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:
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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%).
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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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Natural Disaster Risk:
- High flood risk
- Low tornado risk
- High earthquake risk
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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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Cost of Living:
- Median household income: $107,463
- Average annual spending: $72,061
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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.
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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
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.