482 Ferne Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94306, USA


Property Overview:

482 Ferne Ave is a single-family home in Palo Alto, CA, built in 1956. It features 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and 1,611 sq. ft. of living space. The home includes a parking garage, fireplace, heating system, and cooling system. The estimated home value is $2,137,000.


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 Greendell, Monta Loma Elementary, Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle, and Henry M. Gunn High.

    • Average SAT score: 1221 (well above state average of 975).
    • Award-winning schools: Fairmeadow Elementary, JLS Middle, Gunn High (buyer to confirm).
  • 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:

  • Modern elegance meets timeless charm on a quiet cul-de-sac.
  • Spacious floor plan with 3 bedrooms plus office and 3 full bathrooms (alternate listing).
  • Galley kitchen with gas cooktop and breakfast room.
  • Living room: Hardwood floors, abundant natural light, cozy fireplace, direct yard access.
  • Serene yard: Mature landscaping, patios, pond, lush lawn, large storage shed, spacious side yards.
  • Attached 2-car garage.

Location Benefits:

  • Prime location near top-rated schools, parks, shopping, dining, and major tech hubs.
  • Ideal for family living, relaxing, and entertaining.

Price and Status History

date type price
2019-10-05 For Sale NaN
2019-12-20 Sold 1735000
2019-12-24 Sold 2630000
2022-05-09 Off Market NaN
2024-09-11 For Sale 3198000
2024-09-19 Pending NaN
2024-10-09 Sold 3500000

Superfund Enterprise Management System

SITE NAME ADDRESS FEDERAL FACILITY NPL STATUS NON-NPL STATUS CONTAMINANTS SEMS EPA ID DISTANCE (MILES)
ADVALLOY INC 844 East Charleston Road, Palo Alto, CA 94303-4611, USA N N NF 0 CAD009463779 0.57
SAN ANTONIO/ W BAYSHORE AREA CHARLESTON &, Fabian Street, Palo Alto, CA 94303, USA N N NF 0 CAD982399867 0.59
FORD AEROSPACE (PCB STORAGE LOT) 3939 Fabian Way, Palo Alto, CA 94303-4606, USA N N NF 0 CAD000030528 0.69
PLESSEY MICRO SCIENCE INC 2296 Mora Place, Mountain View, CA 94040, USA N N NF 0 CAD009440371 0.72
CHARLESTON BUSINESS PARK 2400-2460 Charleston Road, Mountain View, CA 94043-1630, USA N N NF 0 CAD982400954 0.77
CTS PRINTEX, INC. PLYMOUTH &, Colony Street, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA N F 28 CAD009212838 0.90
SIERRA VISTA PROPERTIES 465 Sierra Vista Avenue, Mountain View, CA 94043-2905, USA N N OS 0 CAD982400285 0.99

Toxic Release Inventory

FACILITY NAME ADDRESS TOTAL FORMS LAST FORM YEAR RISK SCREENING FACILITY ID DISTANCE (MILES)
US FILTER/CONTINENTAL 930 Commercial Street, Palo Alto, CA 94303-4907, USA 1 1994 N/A 94303SFLTR930CO 0.74
DAVILA INTERNATIONAL CIRCUITS INC 2420 Charleston Road, Mountain View, CA 94043-1622, USA 15 1997 N/A 94043DVLNT2420C 0.78
SYMTRON CORP 2235 Mora Place, Mountain View, CA 94040-6207, USA 8 1990 N/A 94043SYMTR2235M 0.79
SYMTRON CORP 4019 Transport Street, Palo Alto, CA 94303-4914, USA 11 1991 N/A 94303SYMTR4019T 0.92

Integrated Compliance Information System - Air

PLANT NAME ADDRESS OPERATING STATUS DISTANCE (MILES)
ALL AUTOMOTIVE 2622 Bayshore Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043-1013, USA OPR: Operating 0.99

Flood Risk Info

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code meaning
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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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High 0 0 0 0
Very high 0 0 0 1

Wild fire Risk Info

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High 0 0 0 0
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