3156 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto, CA 94306-3043, USA

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Property Overview:

3156 Middlefield Rd is a condominium unit in Palo Alto, CA, built in 1963. It features 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, and 998 sq. ft. of living space. The home includes a parking garage/carport, storage space, and a heating system. The estimated home value is $952,100.

Neighborhood Highlights:

  • Crime Rate:

    • Personal crime risk: 3.9% (lower than state average of 11.8%).
    • Property crime risk: 5.3% (lower than state average of 10.8%).

  • Schools:
    Nearby schools include El Carmelo Elementary, Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle, Greendell, and Palo Alto High.

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

  • Job Market:

    • 77.4% white-collar jobs, 22.6% blue-collar jobs.
    • Unemployment rate: 2.2% (lower than state average of 4.7%).

  • Demographics:

    • Community population: 22,332 (18% growth since 2000).
    • 56% families with children.
    • Largest age group: 45-54 years (16.92%); second largest: 35-44 years (14.54%).

  • Natural Disaster Risk:

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

  • Weather:

    • Average temperature: 51.8°F (January), 89.0°F (July).
    • Average rainfall: 16.5 inches/year.
    • Average snowfall: 0.1 inches/year.

  • Cost of Living:

    • Median household income: $93,826.
    • Average annual spending: $66,240.

Property Features:

  • Lovingly maintained and many upgrades throughout.
  • End unit set back from the road for extra peace and quiet.
  • Updated kitchen opens to the living room and leads to a spacious, sunny patio (one of the largest in the community).
  • Upstairs:
    • 2 bedrooms and 1 full bath.
    • Primary bedroom with walk-in closet.
    • Second bedroom with built-in desk and bookshelves (ideal for work or study).
  • Community amenities:
    • Activity room.
    • Laundry room (across from the unit).
  • Parking:
    • One car underground carport with storage closet.
  • Fresh interior paint.
  • Fireplace in living room not included in sale.

Location Benefits:

  • Intimate community atmosphere.
  • Close to Hoover Park, Mitchell Park & Library, YMCA, and Midtown Shopping Center.
  • Quick drive to Stanford University, Stanford Shopping Center, Stanford Hospital, and major tech employers (Google, Meta).
  • Top-rated Palo Alto schools within biking distance.
  • Ideal for families, professionals, and students seeking a central Palo Alto location.
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Price and Status History

date type price
2019-10-03 For Sale NaN
2023-01-01 Tax Assessment 272334
2023-08-17 Off Market NaN
2024-01-01 Tax Assessment 276948
2024-06-01 Price Estimation 952100
2024-10-10 Sold 1098000
2024-10-22 Pending 1000000
2024-10-27 Sold 1000000
2024-11-22 Pending NaN
2024-11-23 Pending NaN
2024-12-20 Sold 975000
2025-01-02 Sold 1000000
2025-01-03 Sold 975000
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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 0.81
VARIAN ASSOCIATES 601 North California Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301, USA N N NF 0 CAT080010804 0.86
DURA-BOND 3201 Ash Street, Palo Alto, CA 94306-2240, USA N N NF 0 CAD014440648 0.87
FORD AEROSPACE 1036 East Meadow Circle, Palo Alto, CA 94303-4230, USA N N NF 0 CAD980673925 0.90
HEWLETT PACKARD CO MFG DIV 395 Page Mill Road, Palo Alto, CA 94306-2065, USA N N NF 0 CAD009122557 0.90
PALO ALTO DEPT OF UTILS 3201 East Bayshore Road, Palo Alto, CA 94303-3213, USA N N NF 0 CAT000604017 0.95

Toxic Release Inventory

FACILITY NAME ADDRESS TOTAL FORMS LAST FORM YEAR RISK SCREENING FACILITY ID DISTANCE (MILES)
GOOCH & HOUSEGO (PALO ALTO) LLC 1040 East Meadow Circle, Palo Alto, CA 94303-4230, USA 32 2014 Yes 94303CRYST1060E 0.86
SPACE SYSTEMS / LORAL - B12 1034/1036 East Meadow Circle B12, Palo Alto, CA 943034604, USA 1 2003 N/A 94303SPCSY13413 0.89

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

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High 0 0 0 0
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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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