Community Center Neighborhood —A family-friendly neighborhood close to excellent Palo Alto amenities
Location, location, location is what makes the Community Center neighborhood attractive to young families and empty-nesters alike. Bounded by Embarcadero Road, Middlefield Road, Channing Avenue, and Newell Road, the Community Center is named for its proximity to Palo Alto’s outstanding community-based attractions, which serve as excellent meeting points for neighbors to convene. From coffee shops and retail to parks and art centers, residents in Community Center are also within walking distance of great Palo Alto amenities.
Community Center Neighborhood Real Estate Insider
Real estate prices in Community Center, Palo Alto range widely from $790,000 to $4,250,000 with the median home selling for $1.6 million in 2006. Higher property prices here, and in most of Palo Alto are affected by the excellent school district, which makes the real estate much more desirable.
In recent years, many younger couples have been settling down in the Community Center neighborhood to raise families. The connectedness and social network in Community Center that singles and older couples already enjoy is doubly appreciated by young families with children, as many parents become actively involved in their children’s education through numerous school committees.
Community Center residents can easily enjoy nearby amenities including the Palo Alto Children’s Library, the Palo Alto Art Center, the Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo, Rinconada Park and the Lucie Stern Community Center. Also, although it is a bit of a stroll, many residents enjoy walking or biking to downtown Palo Alto. Community events are organized by the Community Center Neighbor’s Association (CCNA), a tight-knit group of neighbors who oversee block parties and other neighborhood events. The CCNA also collaborates with the Palo Alto City government while addressing neighborhood issues and also helps supply volunteers from the community to help out in other civic organizations and efforts.
Community Center Neighborhood School Information
Community Center students attend either Walter Hays or Duveneck Elementary School and move on to Jordan Middle School and Palo Alto High School. There is also a private school, St. Elizabeth Seton School, nearby on Channing Avenue, though the Palo Alto Unified School District (PAUSD) are outstanding compared to other Santa Clara County schools. Additionally, all PAUSD schools are required to submit an accountability report to the community, which includes performance and demographic information and can be viewed online.
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Community Center Neighborhood —Palo Alto, California
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