Property Overview:
3279 Maddux Dr is a single-family home in Palo Alto, CA, built in 1952. It features 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and 1,202 sq. ft. of living space. The home includes a parking garage, fireplace, and cooling system. The estimated home value is $2,985,000 (last sold for $1,725,000 in 2016).
Neighborhood Highlights:
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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%).
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Schools:
Nearby schools include Palo Verde Elementary, Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle, Greendell, and East Palo Alto Academy.- Average SAT score: 1062 (above state average of 975).
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Job Market:
- 59.9% white-collar jobs, 40.1% blue-collar jobs.
- Unemployment rate: 4.9% (slightly above state average of 4.7%).
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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%).
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Natural Disaster Risk:
- High flood risk, low tornado risk, high earthquake risk.
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Weather:
- Average temperature: 51.2°F (January), 87.2°F (July).
- Average rainfall: 18.3 inches/year.
- Average snowfall: 0.1 inches/year.
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Cost of Living:
- Median household income: $82,787.
- Average annual spending: $59,990.
Property Features:
- Move-in ready with recent updates:
- New hardwood flooring
- New kitchen counters
- New appliances (refrigerator, dishwasher, range/oven, garbage disposal)
- New hardware
- Easy-to-maintain landscaping
- Huge backyard for outdoor activities and entertaining
- Parking garage and fireplace
- Cooling system
Location Benefits:
- Prime Palo Alto location:
- Walking distance to parks (e.g., Seale Park)
- Close to Midtown Shopping Center
- Short drive to Caltrain and Highway 101 for easy commuting
- Near major employers
- Access to acclaimed schools (buyer to verify eligibility)
- Family-friendly community with a high percentage of households with children
- Perfect for indoor-outdoor entertaining with a large patio and built-in grill (in expanded/remodeled homes nearby)