488 James Rd
488 James Rd,
Palo Alto,
CA
94306
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| Beds | Baths | Average SF | Availability |
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| Studio Studio 0 Br | 1 Bath 1 Bath 1 Ba | 360 SF | Not Available |
Fees and Policies
The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.
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Administrative Fee$0
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Application Fee$35
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Property Information
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Built in 1953
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8 units/2 stories
About 488 James Rd Palo Alto, CA 94306
Explore your new home at 488 James Rd. This community is located at 488 James Rd. in Palo Alto. Come for a visit to see the available floorplan options. This community offers a selection of modern amenities. Some of these include: smoke free options, convenient on-site parking options, and high-speed internet access. Come see 488 James Rd today.
488 James Rd is an apartment community located in Santa Clara County and the 94306 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Palo Alto Unified attendance zone.
Community Amenities
- Laundry Facilities
Apartment Features
High Speed Internet Access
Refrigerator
Smoke Free
Oven
- High Speed Internet Access
- Smoke Free
- Oven
- Range
- Refrigerator
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Palo Alto is known as the birthplace of Silicon Valley and that unique heritage is proudly on display, with the Computer History Museum just down the street from Google’s world headquarters and countless other tech companies all over town. The restaurant scene rivals that of nearby San Francisco, with many small, independent eateries serving up some of the best food in the Bay Area.
With close proximity to the country’s tech center, it’s no surprise that Palo Alto apartments come with some of the most incredible amenities around. Residents also have access to dozens of options for outdoor recreation, including the gorgeous hiking and biking trails through the surrounding nature preserves, several golf courses, and easy access to San Francisco Bay. Bicycling is a popular mode of transportation around Palo Alto, with many bike-friendly routes around the city.
Palo Alto is famous as the home of Stanford University, and the campus is one of the most dominant landmarks in the area.
Learn more about living in Palo AltoBelow are rent ranges for similar nearby apartments
Amenities
- Laundry Facilities
- High Speed Internet Access
- Smoke Free
- Oven
- Range
- Refrigerator
Expenses
Utilities Included
Water
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Office Hours
| Monday | By Appointment |
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| Tuesday | By Appointment |
| Wednesday | By Appointment |
| Thursday | By Appointment |
| Friday | By Appointment |
| Saturday | By Appointment |
| Sunday | By Appointment |
Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
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| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 5 min | 1.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 8 min | 3.1 mi | |
| Drive: | 11 min | 4.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 13 min | 5.3 mi |
488 James Rd is within 5 minutes or 1.5 miles from Foothill College, Middlefield. It is also near Stanford University and Foothill Coll., Los Altos.
Schools
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
258 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
270 Students
Nearby
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
367 Students
Nearby
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
996 Students
Nearby
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
515 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
1,787 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades 5-8
138 Students
Nearby
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades K-12
Nearby
Private Elementary School
Grades PK-5
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Transportation options available in Palo Alto include Mountain View Station, located 3.1 miles from 488 James Rd. 488 James Rd is near Norman Y Mineta San Jose International, located 12.4 miles or 20 minutes away, and San Francisco International, located 23.8 miles or 34 minutes away.
| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 6 min | 3.1 mi | |
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Drive: | 6 min | 3.1 mi |
| Drive: | 9 min | 4.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 9 min | 4.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 10 min | 4.8 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 5 min | 1.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 5 min | 2.0 mi | |
| Drive: | 9 min | 3.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 10 min | 3.8 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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| Airports | Distance | ||
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Norman Y Mineta San Jose International
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Drive: | 20 min | 12.4 mi |
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San Francisco International
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Drive: | 34 min | 23.8 mi |
Time and distance from 488 James Rd.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
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| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 10 min | 0.5 mi | |
| Walk: | 13 min | 0.7 mi | |
| Walk: | 20 min | 1.0 mi |
488 James Rd has 3 shopping centers within 1.0 miles, which is about a 20-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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Terman Park
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Walk: | 19 min | 1.0 mi |
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J. Pearce Mitchell Park
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.2 mi |
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Bol Park
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.5 mi |
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Esther Clark Nature Preserve
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Drive: | 6 min | 2.0 mi |
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Gamble Garden
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Drive: | 7 min | 2.8 mi |
488 James Rd has 5 parks within 2.8 miles, including Terman Park, J. Pearce Mitchell Park, and Bol Park.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 9 min | 3.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 11 min | 4.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 10 min | 4.5 mi |
488 James Rd has 3 hospitals within 4.5 miles, the nearest is Lucile Salter Packard Children's Hospital at Stanford which is 3.7 miles away and a 9 minute drive.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 13 min | 5.3 mi |
488 James Rd is 5.3 miles and a 13 minute drive from Ames Research Center.
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What neighborhood is the property located in?
488 James Rd Palo Alto, CA 94306 is in Charleston Meadow in the city of Palo Alto. Here you’ll find three shopping centers within 1.0 miles of the property. Five parks are within 2.8 miles, including Terman Park, J. Pearce Mitchell Park, and Bol Park.
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