642 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94301, USA


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:

  • 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 Jr. Middle, 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:

    • Low 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:

  • 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.

Price and Status History

date type price
2020-09-08 For Sale 3395000
2020-09-09 For Sale 3395000
2021-02-27 Pending NaN
2021-03-12 Pending NaN
2021-04-01 Sold 3200000
2022-05-28 Off Market NaN
2022-11-15 Pending NaN
2023-02-28 Off Market NaN
2025-04-24 For Sale 3500000

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

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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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Very high 0 0 3 0

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