137 Buckthorn Way, Menlo Park, CA 94025, USA

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Property Overview:

137 Buckthorn Way is a single-family home in Menlo Park, CA, built in 1979. It features 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, and approximately 2,320 sq. ft. of living space. The home includes a parking garage, central heating, and cooling system. The estimated home value is $2,464,000 (last sold for $2,100,000 in 2018).

Neighborhood Highlights:

  • 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%).

  • Schools:
    Nearby schools include Encinal Elementary, Hillview Middle, Menlo-Atherton High, and Packard Children’s Hospital/Stanford.

    • Average SAT score: 1,100 (566 Math, 534 English), above state average of 975.
    • Award-winning Menlo Park schools (buyer to verify).

  • Job Market:

    • 73.9% white-collar jobs, 26.1% blue-collar jobs.
    • Unemployment rate: 2.9% (lower than state average of 4.7%).

  • 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%).

  • Natural Disaster Risk:

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

  • Weather:

    • Average temperature: 51.9°F (January), 87.0°F (July).
    • Average rainfall: 17.4 inches/year.
    • Average snowfall: 0.1 inches/year.

  • Cost of Living:

    • Median household income: $107,463.
    • Average annual spending: $72,061.

Property Features:

  • Classic charm meets modern convenience in a well-maintained home.
  • Traditional-style townhome with private courtyard entry and 9-foot ceilings throughout.
  • Open-concept floorplan:
    • Living room connected to formal dining area.
    • Separate family room leading to private atrium for outdoor relaxation.
  • Upstairs:
    • Oversized master suite with large walk-in closet.
  • Community:
    • Self-managed, quiet, only 6 units with low HOA.
  • Parking: Oversized 2-car garage.
  • Location:
    • Close to Downtown Menlo Park, Palo Alto, Atherton, Stanford University, Caltrain, shopping centers, and major tech companies.

Location Benefits:

  • Highly desirable location with award-winning schools and family-friendly community.
  • Convenient access to Stanford, Caltrain, and major employers.
  • Low crime rates and strong job market.
  • Perfect for families seeking a blend of classic style and modern amenities in the heart of Menlo Park.
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Price and Status History

date type price
2003-09-12 Rental 240000
2003-09-30 Sold 750000
2018-03-29 Sold 1491600
2024-06-27 For Sale 2148000
2024-07-18 For Sale 2188000
2024-08-01 Pending 2188000
2024-08-20 Sold 2168000
2024-08-22 Sold 2165000
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Superfund Enterprise Management System

SITE NAME ADDRESS FEDERAL FACILITY NPL STATUS NON-NPL STATUS CONTAMINANTS SEMS EPA ID DISTANCE (MILES)
JOHNS MANVILLE CORP Middlefield Road, Redwood City, CA 94062, USA N N NF 0 CAD981383086 0.57

Toxic Release Inventory

No data found within 1.0 miles for this property.

Integrated Compliance Information System - Air

No data found within 1.0 miles for this property.

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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
A 0 0 0 0
AE 0 0 0 0
AH 0 0 0 0
AO 0 0 0 0
VE 0 0 0 0

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
San Andreas - Peninsula Mindego Hill 0 0 1
San Andreas - Peninsula Palo Alto 0 0 2
San Andreas - Peninsula Woodside 0 0 1

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 0 1

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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