421 Gene Court, Palo Alto, CA 94306-4500, USA

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Property Overview:

421 Gene Ct is a condominium/townhome in Palo Alto, CA 94306, built in 2014. It features 4 bedrooms, 3.5–4 bathrooms, and 2,121 sq. ft. of living space. The home includes a parking garage, forced air heating, central AC, Tesla EV charger, and high ceilings. The estimated home value is $2,355,204–$2,700,000.

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 schools include Ellen Fletcher Middle, Juana Briones Elementary, Henry M. Gunn High, Greendell, Santa Rita, Egan Middle, and Los Altos High (buyer to verify).

    • 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:

    • Low 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:

  • Rarely available, bright & stylish townhome with modern upgrades.
  • Open-concept living floor plan with dual ensuites (one on the 1st floor).
  • Chef’s kitchen: Stainless appliances, ample cupboard & counter space, granite slab countertops, island with breakfast bar, and separate dining room with sliding doors to a Juliette balcony.
  • Living Room: Sunlit, with access to balcony and fenced private yard.
  • Primary Bedroom Suite: Spa-like, with step-in closet and en-suite bath.
  • Additional Features:
    • Central AC
    • Hardwood floors (hickory engineered wood on 2nd & 3rd levels)
    • Tesla EV Charger
    • High ceilings
    • Full-size indoor washer & dryer
    • Three balconies
    • Gated garden with paver patio
    • Only one common wall (duette/corner unit)

Location Benefits:

  • Convenient to shopping (Safeway, The Milk Pail Market), coffee shops (Starbucks, Peet’s), and restaurants (Cabaret Club, Harold’s Ribs, 4290 Bistro & Bar).
  • Close to parks: Monroe Park, Briones Park, Mayfield Park.
  • Easy access to expressways and public transportation.
  • Desirable for families due to top-rated schools and safe, growing community.
  • Perfect for easy, modern living in the heart of Palo Alto.
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Price and Status History

date type price
2014-02-28 Sold 1537750
2021-06-06 Rental 6400
2021-06-10 Rental 6200
2022-01-28 Off Market NaN
2023-04-24 Pending 2395000
2023-04-25 For Sale NaN
2023-05-05 Sold 2560000
2023-05-06 Pending NaN
2023-05-29 Sold 2560000
2023-05-30 Sold 2560000
2024-01-01 Price Estimation 2413574
2025-03-12 For Sale 2688000
2025-04-02 For Sale 2594000
2025-05-01 Pending NaN
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Superfund Enterprise Management System

SITE NAME ADDRESS FEDERAL FACILITY NPL STATUS NON-NPL STATUS CONTAMINANTS SEMS EPA ID DISTANCE (MILES)
PLESSEY MICRO SCIENCE INC 2296 Mora Place, Mountain View, CA 94040, USA N N NF 0 CAD009440371 0.86
STANFORD CLEANERS 2875 EL CAMINO, Palo Alto, CA 94306, USA N N NF 0 CAD028879765 0.89

Toxic Release Inventory

FACILITY NAME ADDRESS TOTAL FORMS LAST FORM YEAR RISK SCREENING FACILITY ID DISTANCE (MILES)
SYMTRON CORP 2235 Mora Place, Mountain View, CA 94040-6207, USA 8 1990 N/A 94043SYMTR2235M 0.91

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 0.51
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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
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 1 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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