486 James Rd
Palo Alto, CA 94306
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![]() Unit 15 Studio, 1 ba | -- | Now | Fees may apply $2,295 |
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- Hardwood
Neighborhood: Charleston Meadow
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Charleston Meadow is a residential neighborhood in southern Palo Alto, with a level setting and a mild Mediterranean climate: dry summers and cooler, wetter winters. Its location near the Baylands gives it access to open-space paths and views of marshland, while Mitchell Park offers lawns, playgrounds, a library, and community facilities nearby. Local errands can include shopping and dining along East Meadow Drive and in nearby centers; coffee shops and casual restaurants are part of the surrounding South Palo Alto scene. The neighborhood is primarily residential, with larger arts and nightlife destinations elsewhere in Palo Alto. Walking and biking work well for nearby trips, and local bus service and Caltrain provide options for getting around the wider area. Charleston Meadow neighborhood rental data lists a median rent of $6,580 per month and a typical range of $2,350 to $12,800.
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486 James Rd is located at 486 James Rd in Charleston Meadow, Palo Alto, CA. The surrounding area includes multiple restaurants and cafes within 2 miles, such as So Gong Dong Tofu House, Fuki Sushi, and The Sea by Alexander's Steakhouse.
The closest hospitals and medical facilities to 486 James Rd include VA Palo Alto Health Care System (1 mile away), Varian Medical Systems, Inc. (1 mile away), and Stanford Health Care (1 mile away).
The schools assigned to 486 James Rd include Juana Briones Elementary School, Ellen Fletcher Middle, and Henry M. Gunn High School.
486 James Rd is located near 5 grocery stores, including Piazza's Fine Foods (0.9 miles) and Whole Foods Market (1 mile). Additional shopping options, including Goodwill Palo Alto, are approximately 0.1 miles away.
486 James Rd is located within 0.1 miles of Palo Alto School of Hypnotherapy, 0.7 miles of Foothill College, and 0.9 miles of Foothill College - Middlefield Campus.








