Property Overview:
1305 Hopkins Ave is a single-family home in Palo Alto, CA 94301, built in 1925. It features 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, and 1,664 sq. ft. of living space (some sources note up to 2,218 sq. ft.). The home includes a detached 1-car garage, hardwood floors, multiple skylights, and a heating system. The estimated home value is $3,165,505.
Neighborhood Highlights:
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Crime Rate:
- Personal crime risk: 4.4% (lower than state average of 11.8%).
- Property crime risk: 10.7% (about equal to state average of 10.8%).
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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.
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Job Market:
- 80.8% white-collar jobs, 19.2% blue-collar jobs.
- Unemployment rate: 2.1% (lower than state average of 4.7%).
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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%).
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Natural Disaster Risk:
- Moderate flood risk, low tornado risk, high earthquake risk.
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Weather:
- Average temperature: 51.7°F (January), 87.6°F (July).
- Average rainfall: 17.3 inches/year.
- Average snowfall: 0.1 inches/year.
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Cost of Living:
- Median household income: $132,129.
- Average annual spending: $83,423.
Property Features:
- Charming 3 bedroom, 3 bath home in the desirable Community Center area of Palo Alto.
- Directly across from Rinconada Park—close to tennis courts, pool, playground, Junior Museum & Zoo, library, and Magic Forest.
- Flexible floor plan:
- Living room can be used as a master suite.
- Potential to open kitchen and first bedroom into a great room.
- Kitchen:
- Light-filled with multiple skylights.
- Stainless steel appliances, gas cooktop, custom breakfast bar, tile countertops.
- Outdoor spaces:
- Private areas for entertaining or morning coffee.
- Detached 1-car garage.
- Beautiful hardwood floors throughout.
Location Benefits:
- Walkable to top-rated schools: Walter Hays Elementary, Greene Middle, Palo Alto High (buyer to verify).
- Convenient to shopping: S-O-S Fine Foods, The Fresh Market, Trader Joe’s.
- Nearby coffee shops: Starbucks, JOE & THE JUICE, Blue Bottle Coffee.
- Dining options: La Bodeguita del Medio, Kirk’s Steakburgers, Gourmet Vegetarian Dinners.
- Parks and recreation: Rinconada Park, Eleanor Pardee Park, Bowling Green Park.
- Family-friendly community with excellent amenities and a low crime rate.