496 W Charleston Rd APT 203, Palo Alto, CA 94306, USA


Property Overview:

496 W Charleston Rd, Apt 203 is a condominium unit in Palo Alto, CA, built in 1985. It features 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and 1,173 sq. ft. of living space. The home includes a gated underground parking garage with 2 parking spaces, double pane windows, inside laundry, and a heating system. The estimated home value is $1,117,000.


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, Ellen Fletcher Middle, Henry M. Gunn High, and Greendell.

    • 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:

  • Security building with gated underground parking and 2 parking spaces.
  • Spacious 2BR unit with ample storage.
  • Large living room with fireplace and balcony.
  • Double pane windows for energy efficiency.
  • Inside laundry for convenience.
  • Views of trees and hills.
  • Move-in ready condition.

Location Benefits:

  • Safe, family-friendly community with strong schools and high educational achievement.
  • Convenient access to local amenities and major employers in Palo Alto.
  • Ideal for professionals and families seeking a vibrant, well-established neighborhood.

Price and Status History

date type price
2003-05-03 For Sale 375000
2003-05-14 Delisted NaN
2003-05-26 Sold 380000
2017-01-01 Rental 6477
2018-01-01 Rental 6593
2019-09-04 Sold 1120000
2019-10-04 Sold 1255000
2023-01-01 Rental 7200
2024-07-01 Price Estimation 1038189

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 0.46

Toxic Release Inventory

No data found within 1.0 miles for this property.

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 0.09

Flood Risk Info

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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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High 0 0 0 0
Very High 0 0 0 0

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