Property Overview:
704 Laurel Ave is a single-family home in Menlo Park, CA 94025, built in 1947. It features 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and 1,210 sq. ft. of living space on an 8,256 sq. ft. lot. The home includes a parking garage and an attached 1-bedroom (non-conforming) unit. The estimated home value is $2,183,000.
Neighborhood Highlights:
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Crime Rate:
- Personal crime risk: 8.3% (lower than state average of 11.8%).
- Property crime risk: 9.6% (lower than state average of 10.8%).
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Schools:
Nearby schools include Cesar Chavez Ravenswood Middle, Belle Haven Elementary, Menlo-Atherton High, and Packard Children’s Hospital/Stanford.- Average SAT score: 1100 (higher than state average of 975).
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Job Market:
- 73.9% white-collar jobs, 26.1% blue-collar jobs.
- Unemployment rate: 2.9% (lower than state average of 4.7%).
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Demographics:
- Community population: 38,986 (10% growth since 2000).
- 59% families with children.
- Largest age group: 35-44 years (16.02%); second largest: 45-54 years (14.98%).
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Natural Disaster Risk:
- High flood risk, low tornado risk, high earthquake risk.
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Weather:
- Average temperature: 51.9°F (January), 87.0°F (July).
- Average rainfall: 17.4 inches/year.
- Average snowfall: 0.1 inches/year.
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Cost of Living:
- Median household income: $107,463.
- Average annual spending: $72,061.
Property Features:
- Charming bungalow in the Willows neighborhood.
- Attached 1-bedroom unit (non-conforming).
- Main house is vacant; 24-hour notice required to show attached unit (contact Allen 650-833-1159).
- Seller reserves right to refuse any offer; offers due by Sept 11.
- Comparable homes: 2061 Addison Ave, 320 Chester St, 232 Green St.
Location Benefits:
- Nearby parks: Willow Oaks Park, Seminary Oaks Park, Hamilton Park.
- Grocery stores: Mi Rancho Supermarket, El Rancho Supermarket, La Hacienda Market.
- Coffee shops: Cafe Zoe, Poolside Cafe, Starbucks.
- Restaurants: Jonathan’s Fish & Chips, Tony’s Pizza, Subway.
- Family-friendly community with strong schools and low crime.
- Convenient access to amenities and commuter routes.