2647 Fordham St, East Palo Alto, CA 94303, USA


Property Overview:

2647 Fordham St is a single-family home in East Palo Alto, CA, built in 1953. It features 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, and 1,010 sq. ft. of living space. The home includes a parking garage and a central heating system. The estimated home value is $1,119,000 (last sold for $490,000 in 2016).


Neighborhood Highlights:

  • 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%).
  • Schools:
    Nearby schools include Costano Elementary, Cesar Chavez Ravenswood Middle, and KIPP Esperanza High.

    • Average SAT score: 1062 (above state average of 975).
  • Job Market:

    • 59.9% white-collar jobs, 40.1% blue-collar jobs.
    • Unemployment rate: 4.9% (slightly higher than state average of 4.7%).
  • 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%).
  • Natural Disaster Risk:

    • Low flood risk, low tornado risk, high earthquake risk.
  • Weather:

    • Average temperature: 51.2°F (January), 87.2°F (July).
    • Average rainfall: 18.3 inches/year.
    • Average snowfall: 0.1 inches/year.
  • Cost of Living:

    • Median household income: $82,787.
    • Average annual spending: $59,990.

Property Features:

  • Fully renovated with modern style and engineered hardwood flooring.
  • Abundant double-pane windows for natural light and air.
  • Open, updated kitchen with oak cabinets, granite countertops, and stainless steel appliances.
  • Light and airy living room with fireplace and French doors leading to a large, sunny backyard.
  • Expansive wrap-around backyard with fruit and mature trees—ideal for outdoor living.
  • Vaulted ceilings and recessed lighting.
  • Two-car garage.
  • Move-in ready condition.

Location Benefits:

  • Proximity to major employers: Google, Facebook, Stanford University.
  • Near Caltrain and major highways for easy commuting.
  • Close to shopping, dining, and entertainment in downtown Palo Alto and Menlo Park.
  • Outdoor recreation: Biking and hiking trails nearby.
  • Central location in the San Francisco Peninsula—ideal for enjoying all the Bay Area has to offer.

Price and Status History

date type price
1994-11-08 Sold 135000
2011-07-30 Rental 64000
2015-10-13 For Sale 450000
2015-10-16 Off Market 450000
2016-04-13 Sold 490000
2016-08-19 Sold 620000
2020-10-21 Rental 3500
2024-05-31 For Sale 949900
2024-06-12 Sold 949900
2024-06-13 Pending NaN
2024-07-08 Sold 1001000
2024-07-12 Sold 1001000
2024-07-13 Sold 949900

Superfund Enterprise Management System

SITE NAME ADDRESS FEDERAL FACILITY NPL STATUS NON-NPL STATUS CONTAMINANTS SEMS EPA ID DISTANCE (MILES)
ELECTRITE CO INC 1805 Bay Road, East Palo Alto, CA 94303-1312, USA N N NF 0 CAD009119959 0.38
ROMIC EAST PALO ALTO 2081 Bay Road, East Palo Alto, CA 94303-1316, USA N N RO 0 CAN000908403 0.47
CALMAC CHEMICAL END OF, Weeks Street, East Palo Alto, CA 94303, USA N N NF 0 CAD982358731 0.49

Toxic Release Inventory

FACILITY NAME ADDRESS TOTAL FORMS LAST FORM YEAR RISK SCREENING FACILITY ID DISTANCE (MILES)
ASM 2536 Pulgas Avenue, East Palo Alto, CA 94303-1323, USA 1 1987 N/A 94303SMXXX2536P 0.36
CATALYTICA BAY VIEW INC 1990 Bay Road, East Palo Alto, CA 94303-1313, USA 66 2000 N/A 94303SNDZC1990B 0.50
CSBIO 1140 O’Brien Drive STE A - STE A, Menlo Park, CA 94025-1411, USA 2 2018 Yes 9402WCSBCX114BR 0.60
CHEMETAL 970 Hamilton Court, Menlo Park, CA 94025, USA 1 1990 N/A 94025CHMTL970HA 0.61
RAYCHEM CORP 980 Hamilton Avenue, Menlo Park, CA 94025-1430, USA 1 1989 N/A 94025RYCHM980HA 0.67
CSBIO 20 Kelly Court, Menlo Park, CA 94025-1418, USA 25 2023 Yes 9402WCSBCX2KELL 0.67
SANFORD METAL PROCESSING CO 990 O’Brien Drive, Menlo Park, CA 94025-1407, USA 1 1987 N/A 94025SNFRD990OB 0.81

Integrated Compliance Information System - Air

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Flood Risk Info

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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.

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