Property Overview:
166 Seminary Dr is a custom-built Cape Cod single-family home in the Premium Vintage Oaks neighborhood of Menlo Park, CA, designed by Dennis O’Conner and built in 1999. It features 5 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, and approximately 3,655 sq. ft. of living space on a 15,301 sq. ft. (0.35 acre) lot. The home includes a 610 sq. ft. oversized 2-car garage with workshop, Level 2 (240v) EV charger, and epoxied floor.
Neighborhood Highlights:
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Crime Rate:
- Personal crime risk: 8.3% (lower than state average of 11.8%).
- Property crime risk: 9.6% (lower than state average of 10.8%).
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Schools:
- Nearby schools: Menlo-Atherton High, Laurel Elementary, Cesar Chavez Ravenswood Middle, Packard Children’s Hospital/Stanford.
- Average SAT score: 1100 (566 Math, 534 English), above state average of 975.
- Desirable Menlo Park schools.
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Job Market:
- 73.9% white-collar jobs, 26.1% blue-collar jobs.
- Unemployment rate: 2.9% (lower than state average of 4.7%).
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Demographics:
- Community population: 38,986 (10% growth since 2000).
- 59% families with children.
- Largest age group: 35-44 years (16.02%), second largest 45-54 years (14.98%).
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Natural Disaster Risk:
- Low flood risk, low tornado risk, high earthquake risk.
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Weather:
- Average temperature: 51.9°F (January), 87.0°F (July).
- Average rainfall: 17.4 inches/year.
- Average snowfall: 0.1 inches/year.
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Cost of Living:
- Median household income: $107,463.
- Average annual spending: $72,061.
Property Features:
- Custom-built Cape Cod design by Dennis O’Conner, handsomely updated by current owner.
- Light-filled interior with high ceilings and open floor plan.
- Main-level primary suite with bay window, large walk-in closet, and spa bathroom (freestanding tub, large shower).
- Second main-level bedroom ideal for office or nursery with private garden view.
- Accessory dwelling unit (ADU):
- Private access, high ceilings, kitchenette, full bath—ideal for extended family, au pair, teen hangout, or home office.
- Cook’s kitchen/family room:
- Fireplace, large island, pantry, beverage fridge—perfect for entertaining.
- Classic millwork, built-in bookcases, hardwood floors, plantation shutters.
- Spacious private rear yard:
- Expansive patio, lush lawns, roses, fruit trees, built-in barbecue, swing, water-conserving manufactured turf.
- Garage: Oversized 2-car with workshop, Level 2 EV charger, epoxied floor.
Location Benefits:
- Seminary Park just down the street.
- Convenient access to Stanford University/Medical Center, San Francisco, and Silicon Valley commute corridor.
- Move-in ready for the next owner.
- Open house: Sundays 1 to 4 PM.