1826 Waverley St, Palo Alto, CA 94301, USA


Property Overview:

1826 Waverley St is a single-family home in Palo Alto, CA, built in 2007. It features 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, and 5,540 sq. ft. of living space. The home includes a parking garage, forced air heating, and a cooling system. Furniture is included in the sale.


Neighborhood Highlights:

  • Crime Rate:

    • Personal crime risk: 4.4% (lower than state average of 11.8%).
    • Property crime risk: 10.7% (about equal to state average of 10.8%).
  • Schools:
    Nearby schools include Walter Hays Elementary, Frank S. Greene Junior Middle, Palo Alto High, and Packard Children’s Hospital/Stanford.

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

    • 80.8% white-collar jobs, 19.2% blue-collar jobs.
    • Unemployment rate: 2.1% (lower than state 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:

  • English-style manor inspired by Old World luxury and modern elegance.
  • Grand-scale entertaining spaces:
    • Formal living and dining rooms
    • Exquisite island kitchen
    • Lower level with wine cellar and home theater
    • Recreation room and two laundry rooms
  • Private retreats:
    • Au pair quarters
    • Office/fifth bedroom
    • Breathtaking master suite with sitting room, spa, and luxury closets
  • Outdoor amenities:
    • Romantic courtyard
    • Newly renovated garden
    • Immense loggia with outdoor kitchen, built-in BBQ, and bar
  • Custom den (can be used as 5th bedroom)
  • Furniture included in the sale

Location Benefits:

  • Located in Old Palo Alto, one of the most elite enclaves in the Bay Area
  • Wide, gracious streets and serene setting
  • Moments from Stanford University, prestigious companies, and Silicon Valley’s finest shopping and dining
  • Students can stroll or bike to top-performing schools
  • Perfect for family living and grand entertaining

Price and Status History

date type price
1976-03-03 Off Market 55000
2004-07-05 For Sale 1695000
2004-07-16 Sold 1957000
2004-08-04 Sold 1957000
2005-12-01 Off Market 2295000
2009-10-15 For Sale 6500000
2010-06-07 Delisted NaN
2010-06-24 Sold 5850000
2021-05-08 For Sale 16680000
2021-05-09 For Sale 16680000
2023-08-15 Off Market NaN
2024-09-14 For Sale 14440000
2025-03-07 For Sale 13980000

Superfund Enterprise Management System

SITE NAME ADDRESS FEDERAL FACILITY NPL STATUS NON-NPL STATUS CONTAMINANTS SEMS EPA ID DISTANCE (MILES)
OREGON EXPWY UNDERPASS & Oregon Expressway, Palo Alto, CA 94304, USA N N NF 0 CAD982399800 0.30
VARIAN ASSOCIATES 601 North California Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301, USA N N NF 0 CAT080010804 0.40
HEWLETT PACKARD CO MFG DIV 395 Page Mill Road, Palo Alto, CA 94306-2065, USA N N NF 0 CAD009122557 0.79

Toxic Release Inventory

FACILITY NAME ADDRESS TOTAL FORMS LAST FORM YEAR RISK SCREENING FACILITY ID DISTANCE (MILES)
LITTON ELECTRON DEVICES 601 California Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94304-1101, USA 38 1994 N/A 94304VRNMG601CA 0.91

Integrated Compliance Information System - Air

No data found within 1.0 miles for this property.

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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.

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