1539 Mariposa Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94306, USA

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Property Overview:

1539 Mariposa Ave is a single-family home in Palo Alto’s desirable Southgate neighborhood, built in 1932 and remodeled in 2016. The home offers 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2,049 sq. ft. of living space, and sits on a 6,960 sq. ft. lot. It features unique architectural charm with modern amenities and recently sold for $2,650,000 (as of 08/14/2020).

Neighborhood Highlights:

  • Average Sale Price:

    • Similar homes average between $2,409,768 and $2,526,472.

  • Crime Rate:

    • Low overall crime risk (personal crime risk: 3.9%, property crime risk: 5.3%; both below state averages).
    • 2 criminal and sex offenders within 1 mile.

  • Schools:

    • Exceptional schools: Palo Alto High, Walter Hays Elementary, David Starr Jordan Middle, Frank S. Greene Junior Middle.
    • Average SAT score: 1221 (higher than state average of 975).

  • Demographics:

    • Population: 22,332 (18% growth since 2000).
    • 56% families with children.
    • Largest age group: 45-54 (16.92%), second largest: 35-44 (14.54%).

  • Job Market:

    • 77.4% white-collar jobs, 22.6% blue-collar jobs.
    • Unemployment rate: 2.2% (lower than state average of 4.7%).

  • Natural Disaster Risk:

    • Very high earthquake risk, very low tornado risk, moderate to low flood risk.

  • Weather:

    • Average temperature: 51.8°F (January), 89.0°F (July).
    • Average rainfall: 16.5 inches/year.
    • Average snowfall: 0.1 inches/year.

  • Cost of Living:

    • Median household income: $93,826.
    • Average annual spending: $66,240.

Property Features:

  • Architectural charm: Coved ceilings, stained glass windows, arched entryways.
  • Modern updates: Remodeled kitchen with high-end finishes, updated bathrooms with stylish fixtures.
  • Open layout: Ample room for family and privacy.
  • Master suite: Skylight, walk-in closet, triple pane windows.
  • Mudroom: Off kitchen, leads to deck ideal for entertaining and outdoor dining.
  • Bonus outdoor room: High vaulted ceiling, perfect for media room, home office, gym/yoga room, or artist’s studio.
  • Landscaping: English garden, fruit trees, vegetable garden, flower beds, water fountain, seating patio, raised deck, new lawn.
  • Parking: Deep driveway with pavers, private gated parking, storage shed.
  • Energy efficiency: Triple pane windows, insulation.
  • Additional amenities: Fireplace, cooling system, recessed lighting, fresh interior/exterior paint.

Location Benefits:

  • Prime Southgate location: Minutes from California Avenue, Stanford University, Stanford Shopping Center, and Downtown Palo Alto.
  • Walkable: Close to Palo Alto High, Stanford, California Ave, Town and Country Village, and Downtown Palo Alto.
  • Commuter-friendly: Near Caltrain (with new electric trains), easy access to Silicon Valley’s top companies.
  • Family-oriented: Quiet, safe, and vibrant community with excellent schools and amenities.
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Price and Status History

date type price
1996-09-16 Sold 495000
1996-10-16 Sold 495000
2012-08-06 For Sale 1195000
2012-09-18 Sold 1195000
2012-10-18 Sold 1195000
2020-06-21 For Sale 2598000
2020-07-14 Sold 2650000
2020-07-21 For Sale NaN
2020-08-14 Sold 2650000
2022-01-20 Sold 3120000
2022-04-06 Rental 9250
2024-09-10 Sold 3275000
2024-11-11 Sold 2998000
2024-11-12 Sold 3050000
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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 0.20
VARIAN ASSOCIATES 601 North California Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301, USA N N NF 0 CAT080010804 0.79
HEWLETT-PACKARD (620-640 PAGE MILL ROAD) 620 - 640 Page Mill Road, Palo Alto, CA 94304, USA N F 32 CAD980884209 0.97
BECKMAN INSTRUMENTS 1117 California Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94304-1106, USA N N NF 0 CAD028872711 0.97

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 0.83
HEWLETT-PACKARD CO PALO ALTO FABRICATION CTR 395 Page Mill Road, Palo Alto, CA 94306-2065, USA 11 1990 N/A 94306HWLTT395PA 0.90

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 2
AE 0 0 0 0
AH 0 0 0 1
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 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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