Property Overview:
122 Amherst Ave is a townhouse in Menlo Park, CA, built in 1981. It features 2 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, and 1,585 sq. ft. of living space. The home includes an attached one-car garage, central heating and cooling, and is currently valued at approximately $1,698,000.
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 Costano Elementary, Cesar Chavez Ravenswood Middle, and Tide Academy.- Average SAT score: 1,100 (above state average of 975)
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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:
- Architecturally significant and thoughtfully remodeled
- Open-concept formal living and dining room with two-story ceiling and skylight
- Sliding glass doors to a private backyard deck with high fence
- Handsome wood-burning fireplace with warm wood trim
- Kitchen:
- Granite countertops
- Stainless steel appliances
- Breakfast nook with garden window
- Primary suite:
- Vaulted ceiling
- Customized walk-in closet
- Remodeled bathroom with dual sinks and shower under skylight
- Second en suite bedroom upstairs
- Powder room on first floor for guests
- Built-in desk on second floor for home office
- Interior laundry closet
- Light wood laminate floors throughout
- Superb natural light from oversized windows and four skylights
- Low HOA dues: $150/month
- Small community: Only 7-8 homes, feels like single-family residences
- Extra parking space in addition to garage
Location Benefits:
- Quiet cul-de-sac on the border of Atherton
- Minutes to freeways and downtown Menlo Park
- Easy access to public transportation and major highways
- Beautifully landscaped complex
- Ideal for families, professionals, and entertaining