Property Overview:
581 Berkeley Ave is a single-family home in Menlo Park, CA, built in 1947. It features 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and 1,810 sq. ft. of living space. The home includes a parking garage and a central heating system. The estimated home value is $1,444,000.
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 Laurel Elementary, Menlo-Atherton High, Cesar Chavez Ravenswood Middle, and Packard Children’s Hospital/Stanford.- Average SAT score: 1,100 (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:
- Mid-century ranch-style home on nearly 1/2 acre in the Menlo Oaks neighborhood.
- Surrounded by mature landscaping and oak trees for a quiet, serene setting.
- Recently repainted inside and out; refinished hardwood floors.
- Large windows bring in natural light and views of the outdoors.
- Opportunity to remodel or build new in a highly desirable area.
Location Benefits:
- Excellent schools and close proximity to downtown Menlo Park and Palo Alto.
- Convenient access to commute routes, local tech companies, and Stanford.
- Ideal for families seeking a peaceful, established neighborhood with strong community growth.