421 Chaucer St, Palo Alto, CA 94301, USA

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Property Overview:

421 Chaucer St is a single-family home in Palo Alto, CA, built in 1951. It features 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, and 2,745 sq. ft. of living space. The home includes a parking garage (3-4 car capacity), forced air heating, cooling system, and is designed by Scott Mitchell.

Neighborhood Highlights:

  • Crime Rate:

    • Personal crime risk: 4.4% (lower than state average of 11.8%).
    • Property crime risk: 10.7% (slightly lower than state average of 10.8%).

  • Schools:
    Nearby schools include Addison Elementary, Cesar Chavez Ravenswood Middle, East Palo Alto Academy, and Packard Children’s Hospital/Stanford.

    • Average SAT score: 1221 (well above state average of 975).
    • Served by the Palo Alto Unified School District.

  • Job Market:

    • 80.8% white-collar jobs, 19.2% blue-collar jobs.
    • Unemployment rate: 2.1% (lower than state average of 4.7%).

  • Demographics:

    • Community population: 15,402 (17% growth since 2000).
    • 50% families with children.
    • Largest age group: 45-54 years (15.56%); second largest: 25-34 years (13.36%).

  • Natural Disaster Risk:

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

  • Weather:

    • Average temperature: 51.7°F (January), 87.6°F (July).
    • Average rainfall: 17.3 inches/year.
    • Average snowfall: 0.1 inches/year.

  • Cost of Living:

    • Median household income: $132,129.
    • Average annual spending: $83,423.

Property Features:

  • Contemporary, light-filled, expansive design by Scott Mitchell.
  • New floors, carpet, paint, and skylights throughout.
  • Well-appointed kitchen: New fridge, cooktop, wine cooler, custom Siematic cabinets, and a large island seating 6.
  • Multiple fireplaces and spacious living/dining areas—ideal for entertaining.
  • Primary suite: En suite bath, two large closets.
  • Additional en suite bedrooms, powder room, coat closet, and large office/family room with fireplace.
  • LED lighting, central vacuum, Tesla/EV hookup in the garage.
  • Built around a heated pool and spa with a landscaped backyard for entertaining.
  • Alarm system, washer/dryer, and ample storage.
  • Pool and gardener service included.
  • Pets negotiable; 1-year minimum lease preferred.

Location Benefits:

  • Prime Crescent Park location—walk to downtown Palo Alto, close to freeways and shopping.
  • Top-rated Palo Alto schools nearby.
  • Commuter-friendly with easy access to city amenities and attractions.
  • Ideal for families and entertaining in a vibrant, safe, and highly desirable neighborhood.
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Price and Status History

date type price
2015-01-01 Tax Assessment 494618
2018-12-17 Rental 5234
2019-10-03 For Sale NaN
2021-04-12 Rental 180000
2022-12-13 Rental 9995
2023-09-04 Off Market NaN
2024-07-14 Rental 9990
2024-07-19 Rental NaN
2024-08-07 Off Market NaN
2024-10-10 For Sale 5195000
2025-02-10 Pending 4950000
2025-02-19 Pending NaN
2025-03-12 Sold 5000000
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Superfund Enterprise Management System

SITE NAME ADDRESS FEDERAL FACILITY NPL STATUS NON-NPL STATUS CONTAMINANTS SEMS EPA ID DISTANCE (MILES)
USVA MEDICAL CENTER 795 Willow Road, Menlo Park, CA 94025-2539, USA Y N NF 0 CA1360010317 0.76

Toxic Release Inventory

No data found within 1.0 miles for this property.

Integrated Compliance Information System - Air

No data found within 1.0 miles for this property.

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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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AE 0 1 1 5
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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 1 1 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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