2310 Columbia St, Palo Alto, CA 94306, USA


Property Overview:

2310 Columbia St is a single-family home in Palo Alto, CA, built in 1937. It features 3–4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and 2,292 sq. ft. of living space (with over 3,500 sq. ft. including garage and basement). The home includes a parking garage, fireplace, heating and cooling systems, and a large lot with a pool.


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, Greene 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 (16.9%); second largest: 35–44 years (14.5%).
  • 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:

  • Remodeled kitchen with granite countertops and stainless-steel appliances.
  • Huge family room and large gathering spaces.
  • Over 3,500 sq. ft. (including garage & basement with bonus room and workshop/office).
  • Newly landscaped and large lot with pool.
  • Flexible, easy-going floor plan suitable for many family situations.
  • Refreshed interiors: new paint, refinished hardwood floors, bright and light ambiance.
  • Primary suite with fireplace.
  • Office space and great backyard for entertaining.

Location Benefits:

  • Tree-lined street in the desirable College Terrace neighborhood.
  • Minutes from Stanford University, parks, Stanford Dish Trail, and University Avenue.
  • Acclaimed schools: Escondido Elementary, Greene Middle, Palo Alto High.
  • Convenient commute options and vibrant community amenities.
  • Ideal for enjoying the Silicon Valley lifestyle.

Price and Status History

date type price
1997-07-30 Sold 695000
2004-07-01 Sold 1550000
2017-12-19 Rental 378000
2018-04-19 Rental 8800
2023-08-15 Delisted (Withdrawn) NaN
2024-07-31 Pending 3988000
2024-08-09 Pending NaN
2024-08-13 Sold 4550000

Superfund Enterprise Management System

SITE NAME ADDRESS FEDERAL FACILITY NPL STATUS NON-NPL STATUS CONTAMINANTS SEMS EPA ID DISTANCE (MILES)
ALZA PHARMACEUTICALS 1454 Page Mill Road, Palo Alto, CA 94304-1124, USA N N NF 0 CAD061622783 0.24
BECKMAN INSTRUMENTS 1117 California Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94304-1106, USA N N NF 0 CAD028872711 0.29
BECKMAN INSTRUMENTS INC 1050 Page Mill Road, Palo Alto, CA 94304-1019, USA N N NF 0 CAD981616048 0.33
ALZA CORP 950 Page Mill Road, Palo Alto, CA 94304-1012, USA N N NF 0 CAD049231541 0.40
AYDIN ENERGY DIVISION 3180 Hanover Street, Palo Alto, CA 94304, USA N N NF 0 CAD049236326 0.46
HEWLETT-PACKARD (620-640 PAGE MILL ROAD) 620 - 640 Page Mill Road, Palo Alto, CA 94304, USA N F 32 CAD980884209 0.51
EASTMAN KODAK CO 925 Page Mill Road, Palo Alto, CA 94304-1013, USA N N NF 0 CAD028874253 0.52
HEWLETT PACKARD MFG PRINTED CIRCUITS 3215 Porter Drive BLDG #15, Palo Alto, CA 94304-1257, USA N N NF 0 CAD009122540 0.68
TELEDYNE MEC 3165 Porter Drive, Palo Alto, CA 94304-1213, USA N N NF 0 CAD009696097 0.69
LOCKHEED MISSLES & SPACE CO 3170 Porter Drive, Palo Alto, CA 94304-1212, USA N N NF 0 CAD981994957 0.71

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 0.24
LITTON ELECTRON DEVICES 601 California Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94304-1101, USA 38 1994 N/A 94304VRNMG601CA 0.53
HEWLETT-PACKARD CO STANFORD PARK DIV 1501 Page Mill Road, Palo Alto, CA 94304-1126, USA 19 1991 N/A 94304HWLTT1501P 0.53
VARIAN MEDICAL SYSTEMS 911 Hansen Way, Palo Alto, CA 94304-1028, USA 107 2023 Yes 94303VRNSS611HA 0.67
LOCKHEED MARTIN MISSILES & SPACE 3251 Hanover Street, Palo Alto, CA 94304-1121, USA 4 1994 N/A 94304LCKHD3251H 0.71
COMMUNICATIONS & POWER INDUSTRIES 607 Hansen Way, Palo Alto, CA 94304-1015, USA 4 2008 N/A 94304CMMNC607HA 0.82
WATKINS JOHNSON CO 3333 Hillview Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94304, USA 10 1995 N/A 94304WTKNS3333H 0.86

Integrated Compliance Information System - Air

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Flood Risk Info

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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
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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

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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 4
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