Property Overview:
2030 Valparaiso Ave is a single-family home in Menlo Park, CA, built in 1949. It features 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and 1,540 sq. ft. of living space (feels larger due to open layout). The home includes a two-car garage and sits on a spacious 8,200 sq. ft. corner lot. The estimated home value is $2,532,000.
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 schools include Las Lomitas Elementary, Hillview Middle, Woodside High, and Menlo-Atherton High.- Average SAT score: 1,100 (above state average of 975).
- Walking distance to award-winning Los Lomitas Elementary and La Entrada Middle.
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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%).
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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:
- Fully remodeled with modern kitchen, updated bathrooms, and Jacuzzi tub in the master suite.
- Open-concept layout with abundant natural light from large windows.
- Elegant hardwood floors throughout.
- Double-sided fireplace in living room and master bedroom.
- Spacious backyard with renovated brick patio, garden beds, and fruit trees (plum, orange, apple, lemon).
- Front yard covered with roses; fenced-in yard for privacy and safety.
- All appliances included: Dishwasher, washer/dryer, microwave, refrigerator, double ovens, gas stovetop.
- In-unit laundry and two-car garage.
- Pet-friendly (small, well-behaved pet negotiable).
- Deposit: $1,150.
Location Benefits:
- Quiet, family-friendly street (fronts on Barney Ave, a small alley).
- Walking distance to top-rated schools (Los Lomitas, La Entrada, Menlo-Atherton).
- Minutes from Stanford University, Stanford Shopping Center, downtown Menlo Park, and major highways (I-280, El Camino Real).
- Excellent condition and well-maintained; ideal for families who value outdoor space and a safe environment.