1070 Mercedes Avenue Unit 8, Los Altos, CA 94022-1150, USA


Property Overview:

1070 Mercedes Ave, Apt 8 is a condominium unit in Los Altos, CA, built in 1972. It features 2 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, and 960 sq. ft. of living space. The home includes a parking garage, fireplace, cooling system, and a large private patio. The estimated home value is $1,185,000.


Neighborhood Highlights:

  • Crime Rate:

    • Personal crime risk: 2% (lower than state average of 11.8%).
    • Property crime risk: 2.5% (lower than state average of 10.8%).
  • Schools:
    Nearby schools include Ardis G. Egan Junior High, Bullis Charter, Henry M. Gunn High, and Greendell.

    • Average SAT score: 1159 (higher than state average of 975).
  • Job Market:

    • 80.2% white-collar jobs, 19.8% blue-collar jobs.
    • Unemployment rate: 2.0% (lower than state average of 4.7%).
  • Demographics:

    • Community population: 17,126 (22% growth since 2000).
    • 78% families with children.
    • Largest age group: 45-54 years (17.8%).
  • Natural Disaster Risk:

    • Moderate flood risk, low tornado risk, high earthquake risk.
  • Weather:

    • Average temperature: 51.9°F (January), 90.1°F (July).
    • Average rainfall: 14.4 inches/year.
    • Average snowfall: 0.1 inches/year.
  • Cost of Living:

    • Median household income: $205,994.
    • Average annual spending: $112,459.

Property Features:

  • Gated community with pool, clubhouse, and sauna.
  • Single-story condo with no units above or below.
  • Recently remodeled with new laminated floors, baseboards, and paint (2023-2025).
  • Kitchen: Modern cabinets, new quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, and colorful glass art.
  • Living Room: Features a fireplace with new black tiles.
  • Master Suite: Spacious with 2 large closets and a full bathroom.
  • Second Bedroom: Can be used as a home office with French double doors.
  • Patio: Cozy and beautifully landscaped with flowers and plants.
  • Washer and dryer in unit.
  • Storage: Separate storage room in the carport area.

Location Benefits:

  • Conveniently located near El Camino Real, San Antonio Rd, and downtown Los Altos.
  • Close to shopping, restaurants, highways, and major Silicon Valley companies like Google and Facebook.
  • Proximity to Stanford University and Mountain View.
  • Quiet and serene complex perfect for relaxation and family living.

Price and Status History

date type price
2000-07-16 For Sale 375000
2000-07-27 Sold 410000
2000-08-16 Sold 410000
2004-04-14 For Sale 425000
2004-04-28 Sold 425000
2004-05-28 Sold 425000
2012-05-23 Sold 450000
2020-05-28 Rental 3800
2020-06-30 Rental 3490
2020-08-22 Rental 3290
2023-11-11 Rental 4290
2023-12-17 Rental 4190
2025-02-25 For Sale 1198000

Superfund Enterprise Management System

SITE NAME ADDRESS FEDERAL FACILITY NPL STATUS NON-NPL STATUS CONTAMINANTS SEMS EPA ID DISTANCE (MILES)
PLESSEY MICRO SCIENCE INC 2296 Mora Place, Mountain View, CA 94040, USA N N NF 0 CAD009440371 0.86

Toxic Release Inventory

FACILITY NAME ADDRESS TOTAL FORMS LAST FORM YEAR RISK SCREENING FACILITY ID DISTANCE (MILES)
SYMTRON CORP 2235 Mora Place, Mountain View, CA 94040-6207, USA 8 1990 N/A 94043SYMTR2235M 0.89

Integrated Compliance Information System - Air

PLANT NAME ADDRESS OPERATING STATUS DISTANCE (MILES)
PENINSULA FORD 4180 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 94306-4008, USA OPR: Operating 0.68

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 1 3
AE 0 0 0 5
AH 0 0 0 0
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 Cupertino 0 0 1
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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