631 Channing Ave #3, Palo Alto, CA 94301, USA


Property Overview:

631 Channing Ave, #3 is a townhome/condominium in Prime Downtown Palo Alto, CA, built in 1979. It features 2 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, a bonus room/office space, and 1,114 sq. ft. of living space. The home includes a parking garage, wood-burning fireplace, heating and cooling systems, and a large private patio. The estimated home value is $1,775,000 (last sold for $1,150,000 in 2014).


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 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:

  • 2 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, plus bonus room/office.
  • Spa-like upstairs bath with abundant natural light.
  • Living room with wood-burning fireplace, built-in cabinets, and view of large private patio.
  • Parking garage, heating and cooling systems.
  • 1,114 sq. ft. of living space.
  • Built in 1979.

Location Benefits:

  • Prime Downtown Palo Alto location—three blocks to University Avenue.
  • Walking distance to Stanford Shopping Center, Stanford University, and Caltrain.
  • Vibrant, family-friendly community with excellent schools and amenities.
  • Ideal for professionals, families, and commuters seeking a central, walkable neighborhood.

Price and Status History

date type price
1992-11-18 Sold 287000
2014-09-23 Sold 1150000
2014-09-28 Sold 1150000
2014-10-28 Sold 1150000
2019-10-15 Sold 2150000
2019-12-06 Sold 2125000
2019-12-10 Sold 1852000
2019-12-12 Sold 1807500
2019-12-16 Sold 1675000
2019-12-17 Sold 1590000
2019-12-24 Sold 1600000
2024-10-01 Sold 1150000

Superfund Enterprise Management System

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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
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Flood Zone Type

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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

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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 3

Wild fire Risk Info

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High 0 0 0 0
Very High 0 0 0 0

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