686 Kellogg Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301, USA

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Property Overview:

686 Kellogg Ave is a single-family home in Palo Alto, CA, built in 1927. It features 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, and 1,252 sq. ft. of living space (plus bonus areas not included in sq. footage). The home includes a parking garage, fireplace, and cooling system. The estimated home value is $3,451,000.

Neighborhood Highlights:

  • Crime Rate:

    • Personal crime risk: 4.4% (lower than state average of 11.8%).
    • Property crime risk: 10.7% (about equal to state average of 10.8%).

  • Schools:
    Nearby schools include Walter Hays Elementary, Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle, Palo Alto High, and Packard Children’s Hospital/Stanford.

    • Average SAT score: 1221 (higher than 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:

  • Charming remodeled 1920’s home in prestigious Professorville neighborhood.
  • Spacious bedrooms, hardwood floors, updated baths, and California closets.
  • Gourmet kitchen with granite counters and breakfast bar.
  • Bonus room with half bath off garage.
  • Large indoor laundry in basement and attic storage (not included in sq. footage).
  • Beautifully landscaped yards with white picket fence.
  • Steps away from parks and Walter Hays Elementary.
  • Outstanding Palo Alto schools.

Location Benefits:

  • Prestigious Professorville location.
  • Family-friendly community with excellent schools and parks nearby.
  • Safe, walkable neighborhood with strong job market and high quality of life.
  • Ideal for families seeking top schools and a vibrant community atmosphere.
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Price and Status History

date type price
1998-04-17 Sold 530000
2003-05-15 For Sale 899000
2003-06-09 Sold 865000
2003-07-11 Sold 865000
2008-03-05 For Sale 1499000
2008-03-25 For Sale 1399000
2008-05-15 Sold 1300000
2014-11-25 Off Market 360000
2017-01-01 Rental 18194
2018-01-01 Rental 18521
2023-07-01 For Sale 2776943
2024-07-01 For Sale 2927203
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Superfund Enterprise Management System

SITE NAME ADDRESS FEDERAL FACILITY NPL STATUS NON-NPL STATUS CONTAMINANTS SEMS EPA ID DISTANCE (MILES)
VARIAN ASSOCIATES 601 North California Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301, USA N N NF 0 CAT080010804 0.71
OREGON EXPWY UNDERPASS & Oregon Expressway, Palo Alto, CA 94304, USA N N NF 0 CAD982399800 0.71

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 0 1 19
AE 0 0 0 5
AH 0 0 1 1
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
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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 0 0 0 1

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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