Property Overview:
1994 Menalto Ave is a duplex (2 units, any combination) in Menlo Park, CA 94025, built in 1948. It features a total of 4-5 bedrooms, 2-3 bathrooms, and 2,574 sq. ft. of living space on a 7,800 sq. ft. lot. The property includes a parking garage, fireplaces, and recently remodeled kitchens and baths (O’Connor side). The estimated home value ranges from $1,042,000 to $1,690,000; recent listings are around $2,499,999.
Neighborhood Highlights:
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Crime Rate:
- Personal crime risk: 8.3% (lower than state average of 11.8%).
- Property crime risk: 9.6% (lower than state average of 10.8%).
- Low overall crime risk; 11 criminal and sex offenders within 1 mile.
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Schools:
- Nearby schools: Laurel Elementary, Menlo Atherton High, Hillview Middle, Cesar Chavez Ravenswood Middle, Addison Elementary, Oxford Day Academy.
- Excellent school ratings.
- Average SAT score: 1100 (higher than state average of 975).
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Job Market:
- 73.9% white-collar jobs, 26.1% blue-collar jobs.
- Unemployment rate: 2.9% (lower than state average of 4.7%).
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Demographics:
- Community population: 38,986 (10% growth since 2000).
- 59% families with children.
- Largest age group: 35-44 years (16.02%); second largest 45-54 years (14.98%).
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Natural Disaster Risk:
- Very high earthquake risk.
- High flood risk.
- Very low tornado risk.
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Weather:
- Average temperature: 51.9°F (January), 87.0°F (July).
- Average rainfall: 17.4 inches/year.
- Average snowfall: 0.1 inches/year.
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Cost of Living:
- Median household income: $107,463.
- Average annual spending: $72,061.
Property Features:
- Duplex configuration:
- O’Connor side: 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms (~1,008–1,135 sq. ft.), remodeled kitchen and baths, wood burning fireplace.
- Menalto side: 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom (~1,030–1,402 sq. ft.), large bedrooms, wood burning fireplace.
- Total garage space: ~668 sq. ft.
- Recent upgrades: Kitchen, baths, electrical, and plumbing (O’Connor side, with permits, last 5 years).
- Flexible living: Live in one unit and rent the other, or have extended family next door.
- Proximity: Close to Menlo Park schools, downtown Palo Alto, Stanford, and Meta.
- Buyer to verify square footage.
Location Benefits:
- Prime Willows neighborhood in Menlo Park.
- Excellent schools and family-friendly community.
- Convenient access to major employers, shopping, and transit.
- Strong investment potential in a high-demand area.