Property Overview:
2377 Poplar Ave is a single-family home in East Palo Alto, CA 94303, built in 1940. It features 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, and approximately 770 sq. ft. of living space. The property includes a parking garage and is currently in pre-foreclosure. Estimated market value ranges from $593,000 to $867,900 (most recent estimate: $817,900). The home sits on a 0.15-acre lot. Some listings note updated kitchen, spacious living area, and a backyard retreat. Tenants are in place; seller is open to creative offers—ideal for investors or buyers seeking rental income.
Neighborhood Highlights:
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Population:
- Community of 41,564 residents (4% growth since 2000)
- 69% families with children
- Largest age group: 25-34 years (14.04%)
- Second-largest: 35-44 years (14.67%)
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Crime Rate:
- Personal crime risk: 19.1% (higher than state average of 11.8%)
- Property crime risk: 11.7% (higher than state average of 10.8%)
- Neighborhood is relatively unsafe
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Schools:
- Nearby: Cesar Chavez Ravenswood Middle, Costano Elementary, KIPP Esperanza High
- Average SAT score: 1062 (Math: 546, English: 516) — above state average of 975
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Job Market:
- 59.9% white-collar jobs, 40.1% blue-collar jobs
- Unemployment rate: 4.9% (slightly above state average of 4.7%)
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Cost of Living:
- Median household income: $82,787
- Average annual spending: $59,990
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Natural Disaster Risk:
- High flood risk
- Low tornado risk
- High earthquake risk
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Weather:
- Average temperature: 51.2°F (January), 87.2°F (July)
- Average rainfall: 18.3 inches/year
- Average snowfall: 0.1 inches/year
Property Features:
- 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom
- 770 sq. ft. of living space
- Built in 1940
- Parking garage
- Updated kitchen and spacious living area (in some listings)
- Backyard retreat
- Tenants in place (potential for rental income)
- Seller open to creative offers
- Zoning: R-LD
- Some listings note 1,131 sq. ft. (verify actual size)
Location Benefits:
- Investor-friendly: Tenants in place, rental income potential
- Close to schools and community amenities
- Commuter access to major highways and public transportation
- Ideal for families or investors seeking value in a growing community