496 West Charleston Road, Palo Alto, CA 94306-4163, USA

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Property Overview:

496 W Charleston Rd Apt 102 is a condominium in Palo Alto, CA 94306, built in 1985. It features 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and approximately 1,401–1,403 sq. ft. of living space. The home includes in-unit laundry, a private patio, and two covered/secured parking spaces. The estimated home value is $1,292,000 (last sold for $1,255,000 in 2019).

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%)
    • Overall crime risk: Low (1 criminal/sex offender within 1 mile)

  • Schools:

    • Award-winning Palo Alto Unified School District
    • Nearby schools: Juana Briones Elementary, Ellen Fletcher Middle, Henry M. Gunn High, 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:

    • Very high earthquake risk
    • Moderate to low flood risk
    • Very low tornado 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:

  • Spacious, light & airy unit with no common walls
  • Large bedrooms; walk-in closet in master suite
  • Updated kitchen with granite or quartz countertops and modern appliances
  • Updated bathrooms with new vanities and fixtures
  • Laminate flooring throughout
  • Wood burning or electric fireplace
  • Recessed lighting and 3 skylights
  • In-unit laundry room with washer/dryer
  • Abundant closet and storage space
  • Thermo-film radiant ceiling heating system:
    • Even temperature distribution
    • No air movement or noisy fans
    • Individual room temperature controls
    • Maintenance free
  • Private patio for outdoor relaxation
  • Two covered/secured parking spaces in garage
  • Elevator in building
  • Low HOA fees; secured entrance
  • Only 8 units in the complex

Location Benefits:

  • Prime Silicon Valley location at Charleston Rd & El Camino Real
  • Minutes to Stanford University, Stanford Hospital, and Stanford Shopping Center
  • Close to major tech companies (Google, Microsoft, etc.)
  • Walk to Robles Park (walking paths, playgrounds, picnic areas)
  • Easy access to shopping, schools, and major highways (101, 280)
  • Highly ranked public schools: Briones Elementary, Fletcher Middle, Gunn High
  • Family-friendly, commuter-friendly, and close to everything for everyday life
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Price and Status History

date type price
1998-03-02 Sold 395000
1998-03-16 Sold 395000
1998-04-26 Sold 395000
2004-01-27 Sold 481000
2004-02-13 Sold 481000
2017-07-20 Rental 3890
2018-10-26 Sold 1333000
2019-08-07 For Sale 1349000
2019-08-27 For Sale 1295000
2019-08-28 Sold 1322475
2019-09-14 Pending NaN
2019-10-04 Sold 1255000
2019-10-07 For Sale 1122100
2020-05-23 Rental 4800
2020-06-14 Rental 4100
2022-04-26 Off Market NaN
2022-08-20 Rental 4850
2022-10-19 Rental 4280
2024-03-18 For Sale 1399000
2024-03-25 For Sale NaN
2024-05-04 Pending 1366000
2024-10-16 Sold 1299950
2024-11-23 Pending NaN
2024-11-25 Sold 1345000
2024-12-18 Sold 1345000
2025-02-13 For Sale 1299000
2025-02-14 Pending NaN
2025-03-24 Sold 1370000
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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
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Flood Risk Info

fld_zone very high impact: up to 0.0001 miles high impact: up to 0.2 miles moderate impact: up to 0.5 miles low-moderate impact: up to 1.5 miles
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AE 0 0 0 1
AH 0 0 0 0
AO 0 0 0 1
VE 0 0 0 0

Flood Zone Type

code meaning
A 1% annual chance flood zone determined using approximate methods. No BFEs shown. Flood insurance and management standards apply.
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

zone_name quad_name very high impact: up to 0.0001 miles high impact: up to 2.0 miles moderate impact: up to 10.0 miles
San Andreas - Peninsula Mindego Hill 0 0 1
San Andreas - Peninsula Palo Alto 0 0 2
San Andreas - Peninsula Woodside 0 0 1

Landslide Risk Info

lscat very high impact: up to 0.0001 miles high impact: up to 0.04 miles moderate impact: up to 0.1 miles low-moderate impact: up to 0.2 miles
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Liquefaction Risk Info

Suscept very high impact: up to 0.0001 miles high impact: up to 0.05 miles moderate impact: up to 0.5 miles low-moderate impact: up to 1.0 miles
High 0 0 0 0
Very high 0 0 1 1

Wild fire Risk Info

haz_class very high impact: up to 0.0001 miles high impact: up to 0.5 miles moderate impact: up to 1.5 miles low-moderate impact: up to 3.0 miles
High 0 0 0 0
Very High 0 0 0 0
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