Property Overview:
269 Santa Margarita Ave is a single-family home in Menlo Park, CA, built in 1948. It features 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, and 2,379 sq. ft. of living space. The home includes a parking garage and a central heating system. The estimated home value is $3,550,000 (last sold for $2,015,000 in 2015).
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 Menlo-Atherton High, Laurel Elementary, Cesar Chavez Ravenswood Middle, and Packard Children’s Hospital/Stanford.- Average SAT score: 1100 (566 Math, 534 English), above 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:
- High 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:
- Beautifully appointed and renovated in 2017 with classic Craftsman charm and contemporary luxury.
- Dramatic two-story foyer and light-filled living area with high ceilings and large windows.
- Gourmet kitchen: Top-of-the-line appliances, generous island, and dining area with French doors to the backyard.
- First-floor bedroom wing: Two bedrooms, each with en suite bathrooms; powder room for guests.
- Family room: Flows from kitchen; mudroom/laundry with custom storage connects to attached two-car garage.
- Upstairs: Two bedrooms, flexible office/study space.
- Primary suite: Vaulted ceiling, luxurious bath, spacious closet with organizers, and attic storage access.
- Backyard: Deck for outdoor dining, fire pit with seating, hot tub, and mature trees for privacy.
- Lot size: 7,095 sq. ft., possible room for expansion.
- Hardwood floors, crown moldings, fireplace, and new paint throughout.
Location Benefits:
- Highly sought-after Menlo Oaks neighborhood.
- Family-friendly community with strong schools and low crime.
- Convenient access to local amenities, parks, and major employers.
- Ideal for entertaining and indoor-outdoor living.