542 Hilbar Ln, Palo Alto, CA 94303, USA

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Property Overview:

542 Hilbar Ln is a single-family home in Palo Alto, CA, built in 1950. It features 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and 1,357 sq. ft. of living space. Additional features include a parking garage, fireplace, heating and cooling systems. The estimated home value is $3,186,000.

Neighborhood Highlights:

  • Population & Demographics:

    • Community population: 41,564 (4% growth since 2000).
    • 69% families with children.
    • Largest age groups: 35-44 years (14.67%), 25-34 years (14.04%).

  • Crime Rate:

    • Personal crime risk: 19.1% (higher than state average of 11.8%).
    • Property crime risk: 11.7% (higher than state average of 10.8%).

  • Schools:

    • Nearby schools: Duveneck Elementary, East Palo Alto Academy, Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle.
    • Average SAT score: 1062 (above state average of 975).

  • Job Market:

    • 59.9% white-collar jobs, 40.1% blue-collar jobs.
    • Unemployment rate: 4.9% (slightly above state average of 4.7%).

  • Natural Disaster Risk:

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

  • Weather:

    • Average temperature: 51.2°F (January), 87.2°F (July).
    • Average rainfall: 18.3 inches/year.
    • Average snowfall: 0.1 inches/year.

  • Cost of Living:

    • Median household income: $82,787.
    • Average annual spending: $59,990.

Property Features:

  • Extensively remodeled since 1998:
    • New roof, fence, flooring, kitchen, interior & exterior paint, landscaping, attic pull-down, skylight, sun tunnel, bath fixtures.
  • Tree-lined street; walk to Duveneck Elementary.
  • Wood floors (mostly, recently refinished).
  • Inviting living room and formal dining room.
  • Gourmet kitchen with granite countertops and stainless steel appliances.
  • Primary suite opens to back patio; 3 additional generous bedrooms.
  • Pella windows with integrated adjustable blinds.
  • New carpet in 4th bedroom.
  • Spacious, landscaped backyard with mature trees, manicured shrubbery, turf, and privacy—ideal for entertaining and relaxing.
  • Public records: 1,357 sq. ft. living space, 437 sq. ft. 2-car garage (4th bedroom built in garage with permit in 1971; buyer to verify square footage).

Location Benefits:

  • Sought-after Green Gables neighborhood.
  • Walking distance to:
    • Duveneck Elementary
    • The Market at Edgewood
    • Pardee Park
    • Library and Arts Center
    • Rinconada Park
  • Minutes to:
    • Downtown Palo Alto
    • Town & Country Village
    • Stanford University and Mall
  • Top Palo Alto schools.
  • Easy commutes to the tech corridor and airports.
  • Perfect for family living and entertaining.
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Price and Status History

date type price
1997-12-03 Sold 635000
2002-03-19 For Sale 899000
2002-03-28 Sold 995000
2002-04-25 Sold 995000
2015-08-05 Sold 600000
2025-04-02 For Sale 3498000
2025-04-12 Pending NaN
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Superfund Enterprise Management System

No data found within 1.0 miles for this property.

Toxic Release Inventory

FACILITY NAME ADDRESS TOTAL FORMS LAST FORM YEAR RISK SCREENING FACILITY ID DISTANCE (MILES)
COLLAGEN CORP 2455 Faber Place, Palo Alto, CA 94303-3316, USA 3 1990 N/A 94303CLLGN2500F 0.77

Integrated Compliance Information System - Air

PLANT NAME ADDRESS OPERATING STATUS DISTANCE (MILES)
PALO ALTO REGIONAL WATER QUALITY CONTROL PLANT 2501 Embarcadero Way, Palo Alto, CA 94303-3326, USA 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
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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

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 3 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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