872 Waverley St, Palo Alto
872 Waverley Street occupies a tree-lined block in Palo Alto's Professorville enclave, a few minutes' walk from the Stanford campus gates and the downtown University Avenue corridor. The address sits within a grid of early-twentieth-century streets that has long drawn faculty, researchers, and families who value proximity to the university and the walkable retail heart of the city. Waverley Street itself runs north–south between Embarcadero Road and Oregon Expressway, placing this home within reach of parks, cafés, and the city's highest-rated public schools. The neighborhood retains a quiet, leafy character despite its central location.
The blocks surrounding Waverley Street deliver a Walk Score of 90—Walker's Paradise—anchored by Whole Foods Market and Trader Joe's within a few blocks, and a dense cluster of cafés including Coupa, Peet's, Philz, and Cafe Venetia. Restaurants like Tamarine and Nola sit along California Avenue and University Avenue, both easily reached on foot. Nearby parks include Johnson Park and Peers Park. Stanford University is a four-minute drive; downtown Palo Alto is four minutes by car or six by transit. San Francisco International Airport lies twenty-six minutes away by car, and Waymo's campus is a sixteen-minute commute.
- Public schools in the immediate catchment area include Addison Elementary (GreatSchools rating 9/10, 0.3 miles), Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle (9/10, 1.2 miles), and Palo Alto High School (10/10, 0.5 miles).
- The property sits within a four-minute walk of the University Avenue Caltrain station, which offers direct service to San Francisco and San Jose.
- Professorville's tree canopy, predominantly California live oak and London plane, was planted in the early 1900s and is protected by the city's heritage-tree ordinance.
Walk Score® rates an address from 0–100 by how easily everyday errands — groceries, coffee, dining, school pickup — can be done on foot. 50+ means some errands can be walked, 70+ means most can, and 90+ is a rare walker's paradise. Transit and Bike scores read the same way for public transportation and cycling.
Ratings are GreatSchools Summary Ratings on a 1–10 scale, based on test scores, student progress, and college readiness — 8–10 is above average, 5–7 average, 1–4 below average. Schools shown are the closest rated options within five miles. Attendance boundaries change; always verify enrollment eligibility directly with the school district.
Lucas Lee, a Bay Area native who was born in San Francisco, has lived here his entire life. He grew up in Belmont CA, and him being here throughout his entire life has given him an in-depth understanding of the competitive Bay Area real estate market. Because he’s so familiar with the Bay Area, he brings a lot of value to the table with insight on neighborhoods, nearby amenities, school districts, and how a community operates. This background and knowledge allows clients to make informed decisions that will put them in a great position when buying or selling a home.
A factor that sets Lucas apart from every other Real Estate agent is that he got his degree in Real Estate from the University of Washington. The in-depth knowledge sets him apart and shows his passion, commitment, and difference in the field. Through his studies, he was able to build a strong foundation in property valuation, market analysis and dynamics, negotiation, and knowledge about all real estate transactions. The real estate profession didn’t begin through college though; his Auntie has been a lifelong real estate agent, and being able to see what goes on behind the scenes inspired him to become a professional himself.
In Lucas’ free time, you can see him at the Bay Club lifting weights and playing basketball. He brings the same energy to his clients as he does through hobbies; he brings a competitive edge and results driven approach. He also loves trying new restaurants and desserts with his partner!
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