Property Overview:
1948 Edgewood Dr is a single-family home in Palo Alto, CA, built in 1956. It features 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, and approximately 1,904–2,978 sq. ft. of living space. The home includes a parking garage, fireplace, radiant floor heating, cooling system, and Tesla/EV charger. The estimated home value is $3,445,000.
Neighborhood Highlights:
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Crime Rate:
- Personal crime risk: 19.1% (higher than state average of 11.8%).
- Property crime risk: 11.7% (higher than state average of 10.8%).
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Schools:
Nearby top-rated schools include Duveneck Elementary, Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle, Palo Alto High, and East Palo Alto Academy.- Average SAT score: 1062 (above state average of 975).
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Job Market:
- 59.9% white-collar jobs, 40.1% blue-collar jobs.
- Unemployment rate: 4.9% (slightly above state average of 4.7%).
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Demographics:
- Community population: 41,564 (4% growth since 2000).
- 69% families with children.
- Largest age group: 35-44 years (14.67%), followed by 25-34 years (14.04%).
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Natural Disaster Risk:
- High flood risk
- Low tornado risk
- High earthquake risk
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Weather:
- Average temperature: 51.2°F (January), 87.2°F (July).
- Average rainfall: 18.3 inches/year.
- Average snowfall: 0.1 inches/year.
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Cost of Living:
- Median household income: $82,787.
- Average annual spending: $59,990.
Property Features:
- Renovated Eichler home with timeless design and modern updates.
- Open floor plan with floor-to-ceiling glass walls and clerestory windows for abundant natural light.
- Radiant floor heating for comfort and air quality.
- Dream kitchen:
- Granite countertops
- Custom cabinets
- High-end KitchenAid appliances
- Large pantry
- Expansive island
- Pendant lighting
- Smart home features: Programmable smart switches, thermostat, and Tesla/EV charger.
- Guest suite: Bedroom with en-suite bathroom, private access, and wet bar (potential for sublease or in-law suite).
- Flooring: Porcelain tiles in great room, laminate wood floors elsewhere.
- Custom storage: Extra storage bench, shoe closet, and large storage shed.
- Outdoor space: Spacious backyard with patio, fruit trees, and vegetable garden.
- Double pane windows and doors for energy efficiency.
- Walk-in closet in second primary suite (in some versions).
Location Benefits:
- Prime Palo Alto location in the Duveneck School neighborhood.
- Close to shopping centers, parks, downtown Palo Alto, and Stanford University.
- Served by the Palo Alto Unified School District.
- Commuter-friendly with easy access to amenities and major routes.
- Active community with a high percentage of families and children.