Property Overview:
468 Palo Alto Ave is a single-family home in Mountain View, CA, built in 1925 and updated in 1998. It features 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, an office/nursery, and 2,020 sq. ft. of living space. The home includes a parking garage and a heating system. The estimated home value is $2,086,000.
Neighborhood Highlights:
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Crime Rate:
- Personal crime risk: 4.7% (lower than state average of 11.8%).
- Property crime risk: 4.4% (lower than state average of 10.8%).
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Schools:
Nearby schools include Gabriela Mistral Elementary, Isaac Newton Graham Middle, and Los Altos High.- Average SAT score: 1159 (higher than state average of 975).
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Job Market:
- 66.8% white-collar jobs, 33.2% blue-collar jobs.
- Unemployment rate: 2.4% (lower than state average of 4.7%).
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Demographics:
- Community population: 15,598 (12% growth since 2000).
- 48% families with children.
- Largest age group: 25-34 years (24.32%).
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Natural Disaster Risk:
- Moderate flood risk, low tornado risk, high earthquake risk.
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Weather:
- Average temperature: 50.9°F (January), 88.4°F (July).
- Average rainfall: 16.1 inches/year.
- Average snowfall: 0.1 inches/year.
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Cost of Living:
- Median household income: $71,098.
- Average annual spending: $54,698.
Property Features:
- Charming curb appeal with a white picket fence, arbor with climbing roses, and a garden pathway leading to the front porch.
- Interior Design:
- Tall ceilings, skylights, decorative entryways, custom built-ins, and refinished oak floors.
- Prairie-style windows and doors preserve the home’s original 1925 character.
- Living Room: Features coved ceiling, crown moldings, and picture rail moldings.
- Kitchen: Updated with Shaker cabinets, a center island, and an open dining area with a built-in buffet.
- Outdoor Space: Backyard deck with prolific gardens featuring herbs, vegetables, flowers, and fruit trees.
- Layout:
- 4 bedrooms (including a suite on each level).
- 3 bathrooms.
- Office/nursery for added flexibility.
Location Benefits:
- Located six blocks from Downtown Castro Street, offering restaurants, cafes, and shopping.
- Within three miles of the Google-Mountain View campus, making it ideal for tech professionals.