Property Overview:
1643 Woodland Ave is a multi-family home in East Palo Alto, CA, built in 1952. The property features four 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom units with a total of 2,420 sq. ft. of living space. Amenities include a parking garage, fireplace, cooling system, and dedicated outdoor spaces for each unit. Three units have been updated with new flooring, dual-pane windows, kitchens, and baths. The property sits on a large, oversized lot with plenty of parking and strong in-place rents.
Neighborhood Highlights:
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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%).
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Schools:
Nearby schools include Duveneck Elementary, East Palo Alto Academy, Cesar Chavez Ravenswood Middle, and Packard Children’s Hospital/Stanford.- Average SAT score: 1062 (546 Math, 516 English)—above state average of 975.
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Job Market:
- 59.9% white-collar jobs, 40.1% blue-collar jobs.
- Unemployment rate: 4.9% (slightly above state average of 4.7%).
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Demographics:
- Community population: 41,564 (4% growth since 2000).
- 69% families with children.
- Largest age group: 25-34 years (14.04%); second largest: 35-44 years (14.67%).
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Natural Disaster Risk:
- High flood risk, low tornado risk, high earthquake risk.
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Weather:
- Average temperature: 51.2°F (January), 87.2°F (July).
- Average rainfall: 18.3 inches/year.
- Average snowfall: 0.1 inches/year.
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Cost of Living:
- Median household income: $82,787.
- Average annual spending: $59,990.
Property Features:
- Four 1-bedroom, 1-bath units—three recently updated (flooring, dual-pane windows, kitchens, baths).
- Two units with private garages; one with washer/dryer hookups in garage.
- Large lot with dedicated outdoor space for each unit.
- Strong rents and great residents.
- Plenty of parking on an oversized lot.
- Fireplace and cooling system included.
Location Benefits:
- West of 101, just south of University Ave, on the doorstep of Palo Alto.
- Commuter-friendly location with easy access to major highways.
- Strong rental demand and investment potential in a growing community.