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    501 Forest Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301

    Located in University South, Palo Alto zip code 94301
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    Neighborhood: University South

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    Walker's Paradise
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    Biker's Paradise

    Nearby schools in Palo Alto

    Addison Elementary School
    Grades K-5 • 0.4 miles
    9/10
    GreatSchools® Rating
    Test Score Rating
    10/10
    Student Progress Rating
    7/10
    Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle
    Grades 6-8 • 1.4 miles
    9/10
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    Test Score Rating
    10/10
    Student Progress Rating
    8/10
    Palo Alto High School
    Grades 9-12 • 0.8 miles
    10/10
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    Test Score Rating
    10/10
    College Readiness Rating
    10/10

    University South sits just south of downtown Palo Alto, with tree-lined residential streets and a mild Peninsula climate. Its setting makes it easy to combine neighborhood walks with visits to nearby downtown shops, restaurants, and cafés. The area’s historic character is reflected in its older homes and proximity to Stanford University, while nearby cultural venues and downtown nightlife add options for evenings out. Street parking and local roads connect the neighborhood to surrounding Palo Alto; Caltrain and bus service are available nearby, and biking is practical for many local trips. Small parks and public green spaces offer places to pause outdoors, though specific dog-park and playground amenities are limited within the neighborhood itself. For the University South neighborhood, the median rent is $4,117 per month, with a typical range of $1,483 to $19,300.

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    Where is The Marc located, and what is the neighborhood like?

    The Marc is located at 501 Forest Ave in University South, Palo Alto, CA. The surrounding area includes multiple restaurants and cafes within 2 miles, such as Blue Bottle Coffee, Ramen Nagi, and Tamarine Restaurant.

    What hospitals and medical facilities are near The Marc?

    The closest hospitals and medical facilities to The Marc include SkinSpirit Skincare Clinic and Spa (0.3 miles away), Stanford Family Medicine at Hoover Pavilion (0.8 miles away), and Neuroscience Health Center (0.8 miles away).

    What schools are assigned to The Marc?

    The schools assigned to The Marc include Addison Elementary School, Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle, and Palo Alto High School.

    What are the grocery stores and everyday shopping options near The Marc?

    The Marc is located near 5 grocery stores, including Palo Alto Farmers Market (0.2 miles) and Whole Foods Market (0.4 miles). Additional shopping options, including Apple Palo Alto, are approximately 0.2 miles away.

    What colleges and universities are near The Marc?

    The Marc is located within 0.5 miles of Veritas Prep, 1 mile of Stanford University, and 1 mile of Stanford Visitor Center.

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