539 Thain Way, Palo Alto, CA 94306-3919, USA

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Property Overview:

539 Thain Way is a condominium unit in Palo Alto, CA (Barron Square), built in 1980. It features 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and 1,445 sq. ft. of living space. The home includes a parking garage, fireplace, heating and cooling systems, and is currently valued at $1,335,000.

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:

  • Remodeled ground floor end unit in Barron Square.
  • Two patio areas adjacent to the swimming pool with a private gate.
  • One-car garage with storage area and second assigned uncovered parking spot.
  • Complex amenities: Shared community room for entertaining.
  • Located in Santa Clara County, ZIP Code 94306.

Location Benefits:

  • Family-friendly community with a strong presence of families with children.
  • Excellent schools and high academic performance.
  • Safe neighborhood with low crime rates.
  • Convenient access to local amenities and community features.
  • Ideal for comfortable living and entertaining.
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Price and Status History

date type price
1987-05-12 Sold 203000
1998-09-18 Rental 2250
1998-10-30 Off Market 2100
1999-03-03 Rental 2200
2001-06-05 For Sale 2800
2001-08-17 Rental 2400
2002-09-16 For Sale 2125
2002-11-01 Rental 2000
2003-08-21 For Sale 1925
2003-11-12 Rental 1750
2013-10-15 Off Market 2800
2016-02-28 Off Market 3500
2017-10-31 For Sale 3700
2017-12-07 Delisted 3700
2022-01-20 Off Market NaN
2022-08-28 Pending NaN
2024-08-05 For Sale 3950
2024-08-13 Rental 3950
2024-08-16 Rental 3950
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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 0.42
VARIAN ASSOCIATES CORP HDQTRS 611 Hansen Way, Palo Alto, CA 94304-1015, USA N N NF 0 CAD009120817 0.87
VA PALO ALTO HEALTH CARE SYSTEM 3801 Miranda Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94304-1207, USA Y N PN 0 CAD981374853 0.93
FAIRCHILD 4001 Miranda Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94304-1218, USA N N NF 0 CAD009124256 0.95
DURA-BOND 3201 Ash Street, Palo Alto, CA 94306-2240, USA N N NF 0 CAD014440648 0.96

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 0.86
VARIAN MEDICAL SYSTEMS 911 Hansen Way, Palo Alto, CA 94304-1028, USA 107 2023 Yes 94303VRNSS611HA 0.90
LOCKHEED MARTIN MISSILES & SPACE 3251 Hanover Street, Palo Alto, CA 94304-1121, USA 4 1994 N/A 94304LCKHD3251H 0.97

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 0.1
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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 0 1 7
AE 0 0 0 2
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
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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 0 3

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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Traffic Noise by Hour x Weekday

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