159 Gardenia Way, East Palo Alto, CA 94303, USA

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Property Overview:

159 Gardenia Way is a single-family home in East Palo Alto, CA 94303, built in 1949. It features 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and approximately 1,400 sq. ft. of living space on a 6,413 sq. ft. lot. The home includes a two-car attached garage with additional parking. The estimated market value ranges from $807,100 to $933,900; it last sold for $1,080,000 in April 2020.

Neighborhood Highlights:

  • Population:

    • Community of 41,564 residents (4% growth since 2000)
    • 69% families with children
    • Largest age groups: 25–34 years (14.04%), 35–44 years (14.67%)

  • Crime Rate:

    • Personal crime risk: 19.1% (higher than state average of 11.8%)
    • Property crime risk: 11.7% (higher than state average of 10.8%)
    • 2 criminal and sex offenders within 1 mile

  • Schools:

    • Nearby schools: Ronald McNair Academy, Brentwood Academy, Carlmont High, KIPP Valiant Community Prep, East Palo Alto Academy, Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle
    • Average SAT score: 1062 (above state average of 975)
    • Schools rated as very good

  • Job Market:

    • 59.9% white-collar jobs, 40.1% blue-collar jobs
    • Unemployment rate: 4.9% (slightly above state average of 4.7%)

  • Cost of Living:

    • Median household income: $82,787
    • Average annual spending: $59,990

  • Natural Disaster Risk:

    • Very high earthquake risk
    • High flood risk
    • Very low tornado risk

  • Weather:

    • Average temperature: 51.2°F (January), 87.2°F (July)
    • Average rainfall: 18.3 inches/year
    • Average snowfall: 0.1 inches/year

Property Features:

  • Beautifully updated with modern finishes and open floor plan
  • Large, updated kitchen with new quartz countertops and extra-large pantry
  • Expansive dining area—ideal for entertaining and family gatherings
  • Bonus room for home office, workout area, or extra storage
  • Wide plank engineered flooring throughout
  • Private backyard oasis with elegant tile work and lounge space
  • Large side yard with mature fruit trees (lemon and peach)
  • Brand-new HVAC system and new electrical panel
  • Two-car attached garage plus ample driveway and side parking

Location Benefits:

  • Centrally located—minutes to Facebook, Amazon, and other major tech employers
  • Easy access to commuter routes, downtown Palo Alto, shopping, dining, and recreation
  • Perfect for families or investors seeking a move-in ready home in a convenient location
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Price and Status History

date type price
1992-12-04 Off Market 108500
2020-03-09 For Sale 949000
2020-03-10 For Sale 949000
2020-03-16 Pending NaN
2020-04-01 Pending NaN
2020-04-24 Sold 847464
2025-03-25 For Sale 1328000
2025-04-23 For Sale 1290000
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Superfund Enterprise Management System

SITE NAME ADDRESS FEDERAL FACILITY NPL STATUS NON-NPL STATUS CONTAMINANTS SEMS EPA ID DISTANCE (MILES)
CALMAC CHEMICAL END OF, Weeks Street, East Palo Alto, CA 94303, USA N N NF 0 CAD982358731 0.96

Toxic Release Inventory

FACILITY NAME ADDRESS TOTAL FORMS LAST FORM YEAR RISK SCREENING FACILITY ID DISTANCE (MILES)
COLLAGEN CORP 2455 Faber Place, Palo Alto, CA 94303-3316, USA 3 1990 N/A 94303CLLGN2500F 0.84

Integrated Compliance Information System - Air

PLANT NAME ADDRESS OPERATING STATUS DISTANCE (MILES)
PALO ALTO REGIONAL WATER QUALITY CONTROL PLANT 2501 Embarcadero Way, Palo Alto, CA 94303-3326, USA 0.97
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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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AE 1 0 1 1
AH 0 0 0 2
AO 0 0 0 0
VE 0 0 0 3

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
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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
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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 6 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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