501 San Benito Ave, Menlo Park, CA 94025, USA

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Property Overview:

501 San Benito Ave is a single-family home in Menlo Park, CA, built in 1912. It features 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, and 3,515 sq. ft. of living space. The home includes a parking garage and a central heating system. The estimated home value is $2,361,000.

Neighborhood Highlights:

  • Crime Rate:

    • Personal crime risk: 8.3% (lower than state average of 11.8%).
    • Property crime risk: 9.6% (lower than state average of 10.8%).

  • Schools:
    Nearby schools include Costano Elementary, Cesar Chavez Ravenswood Middle, and Tide Academy.

    • Average SAT score: 1100 (higher than state average of 975).

  • Job Market:

    • 73.9% white-collar jobs, 26.1% blue-collar jobs.
    • Unemployment rate: 2.9% (lower than state average of 4.7%).

  • Demographics:

    • Community population: 38,986 (10% growth since 2000).
    • 59% families with children.
    • Largest age group: 35-44 years (16.02%); second largest: 45-54 years (14.98%).

  • Natural Disaster Risk:

    • Low flood risk, low tornado risk, high earthquake risk.

  • Weather:

    • Average temperature: 51.9°F (January), 87.0°F (July).
    • Average rainfall: 17.4 inches/year.
    • Average snowfall: 0.1 inches/year.

  • Cost of Living:

    • Median household income: $107,463.
    • Average annual spending: $72,061.

Property Features:

  • First time on the market in over 90 years
  • Spacious corner lot with beautiful gardens, patios, and towering redwoods for privacy and tranquility.
  • High ceilings, hardwood floors, and sun-filled rooms.
  • Three large bedrooms, each with en suite bath; cozy sitting room off the primary suite.
  • Open kitchen with two dishwashers, new fridge, double ovens, gas stove, butler’s pantry, and secured silver storage room.
  • Screened porch with built-in grill, warming drawer, heaters, fans, and electric window shades—ideal for entertaining.
  • Three fireplaces, grand staircase, elevator, home office, lanai, and ample storage (attic, basement, and two-car-plus garage).
  • Energy-efficient with solar panels and backup generator.

Location Benefits:

  • Prime location near Atherton, Menlo Park, and Redwood City.
  • Close to dining, shopping, and public transit.
  • Peaceful, private retreat in a vibrant, family-friendly community.
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Price and Status History

date type price
1979-09-01 Rental 75000.0
1979-10-09 Rental 184000.0
1988-07-15 Rental 215000.0
2012-07-17 Sold 2400000.0
2015-04-17 Sold 1332000.0
2019-06-12 Sold 1600000.0
2019-10-06 For Sale NaN
2022-07-12 Rental 464230.8
2023-09-08 Off Market NaN
2025-02-28 For Sale 4200000.0
2025-03-07 Pending NaN
2025-03-27 Delisted NaN
2025-03-28 Sold 4420000.0
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Superfund Enterprise Management System

SITE NAME ADDRESS FEDERAL FACILITY NPL STATUS NON-NPL STATUS CONTAMINANTS SEMS EPA ID DISTANCE (MILES)
JOHNS MANVILLE CORP Middlefield Road, Redwood City, CA 94062, USA N N NF 0 CAD981383086 0.55
BROWNING-FERRIS INDS END OF, Marsh Road, Menlo Park, CA 94025, USA N N NF 0 CAD980636963 0.97
KLIKLOK CO (BLDG #4) 2661 Spring Street, Redwood City, CA 94063-3521, USA N N NF 0 CAD982358970 1.00

Toxic Release Inventory

FACILITY NAME ADDRESS TOTAL FORMS LAST FORM YEAR RISK SCREENING FACILITY ID DISTANCE (MILES)
CDR SYS CORP 3475 Edison Way, Menlo Park, CA 94025-1873, USA 4 1989 N/A 94026CDRSY3475E 0.34
TE CONNECTIVY INC. 501 Oakside Avenue, Redwood City, CA 94063-3800, USA 60 2023 Yes 94063RYCHMOAKSI 0.71
AMPEX CORP 401 Broadway, Redwood City, CA 94063-3126, USA 5 1991 N/A 94063MPXCR401BR 0.93

Integrated Compliance Information System - Air

PLANT NAME ADDRESS OPERATING STATUS DISTANCE (MILES)
GAS RECOVERY SYSTEMS, INC Marsh Road, Menlo Park, CA 94025, USA OPR: Operating 0.97
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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 2
AH 0 0 0 0
AO 0 0 0 0
VE 0 0 0 0

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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
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San Andreas - Peninsula Palo Alto 0 0 2
San Andreas - Peninsula San Mateo 0 0 1
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
8 0 0 0 0

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 0 0

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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