Property Overview:
228 Princeton Rd is a single-family home in Menlo Park, CA, built in 2016. It features 3–4 bedrooms, 3–4 bathrooms, and 2,541 sq. ft. of living space. The home includes a parking garage and a central heating system. The estimated home value is $4,407,000 (last sold for $4,200,000 in 2017).
Neighborhood Highlights:
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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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Schools:
Nearby schools include Packard Children’s Hospital/Stanford, Hillview Middle, Oak Knoll Elementary, and Menlo-Atherton High.- Average SAT score: 1100 (566 Math, 534 English), above state average of 975.
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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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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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Natural Disaster Risk:
- Low flood risk, low tornado risk, high earthquake risk.
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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.
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Cost of Living:
- Median household income: $107,463.
- Average annual spending: $72,061.
Property Features:
- New modern home in prime Allied Arts location.
- Steel front door and floor-to-ceiling accordion doors for seamless indoor/outdoor living.
- Top-of-the-line designer finishes and custom-built details.
- Living room with concrete fireplace and radiant heat.
- French oak floors and custom rift oak cabinetry throughout.
- Expansive windows and 3 flush accordion doors fill the home with natural light.
- Two concrete fireplaces (indoor and outdoor) for a refined European feel.
- Gourmet kitchen with custom cabinetry.
- Primary suite:
- Juliette balcony with views of the outdoor living room and Princeton Road.
- Panoramic bedroom views.
- Spacious walk-in closet plus two extra built-in closets.
- Victoria and Albert freestanding soaking bathtub and other bespoke amenities.
- 4 bedrooms and 3 full baths (some listings mention 3 bedrooms/4 baths).
- Meticulously maintained and move-in ready.
- Rare opportunity for modern living near Allied Arts Guild and Stanford University.
Location Benefits:
- Menlo Park Schools and close proximity to both Menlo Park and Palo Alto downtowns.
- Family-friendly community with a high percentage of families with children.
- Convenient access to local amenities, shopping, and major employers.
- Desirable Allied Arts neighborhood—prestigious, walkable, and close to cultural attractions.