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$4,500 / Month

853 Channing Ave

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Palo Alto, CA 94301

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Beds Baths Average SF
2 Bedrooms 2 Bedrooms 2 Br 1.5 Baths 1.5 Baths 1.5 Ba 1,000 SF

Fees and Policies

The fees listed below are community-provided and may exclude utilities or add-ons. All payments are made directly to the property and are non-refundable unless otherwise specified. Use the Cost Calculator to determine costs based on your needs.

  • One-Time Basics
    • Due at Move-In
      • Security Deposit - Refundable
        Charged per unit.
        $5,200

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About This Property

Charming Cottage close to Downtown Palo Alto. This bright home is roomy and completely remodeled with beautiful stainless steel kitchen appliances, stone countertops, and new flooring. Dual-pane windows are efficient and there is Central A/C and Heating. Beautiful laminate flooring throughout, new paint, and tall ceilings. The side and back yards are finished with green turf for pleasant use and easy to keep clean.There is dedicated off-street parking and private fenced yards. Laundry room with W/D included. Less than a mile walk to Downtown or Whole Foods Market. And keep in mind the schools are some of the best in the county: Walter Hays Elementary, Greene Middle School, and Palo Alto High. NO PETS. NO SMOKING. 1 year Lease 700+ Credit Score required Background Check will be performed

853 Channing Ave is a house located in Santa Clara County and the 94301 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Palo Alto Unified School District attendance zone.

House Features

Air Conditioning

Dishwasher

Microwave

Refrigerator

  • Air Conditioning
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Range
  • Refrigerator
  • Yard
Location
853 Channing Ave, Palo Alto,
CA 94301
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Under 30 minutes

Commute Time is calculated at rush hour.
City - Palo Alto

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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Below are rent ranges for similar nearby apartments

Beds Average Size Lowest Typical Premium
Studio Studio Studio 405-440 Sq Ft $1,675 $1,928 $2,395
1 Bed 1 Bed 1 Bed 549-610 Sq Ft $1,925 $2,854 $3,710
2 Beds 2 Beds 2 Beds 854-887 Sq Ft $2,800 $4,082 $7,350
3 Beds 3 Beds 3 Beds 1454-1465 Sq Ft $3,540 $4,461 $7,290
Amenities
  • Air Conditioning
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Range
  • Refrigerator
  • Yard
Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Stanford University
Drive: 9 min 2.9 mi
Menlo College
Drive: 9 min 3.3 mi
Foothill College, Middlefield
Drive: 11 min 5.3 mi
Foothill Coll., Los Altos
Drive: 18 min 9.1 mi
853 Channing Ave is within 9 minutes or 2.9 miles from Stanford University. It is also near Menlo College and Foothill College, Middlefield.
Schools
D. J. Sedgwick Elementary
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
407 Students
Nearby
Addison Elementary
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
366 Students
Attendance Zone
Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
732 Students
Attendance Zone
Palo Alto High
Public High School
Grades 9-12
1,891 Students
Attendance Zone
AltSchool Palo Alto
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
26,250 Students
Nearby
St. Elizabeth Seton
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
192 Students
Nearby
Castilleja School
Private Middle & High School
Grades 6-12
422 Students
Nearby
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Transportation

Transportation options available in Palo Alto include Bayshore Nasa Station, located 7.6 miles from 853 Channing Ave. 853 Channing Ave is near Norman Y Mineta San Jose International, located 15.2 miles or 22 minutes away, and San Francisco International, located 20.1 miles or 28 minutes away.

Transit / Subway Distance
Transit / Subway Distance
Bayshore Nasa Station
Drive: 12 min 7.6 mi
Mountain View Station
Drive: 12 min 8.0 mi
Whisman Station
Drive: 13 min 8.2 mi
Middlefield Station
Drive: 13 min 8.3 mi
Moffett Park Station
Drive: 13 min 8.6 mi
Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Palo Alto Caltrain Station Southbound
Drive: 4 min 1.3 mi
Menlo Park Caltrain Station Southbound
Drive: 7 min 2.4 mi
California Avenue Caltrain Station Southbound
Drive: 7 min 2.7 mi
San Antonio Caltrain Station Southbound
Drive: 12 min 6.1 mi
Redwood City Caltrain Station Southbound
Drive: 13 min 7.2 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
Norman Y Mineta San Jose International
 Drive: 22 min 15.2 mi
San Francisco International
 Drive: 28 min 20.1 mi

Walkability Near 853 Channing Ave Palo Alto, CA 94301

Getting Around
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
Active
Soundscore™
75 / 100

Traffic

Active

Airport

Calm

Businesses

Calm

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 853 Channing Ave.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Town & Country Village
Drive: 4 min 1.3 mi
Edgewood Shopping Center
Drive: 5 min 1.6 mi
Gateway 101 Shopping Center
Drive: 6 min 1.8 mi
853 Channing Ave has 3 shopping centers within 1.8 miles, which is about a 6-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
Junior Museum and Zoo
 Walk: 11 min 0.6 mi
Rinconada Park
 Walk: 13 min 0.7 mi
Gamble Garden
 Walk: 17 min 0.9 mi
Hopkins Creekside Park
 Walk: 23 min 1.2 mi
El Palo Alto Park
 Drive: 6 min 1.7 mi
853 Channing Ave has 5 parks within 1.7 miles, including Junior Museum and Zoo, Rinconada Park, and Gamble Garden.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Lucile Salter Packard Children's Hospital at Stanford
Drive: 7 min 2.2 mi
Stanford Health Care
Drive: 8 min 2.8 mi
Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Redwood City
Drive: 11 min 6.5 mi
853 Channing Ave has 3 hospitals within 6.5 miles, the nearest is Lucile Salter Packard Children's Hospital at Stanford which is 2.2 miles away and a 7 minute drive.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Ames Research Center
Drive: 15 min 8.1 mi
Alameda/US Naval Air Station Alameda
Drive: 53 min 35.6 mi
Alameda/US Naval Air Station San Francisco
Drive: 53 min 35.8 mi
853 Channing Ave has 3 military bases within 35.8 miles, the nearest is Ames Research Center which is 8.1 miles away and a 15 minute drive.

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