Property Overview:
216 Walnut St is a single-family home in Menlo Park, CA, built in 1953. It features 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, and 1,240 sq. ft. of living space. Additional highlights include a parking garage and central heating system. The estimated home value is $2,737,000.
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 Cesar Chavez Ravenswood Middle, Laurel Elementary, Menlo-Atherton High, and Packard Children’s Hospital/Stanford.- Average SAT score: 1100 (above state average of 975).
- Excellent Menlo Park schools.
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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:
- High 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:
- Turnkey home in the desirable Willows community.
- Chef’s kitchen with built-in stainless appliances, granite/slab counters, and ample cabinetry.
- Three spacious bedrooms plus a large bonus room (rec/playroom/workout).
- Dedicated office near the kitchen.
- Integrated sound system inside and out.
- Sunlit great room flowing to the dining area with a designer built-in bench.
- Classic moldings, hardwood flooring, stone floors in baths, and fresh paint.
- Powder room with wainscoting.
- Laundry room and storage.
- Serene, landscaped backyard with a built-in BBQ grill island and generous patio—ideal for entertaining and relaxation.
- Picturesque fenced front yard and inviting porch.
Location Benefits:
- Central location at the doorstep of Palo Alto, Stanford, Facebook, local tech campuses, and Highway 101.
- Easy access to downtown Palo Alto and major commuter routes.
- Family-friendly neighborhood with strong community growth and amenities.
- Perfect for indoor and outdoor living, entertaining, and play.