660 Hawthorne Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301, USA

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Property Overview:

660 Hawthorne Ave is a single-family home in Palo Alto, CA, built in 1921 (some records show 1950). It features 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and 1,450 sq. ft. of living space on a 0.08-acre lot. The estimated home value is $2,998,000–$3,088,000. The home includes a parking garage, fireplace, heating and cooling systems, and has been extensively updated.

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, Menlo-Atherton High, Cesar Chavez Ravenswood Middle, and Packard Children’s Hospital/Stanford.

    • Average SAT score: 1221 (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:

    • High 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:

  • Classic 1921 storybook home with modern updates in a prime downtown Palo Alto location.
  • 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, hardwood floors throughout.
  • Period details: dual-hung windows, coved ceilings, elegant molding, original built-in cabinetry.
  • Sunlit living room with southern exposure, wood-burning fireplace, arched windows, and garden views.
  • Formal dining room with original built-in cabinet.
  • Remodeled kitchen: Carrara marble counters, designer hardware, high-end Thermador and Bosch appliances.
  • 8’ sliding glass doors open to a generous patio for outdoor dining.
  • Main floor: 2 bedrooms, remodeled bathroom with classic penny tile floors.
  • Upstairs: Spacious double room with 2 walk-in closets and full bath—flexible use.
  • Garage (not included in sq. ft.): Currently a recreation/bonus space with built-in cabinetry and exposed beamed ceiling.
  • Serene backyard: Multiple entertaining areas, mature trees, fruit trees, and privacy.
  • Upgrades: Solar, newer electrical/plumbing, EV charger, and more.
  • Steps from: Downtown Palo Alto, Caltrain, Stanford, and top Palo Alto schools.

Location Benefits:

  • Walkable to downtown, Caltrain, Stanford University, and top-rated schools.
  • Safe, family-friendly community with strong schools and amenities.
  • Ideal for entertaining and enjoying the best of Palo Alto living.
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Price and Status History

date type price
1996-11-15 Sold 575000
2022-09-11 Pending NaN
2024-06-01 For Sale 3063133
2025-02-27 For Sale 2998000
2025-03-28 Pending NaN
2025-04-24 Sold 2900000
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Superfund Enterprise Management System

SITE NAME ADDRESS FEDERAL FACILITY NPL STATUS NON-NPL STATUS CONTAMINANTS SEMS EPA ID DISTANCE (MILES)
US GEOLOGICAL SURVEY 345 Middlefield Road, Menlo Park, CA 94025-3561, USA Y N NF 0 CA2470090364 0.63
USVA MEDICAL CENTER 795 Willow Road, Menlo Park, CA 94025-2539, USA Y N NF 0 CA1360010317 0.89

Toxic Release Inventory

No data found within 1.0 miles for this property.

Integrated Compliance Information System - Air

No data found within 1.0 miles for this property.

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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
A 0 6 5 21
AE 0 1 0 5
AH 1 0 0 0
AO 0 0 0 0
VE 0 0 0 0

Flood Zone Type

code meaning
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

zone_name quad_name very high impact: up to 0.0001 miles high impact: up to 2.0 miles moderate impact: up to 10.0 miles
San Andreas - Peninsula Mindego Hill 0 0 1
San Andreas - Peninsula Palo Alto 0 0 2
San Andreas - Peninsula Woodside 0 0 1

Landslide Risk Info

lscat very high impact: up to 0.0001 miles high impact: up to 0.04 miles moderate impact: up to 0.1 miles low-moderate impact: up to 0.2 miles
8 0 0 0 0

Liquefaction Risk Info

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 1 0 2 0

Wild fire Risk Info

haz_class very high impact: up to 0.0001 miles high impact: up to 0.5 miles moderate impact: up to 1.5 miles low-moderate impact: up to 3.0 miles
High 0 0 0 0
Very High 0 0 0 0
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