204 Washington Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301, USA

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Property Overview:

204 Washington Ave is a single-family home in Palo Alto, CA, built in 1990. It features 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, and 3,398 sq. ft. of living space. The home includes a parking garage, fireplace, heating system, and cooling system. The estimated home value is $3,435,000.

Neighborhood Highlights:

  • Crime Rate:

    • Personal crime risk: 4.4% (lower than state average of 11.8%).
    • Property crime risk: 10.7% (slightly lower than state average of 10.8%).

  • Schools:
    Nearby schools include Frank S. Greene Junior Middle, El Carmelo Elementary, 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:

  • Stately home with timeless curb appeal in Old Palo Alto.
  • 3 bedrooms + office (flexible use as 4th bedroom), 1,778 sq. ft. (alternate listing).
  • Thoughtfully designed floor plan combining classic elegance and modern functionality.
  • Main level:
    • Spacious living room with fireplace.
    • Formal dining room.
    • Centrally located kitchen connected to family room with bay window and backyard access.
    • Half-bath and full laundry room adjacent to two-car garage.
  • Upstairs:
    • Primary suite with double doors, high ceilings, luxurious en-suite bath, and walk-in closet.
    • Two additional bedrooms with high ceilings and updated hall bath.
  • Lower level:
    • Two flexible rooms and full bath (ideal for office, recreation, or movie room).
  • Outdoor space:
    • Pergola-topped brick patio, lush lawn, landscaped gardens, and flourishing wisteria.

Location Benefits:

  • Blocks from Cal Ave shopping, dining, farmer’s market, train station, parks, and top-rated Palo Alto schools.
  • Unbeatable location for family living, entertaining, and commuting.
  • Classic style, functional design, and prestigious neighborhood.
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Price and Status History

date type price
1989-07-05 Off Market 421000
1991-03-29 Rental 770000
2022-10-06 Pending NaN
2023-08-26 Off Market NaN
2025-04-17 For Sale 5298000
2025-04-24 Pending NaN
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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 0.38
VARIAN ASSOCIATES 601 North California Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301, USA N N NF 0 CAT080010804 0.41
DURA-BOND 3201 Ash Street, Palo Alto, CA 94306-2240, USA N N NF 0 CAD014440648 0.65
HEWLETT-PACKARD (620-640 PAGE MILL ROAD) 620 - 640 Page Mill Road, Palo Alto, CA 94304, USA N F 32 CAD980884209 0.71
ALZA CORP 950 Page Mill Road, Palo Alto, CA 94304-1012, USA N N NF 0 CAD049231541 0.81
VARIAN ASSOCIATES CORP HDQTRS 611 Hansen Way, Palo Alto, CA 94304-1015, USA N N NF 0 CAD009120817 0.83
BECKMAN INSTRUMENTS 1117 California Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94304-1106, USA N N NF 0 CAD028872711 0.85
EASTMAN KODAK CO 925 Page Mill Road, Palo Alto, CA 94304-1013, USA N N NF 0 CAD028874253 0.88

Toxic Release Inventory

FACILITY NAME ADDRESS TOTAL FORMS LAST FORM YEAR RISK SCREENING FACILITY ID DISTANCE (MILES)
HEWLETT-PACKARD CO PALO ALTO FABRICATION CTR 395 Page Mill Road, Palo Alto, CA 94306-2065, USA 11 1990 N/A 94306HWLTT395PA 0.42
LITTON ELECTRON DEVICES 601 California Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94304-1101, USA 38 1994 N/A 94304VRNMG601CA 0.62
COMMUNICATIONS & POWER INDUSTRIES 607 Hansen Way, Palo Alto, CA 94304-1015, USA 4 2008 N/A 94304CMMNC607HA 0.84
BECKMAN INSTRUMENTS INC 1050 Page Mill Road, Palo Alto, CA 94304-1019, USA 7 1993 N/A 94304BCKMN1050P 0.88
ALZA CORP 2575 Hanover Street, Palo Alto, CA 94304-1116, USA 6 1991 N/A 94303LZCRP2575H 0.97

Integrated Compliance Information System - Air

No data found within 1.0 miles for this property.

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Flood Risk Info

fld_zone very high impact: up to 0.0001 miles high impact: up to 0.2 miles moderate impact: up to 0.5 miles low-moderate impact: up to 1.5 miles
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AH 0 0 0 2
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code meaning
A 1% annual chance flood zone determined using approximate methods. No BFEs shown. Flood insurance and management standards apply.
AE 1% annual chance flood zone determined by detailed methods. BFEs shown. Insurance and floodplain management required.
AH Shallow flooding (ponding) zones with depths between 1-3 feet. BFEs shown. Insurance and management required.
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.

Earthquake Risk Info

zone_name quad_name very high impact: up to 0.0001 miles high impact: up to 2.0 miles moderate impact: up to 10.0 miles
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Landslide Risk Info

lscat very high impact: up to 0.0001 miles high impact: up to 0.04 miles moderate impact: up to 0.1 miles low-moderate impact: up to 0.2 miles
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Liquefaction Risk Info

Suscept very high impact: up to 0.0001 miles high impact: up to 0.05 miles moderate impact: up to 0.5 miles low-moderate impact: up to 1.0 miles
High 0 0 0 0
Very high 0 0 0 1

Wild fire Risk Info

haz_class very high impact: up to 0.0001 miles high impact: up to 0.5 miles moderate impact: up to 1.5 miles low-moderate impact: up to 3.0 miles
High 0 0 0 0
Very High 0 0 0 0
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