1560 Castilleja Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94306, USA

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Property Overview:

1560 Castilleja Ave is a single-family home in Palo Alto, CA, built in 1931. It features 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and 2,128 sq. ft. of living space. The home includes a parking garage, fireplace, heating system, and cooling system. Notable for its Tudor style, curb appeal, beautiful hardwood floors, remodeled eat-in kitchen, and formal dining room.

Neighborhood Highlights:

  • Crime Rate:

    • Personal crime risk: 3.9% (lower than state average of 11.8%).
    • Property crime risk: 5.3% (lower than state average of 10.8%).

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

    • Average SAT score: 1221 (626 Math, 595 English)—well above the state average of 975.

  • Job Market:

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

  • Demographics:

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

  • Natural Disaster Risk:

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

  • Outstanding Tudor family home in the Southgate area.
  • Great style and curb appeal.
  • 4th bedroom can be used as a family room.
  • Beautiful hardwood floors throughout.
  • Remodeled eat-in kitchen and formal dining room.
  • On Category 1 study priority list for Walter Hays Elementary.

Location Benefits:

  • Highly rated schools and family-friendly community.
  • Safe neighborhood with low crime rates.
  • Convenient access to local amenities, schools, and major employers in Palo Alto.
  • Ideal for families seeking excellent schools and a vibrant, established neighborhood.
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Price and Status History

date type price
1978-01-24 Sold 167500
1998-09-17 For Sale 950000
1998-09-24 Delisted NaN
1998-10-23 Sold 925000
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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 0.19
VARIAN ASSOCIATES 601 North California Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301, USA N N NF 0 CAT080010804 0.82
HEWLETT PACKARD CO MFG DIV 395 Page Mill Road, Palo Alto, CA 94306-2065, USA N N NF 0 CAD009122557 0.86
BECKMAN INSTRUMENTS 1117 California Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94304-1106, USA N N NF 0 CAD028872711 0.89
HEWLETT-PACKARD (620-640 PAGE MILL ROAD) 620 - 640 Page Mill Road, Palo Alto, CA 94304, USA N F 32 CAD980884209 0.90
ALZA CORP 950 Page Mill Road, Palo Alto, CA 94304-1012, USA N N NF 0 CAD049231541 0.94

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 0.76
BECKMAN INSTRUMENTS INC 1050 Page Mill Road, Palo Alto, CA 94304-1019, USA 7 1993 N/A 94304BCKMN1050P 0.98

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
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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
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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
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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 2
Very High 0 0 0 0
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