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This is a beautiful historic neighborhood close to the Stanford campus. Faculty who live in this area are generally of "higher" rank at Stanford as it is an expensive neighborhood to live in. For example, it might be too pricey for a new faculty member who is not a full professor. The area has many trees; historic homes; etc. Yearly a few of the homes are open for a day for the public to tour. The attention to detail in the homes is amazing (I have gone to holiday functions in several of the homes there.) For faculty who live there it is an easy commute to campus; some ride bikes to their part of campus.While I have given it 5 stars, I do not consider it an area for people to "go out of their way" to visit. Its where people live and as such for most its more interesting to just tour the public areas on Stanford University.

ExplosiveGerbil

There are houses dating back to about 1895, most though are from 1900 to 1930's. This is a pleasant upscale neighborhood with tree lined streets. The old Hewlett-Packard garage is there, 367 Addison, but you can't go up to it, much less see inside. A few houses have plaques, but nothing terribly interesting. Go past Professorville and you end up in "Old Palo Alto" where Steve Jobs lived alongside many of the titans of the technology industry, and Larry Page is still building his home there. While a nice place for a stroll, a disappointment as a destination.

rootroofy

Sweet old neighborhood near downtown Palo Alto with big houses and tree-lined streets, very nice for a stroll. However, if I were on University Ave. and wanting a walk after lunch, I'd head up Palm Drive and walk around Stanford.

OmarKhayyam

Probably all university towns more than 50 years old have neighborhoods where professors tend to cluster together (and not university housing). Stanford's professors, even from the beginning, were obviously well paid since the homes in this neighborhood are large (not mansions), striking, architecturally diverse, and most have pleasant gardens surrounding the home. There's really no destination point. One just parks the car, gets out, and strolls around for awhile, imagining quieter days with quiet streets where professors gathered in the evening for cocktails and a pipe. There are neighborhoods in the areas with true mansions (think Atherton), but this is worth an hour of your time.

traveler747

Great afternoon walk to see the real Palo Alto. Plenty of sidewalks, shade trees over the streets, and well kept, brown Berkeley style homes. Emerson Street is a good place to start.

736marciak

This is a neighborhood next to Stanford that has some interesting old houses. Streets are named for colleges in the US. Worth a 20-30 min. drive through

KarenW710

Beautiful homes, plus the garage where HP was founded is located there. There is also a house designed by Greene and Greene, and the Bonnet House by Julia Morgan.

LouiePaloAlto

Professorville is simply an older part of Palo Alto in which the early professors owned homes. Some of the homes are marvelously preserved examples of early nineteenth century building. Originally built for poorly paid professors, this section of Palo Alto is now one of the most expensive. That is, if you can't afford 2 million, don't inquire.

766christinec766

We had a beautiful sunny day to grab a coffee at one of the many coffee shops available and enjoy a morning stroll. I love looking at homes and appreciate the architecture and love to get landscaping ideas so this was very enjoyable to me

Kansan_12

If you like historic homes, download the walking tour of Professorville for a very pleasant and informative stroll through this Palo Alto historic neighborhood.

marcelor175

Um interessante distrito de Palo Alto, onde os professores da Universidade de Stanford construiram suas casas (muitas vezes mansões). Lugar curioso, mas não necessário para um turismo básico da região.