Property Overview:
1253 University Dr is a single-family home in Menlo Park, CA 94025, built in 2017. It features 5 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, and 3,693 sq. ft. of living space on a 5,600 sq. ft. lot. The home includes a parking garage and central heating system. The last sale price was $4,195,000; current estimated value is $3,221,942.
Neighborhood Highlights:
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Crime Rate:
- Personal crime risk: 8.3% (lower than state average of 11.8%).
- Property crime risk: 9.6% (lower than state average of 10.8%).
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Schools:
Nearby schools include Hillview Middle, Encinal Elementary, Menlo-Atherton High, and Packard Children’s Hospital/Stanford.- Average SAT score: 1100 (higher than state average of 975).
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Job Market:
- 73.9% white-collar jobs, 26.1% blue-collar jobs.
- Unemployment rate: 2.9% (lower than state average of 4.7%).
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Demographics:
- Community population: 38,986 (10% growth since 2000).
- 59% families with children.
- Largest age group: 35-44 years (16.02%); second largest: 45-54 years (14.98%).
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Natural Disaster Risk:
- Low flood risk, low tornado risk, high earthquake risk.
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Weather:
- Average temperature: 51.9°F (January), 87.0°F (July).
- Average rainfall: 17.4 inches/year.
- Average snowfall: 0.1 inches/year.
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Cost of Living:
- Median household income: $107,463.
- Average annual spending: $72,061.
Property Features:
- Modern entertainer’s dream home with thoughtful design and abundant natural light.
- Open floor plan with formal living and dining rooms featuring designer finishes, built-in curtains, fireplace with stone mantle and gas insert, and designer light fixtures.
- Gourmet kitchen:
- Carrara marble countertops
- Flushed inset cabinetry
- Thermador appliances
- Beverage fridge
- Walk-in pantry
- Service window to built-in barbecue
- Great room:
- Serene backyard view
- Second fireplace
- Surround sound speakers
- Expansive windows
- Upstairs:
- Three en-suite bedrooms with vaulted ceilings
- Large primary suite with massive walk-in closet, luxurious shower, marble bathtub, and dual vanity sinks
- Balcony and convenient laundry room
- Basement:
- Game/media room with full kitchenette
- Two additional bedrooms (one ideal for exercise studio or home office, one with private bathroom)
- Parking garage and central heating
Location Benefits:
- Prime downtown location: Close to town, shopping, and dining.
- Highly regarded Menlo Park schools nearby.
- Nearby parks: Camp Fremont Park, Nealon Park, Burgess Park.
- Convenient to grocery stores: Draeger’s Market, Nak’s Oriental Market, Trader Joe’s.
- Coffee shops: Peet’s Coffee and Tea, Coffee Bar, Starbucks.
- Restaurants: Amici’s East Coast Pizzeria, The Refuge, Mademoiselle Colette.
- Ideal for family living and entertaining.