475 Larkspur Dr, East Palo Alto, CA 94303, USA


Property Overview:

475 Larkspur Dr is a single-family residence located in East Palo Alto, CA 94303, built in 1954. The home features 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, and approximately 1,020 sq. ft. of living space on a large 7,665 sq. ft. lot. The property includes a 2-car garage, two patios, and a landscaped yard. The home last sold for $948,000 on 11/12/2019; the estimated current value is $1,204,000.


Neighborhood Highlights:

  • Crime Rate:

    • Personal crime risk: 19.1% (higher than state average of 11.8%)
    • Property crime risk: 11.7% (higher than state average of 10.8%)
    • 3 criminal and sex offenders reside within 1 mile
  • Schools:

    • Nearby schools: Ronald McNair Academy, Brentwood Academy, Carlmont High, KIPP Valiant Community Prep, East Palo Alto Academy, Cesar Chavez Ravenswood Middle
    • Average SAT score: 1062 (higher than state average of 975)
    • Tinsley Program offers lottery access to top Palo Alto schools
  • Job Market:

    • 59.9% white-collar jobs, 40.1% blue-collar jobs
    • Unemployment rate: 4.9% (slightly higher than state average of 4.7%)
  • Demographics:

    • Community population: 41,564 (4% growth since 2000)
    • 69% families with children
    • Largest age groups: 25-34 years (14.04%), 35-44 years (14.67%)
  • Natural Disaster Risk:

    • Very high earthquake risk
    • High flood risk
    • Very low tornado risk
  • Weather:

    • Average temperature: 51.2°F (January), 87.2°F (July)
    • Average rainfall: 18.3 inches/year
    • Average snowfall: 0.1 inches/year
  • Cost of Living:

    • Median household income: $82,787
    • Average annual spending: $59,990

Property Features:

  • Move-in ready with many updates throughout
  • Remodeled kitchen: Stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, separate wet bar, plenty of cabinets
  • Bathrooms: Recently remodeled with high-end fixtures
  • Refinished dark hardwood floors
  • Newer electrical system, plumbing, and water heater
  • Large landscaped lot with expansive yard—ideal for entertaining or family gatherings
  • Two patios (side and back), beautiful picket fence
  • Natural lighting and easy-flowing floor plan with large living room and dining area
  • Potential for ADU (Accessory Dwelling Unit) for extended family or rental income
  • Parking: 2-car garage
  • Roof and bathroom remodeled within the past 6 months

Location Benefits:

  • Central location: Minutes to Downtown Palo Alto, Facebook, Amazon, Stanford, and major tech employers
  • Easy access to Caltrain, Dumbarton Bridge, and Union City BART
  • Close to shopping centers, restaurants, and outdoor recreation (Bay Trail two blocks away)
  • Family-friendly community with access to good schools and recreation
  • Great for first-time buyers or investors seeking income property potential

Price and Status History

date type price
2016-04-11 Sold 727000
2016-04-14 Sold 727000
2017-07-10 For Sale NaN
2017-08-19 Sold 900000
2017-08-31 Sold 900000
2019-10-09 Sold 1160000
2019-10-20 For Sale NaN
2019-10-21 For Sale 899000
2019-10-31 For Sale 948800
2019-11-01 Pending NaN
2019-11-02 For Sale NaN
2019-11-12 Sold 924300
2019-12-09 Rental 4200
2023-09-09 Off Market NaN
2024-09-06 For Sale 988000
2024-10-09 Sold 1160000

Superfund Enterprise Management System

SITE NAME ADDRESS FEDERAL FACILITY NPL STATUS NON-NPL STATUS CONTAMINANTS SEMS EPA ID DISTANCE (MILES)
CALMAC CHEMICAL END OF, Weeks Street, East Palo Alto, CA 94303, USA N N NF 0 CAD982358731 0.66
RHONE-POULENC, INC./ZOECON CORP. 1990 Bay Road, East Palo Alto, CA 94303-1313, USA N R 11 CAT000611350 0.67
ELECTRITE CO INC 1805 Bay Road, East Palo Alto, CA 94303-1312, USA N N NF 0 CAD009119959 0.69
ROMIC EAST PALO ALTO 2081 Bay Road, East Palo Alto, CA 94303-1316, USA N N RO 0 CAN000908403 0.86

Toxic Release Inventory

FACILITY NAME ADDRESS TOTAL FORMS LAST FORM YEAR RISK SCREENING FACILITY ID DISTANCE (MILES)
ASM 2536 Pulgas Avenue, East Palo Alto, CA 94303-1323, USA 1 1987 N/A 94303SMXXX2536P 0.8

Integrated Compliance Information System - Air

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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.

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