Property Overview:
1198 Altschul Ave is a single-family home in Menlo Park, CA, built in 1985. It features 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, and 1,900 sq. ft. of living space. The home includes a parking garage, central heating system, and is currently valued at approximately $2,839,000.
Neighborhood Highlights:
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Crime Rate:
- Personal crime risk: 8.3% (lower than state average of 11.8%).
- Property crime risk: 9.6% (lower than state average of 10.8%).
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Schools:
Nearby schools include La Entrada Middle, Las Lomitas Elementary, Woodside High, and Packard Children’s Hospital/Stanford.- Average SAT score: 1100 (above state average of 975).
- Served by the highly rated Las Lomitas School District.
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Job Market:
- 73.9% white-collar jobs, 26.1% blue-collar jobs.
- Unemployment rate: 2.9% (lower than state average of 4.7%).
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Demographics:
- Community population: 38,986 (10% growth since 2000).
- 59% families with children.
- Largest age group: 35-44 years (16.02%); second largest: 45-54 years (14.98%).
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Natural Disaster Risk:
- Low flood risk, low tornado risk, high earthquake risk.
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Weather:
- Average temperature: 51.9°F (January), 87.0°F (July).
- Average rainfall: 17.4 inches/year.
- Average snowfall: 0.1 inches/year.
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Cost of Living:
- Median household income: $107,463.
- Average annual spending: $72,061.
Property Features:
- Lovingly maintained with a great floor plan and generously sized rooms.
- Living room with a centerpiece fireplace, dining area, and family room with access to the rear yard for easy indoor-outdoor flow—ideal for entertaining.
- Primary suite: Walk-in closet, dual sinks, large stall shower.
- Additional bedrooms: Comfort and convenience, including a deck off the back bedroom—perfect for morning coffee.
- Ample parking: Driveway in front of the garage and a paver semi-circle driveway.
- Oversized garage with a loft for substantial storage.
- Additional amenities:
- Gleaming hardwood floors
- Solar panels
- Air conditioning
- High ceilings
- Copper plumbing
- Built-in cupboards and shelving
- Lush, low-maintenance landscaping
Location Benefits:
- Prime West Menlo Park location—minutes from downtown Menlo Park & Palo Alto, Stanford Shopping Center, Stanford University, local restaurants, parks, golf course, and major commute routes.
- Family-friendly community with a strong sense of character and comfort.
- Highly rated schools and a vibrant, safe neighborhood.