342 Carolina Ln, Palo Alto, CA 94306, USA


Property Overview:

342 Carolina Ln is a single-family home in Palo Alto, CA, built in 1950. It features 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and 1,657 sq. ft. of living space. The home includes a parking garage, fireplace, and cooling system. The estimated home value is $2,664,000.


Neighborhood Highlights:

  • Population & 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%).
  • 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 Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle, Herbert Hoover Elementary, Greendell, and Henry M. Gunn High.

    • Average SAT score: 1221 (higher than 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%).
  • 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:

  • Remodeled contemporary with lots of glass and double-pane windows.
  • Open floorplan with terra cotta floors.
  • Euro-style kitchen and updated bathrooms.
  • Arbored gated entry to private, magical gardens.
  • Signature Eichler design:
    • Open-beam ceilings and seamless indoor-outdoor flow.
    • Expanded and remodeled in 2018 for a spacious, stylish environment.
  • Perfect for entertaining and comfortable everyday living.

Location Benefits:

  • Located in one of Palo Alto’s most desirable neighborhoods.
  • Close proximity to top-rated schools, parks, and major tech campuses.
  • Turnkey Eichler in a world-class location.
  • Safe, family-friendly community with excellent schools and strong job market.

Price and Status History

date type price
1993-10-22 Sold 284500
1996-12-16 Sold 450000
2001-04-17 For Sale 749000
2001-06-01 Sold 735000
2001-06-29 Sold 735000
2008-09-15 Off Market NaN
2023-01-20 Rental 6900
2023-04-30 Rental 6500
2023-08-15 Delisted (Withdrawn) NaN
2025-04-14 For Sale 3788888
2025-04-15 For Sale 3398888

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 0.3

Toxic Release Inventory

No data found within 1.0 miles for this property.

Integrated Compliance Information System - Air

PLANT NAME ADDRESS OPERATING STATUS DISTANCE (MILES)
PENINSULA FORD 4180 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 94306-4008, USA OPR: Operating 0.28

Flood Risk Info

fld_zone very high impact: up to 0.0001 miles high impact: up to 0.2 miles moderate impact: up to 0.5 miles low-moderate impact: up to 1.5 miles
A 0 0 2 5
AE 0 0 0 2
AH 0 0 0 0
AO 0 0 0 0
VE 0 0 0 0

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
San Andreas - Peninsula Mindego Hill 0 0 1
San Andreas - Peninsula Palo Alto 0 0 2
San Andreas - Peninsula Woodside 0 0 1

Landslide Risk Info

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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 1 0

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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