Palo Alto historic apartment building listed for $10.5 million

A 16‑unit historic apartment complex in downtown Palo Alto, designed by architect Birge Clark, is on the market for $10.5 million. Completed in 1928 during the city’s 1920s housing boom, the U‑shaped building showcases Spanish‑Colonial Revival and Mission Revival styling, with stucco walls, arched windows, tile‑roof details, wrought‑iron accents and a landscaped courtyard centered around a tiered fountain.

Recognized on the Palo Alto Historic Inventory, the property is noted as an exemplary 1920s garden‑apartment design. The sales listing describes it as a rare asset on a 15,000‑square‑foot lot, offering a mix of one‑bedroom and studio units across 11,035 sq ft of space.