531 Kendall Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94306, USA

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Property Overview:

531 Kendall Ave is a single-family home in Palo Alto, CA (Barron Park), built in 1921. It features 4 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, and 1,912 sq. ft. of living space. Additional features include a parking garage, fireplace, heating system, and cooling system. The estimated home value is $2,487,000.

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 Barron Park Elementary, Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle, Henry M. Gunn High, and Greendell.

    • Average SAT score: 1221 (626 Math, 595 English) — well above 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%).

  • 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:

  • Historic charm in Barron Park under a heritage oak tree.
  • First time to market in 25 years.
  • Arched solid wood front door (restored to original beauty).
  • Newly renovated throughout.
  • Living Room:
    • Tray ceiling, natural light, built-in cabinets, wood-burning fireplace, new paint, tall baseboards.
  • Kitchen:
    • Brand-new with matching appliances, quartz countertops, soft-close cabinetry, porcelain tile floors, recessed LED lighting.
  • Laundry Room:
    • Next to kitchen, new heavy-duty shelving, washer/dryer.
  • Downstairs Bathroom:
    • Classic mosaic marble tile, pedestal sink, separate soaking tub & shower.
  • Bedrooms:
    • Four sizable bedrooms with plantation shutters throughout.
  • Upstairs:
    • All new carpet, lots of storage, large closets, new skylight, renovated half bath.
  • Landscaping:
    • Professionally landscaped with pavers, water feature, new sod & mulch, landscaping lights, automatic irrigation.
  • Recent Upgrades:
    • New roof, electrical panel upgrade, new natural gas line (2021), all water pipes replaced (2012).

Location Benefits:

  • Friendly, tight-knit community with both urban and suburban feel.
  • Stanford University just 2 miles away.
  • Highly rated schools within walking/biking distance.
  • Convenient access to local amenities and major employers.
  • Perfect for families seeking a blend of historic character and modern updates in a prime Palo Alto location.
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Price and Status History

date type price
1993-07-01 Rental 344000
1996-05-31 Sold 400000
1998-05-22 Rental 68000
2021-04-01 For Sale 2695000
2021-04-12 For Sale 14795000
2021-04-13 For Sale 2645000
2021-04-23 For Sale 2550000
2021-04-27 For Sale 2425000
2021-05-14 For Sale 2300000
2021-06-22 Sold 1731000
2025-02-06 Rental 249950
2025-02-12 Pending NaN
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Superfund Enterprise Management System

SITE NAME ADDRESS FEDERAL FACILITY NPL STATUS NON-NPL STATUS CONTAMINANTS SEMS EPA ID DISTANCE (MILES)
VARIAN ASSOCIATES CORP HDQTRS 611 Hansen Way, Palo Alto, CA 94304-1015, USA N N NF 0 CAD009120817 0.29
DURA-BOND 3201 Ash Street, Palo Alto, CA 94306-2240, USA N N NF 0 CAD014440648 0.38
STANFORD CLEANERS 2875 EL CAMINO, Palo Alto, CA 94306, USA N N NF 0 CAD028879765 0.55
EASTMAN KODAK CO 925 Page Mill Road, Palo Alto, CA 94304-1013, USA N N NF 0 CAD028874253 0.56
HEWLETT-PACKARD (620-640 PAGE MILL ROAD) 620 - 640 Page Mill Road, Palo Alto, CA 94304, USA N F 32 CAD980884209 0.67
AYDIN ENERGY DIVISION 3180 Hanover Street, Palo Alto, CA 94304, USA N N NF 0 CAD049236326 0.71
ALZA CORP 950 Page Mill Road, Palo Alto, CA 94304-1012, USA N N NF 0 CAD049231541 0.73
ALZA PHARMACEUTICALS 1454 Page Mill Road, Palo Alto, CA 94304-1124, USA N N NF 0 CAD061622783 0.86
BECKMAN INSTRUMENTS 1117 California Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94304-1106, USA N N NF 0 CAD028872711 0.86
HEWLETT-PACKARD 1501 Page Mill Road, Palo Alto, CA 94304-1126, USA N R 0 CAD009122532 0.90

Toxic Release Inventory

FACILITY NAME ADDRESS TOTAL FORMS LAST FORM YEAR RISK SCREENING FACILITY ID DISTANCE (MILES)
COMMUNICATIONS & POWER INDUSTRIES 607 Hansen Way, Palo Alto, CA 94304-1015, USA 4 2008 N/A 94304CMMNC607HA 0.28
VARIAN MEDICAL SYSTEMS 911 Hansen Way, Palo Alto, CA 94304-1028, USA 107 2023 Yes 94303VRNSS611HA 0.41
HEWLETT-PACKARD CO PALO ALTO FABRICATION CTR 395 Page Mill Road, Palo Alto, CA 94306-2065, USA 11 1990 N/A 94306HWLTT395PA 0.62
LOCKHEED MARTIN MISSILES & SPACE 3251 Hanover Street, Palo Alto, CA 94304-1121, USA 4 1994 N/A 94304LCKHD3251H 0.70
BECKMAN INSTRUMENTS INC 1050 Page Mill Road, Palo Alto, CA 94304-1019, USA 7 1993 N/A 94304BCKMN1050P 0.77
LITTON ELECTRON DEVICES 601 California Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94304-1101, USA 38 1994 N/A 94304VRNMG601CA 0.78
ALZA CORP 2575 Hanover Street, Palo Alto, CA 94304-1116, USA 6 1991 N/A 94303LZCRP2575H 0.84

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 0.69
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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
A 0 1 1 6
AE 0 0 0 3
AH 0 0 0 0
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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
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 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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