278 Monroe Drive Unit 27, Mountain View, CA 94040-1001, USA

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Property Overview:

278 Monroe Dr is a 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom townhouse-style condo located in Mountain View, CA, within the Los Altos School District. Built in 1962, it offers 899-939 sq. ft. of living space, featuring vaulted ceilings, private patio, and balcony access from both bedrooms. The property includes assigned carport parking with a large storage room and access to a community pool. Estimated home values range from $772,500 to $1,181,000.

Neighborhood Highlights:

  • Crime Rate:

    • Personal crime risk: 4.6% (lower than state average of 11.8%).
    • Property crime risk: 3.5% (lower than state average of 10.8%).

  • Schools:
    Nearby top-rated schools include Herbert Hoover Elementary, Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle, and Henry M. Gunn High.

    • Average SAT score: 975 (state average).

  • Job Market:

    • 69% white-collar jobs, 31% blue-collar jobs.
    • Unemployment rate: 2.4% (lower than state average of 4.7%).

  • Demographics:

    • Community population: 28,622 (7% growth since 2000).
    • 56% families with children.
    • Largest age group: 25-34 years (19.4%).

  • Natural Disaster Risk:

    • Moderate flood risk, low tornado risk, high earthquake risk.

  • Weather:

    • Average temperature: 51.1°F (January), 89.1°F (July).
    • Average rainfall: 16.2 inches/year.
    • Average snowfall: 0.1 inches/year.

  • Cost of Living:

    • Median household income: $83,423.
    • Average annual spending: $60,673.

Property Features:

  • Interior:

    • Updated kitchen with new appliances (e.g., Bosch dishwasher), granite countertops, and custom lighting.
    • Hardwood or laminate flooring throughout (no carpet).
    • Vaulted wood-beamed ceilings in bedrooms and living areas.
    • Skylights for natural lighting.
    • Primary bedroom with walk-in closet and balcony access.

  • Outdoor Space:

    • Private fenced patio for outdoor living.
    • Balcony spanning both bedrooms with serene views.

  • Community Amenities:

    • Gated pool and cabana.
    • On-site laundry (in-unit laundry possible per HOA).
    • Guest parking and landscaped common areas.

Location Benefits:

  • Convenient Access:

    • Walking distance to San Antonio Center, Whole Foods, restaurants, and parks.
    • Within 3 miles of Google, Stanford, and other major Silicon Valley companies.
    • Easy access to Caltrain and freeways.

  • Family-Friendly:

    • Located in a walkable neighborhood surrounded by single-family homes.
    • Proximity to parks, trails, and top-rated schools.

  • Pet Policy:

    • Cats allowed; no dogs (service animals accepted).
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Price and Status History

date type price
1970-01-01 Sold 770000
1974-04-17 Off Market 33100
1979-12-01 Rental 74000
1983-03-30 Rental 55500
2015-07-08 For Sale NaN
2015-08-05 Sold 718000
2016-04-13 Off Market NaN
2016-11-15 For Sale NaN
2016-12-23 Sold 631360
2017-10-28 Rental 2895
2021-11-29 Rental 73920
2022-02-26 Off Market NaN
2022-05-19 For Sale 799000
2022-05-20 Pending NaN
2022-08-17 Sold 700000
2022-08-18 Pending 700000
2023-05-09 Off Market NaN
2024-05-18 For Sale 789500
2024-05-21 Sold 938000
2024-06-24 Sold 789500
2024-07-02 Off Market 615810
2024-10-21 Rental NaN
2024-10-31 Sold 788000
2024-11-06 Rental NaN
2024-12-08 Rental 3000
2024-12-13 Rental 3000
2024-12-23 Sold 731500
2025-01-14 Sold 770000
2025-01-21 Off Market NaN
2025-01-27 For Sale 824999
2025-02-10 For Sale 1081000
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Superfund Enterprise Management System

SITE NAME ADDRESS FEDERAL FACILITY NPL STATUS NON-NPL STATUS CONTAMINANTS SEMS EPA ID DISTANCE (MILES)
STANFORD CLEANERS 2875 EL CAMINO, Palo Alto, CA 94306, USA N N NF 0 CAD028879765 0.61
PLESSEY MICRO SCIENCE INC 2296 Mora Place, Mountain View, CA 94040, USA N N NF 0 CAD009440371 0.91
SAN ANTONIO/ W BAYSHORE AREA CHARLESTON &, Fabian Street, Palo Alto, CA 94303, USA N N NF 0 CAD982399867 0.93
ADVALLOY INC 844 East Charleston Road, Palo Alto, CA 94303-4611, USA N N NF 0 CAD009463779 0.94

Toxic Release Inventory

FACILITY NAME ADDRESS TOTAL FORMS LAST FORM YEAR RISK SCREENING FACILITY ID DISTANCE (MILES)
SYMTRON CORP 2235 Mora Place, Mountain View, CA 94040-6207, USA 8 1990 N/A 94043SYMTR2235M 0.98

Integrated Compliance Information System - Air

PLANT NAME ADDRESS OPERATING STATUS DISTANCE (MILES)
PENINSULA FORD 4180 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 94306-4008, USA OPR: Operating 0.51
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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 1 0 4
AE 0 0 0 3
AH 0 0 0 0
AO 0 0 0 2
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
8 0 0 0 0

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 1 0 0

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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Traffic Noise by Hour x Weekday

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