30 Somerset Pl, Palo Alto, CA 94301, USA


Property Overview:

30 Somerset Pl is a single-family home in Palo Alto, CA, built in 1949. It features 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, and 2,219 sq. ft. of living space. The home includes a parking garage, fireplace, heating and cooling systems, and is situated on a tree-lined cul-de-sac in the desirable Crescent Park neighborhood.


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 Addison Elementary, Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle, Palo Alto High, and Packard Children’s Hospital/Stanford.

    • Average SAT score: 1221 (well above state average of 975).
  • 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:

    • High 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:

  • Versatile single-level floorplan with flexible living and entertaining spaces.
  • Hardwood/oak floors in most rooms.
  • Light-filled great room with fireplace and formal dining bay.
  • Remodeled galley kitchen with gourmet amenities.
  • Sunroom with expansive views of the backyard oasis featuring mature fruit trees and roses.
  • Primary suite with fireplace; guest quarters (4th bedroom & 3rd bath) with bonus room and separate entry.
  • Private office and elegant guest suite opening to a leisure deck.
  • Remodeled baths and premium stone-coated steel roof.
  • Lovely garden and new landscaping.

Location Benefits:

  • Prime Crescent Park cul-de-sac: Quiet, tree-lined, and highly sought-after.
  • Close proximity to top-rated Palo Alto schools, Stanford University, shopping, dining, and Silicon Valley tech hubs.
  • Easy access to major commute routes, yet shielded from the bustle of city life.
  • Ideal for families and those seeking a blend of tranquility and convenience.

Price and Status History

date type price
1983-03-01 Rental 270000.0
2008-02-06 For Sale 2399500.0
2008-04-06 Sold 2075000.0
2008-05-06 Sold 2075000.0
2023-01-01 For Sale 2419346.5
2023-05-09 Rental 174022.0
2024-07-01 For Sale 3870872.0
2024-09-10 Sold 4480000.0
2024-10-03 Sold 4670000.0

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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.

Earthquake Risk Info

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