563 Encina Ave, Menlo Park, CA 94025, USA

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Property Overview:

563 Encina Ave is a single-family home in Menlo Park, CA, built in 1920. It features 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and 1,750 sq. ft. of living space. The home includes a parking garage. The estimated home value is $2,485,000 (last sold for $1,900,000 in 2015). The property sits on an oversized, flat, roughly 19,000 sq. ft. lot at the end of a cul de sac and is part of a combined listing with 543 Encina and 555 Encina for a unique development opportunity.

Neighborhood Highlights:

  • 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%).

  • Schools:
    Nearby schools include Costano Elementary, Cesar Chavez Ravenswood Middle, and Tide Academy.

    • Average SAT score: 1100 (566 Math, 534 English)—higher than state average of 975.

  • Job Market:

    • 73.9% white-collar jobs, 26.1% blue-collar jobs.
    • Unemployment rate: 2.9% (lower than state average of 4.7%).

  • 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%).

  • Natural Disaster Risk:

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

  • Weather:

    • Average temperature: 51.9°F (January), 87.0°F (July).
    • Average rainfall: 17.4 inches/year.
    • Average snowfall: 0.1 inches/year.

  • Cost of Living:

    • Median household income: $107,463.
    • Average annual spending: $72,061.

Property Features:

  • Original 1920 bungalow with expansive lawns and mature landscaping.
  • Garden shed with agricultural well.
  • Two-car garage converted to storage.
  • Seven heritage oaks on property.
  • Flat, private, sunlit lot—ideal for development or dream home.
  • Land value sale; home is tenant occupied.
  • Utilities run from 10th Ave.
  • Sold “As Is”; disclosures available.

Location Benefits:

  • Prime Silicon Valley location at the end of a quiet cul de sac.
  • Incredible development opportunity—three adjacent lots (543, 555, 563 Encina) offered as a combined listing (~19,000 sq. ft. each).
  • Private, sunlit, and well-treed setting.
  • Showings by appointment only with 24-hour notice.
  • Close to top schools, jobs, and amenities—perfect for families or investors.
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Price and Status History

date type price
2015-04-27 For Sale 1999000.0
2015-06-05 Sold 1900000.0
2015-06-15 Sold 1900000.0
2015-06-19 Sold 1900000.0
2016-02-02 Sold 950000.0
2017-09-14 Rental 438000.0
2023-05-20 For Sale 10499000.0
2023-07-31 For Sale 3295000.0
2024-03-01 Sold 3000000.0
2024-03-09 For Sale 4074500.0
2024-03-22 For Sale 3295000.0
2024-05-22 For Sale 2875281.5
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Superfund Enterprise Management System

SITE NAME ADDRESS FEDERAL FACILITY NPL STATUS NON-NPL STATUS CONTAMINANTS SEMS EPA ID DISTANCE (MILES)
JOHNS MANVILLE CORP Middlefield Road, Redwood City, CA 94062, USA N N NF 0 CAD981383086 0.74
KLIKLOK CO (BLDG #4) 2661 Spring Street, Redwood City, CA 94063-3521, USA N N NF 0 CAD982358970 0.80
BROWNING-FERRIS INDS END OF, Marsh Road, Menlo Park, CA 94025, USA N N NF 0 CAD980636963 0.93
GENERAL CIRCUITS INC 3549 J, Haven Avenue, Menlo Park, CA 94025, USA N N NF 0 CAD074665704 0.98

Toxic Release Inventory

FACILITY NAME ADDRESS TOTAL FORMS LAST FORM YEAR RISK SCREENING FACILITY ID DISTANCE (MILES)
CDR SYS CORP 3475 Edison Way, Menlo Park, CA 94025-1873, USA 4 1989 N/A 94026CDRSY3475E 0.15
TE CONNECTIVY INC. 501 Oakside Avenue, Redwood City, CA 94063-3800, USA 60 2023 Yes 94063RYCHMOAKSI 0.55
AMPEX CORP 401 Broadway, Redwood City, CA 94063-3126, USA 5 1991 N/A 94063MPXCR401BR 0.73
NVENT THERMAL LLC 2555 Bay Road, Redwood City, CA 94063-3001, USA 113 2023 Yes 94063RYCHM2555B 0.93

Integrated Compliance Information System - Air

PLANT NAME ADDRESS OPERATING STATUS DISTANCE (MILES)
GAS RECOVERY SYSTEMS, INC Marsh Road, Menlo Park, CA 94025, USA OPR: Operating 0.93
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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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AH 0 0 0 0
AO 0 0 0 0
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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
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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 0 0

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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