Property Overview:
1156 Jervis Ave is a single-family home in East Palo Alto, CA, built in 1947. It features 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, and 940 sq. ft. of living space. The home includes a parking garage (currently used as an office space). The estimated home value is $903,000 (sold for $850,000 in July 2019).
Neighborhood Highlights:
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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%).
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Schools:
Nearby schools include Cesar Chavez Ravenswood Middle, Belle Haven Elementary, and Oxford Day Academy.- Average SAT score: 1062 (above state average of 975).
- Zoned for Menlo Atherton High School (buyer to verify).
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Job Market:
- 59.9% white-collar jobs, 40.1% blue-collar jobs.
- Unemployment rate: 4.9% (slightly higher than state average of 4.7%).
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Demographics:
- Community population: 41,564 (4% growth since 2000).
- 69% families with children.
- Largest age group: 35-44 years (14.67%), followed by 25-34 years (14.04%).
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Natural Disaster Risk:
- High flood risk
- Low tornado risk
- High earthquake risk
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Weather:
- Average temperature: 51.2°F (January), 87.2°F (July)
- Average rainfall: 18.3 inches/year
- Average snowfall: 0.1 inches/year
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Cost of Living:
- Median household income: $82,787
- Average annual spending: $59,990
Property Features:
- Charming curb appeal on a tree-lined street
- Hardwood floors throughout
- Kitchen: Granite counters, newer appliances
- Fresh paint, new light fixtures, new blinds, new gutters
- Washer and dryer in garage (included)
- Front yard: Japanese Maple, Crepe Myrtle, and Chinese Pistache trees
- Backyard: Large, with fruit and other trees; potential for home expansion or ADU (buyer to verify with city)
- Garage: Converted to office space with new flooring, lighting, and paint
- Lot size: 5,800 sq. ft.
- AS-IS sale; seller has not lived in the property
Location Benefits:
- Minutes to Meta-Facebook, Amazon, Stanford University, and shopping centers
- Easy access to Highway 101 and Dumbarton Bridge
- Up-and-coming neighborhood with potential for growth
- Great for commuters and those working in tech or at Stanford