543 Hilbar Ln, Palo Alto, CA 94303, USA

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Property Overview:

543 Hilbar Ln is a single-family home in Palo Alto, CA, built in 1950. It features 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and 1,714 sq. ft. of living space. The home includes a parking garage and a heating system. The estimated home value is $3,475,000.

Neighborhood Highlights:

  • 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 include Duveneck Elementary, East Palo Alto Academy, and Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle.

    • Average SAT score: 1062 (546 Math, 516 English)—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%).

  • 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%).

  • 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:

  • Stunning, remodeled, and expanded home in the Green Gables neighborhood.
  • Professionally landscaped gardens with a picket fence and covered front porch.
  • Bright, open floor plan with numerous skylights and newly refinished hardwood floors.
  • Formal living room with fireplace and formal dining room.
  • Remodeled kitchen with island seating, designer palette, and high-end appliances (Sub-Zero, Bosch, Thermador).
  • Spacious family room with fireplace and double sliding doors to the backyard.
  • Bonus office/guest room with built-in workstation and Murphy bed.
  • 3 bedrooms and 2 remodeled bathrooms (primary suite with original curved glass block wall and circular skylight).
  • Mud/laundry room with custom built-ins.
  • Lovely backyard: Connecticut bluestone hardscape, fire pit, built-in barbecue, synthetic lawn, fruit trees, and raised vegetable beds.

Location Benefits:

  • Desirable North Palo Alto / Green Gables neighborhood.
  • Close to Eleanor Pardee Park, downtown University Avenue, and Stanford University.
  • Acclaimed Palo Alto schools—Duveneck Elementary just two blocks away.
  • Ideal for families seeking a vibrant, community-oriented environment.
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Price and Status History

date type price
1979-09-01 Off Market 102500
1985-01-02 Off Market 255500
2004-07-07 For Sale 1150000
2004-07-16 Sold 1300000
2004-07-29 Delisted NaN
2010-11-15 For Sale 1550000
2010-11-24 Pending NaN
2010-12-28 Sold 1630000
2022-06-20 Off Market NaN
2025-02-05 For Sale 3750000
2025-02-06 For Sale 3750000
2025-02-14 Pending NaN
2025-03-20 Sold 4280000
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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 0.75

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 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
A 1 2 1 8
AE 0 0 3 0
AH 0 1 1 0
AO 0 0 0 0
VE 0 0 0 1

Flood Zone Type

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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 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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