143 Lowell Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301, USA

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Property Overview:

143 Lowell Ave is a single-family home in the Old Palo Alto neighborhood of Palo Alto, CA 94301, built in 1931. It features 3 bedrooms, 2–2.5 bathrooms, and approximately 2,041 sq. ft. of living space. The property sits on a ~10,000 sq. ft. lot (two parcels: APN 124-17-030 & 124-17-029) and includes a detached 2-car garage, bonus attic loft, and finished basement. Estimated home values range from $2,475,000 to $4,906,986.

Neighborhood Highlights:

  • 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%)

  • Schools:
    Nearby schools include Walter Hays Elementary, Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle, Palo Alto High School, and Castilleja School.

    • Average SAT score: 1221 (higher than state average of 975)

  • Job Market:

    • 80.8% white-collar jobs, 19.2% blue-collar jobs
    • Unemployment rate: 2.1% (lower than state average of 4.7%)

  • 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%)

  • Natural Disaster Risk:

    • Moderate flood risk, low tornado risk, high earthquake risk

  • Weather:

    • Average temperature: 51.7°F (January), 87.6°F (July)
    • Average rainfall: 17.3 inches/year
    • Average snowfall: 0.1 inches/year

  • Cost of Living:

    • Median household income: $132,129
    • Average annual spending: $83,423

Property Features:

  • Vintage charm with sprawling indoor/outdoor living
  • Easy flow from dining room to kitchen, laundry, and into a huge, private backyard
  • Upstairs bedrooms, bonus attic loft, and finished basement (ideal as a family room)
  • Detached 2-car garage (potential for workshop or office)
  • Fireplace, heating and cooling systems
  • Move-in ready with potential to remodel, expand, or build new
  • Two separate parcels offer investment or development opportunities

Location Benefits:

  • Prime Old Palo Alto: Tree-lined streets, quiet, and highly desirable
  • Minutes to: Stanford University, Town & Country Village, University Ave, Cal Ave, parks, and award-winning schools
  • Walk/Bike to: Downtown, cafes, farmer’s markets, local boutiques
  • Easy access to CalTrain for commuting to San Francisco
  • Nearby amenities: Grocery stores (Mollie Stone’s, Trader Joe’s), coffee shops (Starbucks, Printers Cafe), and restaurants (Domino’s, Sundance The Steakhouse)
  • Ideal for families, entertaining, and investment in a prestigious neighborhood
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Price and Status History

date type price
2019-10-03 For Sale NaN
2023-04-27 For Sale 5990000
2023-05-08 For Sale 5450000
2023-05-18 For Sale NaN
2023-05-29 For Sale NaN
2023-12-15 For Sale 5720000
2023-12-20 Off Market NaN
2024-06-01 For Sale 4906986
2025-04-18 For Sale 4500000
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Superfund Enterprise Management System

SITE NAME ADDRESS FEDERAL FACILITY NPL STATUS NON-NPL STATUS CONTAMINANTS SEMS EPA ID DISTANCE (MILES)
OREGON EXPWY UNDERPASS & Oregon Expressway, Palo Alto, CA 94304, USA N N NF 0 CAD982399800 0.12
VARIAN ASSOCIATES 601 North California Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301, USA N N NF 0 CAT080010804 0.66
HEWLETT-PACKARD (620-640 PAGE MILL ROAD) 620 - 640 Page Mill Road, Palo Alto, CA 94304, USA N F 32 CAD980884209 0.94
BECKMAN INSTRUMENTS 1117 California Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94304-1106, USA N N NF 0 CAD028872711 0.98

Toxic Release Inventory

FACILITY NAME ADDRESS TOTAL FORMS LAST FORM YEAR RISK SCREENING FACILITY ID DISTANCE (MILES)
LITTON ELECTRON DEVICES 601 California Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94304-1101, USA 38 1994 N/A 94304VRNMG601CA 0.81
HEWLETT-PACKARD CO PALO ALTO FABRICATION CTR 395 Page Mill Road, Palo Alto, CA 94306-2065, USA 11 1990 N/A 94306HWLTT395PA 0.82

Integrated Compliance Information System - Air

No data found within 1.0 miles for this property.

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Flood Risk Info

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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
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

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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 0

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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