674 Hamilton Ave A, Palo Alto, CA 94301, USA


Property Overview:

674 Hamilton Ave #A is a condominium/townhome in Palo Alto, CA 94301, built in 1981. It features 2 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, and 1,611 sq. ft. of living space on a 917 sq. ft. lot. The home includes a fireplace, vaulted ceilings, skylight, two expansive patios, and a gated garage. The estimated market value ranges from $1,418,000 to $1,959,000 (recent sale: $1,988,000 in June 2020).


Neighborhood Highlights:

  • Crime Rate:

    • Low overall crime risk (personal crime risk: 4.4%, property crime risk: 10.7%; both below state averages).
    • Only 3 criminal and sex offenders within 1 mile.
  • Schools:

    • Exceptional schools: Addison Elementary, Palo Alto High, Frank S. Greene Jr. 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%).
  • Natural Disaster Risk:

    • Very high earthquake risk
    • High flood risk
    • Very low tornado 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:

  • End-unit with abundant natural light from skylight and windows
  • Open layout with vaulted ceilings and fireplace-warmed living room
  • Formal dining room and well-designed kitchen with stainless steel appliances
  • Spacious kitchen nook with laundry area
  • Two expansive patios for outdoor living and entertaining
  • Primary suite with vaulted ceiling, spa-like bath, and walk-in closet
  • Updated full baths and contemporary finishes
  • Designated parking in gated garage plus additional on-site parking
  • Secure, peaceful complex of just 12 homes

Location Benefits:

  • Prime location: Just blocks to downtown Palo Alto and University Avenue
  • Minutes to: Rinconada Park, Stanford University, Caltrain, HWY 101/280
  • Access to acclaimed Palo Alto schools (buyer to verify eligibility)
  • Ideal for commuters and those seeking upscale, walkable living in a vibrant community

Price and Status History

date type price
1987-02-11 Rental 230000
1991-03-28 Sold 355000
1993-05-11 Sold 360000
2012-02-08 For Sale 899000
2012-02-29 Sold 910000
2020-05-20 For Sale NaN
2020-05-30 Pending NaN
2020-06-03 Sold 1988000
2022-09-19 Pending NaN
2024-01-24 For Sale 2098000
2024-04-03 For Sale 1988000
2024-04-04 For Sale 1988000
2024-07-24 Pending 1968375

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 0.99

Toxic Release Inventory

No data found within 1.0 miles for this property.

Integrated Compliance Information System - Air

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Flood Risk Info

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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

Wild fire Risk Info

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