Property Overview:
551 Newbridge St is a single-family home in Menlo Park, CA, built in 1951. The property has been fully renovated and now features 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and 1,210 sq. ft. of living space. The home includes a rare 2-car garage and a large yard with ADU potential. The estimated home value is $874,400–$950,000.
Neighborhood Highlights:
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Crime Rate:
- Personal crime risk: 8.3% (lower than state average of 11.8%).
- Property crime risk: 9.6% (lower than state average of 10.8%).
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Schools:
Nearby schools include Belle Haven Elementary, Cesar Chavez Ravenswood Middle, and Tide Academy.- Average SAT score: 1100 (higher than state average of 975).
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Job Market:
- 73.9% white-collar jobs, 26.1% blue-collar jobs.
- Unemployment rate: 2.9% (lower than state average of 4.7%).
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Demographics:
- Community population: 38,986 (10% growth since 2000).
- 59% families with children.
- Largest age group: 35-44 years (16.02%); second largest: 45-54 years (14.98%).
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Natural Disaster Risk:
- Low flood risk, low tornado risk, high earthquake risk.
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Weather:
- Average temperature: 51.9°F (January), 87.0°F (July).
- Average rainfall: 17.4 inches/year.
- Average snowfall: 0.1 inches/year.
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Cost of Living:
- Median household income: $107,463.
- Average annual spending: $72,061.
Property Features:
- Fully renovated with modern kitchen (quartz countertops, new appliances, center island).
- All-new floors, doors, windows, roof, and recessed lighting.
- Spacious layout perfect for gatherings.
- Fireplace in the living room.
- Large yard with potential for one or two ADUs.
- Foundation is safe and sound (per HomeGuard inspection).
- 2-car garage (rare for the area).
Location Benefits:
- Close proximity to Meta/Facebook campus, Amazon, Google, and Stanford University.
- Easy access to Freeway 101 and Downtown Menlo Park, Stanford Shopping Center, and Downtown Palo Alto (15 minutes away).
- Near Sand Hill Road venture capital firms.
- Ideal for contractors, investors, or those seeking Silicon Valley lifestyle.