469 W Meadow Dr #10, Palo Alto, CA 94306, USA


Property Overview:

469 W Meadow Dr, #10 is a freestanding chalet-style townhouse (condominium unit) in Palo Alto, CA, built in 1977. It features 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, and 1,152 sq. ft. of living space. The home includes a detached 1-car garage, additional reserved parking, in-unit laundry, and a private backyard. The estimated home value is $1,344,000.


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 Juana Briones Elementary, Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle, Greendell, and Henry M. Gunn High.

    • 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:

  • Rare freestanding townhouse with no common walls in a gated, garden setting.
  • Recently remodeled: kitchen (new countertops & appliances), baths, and flooring.
  • Vaulted ceilings and large windows provide abundant natural light.
  • Open-concept living & dining area with wood floors, gas fireplace, and glass doors to a large, private backyard.
  • Upstairs:
    • 2 spacious bedrooms with vaulted ceilings, large closets, and balcony.
  • Parking: Detached 1-car garage plus additional reserved space.
  • In-unit laundry with washer & dryer.
  • Walk/bike to shops, cafes, restaurants, schools, and parks.
  • Minutes to downtown Palo Alto, Stanford, CalTrain, Amazon, Tesla, and other major employers.

Location Benefits:

  • Exclusive gated community with lush landscaping.
  • Top-ranked Palo Alto schools within walking distance.
  • Commuter-friendly: Close to Stanford, CalTrain, and major tech companies.
  • Ideal for families, professionals, and those seeking a private, serene setting with urban convenience.

Price and Status History

date type price
1977-10-01 Rental 77000
1993-03-30 Sold 245000
2005-07-17 For Sale 575000
2005-07-26 Sold 575000
2005-08-23 Delisted NaN
2022-06-13 For Sale 1490000
2022-07-08 For Sale 1420000
2022-07-13 Pending NaN
2024-05-03 For Sale NaN
2024-05-04 Pending 1454000

Superfund Enterprise Management System

SITE NAME ADDRESS FEDERAL FACILITY NPL STATUS NON-NPL STATUS CONTAMINANTS SEMS EPA ID DISTANCE (MILES)
STANFORD CLEANERS 2875 EL CAMINO, Palo Alto, CA 94306, USA N N NF 0 CAD028879765 0.22
VARIAN ASSOCIATES CORP HDQTRS 611 Hansen Way, Palo Alto, CA 94304-1015, USA N N NF 0 CAD009120817 0.80
DURA-BOND 3201 Ash Street, Palo Alto, CA 94306-2240, USA N N NF 0 CAD014440648 0.85

Toxic Release Inventory

FACILITY NAME ADDRESS TOTAL FORMS LAST FORM YEAR RISK SCREENING FACILITY ID DISTANCE (MILES)
COMMUNICATIONS & POWER INDUSTRIES 607 Hansen Way, Palo Alto, CA 94304-1015, USA 4 2008 N/A 94304CMMNC607HA 0.79
VARIAN MEDICAL SYSTEMS 911 Hansen Way, Palo Alto, CA 94304-1028, USA 107 2023 Yes 94303VRNSS611HA 0.89

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 0.28

Flood Risk Info

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code meaning
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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

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Landslide Risk Info

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Liquefaction Risk Info

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High 0 0 0 0
Very high 0 0 0 3

Wild fire Risk Info

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High 0 0 0 0
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