285 Rinconada Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301, USA

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Property Overview:

285 Rinconada Ave is a single-family home in Palo Alto, CA, built in 1937. It features 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and 1,819 sq. ft. of living space on a 5,000 sq. ft. lot. The home includes a parking garage, fireplace, and cooling system. The estimated home value is $3,230,000 (last sold for $3,407,000 in 2019).

Neighborhood Highlights:

  • Crime Rate:

    • Personal crime risk: 4.4% (lower than state average of 11.8%).
    • Property crime risk: 10.7% (slightly lower than state average of 10.8%).

  • Schools:
    Nearby schools include Frank S. Greene Junior Middle, Walter Hays Elementary, Palo Alto High, and Packard Children’s Hospital/Stanford.

    • Average SAT score: 1221 (626 Math, 595 English) — well above the state average of 975.
    • Award-winning Palo Alto public schools.

  • Job Market:

    • 80.8% white-collar jobs, 19.2% blue-collar jobs.
    • Unemployment rate: 2.1% (lower than state average of 4.7%).

  • Demographics:

    • Community population: 15,402 (17% growth since 2000).
    • 50% families with children.
    • Largest age group: 45-54 years (15.56%); second largest: 25-34 years (13.36%).

  • Natural Disaster Risk:

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

  • Weather:

    • Average temperature: 51.7°F (January), 87.6°F (July).
    • Average rainfall: 17.3 inches/year.
    • Average snowfall: 0.1 inches/year.

  • Cost of Living:

    • Median household income: $132,129.
    • Average annual spending: $83,423.

Property Features:

  • Zen-inspired secret gardens with fragrant Osmanthus trees, waterfall features, wisteria-covered arbor, and Bali-imported sculptures.
  • Miele and Toto appliances, extensive audio/visual wiring, rich hardwood and travertine tile floors.
  • Deep hidden storage in every room.
  • Modern updates (2019-2022):
    • Wide-plank white oak floors, home theater system, A/C, Nest smart thermostat, Ring doorbell.
    • New scalloped-shingle roof.
    • Contemporary fireplace, built-ins, French doors to backyard.
    • Custom European-style kitchen cabinets with granite countertops and stainless steel appliances.
    • New Zen-inspired bathrooms with walk-in shower and double-sink floating vanity.
    • Multiple closets in every room for storage.
    • Attached 2-car garage with epoxy floor.
    • Professionally landscaped with romantic fountain, low-maintenance pavers, and maximum privacy.

Location Benefits:

  • Minutes to California Avenue, Gamble Garden, and Stanford.
  • Easy access to 101, commute routes, and leading tech campuses (Apple, Google, Meta).
  • Very private, family-friendly, and prestigious Old Palo Alto setting.
  • Perfect for entertaining and outdoor living.
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Price and Status History

date type price
1986-07-03 Off Market 362000
2018-04-26 Rental 8100
2018-09-12 Rental 8000
2019-02-20 For Sale 2988000
2019-03-01 Pending NaN
2019-04-04 Sold 3091900
2022-08-17 Pending NaN
2023-09-06 Off Market NaN
2024-09-11 For Sale 4888000
2024-10-22 Sold 4650000
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Superfund Enterprise Management System

SITE NAME ADDRESS FEDERAL FACILITY NPL STATUS NON-NPL STATUS CONTAMINANTS SEMS EPA ID DISTANCE (MILES)
OREGON EXPWY UNDERPASS & Oregon Expressway, Palo Alto, CA 94304, USA N N NF 0 CAD982399800 0.25
VARIAN ASSOCIATES 601 North California Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301, USA N N NF 0 CAT080010804 0.40
HEWLETT PACKARD CO MFG DIV 395 Page Mill Road, Palo Alto, CA 94306-2065, USA N N NF 0 CAD009122557 0.63
DURA-BOND 3201 Ash Street, Palo Alto, CA 94306-2240, USA N N NF 0 CAD014440648 0.86
HEWLETT-PACKARD (620-640 PAGE MILL ROAD) 620 - 640 Page Mill Road, Palo Alto, CA 94304, USA N F 32 CAD980884209 0.87
ALZA CORP 950 Page Mill Road, Palo Alto, CA 94304-1012, USA N N NF 0 CAD049231541 0.96
BECKMAN INSTRUMENTS 1117 California Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94304-1106, USA N N NF 0 CAD028872711 0.97

Toxic Release Inventory

FACILITY NAME ADDRESS TOTAL FORMS LAST FORM YEAR RISK SCREENING FACILITY ID DISTANCE (MILES)
LITTON ELECTRON DEVICES 601 California Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94304-1101, USA 38 1994 N/A 94304VRNMG601CA 0.76

Integrated Compliance Information System - Air

No data found within 1.0 miles for this property.

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Flood Risk Info

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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
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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
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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 0 0 1

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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