239 Santa Rita Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301, USA

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Property Overview:

239 Santa Rita Ave is a single-family home in Palo Alto, CA 94301, built in 1927. It features 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and 1,960 sq. ft. of living space on a 7,500 sq. ft. lot. The home includes a parking garage, fireplace, heating and cooling systems. The estimated home value is $3,050,000.

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:
    Nearby schools include Frank S. Greene Junior Middle, Walter Hays Elementary, Palo Alto High, and Packard Children’s Hospital/Stanford.

    • Average SAT score: 1221 (626 Math, 595 English)—well above the 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 remodeled with fresh exterior paint and low-maintenance landscaping.
  • Backyard: Perfect for summer BBQs with a covered patio.
  • Interior:
    • Brand new 18" tile flooring in main areas.
    • Stylish new interior paint, baseboards, and crown molding.
    • Spacious spare bedrooms with new laminate flooring.
    • Hall bathroom: Shower over tub, new tile flooring, single sink vanity.
  • Kitchen:
    • Open and bright with tile counters, new tile flooring, ample cabinetry, and pantry.
  • Great Room:
    • Spacious with new tile flooring.
  • Primary Bedroom:
    • Large, new laminate flooring, abundant natural light.
    • Primary bathroom: New tile flooring, walk-in closet, dual sink vanity, separate shower stall and bathtub.

Location Benefits:

  • Convenient to parks: Jerry Bowden Park, Peers Park, Sarah Wallis Park.
  • Nearby amenities:
    • Grocery stores: Mollie Stone’s, Country Sun, Country Sun Natural Foods.
    • Coffee shops: Printers Cafe, Starbucks, Pop Tea Bar.
    • Restaurants: Gourmet Vegetarian Dinners, RawDaddy’s Fun Cone Food, Kirk’s Steakburgers.
  • Commuter-friendly: Easy access to local schools, shopping, and dining.
  • Ideal for families seeking top schools, safety, and a vibrant community.
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Price and Status History

date type price
1976-08-06 Sold 98000
2012-03-24 Rental 1365
2012-10-17 Sold 160000
2021-05-04 Sold 450500
2023-09-09 Off Market NaN
2024-01-01 For Sale 3150869
2024-09-26 Sold 509000
2024-11-12 Sold 497000
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Superfund Enterprise Management System

SITE NAME ADDRESS FEDERAL FACILITY NPL STATUS NON-NPL STATUS CONTAMINANTS SEMS EPA ID DISTANCE (MILES)
OREGON EXPWY UNDERPASS & Oregon Expressway, Palo Alto, CA 94304, USA N N NF 0 CAD982399800 0.29
VARIAN ASSOCIATES 601 North California Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301, USA N N NF 0 CAT080010804 0.40
HEWLETT PACKARD CO MFG DIV 395 Page Mill Road, Palo Alto, CA 94306-2065, USA N N NF 0 CAD009122557 0.53
DURA-BOND 3201 Ash Street, Palo Alto, CA 94306-2240, USA N N NF 0 CAD014440648 0.76
HEWLETT-PACKARD (620-640 PAGE MILL ROAD) 620 - 640 Page Mill Road, Palo Alto, CA 94304, USA N F 32 CAD980884209 0.78
ALZA CORP 950 Page Mill Road, Palo Alto, CA 94304-1012, USA N N NF 0 CAD049231541 0.88
BECKMAN INSTRUMENTS 1117 California Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94304-1106, USA N N NF 0 CAD028872711 0.90
VARIAN ASSOCIATES CORP HDQTRS 611 Hansen Way, Palo Alto, CA 94304-1015, USA N N NF 0 CAD009120817 0.94
BECKMAN INSTRUMENTS INC 1050 Page Mill Road, Palo Alto, CA 94304-1019, USA N N NF 0 CAD981616048 0.94
EASTMAN KODAK CO 925 Page Mill Road, Palo Alto, CA 94304-1013, USA N N NF 0 CAD028874253 0.96

Toxic Release Inventory

FACILITY NAME ADDRESS TOTAL FORMS LAST FORM YEAR RISK SCREENING FACILITY ID DISTANCE (MILES)
LITTON ELECTRON DEVICES 601 California Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94304-1101, USA 38 1994 N/A 94304VRNMG601CA 0.67
COMMUNICATIONS & POWER INDUSTRIES 607 Hansen Way, Palo Alto, CA 94304-1015, USA 4 2008 N/A 94304CMMNC607HA 0.95

Integrated Compliance Information System - Air

No data found within 1.0 miles for this property.

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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 4
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
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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 1

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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