2231 Dartmouth St, Palo Alto, CA 94306, USA

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Property Overview:

2231 Dartmouth St is a single-family home in Palo Alto, CA, built in 1936. It features 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, and 805 sq. ft. of living space. The property includes a parking garage, heating system, and lovely gardens. The estimated home value is $2,531,000. The lot also includes a second cottage at 1385 College Ave (1 bed/1 bath, converted garage), offering live-in/rental flexibility.

Neighborhood Highlights:

  • Crime Rate:

    • Personal crime risk: 3.9% (lower than state average of 11.8%).
    • Property crime risk: 5.3% (lower than state average of 10.8%).

  • Schools:
    Nearby schools include Escondido Elementary, Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle, Palo Alto High, and Packard Children’s Hospital/Stanford.

    • Average SAT score: 1221 (well above state average of 975).

  • Job Market:

    • 77.4% white-collar jobs, 22.6% blue-collar jobs.
    • Unemployment rate: 2.2% (lower than state average of 4.7%).

  • Demographics:

    • Community population: 22,332 (18% growth since 2000).
    • 56% families with children.
    • Largest age group: 45-54 years (16.92%); second largest: 35-44 years (14.54%).

  • Natural Disaster Risk:

    • Moderate flood risk, low tornado risk, high earthquake risk.

  • Weather:

    • Average temperature: 51.8°F (January), 89.0°F (July).
    • Average rainfall: 16.5 inches/year.
    • Average snowfall: 0.1 inches/year.

  • Cost of Living:

    • Median household income: $93,826.
    • Average annual spending: $66,240.

Property Features:

  • Two adorable cottages on one lot:
    • 2231 Dartmouth St: 2 bed/1 bath, converted garage, lovely gardens.
    • 1385 College Ave: 1 bed/1 bath, spacious living/dining, converted garage.
  • Charming interiors:
    • Newly refinished hardwood floors.
    • Living room with fireplace.
    • Kitchen with premium appliances (e.g., Fisher & Paykel).
    • Light-filled rooms and inviting ambiance.
  • Flexible living: Live in one cottage, rent the other.
  • Excellent walkability: Steps to California Avenue shopping/dining, Caltrain, Stanford University, and Stanford Dish Trail.

Location Benefits:

  • Prime College Terrace location in Palo Alto.
  • Walkable to top schools (buyer to verify eligibility).
  • Close to tech giants: Tesla, HP, and more.
  • Family-friendly community with strong growth and amenities.
  • Ideal for both personal residence and investment.
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Price and Status History

date type price
1976-03-02 Rental 27000
1992-06-12 Sold 360000
2000-10-17 Sold 660000
2002-09-16 For Sale 895000
2002-09-25 Sold 926000
2002-10-30 Delisted NaN
2007-04-26 Sold 1180000
2019-10-03 For Sale NaN
2022-11-10 Pending NaN
2024-04-03 For Sale 2288000
2024-04-12 Pending NaN
2024-04-16 Pending 1258750
2024-04-17 Sold 2430000
2024-04-22 Sold 2430000
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Superfund Enterprise Management System

SITE NAME ADDRESS FEDERAL FACILITY NPL STATUS NON-NPL STATUS CONTAMINANTS SEMS EPA ID DISTANCE (MILES)
BECKMAN INSTRUMENTS 1117 California Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94304-1106, USA N N NF 0 CAD028872711 0.24
ALZA PHARMACEUTICALS 1454 Page Mill Road, Palo Alto, CA 94304-1124, USA N N NF 0 CAD061622783 0.30
BECKMAN INSTRUMENTS INC 1050 Page Mill Road, Palo Alto, CA 94304-1019, USA N N NF 0 CAD981616048 0.30
ALZA CORP 950 Page Mill Road, Palo Alto, CA 94304-1012, USA N N NF 0 CAD049231541 0.36
HEWLETT-PACKARD (620-640 PAGE MILL ROAD) 620 - 640 Page Mill Road, Palo Alto, CA 94304, USA N F 32 CAD980884209 0.46
EASTMAN KODAK CO 925 Page Mill Road, Palo Alto, CA 94304-1013, USA N N NF 0 CAD028874253 0.51
AYDIN ENERGY DIVISION 3180 Hanover Street, Palo Alto, CA 94304, USA N N NF 0 CAD049236326 0.51
HEWLETT PACKARD MFG PRINTED CIRCUITS 3215 Porter Drive BLDG #15, Palo Alto, CA 94304-1257, USA N N NF 0 CAD009122540 0.77
TELEDYNE MEC 3165 Porter Drive, Palo Alto, CA 94304-1213, USA N N NF 0 CAD009696097 0.78
VARIAN ASSOCIATES CORP HDQTRS 611 Hansen Way, Palo Alto, CA 94304-1015, USA N N NF 0 CAD009120817 0.81

Toxic Release Inventory

FACILITY NAME ADDRESS TOTAL FORMS LAST FORM YEAR RISK SCREENING FACILITY ID DISTANCE (MILES)
ALZA CORP 2575 Hanover Street, Palo Alto, CA 94304-1116, USA 6 1991 N/A 94303LZCRP2575H 0.23
LITTON ELECTRON DEVICES 601 California Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94304-1101, USA 38 1994 N/A 94304VRNMG601CA 0.46
HEWLETT-PACKARD CO STANFORD PARK DIV 1501 Page Mill Road, Palo Alto, CA 94304-1126, USA 19 1991 N/A 94304HWLTT1501P 0.61
VARIAN MEDICAL SYSTEMS 911 Hansen Way, Palo Alto, CA 94304-1028, USA 107 2023 Yes 94303VRNSS611HA 0.68
LOCKHEED MARTIN MISSILES & SPACE 3251 Hanover Street, Palo Alto, CA 94304-1121, USA 4 1994 N/A 94304LCKHD3251H 0.77
COMMUNICATIONS & POWER INDUSTRIES 607 Hansen Way, Palo Alto, CA 94304-1015, USA 4 2008 N/A 94304CMMNC607HA 0.81
COHERENT LASER PRODS DIV 3210 Porter Drive, Palo Alto, CA 94304-1214, USA 9 1993 N/A 94304CHRNT3210P 0.90

Integrated Compliance Information System - Air

No data found within 1.0 miles for this property.

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Flood Risk Info

fld_zone very high impact: up to 0.0001 miles high impact: up to 0.2 miles moderate impact: up to 0.5 miles low-moderate impact: up to 1.5 miles
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AH 0 0 0 0
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Flood Zone Type

code meaning
A 1% annual chance flood zone determined using approximate methods. No BFEs shown. Flood insurance and management standards apply.
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

zone_name quad_name very high impact: up to 0.0001 miles high impact: up to 2.0 miles moderate impact: up to 10.0 miles
San Andreas - Peninsula Mindego Hill 0 0 1
San Andreas - Peninsula Palo Alto 0 0 2
San Andreas - Peninsula Woodside 0 0 1

Landslide Risk Info

lscat very high impact: up to 0.0001 miles high impact: up to 0.04 miles moderate impact: up to 0.1 miles low-moderate impact: up to 0.2 miles
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Liquefaction Risk Info

Suscept very high impact: up to 0.0001 miles high impact: up to 0.05 miles moderate impact: up to 0.5 miles low-moderate impact: up to 1.0 miles
High 0 0 0 0
Very high 0 0 0 0

Wild fire Risk Info

haz_class very high impact: up to 0.0001 miles high impact: up to 0.5 miles moderate impact: up to 1.5 miles low-moderate impact: up to 3.0 miles
High 0 0 0 3
Very High 0 0 0 0
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