504-0402.