539 Lytton Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301-1543, USA

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Property Overview:

539 Lytton Ave is a condominium unit in downtown Palo Alto, CA, built in 1976. It features 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and 1,152 sq. ft. of living space. The home includes a detached 1-car garage, 1 additional reserved parking space, central forced heat, and in-unit washer/dryer. The estimated home value is $1,073,000.

Neighborhood Highlights:

  • Crime Rate:

    • Personal crime risk: 4.4% (lower than state average of 11.8%).
    • Property crime risk: 10.7% (lower than state average of 10.8%).

  • Schools:
    Served by the Palo Alto Unified School District. Nearby schools include Addison Elementary (10/10), David Starr Jordan Middle (10/10), and Palo Alto High (9/10).

    • Average SAT score: 1221 (higher than state average of 975).

  • Job Market:

    • 80.8% white-collar jobs, 19.2% blue-collar jobs.
    • Unemployment rate: 2.1% (lower than state average of 4.7%).

  • Demographics:

    • Community population: 15,402 (17% growth since 2000).
    • 50% families with children.
    • Largest age group: 45-54 years (15.56%).

  • Natural Disaster Risk:

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

  • Weather:

    • Average temperature: 51.7°F (January), 87.6°F (July).
    • Average rainfall: 17.3 inches/year.
    • Average snowfall: 0.1 inches/year.

  • Cost of Living:

    • Median household income: $132,129.
    • Average annual spending: $83,423.

Property Features:

  • Completely remodeled with modern finishes and fresh paint throughout.
  • Kitchen: Italian tile, blue pearl granite countertops, custom slow-close maple cabinets, Liebherr refrigerator, Miele dishwasher, and stainless steel appliances.
  • Living Areas: Dining nook, living room, and bedrooms with plush carpet.
  • Living Room: Wood-burning fireplace and access to a private balcony/patio.
  • Bedrooms: Ample closet space, with organizers in one closet.
  • Additional Features:
    • Hunter Douglas blinds
    • LED lighting throughout
    • Washer & dryer in unit
    • Storage unit in garage
    • Gated community with intercom entry
    • No pets, no smoking
    • Tenant pays all utilities
    • No air conditioning

Location Benefits:

  • Prime downtown location: 1 block from University Ave, close to restaurants, shopping, Caltrain station, and Highway 101.
  • Quiet four-unit building in a gated community.
  • Ideal for professionals and families seeking top schools and a vibrant urban lifestyle.
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Price and Status History

date type price
2013-08-26 Sold 850000
2018-09-17 Rental 4500
2020-07-31 Rental 3800
2022-06-05 Off Market NaN
2022-08-08 For Sale 4000
2024-01-04 For Sale 4000
2024-01-24 Delisted 4000
2025-03-04 For Sale 1300000
2025-04-11 Pending 1190352
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Superfund Enterprise Management System

SITE NAME ADDRESS FEDERAL FACILITY NPL STATUS NON-NPL STATUS CONTAMINANTS SEMS EPA ID DISTANCE (MILES)
US GEOLOGICAL SURVEY 345 Middlefield Road, Menlo Park, CA 94025-3561, USA Y N NF 0 CA2470090364 0.75

Toxic Release Inventory

No data found within 1.0 miles for this property.

Integrated Compliance Information System - Air

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Flood Risk Info

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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

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San Andreas - Peninsula Palo Alto 0 0 2
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Landslide Risk Info

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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 3 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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