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:
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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%).
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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).
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Job Market:
- 77.4% white-collar jobs, 22.6% blue-collar jobs.
- Unemployment rate: 2.2% (lower than state average of 4.7%).
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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%).
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Natural Disaster Risk:
- Moderate flood risk, low tornado risk, high earthquake risk.
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Weather:
- Average temperature: 51.8°F (January), 89.0°F (July).
- Average rainfall: 16.5 inches/year.
- Average snowfall: 0.1 inches/year.
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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.