Property Overview:
642 Middlefield Rd is a single-family home in Palo Alto, CA, built in 2016. It features 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, and approximately 1,097 sq. ft. of living space. The home includes a detached garage plus 2-3 additional parking spaces. The estimated home value is $3,064,000.
Neighborhood Highlights:
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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%).
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Schools:
Nearby schools include Addison Elementary, Palo Alto High, Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle, and Packard Children’s Hospital/Stanford.- Average SAT score: 1221 (626 Math, 595 English)—well above the state average of 975.
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Job Market:
- 80.8% white-collar jobs, 19.2% blue-collar jobs.
- Unemployment rate: 2.1% (lower than state average of 4.7%).
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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%).
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Natural Disaster Risk:
- Low flood risk, low tornado risk, high earthquake risk.
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Weather:
- Average temperature: 51.7°F (January), 87.6°F (July).
- Average rainfall: 17.3 inches/year.
- Average snowfall: 0.1 inches/year.
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Cost of Living:
- Median household income: $132,129.
- Average annual spending: $83,423.
Property Features:
- Contemporary styling with eco-friendly amenities and private outdoor spaces.
- Kitchen/Great Room: Marble counters, stainless appliances, custom cabinetry.
- Panoramic doors open to two private patios—ideal for al fresco entertaining.
- Living Room: Soaring ceilings (up to 14’), abundant natural light, and direct patio access.
- Downstairs:
- Formal dining room with oversized crystal chandelier.
- Bedroom/Den with adjacent full bath.
- Upstairs:
- Primary suite with gas fireplace, spa-like bath (soaking tub, dual sinks, floating cabinets, designer fixtures), and walk-in closet.
- Two additional bedrooms and guest bath.
- Outdoor Features:
- Garden planters, fire table, water fountain, BBQ, and discrete landscape lighting.
- Parking: Detached garage with attic storage plus 3 additional parking spots.
- Smart home features: Room-by-room climate control, wide plank floors, recessed lighting.
Location Benefits:
- Prime downtown location: Just a block from University Avenue—renowned dining, shopping, and entertainment.
- Close to: Stanford University, top hospitals, Rinconada Park, and Silicon Valley employers.
- Top-rated schools: Access to 1 ranked PAUSD schools in California.
- Ideal for: Modern family living, entertaining, and urban lifestyle.