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488 James Rd
488 James Rd,
Palo Alto,
CA
94306
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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 School District 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
488 James Rd,
Palo Alto,
CA
94306
Living in Palo Alto places you in Silicon Valley, where historic neighborhoods complement the city's technological presence. Tree-lined streets wind through the community, which is anchored by Stanford University. University Avenue features local boutiques and restaurants housed in preserved historic buildings, while the Stanford Shopping Center offers high-end retail destinations. The city maintains 36 parks and preserves, including the Baylands Nature Preserve and Foothills Park, where residents enjoy hiking trails and outdoor activities. Palo Alto's infrastructure supports alternative transportation, with dedicated bike lanes throughout the city.
The rental market in Palo Alto reflects the area's popularity, with current average rents ranging from $2,634 for studios to $6,139 for four-bedroom homes. Recent trends show steady growth, with rent increases varying from 1.8% to 17% across different unit sizes over the past year.
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Average Prices by Area
Compare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.
| Charleston Meadow | Palo Alto, CA | |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,139 | $2,985 |
| 1 Bedroom | $2,723 | $3,077 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $3,150 | $3,905 |
| 3 Bedrooms | - | $4,987 |
Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
407 Students
Nearby
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
281 Students
Nearby
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
260 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
572 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
1,002 Students
Nearby
Public High School
Grades 9-12
1,643 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary School
Grades PK-5
12 Students
Nearby
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades K-12
Nearby
School data provided by
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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: | 9 min | 4.4 mi |
| Drive: | 10 min | 4.8 mi | |
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Drive: | 11 min | 5.0 mi |
| Drive: | 11 min | 5.8 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 5 min | 1.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 5 min | 1.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 9 min | 3.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 9 min | 3.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 10 min | 4.4 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 |
Walkability Near 488 James Rd Palo Alto, CA 94306
Getting Around
What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean?
Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs.
Transit measures access to public transportation.
Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads.
Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling.
How It Works
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60
/ 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
40
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
70
/ 100
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What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean?
Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs.
Transit measures access to public transportation.
Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads.
Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling.
How It Works
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Traffic
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HowLoud What is a Sound Score Rating? A Sound Score Rating aggregates noise caused by vehicle traffic, airplane traffic and local sources. How It WorksTime and distance from 488 James Rd.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 10 min | 0.5 mi | |
| Walk: | 20 min | 1.0 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.3 mi |
488 James Rd has 3 shopping centers within 1.3 miles, which is about a 4-minute drive. 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 | |
| Drive: | 59 min | 40.0 mi | |
| Drive: | 59 min | 40.2 mi |
488 James Rd has 3 military bases within 40.2 miles, the nearest is Ames Research Center which is 5.3 miles away and a 13 minute drive.
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What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
What is a Sound Score Rating?
A Sound Score Rating aggregates noise caused by vehicle traffic, airplane traffic and local sources.
488 James Rd
Palo Alto, CA 94306