Property Overview:
208 Ravenswood Ave is a townhouse in Menlo Park, CA 94025, built in 1964. It features 3–4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, and approximately 1,760–1,900 sq. ft. of living space on a 2,100 sq. ft. lot. The home includes an attached two-car garage, hardwood floors, and a fully enclosed deck. The estimated home value is $1,930,000–$1,956,000.
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 Menlo-Atherton High, Encinal Elementary, Hillview Middle, and Nativity Catholic School K-8.- 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:
- 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:
- Two-story townhouse set in a private garden environment.
- 3 bedrooms upstairs (including a primary suite), plus a 4th bedroom/office/den on the main level with a full bath.
- Hardwood floors, tall ceilings, and large picture windows for natural light.
- Recently refreshed: new paint, baseboards, carpets, and light fixtures.
- Attached two-car garage with laundry and rear driveway access.
- Fully enclosed deck and private patio for outdoor living.
- Small boutique HOA (Victoria Oak’s) with low monthly dues (only 8 townhomes).
- Move-in ready with potential for future customization.
Location Benefits:
- Walking distance to downtown Menlo Park, Caltrain, top-rated schools, and Cafe Borrone (less than 0.5 miles).
- Close to grocery stores (Safeway, Trader Joe’s, Nak’s Oriental Market), coffee shops (Starbucks, Menlo Cafe), and restaurants (J & J Hawaiian BBQ, Lisa’s Tea Treasures, British Bankers Club).
- Near Burgess Park, Seminary Oaks Park, and Nealon Park.
- Commuter-friendly with easy access to major routes.
- Estimated rent: $6,493–$8,296/month (per Redfin).