Property Overview:
3631 Arbutus Ave is a single-family home in Palo Alto, CA, built in 1956. It features 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and 1,834 sq. ft. of living space. The home includes a parking garage, fireplace, heating system, and cooling system. The estimated home value is $1,689,000.
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 Henry M. Gunn High.- 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 higher than 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: 25-34 years (14.04%); second largest: 35-44 years (14.67%).
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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:
- Mid-century modern design with open-beam ceilings and a wall of windows for abundant natural light.
- Large living room and separate family room opening to the backyard.
- Lot size: 7,104 sq. ft.
- Desirable Midtown Palo Alto location—short stroll to schools, parks, Mitchell Park Library, Community Center, shopping, and transportation.
- Zoned for highly rated Palo Alto Unified Schools.
Location Benefits:
- Tree-lined street in a sought-after neighborhood.
- Family-friendly community with excellent schools and amenities nearby.
- Open house: Sat Oct 12 & Sun Oct 13, 1:30–4:30 pm.
- Close to parks, library, community center, and public transportation.