Property Overview:
202 Ravenswood Ave is a single-family home in Menlo Park, CA, built in 1964. It features 3 bedrooms + office (potential 4th bedroom or family room), 2.5 bathrooms, and 1,840 sq. ft. of living space on a 2,500 sq. ft. lot. The home includes two private patios, a spacious living room, dining room, kitchen with breakfast area, and an attached two-car garage. Part of a small HOA community (8 homes) with a center lawn and community pool. HOA dues: $300/mo.
- Last sold (2017): $1,525,000
- Estimated value (2024): $3,164,000
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%)
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Schools:
- Nearby: Encinal Elementary, Hillview Middle, Menlo-Atherton High
- Average SAT score: 1100 (566 Math, 534 English) — higher than state average (975)
- Excellent Menlo Park Schools (buyer to confirm enrollment)
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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:
- Low flood risk, low tornado risk, high earthquake 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:
- Recently remodeled for a contemporary lifestyle
- Wide plank bleached wood floors throughout
- Living area with wood-burning fireplace
- Updated kitchen: Marble counters, stainless appliances, access to back deck (ideal for BBQ)
- First-floor bedroom/office with adjacent full bath and front patio access
- Upstairs primary suite: Spa-like bath with large tile, generous stall shower
- Two additional bedrooms and hall bath upstairs
- Attached, fully finished two-car garage:
- EV charger
- Custom lighting
- Epoxy floor
- Home gym (half of garage)
- Central heating system
Location Benefits:
- Walkable to downtown Menlo Park, CalTrain, Safeway, Menlo-Atherton High, Burgess Park
- Outstanding Menlo Park Schools
- Serene, park-like setting with community amenities (pool, lawn)
- Commuter-friendly and ideal for family living and entertaining