Property Overview:
247 Felton Dr is a single-family home in Menlo Park, CA 94025, built in 1939. It features 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, and approximately 2,500 sq. ft. of living space on a 10,200 sq. ft. lot. The home includes a parking garage and central heating system. The estimated home value is $2,096,000 – $2,766,754.
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 Encinal Elementary, Menlo-Atherton High, Hillview Middle, and Packard Children’s Hospital/Stanford.- Average SAT score: 1100 (higher than 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:
- Classic charm in the desirable Felton Gables neighborhood.
- Hardwood floors throughout.
- Living room with wood-burning fireplace, built-in book/curio shelves, and French doors to patio and backyard.
- Formal dining room off the eat-in kitchen, overlooking yard and garden.
- Covered brick patio: Wide, deep, and sheltered on 3 sides (glass on 2 sides for an open feel)—ideal for outdoor dining year-round.
- Downstairs bedroom wing:
- Master bedroom with en-suite bath and glass sliding doors to backyard and separate patio.
- Second bedroom with walk-in closet and hall bath.
- Upstairs:
- 2 bedrooms, bath, walk-in closet.
- Family room area with mini kitchenette and wood-burning stove.
- French doors to a large sundeck overlooking the backyard.
- Recent upgrades: New roof, new water heater, all termite work completed.
- Exclusive gated access to Atherton’s Holbrook-Palmer Park (keyed access, ~$25/year): playground, tennis courts, baseball.
- Walkable to downtown Menlo Park, train, restaurants, and coffee shops.
Location Benefits:
- Quiet, secluded, tree-lined street in a highly sought-after neighborhood.
- Close to parks: Holbrook-Palmer Park, Camp Fremont Park, Burgess Park.
- Convenient to shopping: Nak’s Oriental Market, Trader Joe’s, Chavez Supermarkets.
- Nearby dining & coffee: Menlo Cafe, Coffee Bar, Starbucks, Canteen Coffee, Oak+Violet, Philz, Farmhouse Thai, Café Borrone, Celia’s Mexican Restaurant, Gombei Japanese Restaurant.
- Easy access to commute routes and Stanford University.
- Perfect for family living and entertaining.