Balanced Market
→ StableUniversity South, Palo Alto Market Update
University South is a balanced market, a good environment for thoughtful decisions on both sides:
- 35 days on market gives buyers time to be selective and negotiate
- Selling 3% above asking. Budget above list price to compete
- Monthly payment: $16,681 (20% down), 1.7x the Bay Area average
- University South pricing is near the Palo Alto city-wide median ($3.34M vs. $3.21M)
Conditions are holding steady. What you see now is likely what you'll see next month.
Median Sale Price
$3.34M
4 sold this month
Days on Market
35 days
Buyers have time to decide
Sale-to-List Ratio
103.2%
Selling 3% above asking
Active Inventory
3
Very low. Limited options for buyers
Sold Above List
50%
More than half sell above asking
Price Drops
n/a
Sellers rarely reduce their price
Off Market in 2 Wks
50%
Most go pending within 2 weeks
Monthly Payment
$16,681
· 6.37% · 30yr fixed
Principal & interest only on a 20% down $3.34M home. Add ~30–40% for property taxes, insurance, and HOA.
30-yr Fixed6.37%
15-yr Fixed5.74%
A 1% rate drop would save ~$1,709/mo on the median University South home. Your actual rate depends on your credit, down payment, and loan type.University South Trends
Median Sale Price
Up 45.4% year-over-year in University South.
What You'd Actually Pay Per Month
Monthly cost is up 34% year-over-year in University South.
Melanie Tan
8 Blocks Real Estate · DRE #02250755
“I know University Southwell. Let me help you understand what the numbers mean for your specific situation.”
Let's talk about University South
Market data: Redfin Data Center · Rates: FRED / Federal Reserve · Updated weekly · Data through Feb 2026
© 2026 Melanie Tan, 8 Blocks Real Estate · DRE #02250755
© 2026 Melanie Tan, 8 Blocks Real Estate · DRE #02250755