219 Chester St, Menlo Park, CA 94025, USA


Property Overview:

219 Chester St is a single-family home in the Willows neighborhood of Menlo Park, CA, built in 1949. It features 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and 1,670 sq. ft. of living space on a 6,500 sq. ft. lot. The home includes a parking garage, solar panels, and air conditioning. The estimated home value is $1,539,000 (listed for $1,800,000).


Neighborhood Highlights:

  • Population & 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%).
  • 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%).
  • Natural Disaster Risk:

    • High flood risk
    • Low tornado risk
    • High earthquake risk
  • Job Market:

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

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

    • Nearby schools: Cesar Chavez Ravenswood Middle, Belle Haven Elementary, Oxford Day Academy, Packard Children’s Hospital/Stanford.
    • Average SAT score: 1100 (566 Math, 534 English)—higher than state average of 975.
  • Weather:

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

Property Features:

  • Charming 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom home with 1,670 sq. ft. of living space.
  • High ceilings and a large living room.
  • Dedicated dining room—ideal for daily use and entertaining.
  • Kitchen: Gas cooktop, bar counter for casual meals or coffee.
  • Family room opens to a private, peaceful backyard.
  • Bonus utility/laundry room for added practicality.
  • Solar panels and AC for energy efficiency and year-round comfort.
  • Freshly painted—move-in ready or ready for your creative updates.
  • Parking garage included.

Location Benefits:

  • Desirable Willows neighborhood in Menlo Park.
  • Easy access to Highway 101 and nearby amenities.
  • Menlo Park schools.
  • Family-friendly community with a strong job market and low crime rates.
  • Fabulous opportunity for comfortable living and entertaining in a prime location.

Price and Status History

date type price
1980-04-04 Off Market 97500.0
2024-05-01 For Sale 1800000.0
2024-05-09 Pending NaN
2024-05-16 Sold 2420000.0
2024-05-22 For Sale 2204512.5

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 0.41
CALMAC CHEMICAL END OF, Weeks Street, East Palo Alto, CA 94303, USA N N NF 0 CAD982358731 0.97

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 0.65
CSBIO 1140 O’Brien Drive STE A - STE A, Menlo Park, CA 94025-1411, USA 2 2018 Yes 9402WCSBCX114BR 0.68
CSBIO 20 Kelly Court, Menlo Park, CA 94025-1418, USA 25 2023 Yes 9402WCSBCX2KELL 0.76
RAYCHEM CORP 980 Hamilton Avenue, Menlo Park, CA 94025-1430, USA 1 1989 N/A 94025RYCHM980HA 0.86
CHEMETAL 970 Hamilton Court, Menlo Park, CA 94025, USA 1 1990 N/A 94025CHMTL970HA 0.93

Integrated Compliance Information System - Air

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Flood Risk Info

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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.

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