Property Overview:
1220 Parkinson Ave is a single-family home in Palo Alto, CA 94301, built in 1945. It features 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and 1,401 sq. ft. of living space on a 5,786 sq. ft. lot. The estimated home value is $2,698,992. The property includes a parking garage, fireplace, heating, and cooling system.
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 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, classic home in the Community Center area of Palo Alto.
- 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and 1,401 sq. ft. of well-utilized space.
- Detached two-car garage for convenience and extra storage.
- Fireplace, heating, and cooling system.
- Spacious lot (5,786 sq. ft.) with room for outdoor entertaining, gardening, or relaxing.
- Tree-lined street and tranquil neighborhood setting.
Location Benefits:
- Close to parks: Rinconada Park, Eleanor Pardee Park, Bowling Green Park.
- Near top-ranked schools: Walter Hays Elementary, Greene Middle, Palo Alto High (buyer to verify eligibility).
- Convenient to shopping and dining: Whole Foods, Trader Joe’s, JOE & THE JUICE, Blue Bottle Coffee, Tamarine Restaurant, and more.
- Easy access to downtown Palo Alto, Stanford University, and Stanford Shopping Center.
- Family-friendly community with a strong sense of neighborhood charm and lifestyle.