Duveneck / St. Francis Neighborhood —A close-knit community of involved parents and friendly neighbors
The Duveneck / St. Francis neighborhood, also known as Green Gables, offers slightly more affordable housing than surrounding Palo Alto neighborhoods but with the same quality and charm. Many residents move into Duveneck / St. Francis intending to stay only a couple years before moving on, but most end up staying for the rest of their lives once they fall in love with the community. With convenient access to Highway 101, commuting to San Jose or San Mateo or catching a Stanford sporting event is simple. Friendly neighbors, a tree in nearly every front yard, and entertaining community events all contribute to Duveneck/St. Francis’ pleasant quality of livability.
Duveneck / St. Francis Neighborhood Real Estate Insider
Homes were priced in 2006 between $799,000 and $2,999,000. Houses consisted mainly of tract houses priced around $14,000 in the early 1950s, but have recently been moving towards more individualized homes averaging around $1 million. Building codes in Duveneck / St. Francis are relatively tight (as they are in all of Palo Alto) but many homeowners have managed to renovate their homes, adding second stories, landscaping and expanding the living area.
Nearby amenities include the Palo Alto Main Library, the art center, Eleanor Pardee Park and Riconada Park. The schoolyards of Duveneck Elementary School and Jordan Middle School also provide a safe play area for children.
Many Duveneck / St. Francis residents attest to the areas pronounced sense of solidarity. While community events—such as block parties, caroling, and holiday parties—serve to bring the neighborhood together, the flood of 1998 has solidified those bonds. The unexpected flood was devastating to each resident of Duveneck / St. Francis and galvanized the neighborhood into action as well as encouraged them to reach out to one another. Passing acquaintances found themselves taking refuge in each other’s spare rooms and new friends and relationships were made as the community worked together to put their homes back together. Today, the community stays in touch to communicate on issues and work towards a more permanent storm drain solution to potential future flooding.
Duveneck / St. Francis Neighborhood School Information
Duveneck / St. Francis students have a choice between a couple outstanding public and private schools. Duveneck Elementary School, Jordan Middle School and Palo Alto High School are outstanding public schools that also benefit from the highly involved nature of the parents. The schools in Duveneck / St. Francis are a staple of the community, serving both as a place of education as well as recreation for kids and adults. Neighborhood meetings are held on the weekends in the school’s multi-purpose room and children gather in the school yard for sports. Parents can also opt to send their children to the private schools, the International School of Pensisula or St. Elizabeth Seton School.
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Duveneck / St. Francis Neighborhood, Palo Alto, California
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