450 N California Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301, USA

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Property Overview:

450 N California Ave is a single-family home in Palo Alto, CA, built in 1937. It features 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, and approximately 2,800 sq. ft. of living space on a 0.19-acre lot. The home is recognized for its Art Moderne architecture and was inducted into the Art Deco Society of California. Listed for $6,389,000.

Neighborhood Highlights:

  • Crime Rate:

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

  • Schools:
    Nearby schools include Escondido Elementary, Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle, Palo Alto High, and Packard Children’s Hospital/Stanford.

    • Average SAT score: 1221 (significantly above state average of 975).

  • 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:

    • Moderate 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:

  • Art Moderne architecture with curved/fluted walls, chevron patterns, porthole windows, and glass block accents.
  • Interior renovated in 1990; features a masterfully updated kitchen with high-end appliances and commercial-style gas range.
  • Flexible dining spaces: casual meals and formal dining room.
  • 4 bedrooms:
    • 1 on main level
    • Upstairs primary suite with office area, private balcony, and luxurious bath.
  • Fireplace, heating and cooling systems, and parking garage.
  • Extremely private rear yard with ample space for play and entertaining.
  • Superb location: Less than half a mile to Caltrain, shops, and restaurants.

Location Benefits:

  • Historic and acclaimed architecture in Old Palo Alto.
  • Family-friendly community with excellent schools and amenities.
  • Convenient for commuters and close to Stanford University and major tech employers.
  • Walkable neighborhood with access to parks, dining, and public transit.
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Price and Status History

date type price
2009-05-20 For Sale 3050000
2009-08-06 Sold 2600000
2015-09-30 Sold 5000000
2015-10-01 For Sale 4494000
2022-09-25 Pending NaN
2023-09-28 For Sale 6389000
2023-11-28 Off Market NaN
2023-11-29 For Sale 5988000
2023-12-15 For Sale 6188500
2023-12-22 Off Market NaN
2024-01-03 For Sale NaN
2024-03-20 For Sale 5498000
2024-03-26 For Sale 5528595
2024-03-27 Sold 5500000
2024-04-02 Sold 5500000
2024-04-21 Rental 14000
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Superfund Enterprise Management System

SITE NAME ADDRESS FEDERAL FACILITY NPL STATUS NON-NPL STATUS CONTAMINANTS SEMS EPA ID DISTANCE (MILES)
VARIAN ASSOCIATES 601 North California Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301, USA N N NF 0 CAT080010804 0.16
OREGON EXPWY UNDERPASS & Oregon Expressway, Palo Alto, CA 94304, USA N N NF 0 CAD982399800 0.54
DURA-BOND 3201 Ash Street, Palo Alto, CA 94306-2240, USA N N NF 0 CAD014440648 0.79
HEWLETT-PACKARD (620-640 PAGE MILL ROAD) 620 - 640 Page Mill Road, Palo Alto, CA 94304, USA N F 32 CAD980884209 0.94
VARIAN ASSOCIATES CORP HDQTRS 611 Hansen Way, Palo Alto, CA 94304-1015, USA N N NF 0 CAD009120817 1.00

Toxic Release Inventory

FACILITY NAME ADDRESS TOTAL FORMS LAST FORM YEAR RISK SCREENING FACILITY ID DISTANCE (MILES)
HEWLETT-PACKARD CO PALO ALTO FABRICATION CTR 395 Page Mill Road, Palo Alto, CA 94306-2065, USA 11 1990 N/A 94306HWLTT395PA 0.59
LITTON ELECTRON DEVICES 601 California Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94304-1101, USA 38 1994 N/A 94304VRNMG601CA 0.86

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
A 0 0 0 8
AE 0 0 0 2
AH 0 0 0 2
AO 0 0 0 0
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
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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
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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 0 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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