101 Garden St, East Palo Alto, CA 94303, USA

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Property Overview:

101 Garden St is a single-family home in East Palo Alto, CA, built in 1963. It offers 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, and 1,570 sq. ft. of living space on a 5,000 sq. ft. corner lot. The home features a parking garage (converted to living space), bonus rooms, and a detached structure. The estimated home value is $799,000–$899,888.

Neighborhood Highlights:

  • Crime Rate:

    • Personal crime risk: 19.1% (higher than state average of 11.8%)
    • Property crime risk: 11.7% (higher than state average of 10.8%)

  • Schools:

    • Nearby: Cesar Chavez Ravenswood Middle, Belle Haven Elementary, Oxford Day Academy, Packard Children’s Hospital/Stanford, Menlo-Atherton High School
    • Average SAT score: 1062 (above state average of 975)

  • Job Market:

    • 59.9% white-collar jobs, 40.1% blue-collar jobs
    • Unemployment rate: 4.9% (slightly above state average of 4.7%)

  • Demographics:

    • Population: 41,564 (4% growth since 2000)
    • 69% families with children
    • Largest age groups: 35–44 (14.67%), 25–34 (14.04%)

  • Natural Disaster Risk:

    • Low flood risk, low tornado risk, high earthquake risk

  • Weather:

    • Average temperature: 51.2°F (January), 87.2°F (July)
    • Average rainfall: 18.3 inches/year
    • Average snowfall: 0.1 inches/year

  • Cost of Living:

    • Median household income: $82,787
    • Average annual spending: $59,990

Property Features:

  • Move-in ready with abundant natural light
  • Recent upgrades (2022):
    • New roof
    • Seller-owned 8.4 kW Sunrun solar system (fully paid)
    • Electrical panel
    • Energy-efficient heat pumps (AC & heat)
    • Insulation
    • New laminate flooring & carpet
    • Double sink bathroom vanity
  • Garage converted (with permits) to bonus rooms (since 1970)
  • Pre-approved plans (good until Feb 2025) to convert to 4 bed/2 bath
  • Bonus detached structure: 2 rooms + full bathroom (ideal for multi-generational living, rental, or home office)
  • Two permitted storage sheds: 6x8 ft and 4x20 ft
  • Large enclosed front, side, and rear yards with pergola
  • Ample off-street parking
  • Energy efficient and low maintenance
  • Flexible spaces for home office, gym, or rental income

Location Benefits:

  • Centrally located: Minutes to Facebook (Meta), Google, LinkedIn, Stanford University, Amazon, Stanford Shopping Center, Ravenswood 101 Shopping Center
  • Convenient commuter access: Close to Highway 101, 84/Dumbarton Bridge, and downtown Palo Alto
  • Recreation: Near Baylands Nature Preserve, walking & biking trails
  • Top-rated schools: Menlo-Atherton High School
  • Family-friendly community with growth potential
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Price and Status History

date type price
1972-10-06 Off Market 21000
2020-12-18 For Sale 998500
2022-03-21 Sold 1200000
2022-03-22 Sold 750000
2023-01-28 For Sale 998000
2023-07-04 For Sale 1298000
2023-07-18 For Sale 1124500
2023-08-22 For Sale 899888
2023-09-08 For Sale 1100000
2023-10-08 For Sale 1099250
2023-11-01 For Sale 1050000
2023-11-21 For Sale 999888
2024-03-15 For Sale 1060000
2024-07-12 For Sale 1066776
2024-08-12 For Sale 1049000
2024-08-13 Pending 1049000
2024-09-25 For Sale 998000
2024-09-30 For Sale 1049000
2024-11-04 Sold 1025000
2024-11-29 Sold 998000
2024-12-13 Sold 1025000
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Superfund Enterprise Management System

SITE NAME ADDRESS FEDERAL FACILITY NPL STATUS NON-NPL STATUS CONTAMINANTS SEMS EPA ID DISTANCE (MILES)
USVA MEDICAL CENTER 795 Willow Road, Menlo Park, CA 94025-2539, USA Y N NF 0 CA1360010317 0.60
CALMAC CHEMICAL END OF, Weeks Street, East Palo Alto, CA 94303, USA N N NF 0 CAD982358731 0.76
ELECTRITE CO INC 1805 Bay Road, East Palo Alto, CA 94303-1312, USA N N NF 0 CAD009119959 0.92

Toxic Release Inventory

FACILITY NAME ADDRESS TOTAL FORMS LAST FORM YEAR RISK SCREENING FACILITY ID DISTANCE (MILES)
CSBIO 1140 O’Brien Drive STE A - STE A, Menlo Park, CA 94025-1411, USA 2 2018 Yes 9402WCSBCX114BR 0.45
SANFORD METAL PROCESSING CO 990 O’Brien Drive, Menlo Park, CA 94025-1407, USA 1 1987 N/A 94025SNFRD990OB 0.48
CSBIO 20 Kelly Court, Menlo Park, CA 94025-1418, USA 25 2023 Yes 9402WCSBCX2KELL 0.55
RAYCHEM CORP 980 Hamilton Avenue, Menlo Park, CA 94025-1430, USA 1 1989 N/A 94025RYCHM980HA 0.66
CHEMETAL 970 Hamilton Court, Menlo Park, CA 94025, USA 1 1990 N/A 94025CHMTL970HA 0.72

Integrated Compliance Information System - Air

No data found within 1.0 miles for this property.

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Flood Risk Info

fld_zone very high impact: up to 0.0001 miles high impact: up to 0.2 miles moderate impact: up to 0.5 miles low-moderate impact: up to 1.5 miles
A 0 0 2 17
AE 0 3 2 5
AH 0 0 0 1
AO 0 0 0 0
VE 0 0 0 0

Flood Zone Type

code meaning
A 1% annual chance flood zone determined using approximate methods. No BFEs shown. Flood insurance and management standards apply.
AE 1% annual chance flood zone determined by detailed methods. BFEs shown. Insurance and floodplain management required.
AH Shallow flooding (ponding) zones with depths between 1-3 feet. BFEs shown. Insurance and management required.
AO Shallow flooding (sheet flow) zones with depths 1-3 feet. BFEs or average depths shown. High-velocity areas may exist.
VE Coastal 1% annual chance flood zone with wave action. BFEs shown. Insurance and management required.

Earthquake Risk Info

zone_name quad_name very high impact: up to 0.0001 miles high impact: up to 2.0 miles moderate impact: up to 10.0 miles
San Andreas - Peninsula Mindego Hill 0 0 1
San Andreas - Peninsula Palo Alto 0 0 2
San Andreas - Peninsula Woodside 0 0 1

Landslide Risk Info

lscat very high impact: up to 0.0001 miles high impact: up to 0.04 miles moderate impact: up to 0.1 miles low-moderate impact: up to 0.2 miles
8 0 0 0 0

Liquefaction Risk Info

Suscept very high impact: up to 0.0001 miles high impact: up to 0.05 miles moderate impact: up to 0.5 miles low-moderate impact: up to 1.0 miles
High 0 0 0 0
Very high 0 0 1 2

Wild fire Risk Info

haz_class very high impact: up to 0.0001 miles high impact: up to 0.5 miles moderate impact: up to 1.5 miles low-moderate impact: up to 3.0 miles
High 0 0 0 0
Very High 0 0 0 0
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