Property Overview:
1212 Parkinson Ave is a single-family home in the Community Center Neighborhood of Palo Alto, CA, built in 1929. It features 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, and approximately 2,461 sq. ft. of living space. The home includes a parking garage (remodeled as an office), fireplace, heating and cooling systems, and has been upgraded throughout.
Neighborhood Highlights:
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Crime Rate:
- Personal crime risk: 4.4% (lower than state average of 11.8%)
- Property crime risk: 10.7% (slightly lower than state average of 10.8%)
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Schools:
Nearby top-rated schools include Walter Hays Elementary, Frank S. Greene Junior Middle, Palo Alto High, and Packard Children’s Hospital/Stanford.- Average SAT score: 1221 (higher than state average of 975)
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Job Market:
- 80.8% white-collar jobs, 19.2% blue-collar jobs
- Unemployment rate: 2.1% (lower than state average of 4.7%)
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Demographics:
- Community population: 15,402 (17% growth since 2000)
- 50% families with children
- Largest age group: 45-54 years (15.56%)
- Second-largest: 25-34 years (13.36%)
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Natural Disaster Risk:
- Moderate flood risk
- Low tornado risk
- High earthquake risk
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Weather:
- Average temperature: 51.7°F (January), 87.6°F (July)
- Average rainfall: 17.3 inches/year
- Average snowfall: 0.1 inches/year
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Cost of Living:
- Median household income: $132,129
- Average annual spending: $83,423
Property Features:
- Charming blend of old-world charm and contemporary style
- Master bedroom/guest suite on main level with access to a tranquil, landscaped patio
- Garage remodeled as an office
- Bright living room and formal dining room with seamless indoor-outdoor flow
- Gourmet kitchen with cozy sitting area, forming the heart of the home
- Upstairs primary suite offers a private retreat
- Two additional spacious, sunlit bedrooms share a well-appointed bathroom
- Flooded with natural light throughout
- Perfect for year-round entertaining
- Minutes from downtown Palo Alto, Town & Country Village, Stanford University, and Mall
Location Benefits:
- Prestigious Community Center neighborhood
- One block from Rinconada Park and close to community attractions:
- Children’s Library, community pool & tennis courts, Junior Museum & Zoo, Rinconada Library, Palo Alto Art Center
- Top-rated Palo Alto schools
- Surrounded by cultural and recreational activities for all ages
- Ideal for families seeking a refined lifestyle with modern convenience and classic elegance