Property Overview:
2387 Dumbarton Ave is a single-family home in East Palo Alto, CA, built in 1947. It features 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, and 980 sq. ft. of living space. The property includes a single-car garage and off-street parking. The estimated home value is $656,500.
Neighborhood Highlights:
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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%).
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Schools:
Nearby schools include Cesar Chavez Ravenswood Middle, Costano Elementary, and Oxford Day Academy.- Average SAT score: 1062 (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 higher than state average of 4.7%).
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Demographics:
- Community population: 41,564 (4% growth since 2000).
- 69% families with children.
- Largest age group: 35-44 years (14.67%), followed by 25-34 years (14.04%).
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Natural Disaster Risk:
- Low 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.
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Cost of Living:
- Median household income: $82,787.
- Average annual spending: $59,990.
Property Features:
- Structurally sound cinder block home; meets city standards for guest house and garage conversion (permits allowed).
- New stainless steel kitchen appliances and laminate flooring.
- Wood-burning fireplace.
- Fenced yard, spacious backyard, bonus room, and storage.
- Single-car garage and off-street parking.
- Ideally located in the Palo Alto Park neighborhood with easy commute access to Hwy 84 & 101, public transportation, and near schools.
- Close to major tech employers: Facebook (Meta), Amazon, Google, Stanford University, and Silicon Valley amenities.
- Minutes from shopping at Ravenswood 101 retail center and Palo Alto Square.
Additional Features (Dual Home/ADU Option):
- Move-in ready with recent renovations and expansion.
- Main home:
- Chic main suite, living room with fireplace, new AC unit and furnace.
- Spacious laundry room, single-car garage with EV hookups, laminate floors.
- Detached ADU:
- Light-filled rooms, sleek kitchen, recessed lighting, private entry, off-street parking.
- Flexible living: Live in one unit and rent the other, or use as au pair suite, in-law unit, or backyard cottage.
- Total living space: Up to 2,262 sq. ft. (main home + ADU).
- Prime location: Proximity to coffee shops, local parks, San Francisco Bay Trail, and downtown Palo Alto.
- Possible lottery access to Palo Alto schools.
Location Benefits:
- Heart of Silicon Valley: Minutes from Amazon, IKEA, Meta, Google, and Stanford University & Medical Center.
- Easy access to retail shopping, restaurants, Hwy 84 & 101, and public transportation.
- Vibrant mixed urban/suburban area—ideal for investors, first-time buyers, or multi-generational living.