1670 Channing Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94303, USA


Property Overview:

1670 Channing Ave is a single-family home in Palo Alto, CA, built in 1951. It features 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and 1,370 sq. ft. of living space. The home includes a parking garage, fireplace, heating system, and cooling system. The estimated home value is $3,467,000.


Neighborhood Highlights:

  • 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%).
  • Schools:
    Nearby schools include Duveneck Elementary, Frank S. Greene Junior Middle, and East Palo Alto Academy.

    • Average SAT score: 1062 (546 Math, 516 English)—above state average of 975.
  • Job Market:

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

    • Community population: 41,564 (4% growth since 2000).
    • 69% families with children.
    • Largest age group: 35-44 years (14.67%), followed by 25-34 years (14.04%).
  • Natural Disaster Risk:

    • High flood risk, low tornado risk, high earthquake risk.
  • Weather:

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

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

Property Features:

  • Charming Green Gables home with spacious, open floor plan.
  • Beautiful hardwood floors throughout.
  • Peaceful, private backyard—ideal for entertaining or relaxing.
  • Modern updates:
    • New lighting, updated kitchen and bathrooms, updated electrical panel, landscaping, hardware, epoxy garage floor, and more.
  • Well maintained and solidly built.

Location Benefits:

  • Located in the coveted Green Gables neighborhood of Palo Alto.
  • Across from top-rated Duveneck Elementary—ideal for families.
  • Family-friendly community with a high percentage of households with children.
  • Convenient access to local amenities, schools, and parks.
  • Perfect for family living and entertaining in a desirable Silicon Valley location.

Price and Status History

date type price
2003-10-01 For Sale 799000
2003-10-30 Sold 794000
2003-11-18 Sold 794000
2021-10-04 Sold 1950000
2022-03-10 Rental 5500
2023-08-11 Delisted (Withdrawn) NaN
2024-04-18 For Sale 3295000
2024-05-01 For Sale 3195000
2024-05-03 Pending 3195000
2024-05-04 Pending 1994500
2024-05-28 Sold 3195000

Superfund Enterprise Management System

SITE NAME ADDRESS FEDERAL FACILITY NPL STATUS NON-NPL STATUS CONTAMINANTS SEMS EPA ID DISTANCE (MILES)
VARIAN ASSOCIATES 601 North California Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301, USA N N NF 0 CAT080010804 0.86

Toxic Release Inventory

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Integrated Compliance Information System - Air

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Flood Risk Info

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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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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
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Very high 0 0 2 3

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High 0 0 0 0
Very High 0 0 0 0

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