556 Kingsley Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301, USA

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Property Overview:

556 Kingsley Ave is a single-family home in Palo Alto, CA, built in 1988. It features 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, and 3,171 sq. ft. of living space. The home includes a parking garage and a heating system.

Neighborhood Highlights:

  • Crime Rate:

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

  • Schools:
    Nearby schools include Addison Elementary, Palo Alto High, Frank S. Greene Junior Middle, and Packard Children’s Hospital/Stanford.

    • Average SAT score: 1221 (626 Math, 595 English)—well above the 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%); second largest: 25-34 years (13.36%).

  • 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:

  • Elegant Mediterranean design set back from the street with a gated front courtyard and tiled wall fountain.
  • Impressive living room with beamed ceiling, central fireplace, and artistic frieze.
  • Formal and informal spaces flow naturally, with every main floor room opening to the outdoors.
  • Chef’s kitchen, adjacent family room, and guest suite on the main floor.
  • Luxurious primary suite, two additional bedrooms, and office on the upper level.
  • Exquisite gardens create a private sanctuary.

Location Benefits:

  • Located in prestigious Professorville, close to downtown Palo Alto, Community Center, top-rated public schools, and Stanford University.
  • Safe, family-friendly neighborhood with strong community growth and excellent educational opportunities.
  • Ideal for those seeking privacy, elegance, and convenience in the heart of Palo Alto.
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Price and Status History

date type price
2019-10-05 For Sale NaN
2019-12-02 Sold 5000000.0
2019-12-06 Sold 1528000.0
2019-12-09 Sold 13750000.0
2019-12-13 Sold 3053000.0
2019-12-20 Sold 3615000.0
2024-08-13 Sold 6950000.0
2024-08-19 For Sale NaN
2024-08-22 For Sale 6990604.5
2024-09-11 Sold 6731500.0
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Superfund Enterprise Management System

SITE NAME ADDRESS FEDERAL FACILITY NPL STATUS NON-NPL STATUS CONTAMINANTS SEMS EPA ID DISTANCE (MILES)
OREGON EXPWY UNDERPASS & Oregon Expressway, Palo Alto, CA 94304, USA N N NF 0 CAD982399800 0.69
VARIAN ASSOCIATES 601 North California Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301, USA N N NF 0 CAT080010804 0.85

Toxic Release Inventory

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Integrated Compliance Information System - Air

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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 0 24
AE 0 0 0 4
AH 0 0 1 1
AO 0 0 0 0
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
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 0 1

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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