2260 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94301, USA


Property Overview:

2260 Middlefield Rd is a single-family home in the prestigious Old Palo Alto, CA neighborhood, rebuilt and expanded in 2008/2009. It features 4 large bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, and approximately 1,890 sq. ft. of living space. The home includes a parking garage, fireplace, forced air heating, and central air conditioning.


Neighborhood Highlights:

  • Crime Rate:

    • Personal crime risk: 4.4% (lower than state average of 11.8%).
    • Property crime risk: 10.7% (lower than state average of 10.8%).
  • Schools:
    Top-rated nearby schools include Addison 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:

    • 80.8% white-collar jobs, 19.2% blue-collar jobs.
    • Unemployment rate: 2.1% (lower than state average of 4.7%).
  • Demographics:

    • Community population: 15,402 (17% growth since 2000).
    • 50% families with children.
    • Largest age group: 45-54 years (15.56%); second largest: 25-34 years (13.36%).
  • Natural Disaster Risk:

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

    • Average temperature: 51.7°F (January), 87.6°F (July).
    • Average rainfall: 17.3 inches/year.
    • Average snowfall: 0.1 inches/year.
  • Cost of Living:

    • Median household income: $132,129.
    • Average annual spending: $83,423.

Property Features:

  • Completely rebuilt and expanded in 2008/2009 with high-quality materials.
  • Open-concept, single-level floor plan with high ceilings, skylights, and recessed lighting for a bright, airy feel.
  • Fine hardwood/oak flooring and fresh designer paint throughout.
  • Gourmet kitchen:
    • Granite countertops, custom cabinetry.
    • Top-of-the-line appliances: Viking oven/stove, Zephyr range hood, Subzero refrigerator, Bosch dishwasher.
  • Living room with inviting fireplace.
  • Bedrooms: Each with French doors opening to the serene backyard.
  • Primary suite: Walk-in closet and luxurious en-suite bathroom.
  • Year-round comfort: High-efficiency central heating & air conditioning (Nest Thermostat), Nest Smoke Alarm.
  • Low-maintenance landscaped gardens with ample space for play and vibrant blooms.
  • Parking garage and convenient location near Google, Meta, Caltrain.
  • Walking distance to top Palo Alto schools, community centers, parks, art center, and junior museum.

Location Benefits:

  • Prime Old Palo Alto location—one of the most desirable neighborhoods in the Bay Area.
  • Excellent schools and family-friendly community.
  • Easy commute to major tech employers and public transit.
  • Close to parks, community amenities, and cultural attractions.
  • Safe, vibrant, and highly sought-after area for both families and professionals.

Price and Status History

date type price
1993-09-16 Rental 270000
2007-02-21 For Sale 898000
2007-03-15 Sold 1050000
2007-03-29 Delisted NaN
2015-07-16 For Sale 1998000
2015-09-08 For Sale 2298000
2015-09-20 Pending NaN
2015-10-07 Sold 2194500
2025-02-01 Pending 2898000
2025-02-12 Pending NaN
2025-02-14 Sold 3850000
2025-02-21 Sold 3850000

Superfund Enterprise Management System

SITE NAME ADDRESS FEDERAL FACILITY NPL STATUS NON-NPL STATUS CONTAMINANTS SEMS EPA ID DISTANCE (MILES)
VARIAN ASSOCIATES 601 North California Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301, USA N N NF 0 CAT080010804 0.10
OREGON EXPWY UNDERPASS & Oregon Expressway, Palo Alto, CA 94304, USA N N NF 0 CAD982399800 0.74
DURA-BOND 3201 Ash Street, Palo Alto, CA 94306-2240, USA N N NF 0 CAD014440648 0.98

Toxic Release Inventory

FACILITY NAME ADDRESS TOTAL FORMS LAST FORM YEAR RISK SCREENING FACILITY ID DISTANCE (MILES)
HEWLETT-PACKARD CO PALO ALTO FABRICATION CTR 395 Page Mill Road, Palo Alto, CA 94306-2065, USA 11 1990 N/A 94306HWLTT395PA 0.8

Integrated Compliance Information System - Air

No data found within 1.0 miles for this property.

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
A 0 0 0 10
AE 0 0 0 2
AH 0 0 0 2
AO 0 0 0 0
VE 0 0 0 0

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
8 0 0 0 0

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 0
Very High 0 0 0 0

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