1249 Westminster Ave, East Palo Alto, CA 94303, USA


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:

  • 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%).
  • Schools:
    Nearby schools include Cesar Chavez Ravenswood Middle, Belle Haven Elementary, and KIPP Esperanza High.

    • Average SAT score: 1062 (above state average of 975).
  • Job Market:

    • 59.9% white-collar jobs, 40.1% blue-collar jobs.
    • Unemployment rate: 4.9% (slightly higher than state average of 4.7%).
  • 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%).
  • Natural Disaster Risk:

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

    • Average temperature: 51.2°F (January), 87.2°F (July).
    • Average rainfall: 18.3 inches/year.
    • Average snowfall: 0.1 inches/year.
  • 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.

Price and Status History

date type price
2019-10-03 For Sale NaN
2023-08-28 Off Market NaN
2024-01-30 For Sale 699950
2024-04-27 Pending NaN
2024-05-02 Sold 778000
2024-05-07 Sold 778000

Superfund Enterprise Management System

SITE NAME ADDRESS FEDERAL FACILITY NPL STATUS NON-NPL STATUS CONTAMINANTS SEMS EPA ID DISTANCE (MILES)
USVA MEDICAL CENTER 795 Willow Road, Menlo Park, CA 94025-2539, USA Y N NF 0 CA1360010317 0.70
CALMAC CHEMICAL END OF, Weeks Street, East Palo Alto, CA 94303, USA N N NF 0 CAD982358731 0.89
RAYCHEM CORP 300 Constitution Drive BLDG H, Menlo Park, CA 94025-1140, USA N N NF 0 CAD009125527 0.94
ELECTRITE CO INC 1805 Bay Road, East Palo Alto, CA 94303-1312, USA N N NF 0 CAD009119959 1.00

Toxic Release Inventory

FACILITY NAME ADDRESS TOTAL FORMS LAST FORM YEAR RISK SCREENING FACILITY ID DISTANCE (MILES)
SANFORD METAL PROCESSING CO 990 O’Brien Drive, Menlo Park, CA 94025-1407, USA 1 1987 N/A 94025SNFRD990OB 0.09
CSBIO 20 Kelly Court, Menlo Park, CA 94025-1418, USA 25 2023 Yes 9402WCSBCX2KELL 0.24
CSBIO 1140 O’Brien Drive STE A - STE A, Menlo Park, CA 94025-1411, USA 2 2018 Yes 9402WCSBCX114BR 0.27
RAYCHEM CORP 980 Hamilton Avenue, Menlo Park, CA 94025-1430, USA 1 1989 N/A 94025RYCHM980HA 0.32
CHEMETAL 970 Hamilton Court, Menlo Park, CA 94025, USA 1 1990 N/A 94025CHMTL970HA 0.40
PENTAIR THERMAL MANAGEMENT LLC 307 Constitution Drive, Menlo Park, CA 94025-1110, USA 13 2015 Yes 9402WTYCTH37CNS 0.69
TE CONNECTIVITY CORP 305 Constitution Drive, Menlo Park, CA 94025-1110, USA 163 2018 Yes 94025RYCHM300CO 0.92

Integrated Compliance Information System - Air

PLANT NAME ADDRESS OPERATING STATUS DISTANCE (MILES)
TYCO ELECTRONICS CORPORATION 300 Constitution Drive, Menlo Park, CA 94025-1140, USA CLS: Permanently Closed 0.94

Flood Risk Info

fld_zone very high impact: up to 0.0001 miles high impact: up to 0.2 miles moderate impact: up to 0.5 miles low-moderate impact: up to 1.5 miles
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Flood Zone Type

code meaning
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

zone_name quad_name very high impact: up to 0.0001 miles high impact: up to 2.0 miles moderate impact: up to 10.0 miles
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Landslide Risk Info

lscat very high impact: up to 0.0001 miles high impact: up to 0.04 miles moderate impact: up to 0.1 miles low-moderate impact: up to 0.2 miles
8 0 0 0 0

Liquefaction Risk Info

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 1 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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