Property Overview:
2551 Farrington Way is a single-family home in East Palo Alto, CA, built in 1956. It features 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and 1,100 sq. ft. of living space. The home includes a parking garage and a central heating system. The estimated home value is $1,098,000.
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 KIPP Esperanza High.- Average SAT score: 1062 (546 Math, 516 English)—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: 25-34 years (14.04%); second largest: 35-44 years (14.67%).
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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:
- Beautiful hardwood floors throughout.
- Remodeled kitchen and updated bathrooms.
- Double pane windows for energy efficiency.
- Roof is 2 years old with new gutters.
- Automatic sprinkler system (front yard only).
- New garage door with opener.
- Second living room (approx. 330 sq. ft., likely unpermitted).
Location Benefits:
- Prime location: Walking distance to Bell Street Park, close to shopping, dining, and community centers.
- School districts: Within Ravenswood City School District (elementary/middle) and Sequoia Union High School District (high school: Menlo-Atherton High).
- Family-friendly community with a high percentage of households with children.