1771 University Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301, USA

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Property Overview:

1771 University Ave is a single-family home in Palo Alto, CA, built in 1952. The property currently offers 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and 1,720 sq. ft. of living space on an 8,926 sq. ft. lot. Features include a parking garage, fireplace, heating and cooling systems, and a remodel/expansion permit in final stages (potential for up to 4,954 sq. ft. living area + 224 sq. ft. garage; buyer to verify).

Neighborhood Highlights:

  • Crime Rate:

    • Personal crime risk: 4.4% (lower than CA average of 11.8%)
    • Property crime risk: 10.7% (slightly lower than CA average of 10.8%)

  • Schools:
    Nearby schools include Duveneck Elementary, East Palo Alto Academy, Cesar Chavez Ravenswood Middle, and Packard Children’s Hospital/Stanford.

    • Average SAT score: 1221 (626 Math, 595 English) — well above state average (975).

  • Job Market:

    • 80.8% white-collar jobs, 19.2% blue-collar jobs
    • Unemployment rate: 2.1% (lower than CA average of 4.7%)

  • Demographics:

    • Community population: 15,402 (17% growth since 2000)
    • 50% families with children
    • Largest age group: 45-54 years (15.56%); second largest: 25-34 years (13.36%)

  • Natural Disaster Risk:

    • Moderate flood risk
    • Low tornado risk
    • High earthquake risk

  • Weather:

    • Average temperature: 51.7°F (January), 87.6°F (July)
    • Average rainfall: 17.3 inches/year
    • Average snowfall: 0.1 inches/year

  • Cost of Living:

    • Median household income: $132,129
    • Average annual spending: $83,423

Property Features:

  • Remodeled original Palo Alto home with open floor plan and natural light throughout
  • 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, separate dining room, living room with wood-burning fireplace, family room
  • Glassed-in formal dining room framed by a majestic redwood tree
  • Bedrooms located at the back for privacy and tranquility
  • Detached garage with unique driveway access on Crescent Drive
  • Fully fenced lot with defined areas for entertaining, seclusion, and gardening
  • Expansion potential: Up to 3,000+ sq. ft. per city code (buyer to verify)
  • Remodel permit in place; interior demolished and ready for custom build
  • Back alley access at 88 Crescent Dr
  • Minutes from: Silicon Valley commute routes, downtown Palo Alto, Stanford University, and top-rated schools

Location Benefits:

  • Prestigious Crescent Dr. neighborhood surrounded by mega mansions
  • Convenient access to freeways, downtown Palo Alto, Stanford University, and major tech companies
  • Top Palo Alto schools
  • Strong investment potential: Neighboring lot sold for $4.15M (land value)
  • Ideal for buyers/builders seeking to remodel, expand, or rebuild in a coveted neighborhood
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Price and Status History

date type price
1987-07-22 Rental 295000
1989-09-22 Sold 525000
1996-06-28 Sold 600000
2016-05-18 For Sale 2698000
2016-05-27 Pending NaN
2016-06-03 Sold 2750000
2022-06-08 Pending NaN
2024-05-17 For Sale 3500000
2025-02-05 Sold 3350000
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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 0.98

Toxic Release Inventory

No data found within 1.0 miles for this property.

Integrated Compliance Information System - Air

No data found within 1.0 miles for this property.

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Flood Risk Info

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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
San Andreas - Peninsula Mindego Hill 0 0 1
San Andreas - Peninsula Palo Alto 0 0 2
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 1 0 2 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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