1535 Byron St, Palo Alto, CA 94301, USA

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Property Overview:

1535 Byron St is a single-family home in the Professorville neighborhood of North Palo Alto, CA, built in 1964. It features 4–5 bedrooms (fifth bedroom currently used as a study), 2–3 bathrooms, and 2,354+ sq. ft. of living space on a 5,600+ sq. ft. lot. The home includes a parking garage, fireplace, heating and cooling systems, and has an estimated value of $3,218,000.

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 top-rated schools: Walter Hays Elementary, Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle, Palo Alto High, and Packard Children’s Hospital/Stanford
    • 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:

  • Newly updated with modern finishes and designer light fixtures
  • Spacious living room with genuine hardwood floors, fireplace, recessed lighting, and ample natural light
  • Chef’s kitchen:
    • Cherry custom cabinets
    • GE Monogram refrigerator
    • Stainless-steel appliances
    • Peninsula prep sink
    • Granite countertops & backsplash
  • First floor:
    • Dedicated laundry room with storage and utility sink
    • 2 spacious bedrooms and full hall bath (ideal for guests)
  • Second floor:
    • 2 additional bedrooms and full bathroom
    • Oversized primary suite with 2 reach-in closets and dual sinks in ensuite
  • Low-maintenance yard
  • Large lot with landscaped outdoor space
  • Parking garage

Location Benefits:

  • 1 block from Rinconada Cultural Center/Park and Walter Hays Elementary
  • Walking distance to community center, elementary school, parks, library, and public transportation
  • Less than 5 minutes to University Avenue and Town & Country Village shopping
  • 1 mile from Stanford University
  • Superb location in the heart of Palo Alto with access to top schools, parks, and amenities
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Price and Status History

date type price
1973-03-30 Rental 55000
1999-03-23 For Sale 699000
1999-05-11 Sold 694000
2021-06-18 Rental 330000
2021-07-01 Rental 330000
2024-05-28 For Sale 3488000
2024-05-29 For Sale NaN
2024-07-01 Pending NaN
2024-07-16 Sold 3250000
2024-07-22 Sold 2990000
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Superfund Enterprise Management System

SITE NAME ADDRESS FEDERAL FACILITY NPL STATUS NON-NPL STATUS CONTAMINANTS SEMS EPA ID DISTANCE (MILES)
VARIAN ASSOCIATES 601 North California Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301, USA N N NF 0 CAT080010804 0.59
OREGON EXPWY UNDERPASS & Oregon Expressway, Palo Alto, CA 94304, USA N N NF 0 CAD982399800 0.64

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

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AE 0 0 0 4
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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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