1240 Colonial Oaks Drive, Los Altos, CA 94024-6144, USA


Property Overview:

1240 Colonial Oaks Dr is a single-family home in South Los Altos, CA, built in 1948. It features 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, and 2,656 sq. ft. of living space on a 10,400 sq. ft. flag lot. The home includes a spacious great room (650 sq. ft.) with a full bath, kitchenette, and separate entrance, ideal for entertainment, in-laws, or rental income. The property is freshly painted with hardwood floors throughout.


Neighborhood Highlights:

  • Crime Rate:

    • Personal crime risk: 2.8% (lower than state average of 11.8%).
    • Property crime risk: 3.1% (lower than state average of 10.8%).
  • Schools:
    Nearby top-rated schools include Oak Avenue Elementary, Georgina P. Blach Junior High, and Mountain View High.

    • Average SAT score: 1159 (higher than state average of 975).
  • Job Market:

    • 80.6% white-collar jobs, 19.4% blue-collar jobs.
    • Unemployment rate: 2.1% (lower than state average of 4.7%).
  • Demographics:

    • Community population: 19,785 (17% growth since 2000).
    • 81% families with children.
    • Largest age group: 45-54 years (19.17%).
  • Natural Disaster Risk:

    • Moderate flood risk, low tornado risk, high earthquake risk.
  • Weather:

    • Average temperature: 50.9°F (January), 89.4°F (July).
    • Average rainfall: 14.3 inches/year.
    • Average snowfall: 0.1 inches/year.
  • Cost of Living:

    • Median household income: $163,018.
    • Average annual spending: $97,273.

Property Features:

  • Tranquil backyard with mature trees, new pavers (2022), and a deck for outdoor gatherings.
  • Private loft, office with French doors, and outside shed with shelves.
  • Permitted great room with separate entrance, kitchenette, and full bath.
  • Primary suite with freestanding tub and rain shower.
  • White oak hardwood flooring throughout.
  • Updated in 2021 with Milgard windows/doors, Miele and Thermador appliances, and a Pentair salt-free water conditioning system.

Location Benefits:

  • Highly desirable location with proximity to shopping, coffee shops, restaurants, and Rancho San Antonio Preserve for outdoor activities.
  • Top-rated Los Altos schools (buyer to verify).
  • Perfect for family living, entertaining, or rental income opportunities.

Price and Status History

date type price
1987-11-23 Rental 270000
1990-06-29 Rental 77500
2000-11-09 Sold 1125050
2020-02-06 For Sale 2599000
2020-02-15 Pending NaN
2020-03-18 Sold 2700000
2024-04-19 For Sale 4595000
2024-05-03 For Sale 3597000

Superfund Enterprise Management System

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Toxic Release Inventory

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Integrated Compliance Information System - Air

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Flood Risk Info

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AE 1% annual chance flood zone determined by detailed methods. BFEs shown. Insurance and floodplain management required.
AH Shallow flooding (ponding) zones with depths between 1-3 feet. BFEs shown. Insurance and management required.
AO Shallow flooding (sheet flow) zones with depths 1-3 feet. BFEs or average depths shown. High-velocity areas may exist.
VE Coastal 1% annual chance flood zone with wave action. BFEs shown. Insurance and management required.

Earthquake Risk Info

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