2782 Fordham St, East Palo Alto, CA 94303, USA


Property Overview:

2782 Fordham St is a single-family home in East Palo Alto, CA, built in 1953. It features 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, and 970 sq. ft. of living space. The home includes a parking garage and sits on an approximately 5,000 sq. ft. lot. The estimated home value is $1,039,000. This is an AS-IS REO property.


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 (546 Math, 516 English)—above state average of 975.
  • Job Market:

    • 59.9% white-collar jobs, 40.1% blue-collar jobs.
    • Unemployment rate: 4.9% (slightly above 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:

  • Built in 1953 with 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom.
  • 970 sq. ft. of living space on a 5,000 sq. ft. lot.
  • Includes a parking garage.
  • AS-IS REO property—buyers should verify all records.

Location Benefits:

  • Great opportunity in a growing community.
  • Family-oriented neighborhood with a high percentage of households with children.
  • Convenient access to local schools and job opportunities.
  • Commuter-friendly location in the Bay Area.

Price and Status History

date type price
1976-11-01 Off Market 24300
2006-10-03 Sold 600000
2023-09-07 Off Market NaN
2024-10-23 For Sale 922200
2024-12-20 For Sale 876100
2025-01-16 For Sale 832300

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 0.53
CALMAC CHEMICAL END OF, Weeks Street, East Palo Alto, CA 94303, USA N N NF 0 CAD982358731 0.68

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 0.41
ROMIC ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGI ES CORP 2081 Bay Road, East Palo Alto, CA 94303-1316, USA 155 2007 N/A 94303RMCNV2081B 0.45
CATALYTICA BAY VIEW INC 1990 Bay Road, East Palo Alto, CA 94303-1313, USA 66 2000 N/A 94303SNDZC1990B 0.56
CHEMETAL 970 Hamilton Court, Menlo Park, CA 94025, USA 1 1990 N/A 94025CHMTL970HA 0.72
CSBIO 1140 O’Brien Drive STE A - STE A, Menlo Park, CA 94025-1411, USA 2 2018 Yes 9402WCSBCX114BR 0.78
RAYCHEM CORP 980 Hamilton Avenue, Menlo Park, CA 94025-1430, USA 1 1989 N/A 94025RYCHM980HA 0.79
CSBIO 20 Kelly Court, Menlo Park, CA 94025-1418, USA 25 2023 Yes 9402WCSBCX2KELL 0.81
SANFORD METAL PROCESSING CO 990 O’Brien Drive, Menlo Park, CA 94025-1407, USA 1 1987 N/A 94025SNFRD990OB 0.96

Integrated Compliance Information System - Air

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Flood Risk Info

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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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