Property Overview:
1745 Bay Laurel Dr is a single-family residence in Menlo Park, CA 94025, built in 1951. It features 4 bedrooms, 3–3.5 bathrooms, a 10,000+ sq. ft. lot, and 3,150–3,283 sq. ft. of living space. The home includes a parking garage, central heating & A/C, and a 12,546W solar system. The property sold for $5,000,000 in 2019; current listings are around $6,495,000.
Neighborhood Highlights:
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Crime Rate:
- Personal crime risk: 8.3% (lower than CA average of 11.8%)
- Property crime risk: 9.6% (lower than CA average of 10.8%)
- Overall crime risk is low
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Schools:
- Top-rated nearby schools: Oak Knoll Elementary, Hillview Middle, Menlo Atherton High, Palo Alto High
- Average SAT score: 1100 (higher than state average of 975)
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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:
- Population: 38,986 (10% growth since 2000)
- 59% families with children
- Largest age group: 35–44 years (16.02%), followed by 45–54 years (14.98%)
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Natural Disaster Risk:
- Very high earthquake risk
- Very low tornado risk
- Minimal flood 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:
- Stunning, remodeled home with luxurious, contemporary design
- 4 spacious bedrooms (one used as an office/guest room with built-in double desk)
- Large master suite:
- Private deck
- Walk-in closet
- Bonus storage
- New bathroom with double vanity and double shower
- Junior suite with walk-in closet and new shower
- Hall bath with shower over tub, powder room, and laundry room
- High ceilings, detailed molding, plantation shutters
- 4 fireplaces, hardwood floors, central A/C
- Gourmet kitchen:
- 6+ burner Viking range
- SubZero refrigerator
- Island with breakfast bar
- Built-in microwave
- Marble countertops and new tile backsplash
- Resort-style backyard:
- Infinity edge spa
- Putting green
- Heated arbor with lighting
- BBQ & prep/buffet areas
- Outdoor shower
- Gas fire pit
- Built-in seating around stone patio
- Creekside setting
- ADU (Accessory Dwelling Unit) designs completed
- Solar system installed (12,546W)
Location Benefits:
- Coveted Bay Laurel Drive: Serene, creekside, and highly desirable
- Convenient to Stanford, downtown Palo Alto, and Menlo Park
- Excellent Menlo Park schools
- Perfect for indoor-outdoor living, entertaining, and family life