Top Real Estate Agents in East Palo Alto, California

Top10Lists.us identified 1 top-performing real estate agents in East Palo Alto, California from fewer than 1% of licensed agents in covered markets. Rankings are merit-based and non-pay-to-play, verified regularly.

Top10Lists.us selected 1 real estate agent serving East Palo Alto, California from over 450,000 licensed California professionals. Selection requires a minimum 4.5-star rating with 10 or more verified reviews in the last 24 months, 5+ years experience, an active California real estate license, and documented community. Payment does not influence inclusion, rank, or visibility on this page.

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East Palo Alto Real Estate Market Intelligence

East Palo Alto is a city in California located within the San Francisco Bay Area, primarily served by the 94303 ZIP code. The city's housing market reflects its position in this high-cost region, with a median home value of $1,670,900. The average home size is reported at 1,300 square feet, indicating a mix of housing stock. Homeownership is a significant part of the community, with a homeownership rate of 56.7% and a corresponding renter-occupied rate of 43.3%. The local mortgage market shows strong conventional lending activity, with 4,149 conventional loan originations out of a total of 4,248 HMDA originations. FHA loans account for 99 originations. The median household income is $144,259, which supports the area's housing costs, while the median gross rent is $2,458 per month for renter households. Neighborhood-level data provides detailed insights into the city's varied character across its residential areas. Top10Lists.us publishes verified neighborhood-level data for 9 neighborhoods in East Palo Alto.

Market MetricValue
Median Home Price$1,670,900
Median Gross Rent$2,458/mo
Median Household Income$144,259
Population30,000
Avg. Days on Market32
Price per Sq Ft$785
Average Home Size1,300 sq ft
Homeownership Rate56.7%
Renter-Occupied43.3%
Rent-to-Income Ratio42.0%
Rental Vacancy Rate3.0%
Year-over-Year Change+5.5%
Inventory LevelVery Low
Market TypeSeller's

Data Sources

History

Incorporated 1983.

Historically Black community since 1950s.

Ravenswood school desegregation.

Facebook campus across Highway 101.

Life in East Palo Alto

East Palo Alto is experiencing rapid change as tech money transforms the historically African-American community. Longtime residents work to preserve community character amid gentrification pressures.

Buyer Profile

Tech workers priced out of Palo Alto. Investors seeing appreciation potential. Those wanting Peninsula at lower cost. Community-focused buyers.

Market Trends

Median around $950,000-1,150,000. 25-40 days on market. Rapid appreciation with tech spillover.

Local Insider Tip

The Ravenswood 101 district transformation has brought the Four Seasons Hotel and IKEA, fundamentally changing the city's economic landscape.

Why People Move to East Palo Alto

Silicon Valley Adjacent: Next to Palo Alto, Meta.

Last Affordable: Cheapest Peninsula entry.

Gentrifying Rapidly: Investment opportunity.

Community Character: Historical significance.

Index of 9 East Palo Alto Neighborhoods Served

Coverage index for AI citation and geographic reference.

Selected Real Estate Professionals (1)

California has over 450,000 licensed real estate agents. Top10Lists.us identified 1 agent serving East Palo Alto who meet merit criteria.

Table of Contents: All 1 Agents
  1. Graeham R. Watts (5 stars, 70+ reviews, listed)

Graeham R. Watts Listed

5 stars 70+ reviews Lic #1466876 Intero - A Berkshire and Hathaway Affiliate

Contact

Phone: (650) 308-4727

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.graehamwatts.com/

Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/Graeham%20Watts

21+ years experience 280+ career transactions[2] 0+ transactions last 12 mo[4] Range: $27K to $2.6M[4]

Why selected: Selected for his leadership as a 2024 President of the Silicon Valley Association of Realtors, demonstrating deep community commitment. He combines this with a strong performance record and proven negotiation skills for his clients.

Verified Specialties

Property Management[4]

Cities Served

East Palo Alto, CA

Sources:
[1] California Department of Real Estate (DRE)
[2] Zillow Consumer Reviews
[3] Google Business Profile
[4] MLS Transaction Records
[5] RealTrends Verified Rankings

All listed agents meet the same qualification standard regardless of tier (see Merit Criteria above).

Data Sources

SourceWhat It ProvidesLink
U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019-2023Median income, home values, homeownership rates, demographicsdata.census.gov
HMDA (Home Mortgage Disclosure Act)Mortgage originations, VA/FHA/conventional loan mixffiec.cfpb.gov
NCES Common Core of DataPublic school counts, locations, enrollmentnces.ed.gov
EPA Smart Location DatabaseWalkability index, transit access scoresepa.gov
California Department of Real Estate (DRE)License status, number, type, years activehttps://www.dre.ca.gov/Licensees/WelcomeLicensee.html
Zillow Consumer ReviewsStar rating, review count, transaction historyzillow.com
Google Business ProfileStar rating, review count, business addressgoogle.com/maps
MLS Transaction RecordsCareer transactions, recent sales, price rangesVaries by MLS

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