595 Seale Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301, USA


Property Overview:

595 Seale Ave is a single-family home in Palo Alto, CA, built in 1927. It features 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and 2,058 sq. ft. of living space on a spacious 8,000 sq. ft. lot. Additional features include a parking garage, fireplace, heating system, and cooling system. The property last sold for $4,380,000 in 2019, with an estimated current value of $3,061,000.


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 Walter Hays Elementary, Frank S. Greene Junior Middle, Palo Alto High, 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:

  • Single-story Spanish-style home with wood floors throughout.
  • Fireplace in the living room.
  • Beautifully landscaped lot in the heart of Old Palo Alto.
  • Opportunity to upgrade or build new (confirm with City of Palo Alto).
  • Top-rated Palo Alto schools nearby.

Location Benefits:

  • Prime Old Palo Alto location—one of the most desirable neighborhoods in the city.
  • Minutes from Downtown University Avenue, Gamble Gardens, Rinconada Park, Stanford University, and nationally acclaimed schools.
  • Family-friendly community with a safe, vibrant atmosphere and excellent amenities.

Price and Status History

date type price
2019-02-05 Pending NaN
2019-03-13 For Sale 4195000
2019-03-14 For Sale 4195000
2019-03-21 Pending NaN
2019-04-17 Sold 3286700
2022-12-10 Pending NaN
2025-01-28 Sold 6250000
2025-02-05 For Sale 6250000

Superfund Enterprise Management System

SITE NAME ADDRESS FEDERAL FACILITY NPL STATUS NON-NPL STATUS CONTAMINANTS SEMS EPA ID DISTANCE (MILES)
VARIAN ASSOCIATES 601 North California Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301, USA N N NF 0 CAT080010804 0.29
OREGON EXPWY UNDERPASS & Oregon Expressway, Palo Alto, CA 94304, USA N N NF 0 CAD982399800 0.52
HEWLETT PACKARD CO MFG DIV 395 Page Mill Road, Palo Alto, CA 94306-2065, USA N N NF 0 CAD009122557 0.90

Toxic Release Inventory

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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.

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