3890 Laguna Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94306, USA

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Property Overview:

3890 Laguna Ave is a single-family home in Palo Alto, CA (Barron Park neighborhood), built in 1931. It features 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and 1,307 sq. ft. of living space on a 9,272 sq. ft. lot. The home includes a detached garage for storage, long driveway for parking, fireplace, hardwood floors throughout, and a modern kitchen. The estimated home value is $1,749,000.

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 top-rated schools include Barron Park Elementary, Ellen Fletcher Middle, 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%).

  • Demographics:

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

  • 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:

  • Charming Barron Park home with modern kitchen and bathrooms.
  • Large living room with decorative fireplace and large windows overlooking mature landscaping.
  • Hardwood floors throughout.
  • Separate dining room and small formal entry.
  • Kitchen: Granite counters, glass backsplash, custom wood cabinetry, stainless steel appliances (5-burner gas cooktop, oven, microwave/convection oven, dishwasher), and new refrigerator.
  • Front-loading washer and dryer located in the back of the kitchen.
  • Hall bath with walk-in tub; primary bath with over-sized shower.
  • Detached garage for storage (no car parking); long driveway for additional parking.
  • Gardener included.
  • Jacuzzi spa (not warranted).
  • Pet-friendly (small dogs allowed, no cats; service animals welcome).
  • No smoking.
  • One-year lease (short-term lease options available); security deposit: $4,200–$4,350.
  • Renters liability insurance required.

Location Benefits:

  • Quiet, family-friendly neighborhood tucked behind El Camino Real in South Palo Alto.
  • Walking distance to top-rated schools and bike path through Cornelis Bol Park (easy access to Gunn High School and Stanford Research Park).
  • Close to shops, restaurants, and major tech employers (Meta, Tesla, Google), as well as freeways 101 and 280.
  • Unique neighborhood charm—home to the city’s mascot donkeys, Perry and Jenny.
  • Perfect for families, gardeners, and commuters.
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Price and Status History

date type price
2019-10-05 For Sale NaN
2019-12-09 Sold 2856250
2019-12-10 Sold 3230000
2019-12-11 Sold 1350000
2019-12-12 Sold 3000000
2019-12-13 Sold 2225000
2019-12-16 Sold 1395000
2019-12-17 Sold 3001000
2019-12-19 Sold 2940000
2019-12-24 Sold 2630000
2022-09-03 Rental 4200
2023-08-15 Off Market NaN
2023-11-17 Rental 4200
2023-12-14 Rental 4200
2024-08-02 Off Market NaN
2024-12-26 Sold 3000000
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Superfund Enterprise Management System

SITE NAME ADDRESS FEDERAL FACILITY NPL STATUS NON-NPL STATUS CONTAMINANTS SEMS EPA ID DISTANCE (MILES)
VA PALO ALTO HEALTH CARE SYSTEM 3801 Miranda Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94304-1207, USA Y N PN 0 CAD981374853 0.38
WATKINS JOHNSON 3333 Hillview Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94304, USA N N NF 0 CAD061623229 0.56
COHERENT, INC. 3210 Porter Drive, Palo Alto, CA 94304-1214, USA N N NF 0 CAD043719210 0.65
SCHLUMBERGER 3340 Hillview Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94304-1203, USA N N NF 0 CAD982400319 0.65
HEWLETT PACKARD MFG PRINTED CIRCUITS 3215 Porter Drive BLDG #15, Palo Alto, CA 94304-1257, USA N N NF 0 CAD009122540 0.68
AYDIN ENERGY DIVISION 3180 Hanover Street, Palo Alto, CA 94304, USA N N NF 0 CAD049236326 0.69
VARIAN ASSOCIATES CORP HDQTRS 611 Hansen Way, Palo Alto, CA 94304-1015, USA N N NF 0 CAD009120817 0.75
TELEDYNE SINGER 3176 Porter Drive, Palo Alto, CA 94304-1212, USA N N NF 0 CAD982400426 0.78
GENERAL INSTRUMENTS 3400 Hillview Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94304-1319, USA N N NF 0 CAD095984167 0.79
TELEDYNE MEC 3165 Porter Drive, Palo Alto, CA 94304-1213, USA N N NF 0 CAD009696097 0.81

Toxic Release Inventory

FACILITY NAME ADDRESS TOTAL FORMS LAST FORM YEAR RISK SCREENING FACILITY ID DISTANCE (MILES)
LOCKHEED MARTIN MISSILES & SPACE 3251 Hanover Street, Palo Alto, CA 94304-1121, USA 4 1994 N/A 94304LCKHD3251H 0.46
NATIONAL SEMICONDUCTOR CORP 4001 Miranda Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94304-1218, USA 3 1988 N/A 94304NTNLS4001M 0.53
VARIAN MEDICAL SYSTEMS 911 Hansen Way, Palo Alto, CA 94304-1028, USA 107 2023 Yes 94303VRNSS611HA 0.62
SYNTEX USA INC 3401 Hillview Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94304-1320, USA 2 1990 N/A 94304SYNTX3401H 0.70
HEWLETT-PACKARD CO STANFORD PARK DIV 1501 Page Mill Road, Palo Alto, CA 94304-1126, USA 19 1991 N/A 94304HWLTT1501P 0.71
COMMUNICATIONS & POWER INDUSTRIES 607 Hansen Way, Palo Alto, CA 94304-1015, USA 4 2008 N/A 94304CMMNC607HA 0.74
DPIX LLC 3406 Hillview Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94304-1313, USA 12 2010 N/A 94304DPX003406H 0.81
XEROX CORP PALO ALTO RESEARCH CTR 3333 Coyote Hill Road, Palo Alto, CA 94304-1314, USA 2 1991 N/A 94304XRXCR3333C 0.87
BECKMAN INSTRUMENTS INC 1050 Page Mill Road, Palo Alto, CA 94304-1019, USA 7 1993 N/A 94304BCKMN1050P 0.99
ALZA CORP 2575 Hanover Street, Palo Alto, CA 94304-1116, USA 6 1991 N/A 94303LZCRP2575H 0.99

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 0.61
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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
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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
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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 2 1

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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