Property Overview:
1249 Westminster Ave is a single-family home in East Palo Alto, CA, built in 1949. It features 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, and 920 sq. ft. of living space. The home includes a parking garage, sits on a large 0.13-acre lot, and is currently valued at approximately $703,000.
Neighborhood Highlights:
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Crime Rate:
- Personal crime risk: 19.1% (higher than state average of 11.8%).
- Property crime risk: 11.7% (higher than state average of 10.8%).
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Schools:
Nearby schools include Cesar Chavez Ravenswood Middle, Belle Haven Elementary, and KIPP Esperanza High.- Average SAT score: 1062 (above state average of 975).
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Job Market:
- 59.9% white-collar jobs, 40.1% blue-collar jobs.
- Unemployment rate: 4.9% (slightly higher than state average of 4.7%).
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Demographics:
- Community population: 41,564 (4% growth since 2000).
- 69% families with children.
- Largest age group: 35-44 years (14.67%), followed by 25-34 years (14.04%).
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Natural Disaster Risk:
- High flood risk, low tornado risk, high earthquake risk.
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Weather:
- Average temperature: 51.2°F (January), 87.2°F (July).
- Average rainfall: 18.3 inches/year.
- Average snowfall: 0.1 inches/year.
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Cost of Living:
- Median household income: $82,787.
- Average annual spending: $59,990.
Property Features:
- Fixer-upper opportunity—ideal for handyman or investor.
- Large backyard with fruit trees and two large sheds for storage.
- Court confirmation sale.
- Located in a fast-growing, up-and-coming community just minutes from Peninsula tech giants and Silicon Valley amenities.
Location Benefits:
- Convenient access to major tech employers and Silicon Valley.
- Family-oriented neighborhood with a growing population.
- Open house events frequently scheduled for interested buyers.