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Mercedes Roses
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Stanford University · Stanford, CA · Compare the home, the commute and the complete ownership plan.
Stanford UniversityStanford, CA
Current homes in the Stanford sale view · checked Oct 15, 2026Change college
STANFORD MARKET SNAPSHOT
Source-checked homes, at a glance.
Published inventory for the Stanford housing decision. These figures describe this listing sample, not citywide market trends.Homes for sale
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Stanford University · MARKET CONTEXT
Put the purchase in context.
University demand and local housing benchmarks, with the location and reporting period kept beside each number.
University & housing details Definitions, dates and sources
City median sale price $2,868,563
Median sale price for the cited city housing market; not a campus-only or student-property price.
Stanford, CA · 2026-07 · Checked 2026-09-07Saved school cost intelligence ↗1 bedroom rent reference $3,162/mo
Saved source-specific rental reference. Scope is the cited city or off-campus market guide; not median rent, per-bed rent, or a live quote.
Stanford, CA · 2026-09 · Checked 2026-09-07Saved school cost intelligence ↗City sale-price change -5.6%
Year-over-year change paired with the saved city median sale-price series.
Stanford, CA · 2026-07 · Checked 2026-09-07Saved school cost intelligence ↗Studio rent reference $3,244/mo
Saved source-specific rental reference. Scope is the cited city or off-campus market guide; not median rent, per-bed rent, or a live quote.
Stanford, CA · 2026-09 · Checked 2026-09-07Saved school cost intelligence ↗2 bedrooms rent reference $3,991/mo
Saved source-specific rental reference. Scope is the cited city or off-campus market guide; not median rent, per-bed rent, or a live quote.
Stanford, CA · 2026-09 · Checked 2026-09-07Saved school cost intelligence ↗3 bedrooms rent reference $5,147/mo
Saved source-specific rental reference. Scope is the cited city or off-campus market guide; not median rent, per-bed rent, or a live quote.
Stanford, CA · 2026-09 · Checked 2026-09-07Saved school cost intelligence ↗University figures and citywide housing data cover different populations and periods. They do not establish achievable rent, occupancy or investment returns for a specific property.
REAL HOMES. REAL NUMBERS. BRIGHTER FUTURES.
Homes near Stanford University
Compare campus proximity, ownership costs and the four-year numbers — not just listing prices.
Available homes · Sorted by distance
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$899,000
Palo Alto · 1.5 miles to Stanford
▱ 2 bedrooms ♙ 1 bathroom ▦ 923 sq ft ⌂ Condo
Why this home surfacedlower purchase price within these results, roommate flexibility — then compare the full ownership cost and post-graduation plan.
Current published selection · last checked 2026-10-15. Confirm prices and availability. Distances are straight-line to campus.
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WHERE THE HOME CHANGES THE DAILY ROUTINE
Compare Stanford neighborhoods like a buyer
Price is only one variable. Compare the property type, recurring building costs and the actual trip to your Stanford destination.Stanford area
Use the map to compare the published homes and your actual campus destination.
Explore Stanford area →Rent vs. own near Stanford: start with the same time horizon
Compare published Stanford-area rent evidence with a principal-and-interest starting point, then add the costs that make ownership real.
Rent data unavailableNo verified rent benchmark published4 YearsComparison horizon
Turn this into a complete Stanford ownership scenario.
- Add taxes, insurance, HOA and repairs
- Stress-test any roommate contribution
- Plan the sale, rental or hold after graduation
PROPERTY + FINANCING, KEPT SEPARATE
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Mercedes helps evaluate the home and neighborhood. CollegeHousing.ai keeps the Stanford property context attached between them.Stanford-AREA REAL ESTATE
Mercedes Roses
REALTOR · Compass
- Property tours and offer strategy
- Neighborhood and building context
- Condo rules, condition and resale questions
Stanford BUYING INTELLIGENCE
Go deeper without losing your place
Choose the question that matches your housing plan, review the school-specific evidence, then return to the homes you are comparing.
PARENT HOUSING PLANBuying Housing Near Stanford UniversityCompare occupants, the campus route, ownership costs and the plan after graduation.Read guide →OWNERSHIP PLANNINGCompare the Full Housing CostUse the same time horizon and your own property, rent and financing assumptions.Read guide →INVESTOR GUIDECampus Property Due DiligenceReview rent evidence, operating costs, property restrictions and exit options.Read guide →
See all Stanford guides →QUESTIONS BUYERS ASK
Stanford home-buying answers
Who is the local Realtor for Stanford University?
Mercedes Roses of Compass is the assigned CollegeHousing.ai real estate professional for Stanford University.
How current are the homes shown here?
Each displayed listing includes its source and observation date. Confirm current availability, price and property details with the listing source and Mercedes. The school’s assigned Realtor is not necessarily the listing agent.
How is campus distance measured?
Distances are straight-line measurements to Stanford University campus reference point. They are not walking or driving times or a campus boundary. Check the actual trip to the building you use.
What should I include when comparing ownership costs?
Use your property’s price, cash needed at purchase, financing terms, taxes, insurance, association fees, maintenance and selling costs over your expected hold period. Unknown figures remain blank until you supply them.
How do I ask about a specific home?
Select a home and use the property inquiry, or open the contact dialog for Mercedes. Your school and selected property stay attached to the request.
Is CollegeHousing.ai affiliated with Stanford University?
No. CollegeHousing.ai and Mercedes Roses are independent of Stanford University.
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