205 Blackburn Ave, Menlo Park, CA 94025, USA


Property Overview:

205 Blackburn Ave is a single-family home in Menlo Park, CA, built in 1947. It features 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, and 1,460 sq. ft. of living space. The home includes oak floors, a fireplace, an updated kitchen, a separate laundry room, an attached garage, and central heating. The estimated home value is $2,573,000.


Neighborhood Highlights:

  • 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%).
  • Schools:
    Nearby schools include Menlo-Atherton High, Addison Elementary, Packard Children’s Hospital/Stanford, and Cesar Chavez Ravenswood Middle.

    • Average SAT score: 1100 (above state average of 975).
  • Job Market:

    • 73.9% white-collar jobs, 26.1% blue-collar jobs.
    • Unemployment rate: 2.9% (lower than state average of 4.7%).
  • 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%).
  • Natural Disaster Risk:

    • High flood risk, low tornado risk, high earthquake risk.
  • Weather:

    • Average temperature: 51.9°F (January), 87.0°F (July).
    • Average rainfall: 17.4 inches/year.
    • Average snowfall: 0.1 inches/year.
  • Cost of Living:

    • Median household income: $107,463.
    • Average annual spending: $72,061.

Property Features:

  • Same owner for over 50 years—well maintained and cared for.
  • Surrounded by well-loved gardens and mature trees.
  • Oak floors and fireplace for classic charm.
  • Updated kitchen and separate laundry room.
  • Attached garage and good closet space.
  • Central heating system for year-round comfort.

Location Benefits:

  • Conveniently located near both Menlo Park and Palo Alto.
  • Close to top-rated schools, major employers, and community amenities.
  • Ideal for family living in a safe, established neighborhood.

Price and Status History

date type price
2005-01-02 Sold 859000
2005-01-16 For Sale 859000
2005-02-02 Sold 859000
2017-10-24 Off Market 513600
2024-09-06 Sold 859000

Superfund Enterprise Management System

SITE NAME ADDRESS FEDERAL FACILITY NPL STATUS NON-NPL STATUS CONTAMINANTS SEMS EPA ID DISTANCE (MILES)
US GEOLOGICAL SURVEY 345 Middlefield Road, Menlo Park, CA 94025-3561, USA Y N NF 0 CA2470090364 0.54
USVA MEDICAL CENTER 795 Willow Road, Menlo Park, CA 94025-2539, USA Y N NF 0 CA1360010317 0.71

Toxic Release Inventory

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Integrated Compliance Information System - Air

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Flood Risk Info

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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

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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
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High 0 0 0 0
Very High 0 0 0 0

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