4025 Orme St, Palo Alto, CA 94306, USA

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Property Overview:

4025 Orme St is a single-family home in Palo Alto, CA, built in 1930. It features 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and 1,824 sq. ft. of living space. The property includes a parking garage, fireplace, heating system, and cooling system. There is also a legally constructed 2BR/1BA guest house in the back (not included in the main square footage). The lot is the largest on Orme Street, which is notable as all lots on Orme Street are larger than a quarter acre—rare for Palo Alto.

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 schools include Juana Briones Elementary, Ellen Fletcher Middle, Henry M. Gunn High, and Greendell.

    • 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%); second largest: 35-44 years (14.54%).

  • 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:

  • Largest lot on Orme Street; potential to develop a 6,000 sq. ft. single-story home or 7,159 sq. ft. lot coverage for two stories (per city report).
  • 2BR/1BA guest house in the back (legally constructed, not included in main square footage).
  • Monterey-style balcony (in some descriptions).
  • Potential to subdivide under SB-9 (check with city).
  • Strong sense of community:
    • Residents paid to have electric lines put underground.
    • Annual block party, block directory, mailing list, and neighborhood salon.
  • Rarely available: Only four Orme properties listed in 24 years; others sold off-market.
  • Walking/biking friendly:
    • Juana Briones Elementary at the end of the street.
    • Fletcher Middle and Gunn High within walking distance.
    • Easy access to Bol Park (running path past donkeys) and quick bike ride to Stanford or the Sweet Shop in Los Altos.

Location Benefits:

  • Family-friendly neighborhood with a strong community spirit.
  • Excellent schools and recreational amenities nearby.
  • Commuter-friendly: Easy access to Stanford and local parks.
  • Unique opportunity: Large lot size and development potential in a highly desirable area.
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Price and Status History

date type price
2017-07-25 Sold 3900000
2021-08-23 For Sale NaN
2022-01-07 Sold 4625000
2023-09-10 Off Market NaN
2024-05-13 Sold 10200000
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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 0.51
WATKINS JOHNSON 3333 Hillview Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94304, USA N N NF 0 CAD061623229 0.72
STANFORD CLEANERS 2875 EL CAMINO, Palo Alto, CA 94306, USA N N NF 0 CAD028879765 0.77
VARIAN ASSOCIATES CORP HDQTRS 611 Hansen Way, Palo Alto, CA 94304-1015, USA N N NF 0 CAD009120817 0.79
SCHLUMBERGER 3340 Hillview Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94304-1203, USA N N NF 0 CAD982400319 0.81
COHERENT, INC. 3210 Porter Drive, Palo Alto, CA 94304-1214, USA N N NF 0 CAD043719210 0.81
AYDIN ENERGY DIVISION 3180 Hanover Street, Palo Alto, CA 94304, USA N N NF 0 CAD049236326 0.82
HEWLETT PACKARD MFG PRINTED CIRCUITS 3215 Porter Drive BLDG #15, Palo Alto, CA 94304-1257, USA N N NF 0 CAD009122540 0.84
EASTMAN KODAK CO 925 Page Mill Road, Palo Alto, CA 94304-1013, USA N N NF 0 CAD028874253 0.91
TELEDYNE SINGER 3176 Porter Drive, Palo Alto, CA 94304-1212, USA N N NF 0 CAD982400426 0.94

Toxic Release Inventory

FACILITY NAME ADDRESS TOTAL FORMS LAST FORM YEAR RISK SCREENING FACILITY ID DISTANCE (MILES)
NATIONAL SEMICONDUCTOR CORP 4001 Miranda Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94304-1218, USA 3 1988 N/A 94304NTNLS4001M 0.58
LOCKHEED MARTIN MISSILES & SPACE 3251 Hanover Street, Palo Alto, CA 94304-1121, USA 4 1994 N/A 94304LCKHD3251H 0.61
VARIAN MEDICAL SYSTEMS 911 Hansen Way, Palo Alto, CA 94304-1028, USA 107 2023 Yes 94303VRNSS611HA 0.71
COMMUNICATIONS & POWER INDUSTRIES 607 Hansen Way, Palo Alto, CA 94304-1015, USA 4 2008 N/A 94304CMMNC607HA 0.78
SYNTEX USA INC 3401 Hillview Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94304-1320, USA 2 1990 N/A 94304SYNTX3401H 0.83
HEWLETT-PACKARD CO STANFORD PARK DIV 1501 Page Mill Road, Palo Alto, CA 94304-1126, USA 19 1991 N/A 94304HWLTT1501P 0.86
DPIX LLC 3406 Hillview Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94304-1313, USA 12 2010 N/A 94304DPX003406H 0.94
QUALITY TECH 3400 Hillview Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94304-1319, USA 12 1989 N/A 94304QLTYT3400H 0.94
TELEDYNE MEC 3165 Porter Drive, Palo Alto, CA 94304-1213, USA 3 1987 N/A 93117TLDYN3165P 0.98

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 0.45
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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
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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
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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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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 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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