1568 Mariposa Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94306, USA


Property Overview:

1568 Mariposa Ave is a single-family home in Palo Alto, CA, built in 2011 and heavily renovated the same year. The home offers 4 bedrooms, 3.5–4 bathrooms, and 2,335–2,500 sq. ft. of living space. Features include oak hardwood floors, high baseboards, picture-molding, divided-light windows and doors, built-in shelving and cabinetry, a parking garage, fireplace, forced air heating, and cooling system. The home is fully furnished and available for rent at $10,500–$11,500/month with an equal security deposit. Rental periods range from 8 to 12 months, starting August 1st, 2024 or January 1st, 2025.


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:
    Served by the award-winning Palo Alto Unified School District.
    Nearby schools: Palo Alto High, Walter Hays Elementary, Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle, Packard Children’s Hospital/Stanford.

    • Average SAT score: 1221 (higher than 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:

  • Mediterranean-style oasis epitomizing indoor/outdoor California living.
  • Spacious, light-filled eat-in kitchen with center island, separate seating area, and views to rear and side yards.
  • Powerful gas range for gourmet cooking.
  • Separate living room and family room—ideal for entertaining or relaxing.
  • Second-floor primary suite with private balcony; can be used as an office, bedroom, or nursery.
  • Spacious backyard: hot tub, intimate lighting, perfect for evening gatherings.
  • Fully furnished for immediate move-in.
  • Parking garage and modern amenities.

Location Benefits:

  • Prime Palo Alto location: Short walk to Downtown Palo Alto and California Avenue (shops, restaurants, entertainment).
  • Close to major tech companies, excellent schools, parks, and public transportation.
  • Commuter-friendly and perfect for family living and entertaining.
  • Showings by appointment only.

Price and Status History

date type price
1970-01-01 Rental 11500
1987-07-02 Sold 438500
2011-04-03 Sold 1400000
2011-05-03 Off Market 1399750
2024-01-01 For Sale 3500515
2024-05-20 Pending 10500
2024-12-26 Rental 11500
2025-01-24 Pending NaN

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 0.17
VARIAN ASSOCIATES 601 North California Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301, USA N N NF 0 CAT080010804 0.79
HEWLETT PACKARD CO MFG DIV 395 Page Mill Road, Palo Alto, CA 94306-2065, USA N N NF 0 CAD009122557 0.87
HEWLETT-PACKARD (620-640 PAGE MILL ROAD) 620 - 640 Page Mill Road, Palo Alto, CA 94304, USA N F 32 CAD980884209 0.93
BECKMAN INSTRUMENTS 1117 California Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94304-1106, USA N N NF 0 CAD028872711 0.93
ALZA CORP 950 Page Mill Road, Palo Alto, CA 94304-1012, USA N N NF 0 CAD049231541 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 0.79

Integrated Compliance Information System - Air

No data found within 1.0 miles for this property.

Flood Risk Info

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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

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Very high 0 0 0 0

Wild fire Risk Info

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High 0 0 0 0
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