180 Monroe Dr, Palo Alto, CA 94306, USA


Property Overview:

180 Monroe Dr is a single-family home in Palo Alto, CA, built in 1997. It features 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, and 2,577 sq. ft. of living space. The home includes a parking garage and heating system. The estimated home value is $3,457,000.


Neighborhood Highlights:

  • Crime Rate:

    • Personal crime risk: 3.9% (lower than state average of 11.8%).
    • Property crime risk: 5.3% (lower than state average of 10.8%).
  • Schools:
    Nearby schools include Herbert Hoover Elementary, Ellen Fletcher Middle, Greendell, and Henry M. Gunn High.

    • Average SAT score: 1221 (higher than state average of 975).
  • Job Market:

    • 77.4% white-collar jobs, 22.6% blue-collar jobs.
    • Unemployment rate: 2.2% (lower than state average of 4.7%).
  • Demographics:

    • Community population: 22,332 (18% growth since 2000).
    • 56% families with children.
    • Largest age group: 45-54 years (16.92%), followed by 35-44 years (14.54%).
  • Natural Disaster Risk:

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

    • Average temperature: 51.8°F (January), 89.0°F (July).
    • Average rainfall: 16.5 inches/year.
    • Average snowfall: 0.1 inches/year.
  • Cost of Living:

    • Median household income: $93,826.
    • Average annual spending: $66,240.

Property Features:

  • Ideal floor plan for family living:
    • 3 bedrooms (including expansive primary suite) on the top floor.
    • 4th bedroom/office on the main level with access to a full bath.
  • Southern exposure with abundant natural light.
  • Dramatic vaulted ceilings and newly refinished oak hardwood floors.
  • Chef’s kitchen:
    • White quartz countertops and high-end appliances.
    • Opens to spacious family room and resort-style yard.
  • Outdoor space:
    • Luxe outdoor kitchen, sparkling pool & spa, pergola-covered patio with built-in heater, synthetic lawn, flagstone patio, and mature landscaping.
    • Designed for large-scale entertaining.
  • Additional features:
    • A/C, several walk-in closets, custom tile work, designer fixtures.

Location Benefits:

  • Central, desirable location:
    • Minutes to California Ave and Castro St shops and restaurants.
    • Close to tech employers (Google, Meta).
    • Steps to Caltrain and San Antonio Transit Center.
    • Near grocery stores, shopping, and entertainment.
  • Prime Los Altos Schools (Santa Rita, Egan) – buyers to verify attendance.
  • Perfect for commuters, families, and entertaining.

Price and Status History

date type price
1986-05-27 Rental 174500
1990-10-26 Off Market 295000
2009-07-09 Sold 1415000
2022-04-04 Off Market NaN
2022-06-16 For Sale NaN
2022-07-29 Pending NaN
2022-09-07 For Sale 4198000
2022-10-18 Rental 6800
2022-10-19 Pending NaN
2024-09-12 For Sale 3998000
2024-09-19 Pending NaN
2024-10-02 Sold 4370000
2024-10-03 Sold 3998000

Superfund Enterprise Management System

SITE NAME ADDRESS FEDERAL FACILITY NPL STATUS NON-NPL STATUS CONTAMINANTS SEMS EPA ID DISTANCE (MILES)
STANFORD CLEANERS 2875 EL CAMINO, Palo Alto, CA 94306, USA N N NF 0 CAD028879765 0.77
PLESSEY MICRO SCIENCE INC 2296 Mora Place, Mountain View, CA 94040, USA N N NF 0 CAD009440371 0.79

Toxic Release Inventory

FACILITY NAME ADDRESS TOTAL FORMS LAST FORM YEAR RISK SCREENING FACILITY ID DISTANCE (MILES)
SYMTRON CORP 2235 Mora Place, Mountain View, CA 94040-6207, USA 8 1990 N/A 94043SYMTR2235M 0.85

Integrated Compliance Information System - Air

PLANT NAME ADDRESS OPERATING STATUS DISTANCE (MILES)
PENINSULA FORD 4180 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 94306-4008, USA OPR: Operating 0.53

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

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Very high 0 0 1 0

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High 0 0 0 0
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