216 Walnut St, Menlo Park, CA 94025, USA


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:

  • 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 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.
  • 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:

  • 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.

Price and Status History

date type price
1992-01-17 Rental 255000
2006-02-06 For Sale 899000
2006-03-03 Sold 905000
2014-03-08 For Sale NaN
2014-03-09 Sold 1675000
2021-10-29 For Sale NaN
2021-10-30 Sold 2850000
2021-11-30 Sold 2850000
2024-11-22 Sold 2850000

Superfund Enterprise Management System

SITE NAME ADDRESS FEDERAL FACILITY NPL STATUS NON-NPL STATUS CONTAMINANTS SEMS EPA ID DISTANCE (MILES)
USVA MEDICAL CENTER 795 Willow Road, Menlo Park, CA 94025-2539, USA Y N NF 0 CA1360010317 0.44

Toxic Release Inventory

FACILITY NAME ADDRESS TOTAL FORMS LAST FORM YEAR RISK SCREENING FACILITY ID DISTANCE (MILES)
SANFORD METAL PROCESSING CO 990 O’Brien Drive, Menlo Park, CA 94025-1407, USA 1 1987 N/A 94025SNFRD990OB 0.87
CSBIO 1140 O’Brien Drive STE A - STE A, Menlo Park, CA 94025-1411, USA 2 2018 Yes 9402WCSBCX114BR 0.90
CSBIO 20 Kelly Court, Menlo Park, CA 94025-1418, USA 25 2023 Yes 9402WCSBCX2KELL 0.98

Integrated Compliance Information System - Air

No data found within 1.0 miles for this property.

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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Very high 0 0 3 0

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