1240 Parkinson Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301, USA

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Property Overview:

1240 Parkinson Ave is a single-family home in Palo Alto, CA, built in 1932. It features 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and 1,792 sq. ft. of living space. The home includes a parking garage (updated and used as a studio).

Neighborhood Highlights:

  • 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%).

  • Schools:
    Nearby schools include Walter Hays Elementary, Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle, Palo Alto High, and Packard Children’s Hospital/Stanford.

    • Average SAT score: 1221 (626 Math, 595 English)—well above the state average of 975.

  • Job Market:

    • 80.8% white-collar jobs, 19.2% blue-collar jobs.
    • Unemployment rate: 2.1% (lower than state average of 4.7%).

  • 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%).

  • Natural Disaster Risk:

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

  • Weather:

    • Average temperature: 51.7°F (January), 87.6°F (July).
    • Average rainfall: 17.3 inches/year.
    • Average snowfall: 0.1 inches/year.

  • Cost of Living:

    • Median household income: $132,129.
    • Average annual spending: $83,423.

Property Features:

  • Remodeled & expanded 1930’s Tudor style with historic charm.
  • Dramatic kitchen/family room with vaulted ceiling—the heart of the home.
  • Main level:
    • Living room
    • Separate dining room opening to a sunny private side garden with built-in barbeque
    • 2 family bedrooms
    • Full renovated bath
    • Office with half-bath
  • Master suite:
    • High ceilings
    • Beautiful paned windows
    • Remodeled bath
    • Attic access serving as a spacious walk-in closet/work area
  • Garage: Updated and used as a studio.
  • Lush, private, tranquil garden—perfect for entertaining and relaxation.

Location Benefits:

  • Prime location:
    • 2 blocks from several of Palo Alto’s historical Community Treasures
    • Close to Stanford University, downtown Palo Alto, and Town & Country Mall
  • Top public & private schools nearby.
  • Education, recreation, arts, and convenience are all “part & parcel” of the community.
  • Ideal for families seeking a blend of historic character and modern amenities in a prestigious neighborhood.
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Price and Status History

date type price
1981-07-08 Sold 353000
1997-08-12 Sold 850000
2000-03-09 For Sale 1250000
2000-03-22 Sold 1505000
2000-04-28 Delisted NaN
2017-04-26 For Sale 2895000
2017-05-04 Pending NaN
2017-06-12 Sold 3168000
2022-02-11 Sold 1333200
2023-08-11 Off Market NaN
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Superfund Enterprise Management System

SITE NAME ADDRESS FEDERAL FACILITY NPL STATUS NON-NPL STATUS CONTAMINANTS SEMS EPA ID DISTANCE (MILES)
VARIAN ASSOCIATES 601 North California Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301, USA N N NF 0 CAT080010804 0.72
OREGON EXPWY UNDERPASS & Oregon Expressway, Palo Alto, CA 94304, USA N N NF 0 CAD982399800 0.89

Toxic Release Inventory

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Integrated Compliance Information System - Air

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Flood Risk Info

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Flood Zone Type

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A 1% annual chance flood zone determined using approximate methods. No BFEs shown. Flood insurance and management standards apply.
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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San Andreas - Peninsula Palo Alto 0 0 2
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Suscept very high impact: up to 0.0001 miles high impact: up to 0.05 miles moderate impact: up to 0.5 miles low-moderate impact: up to 1.0 miles
High 0 0 0 0
Very high 0 0 0 3

Wild fire Risk Info

haz_class very high impact: up to 0.0001 miles high impact: up to 0.5 miles moderate impact: up to 1.5 miles low-moderate impact: up to 3.0 miles
High 0 0 0 0
Very High 0 0 0 0
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