3857 Ross Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94303, USA

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Property Overview:

3857 Ross Rd is a single-family home in Palo Alto, CA 94303, built in 1955. It features 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and 1,653 sq. ft. of living space on a 7,213 sq. ft. lot. The home includes a parking garage, fireplace, heating, and cooling system. The estimated home value is $2,518,695 – $2,922,000.

Neighborhood Highlights:

  • 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%).

  • Schools:
    Nearby schools include Palo Verde Elementary, Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle, Greendell, Fairmeadow Elementary, and Henry M. Gunn High School (buyer to verify eligibility).

    • Average SAT score: 1062 (above state average of 975).

  • Job Market:

    • 59.9% white-collar jobs, 40.1% blue-collar jobs.
    • Unemployment rate: 4.9% (slightly higher than state average of 4.7%).

  • 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%).

  • Natural Disaster Risk:

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

  • Weather:

    • Average temperature: 51.2°F (January), 87.2°F (July).
    • Average rainfall: 18.3 inches/year.
    • Average snowfall: 0.1 inches/year.

  • Cost of Living:

    • Median household income: $82,787.
    • Average annual spending: $59,990.

Property Features:

  • Mid-century modern architecture by Brown & Kaufman.
  • Beautiful hardwood floors and exposed beam ceilings throughout.
  • Thoughtfully crafted floor plan connecting living room, family room, dining area, and kitchen—ideal for everyday living and entertaining.
  • Horseshoe kitchen with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, double oven, and ample storage.
  • Serene setting in desirable Midtown/Adobe Meadows neighborhood.
  • Moments from: Ramos Park, Mitchell Park Library, Shoreline Lake, YMCA, Oshman Family JCC, shopping, and commute routes.

Location Benefits:

  • Top-rated schools nearby.
  • Convenient access to parks, libraries, shopping, and major commute routes.
  • Family-friendly community with a high percentage of households with children.
  • Nearby amenities: Grocery stores (Piazza’s Fine Foods, Costco), coffee shops (Peet’s, Starbucks), and restaurants (Ada’s Cafe, Rojoz Gourmet Wraps).
  • Close to recreational areas: Ramos Park, Mitchell Park, Henry W. Seale Park.
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Price and Status History

date type price
1985-08-01 Rental 222500
1994-08-09 Rental 347000
1996-11-19 Sold 455000
2023-11-19 Sold 455000
2024-04-04 For Sale 2998000
2024-04-16 For Sale 2998000
2024-04-18 Pending NaN
2024-06-05 Sold 3100000
2024-06-18 Sold 3100000
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Superfund Enterprise Management System

SITE NAME ADDRESS FEDERAL FACILITY NPL STATUS NON-NPL STATUS CONTAMINANTS SEMS EPA ID DISTANCE (MILES)
FORD AEROSPACE (PCB STORAGE LOT) 3939 Fabian Way, Palo Alto, CA 94303-4606, USA N N NF 0 CAD000030528 0.20
SAN ANTONIO/ W BAYSHORE AREA CHARLESTON &, Fabian Street, Palo Alto, CA 94303, USA N N NF 0 CAD982399867 0.27
FORD AEROSPACE 1036 East Meadow Circle, Palo Alto, CA 94303-4230, USA N N NF 0 CAD980673925 0.46
CHARLESTON BUSINESS PARK 2400-2460 Charleston Road, Mountain View, CA 94043-1630, USA N N NF 0 CAD982400954 0.63
PALO ALTO DEPT OF UTILS 3201 East Bayshore Road, Palo Alto, CA 94303-3213, USA N N NF 0 CAT000604017 0.99

Toxic Release Inventory

FACILITY NAME ADDRESS TOTAL FORMS LAST FORM YEAR RISK SCREENING FACILITY ID DISTANCE (MILES)
MAXAR SPACE LLC 3825 Fabian Way, Palo Alto, CA 94303-4604, USA 28 2022 Yes 94303FRDRS3825F 0.29
ADVALLOY INC 844 East Charleston Road, Palo Alto, CA 94303-4611, USA 2 1988 N/A 94303DVLLY844EA 0.33
SYMTRON CORP 4019 Transport Street, Palo Alto, CA 94303-4914, USA 11 1991 N/A 94303SYMTR4019T 0.41
US FILTER/CONTINENTAL 930 Commercial Street, Palo Alto, CA 94303-4907, USA 1 1994 N/A 94303SFLTR930CO 0.42
SPACE SYSTEMS / LORAL - B12 1034/1036 East Meadow Circle B12, Palo Alto, CA 943034604, USA 1 2003 N/A 94303SPCSY13413 0.42
GOOCH & HOUSEGO (PALO ALTO) LLC 1040 East Meadow Circle, Palo Alto, CA 94303-4230, USA 32 2014 Yes 94303CRYST1060E 0.49
DAVILA INTERNATIONAL CIRCUITS INC 2420 Charleston Road, Mountain View, CA 94043-1622, USA 15 1997 N/A 94043DVLNT2420C 0.63

Integrated Compliance Information System - Air

PLANT NAME ADDRESS OPERATING STATUS DISTANCE (MILES)
ALL AUTOMOTIVE 2622 Bayshore Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043-1013, USA OPR: Operating 0.48
BELL INDUSTRIES 2637 Marine Way, Mountain View, CA 94043-1100, USA OPR: Operating 0.53
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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 1 11
AE 1 1 1 3
AH 0 0 0 0
AO 0 0 0 3
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

lscat very high impact: up to 0.0001 miles high impact: up to 0.04 miles moderate impact: up to 0.1 miles low-moderate impact: up to 0.2 miles
8 0 0 0 0

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 0 6

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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Traffic Noise by Hour x Weekday

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Airplane Noise by Hour x Weekday

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