707 De Soto Dr, Palo Alto, CA 94303, USA


Property Overview:

707 De Soto Dr is a single-family home in Palo Alto, CA, built in 1952. It features 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, and 2,230 sq. ft. of living space. The home includes a parking garage, fireplace, heating system, and cooling system. The property showcases a remodeled Eichler design with abundant glass and a central Zen garden courtyard.


Neighborhood Highlights:

  • Crime Rate:

    • Personal crime risk: 19.1% (higher than state average of 11.8%).
    • Property crime risk: 11.7% (higher than state average of 10.8%).
  • Schools:
    Nearby schools include Duveneck Elementary, Frank S. Greene Junior Middle, East Palo Alto Academy, and Packard Children’s Hospital/Stanford.

    • Average SAT score: 1062 (above state average of 975).
    • Top Palo Alto schools highly rated for academics.
  • Job Market:

    • 59.9% white-collar jobs, 40.1% blue-collar jobs.
    • Unemployment rate: 4.9% (slightly higher than state average of 4.7%).
  • Demographics:

    • Community population: 41,564 (4% growth since 2000).
    • 69% families with children.
    • Largest age group: 35-44 years (14.67%), followed by 25-34 years (14.04%).
  • Natural Disaster Risk:

    • High flood risk, low tornado risk, high earthquake risk.
  • Weather:

    • Average temperature: 51.2°F (January), 87.2°F (July).
    • Average rainfall: 18.3 inches/year.
    • Average snowfall: 0.1 inches/year.
  • Cost of Living:

    • Median household income: $82,787.
    • Average annual spending: $59,990.

Property Features:

  • Remodeled Eichler with abundant natural light and central Zen garden courtyard.
  • Large master suite with walk-in closet, built-ins, and updated bath.
  • Additional master suite with extra storage and updated bath.
  • Chef’s kitchen: Granite countertops and oak flooring.
  • Tranquil, private rear grounds with perimeter trees for privacy.
  • Fireplace, parking garage, heating and cooling systems.

Location Benefits:

  • Great neighborhood with a strong sense of community.
  • Access to top-rated Palo Alto schools.
  • Family-friendly area with a high percentage of households with children.
  • Convenient to local amenities and major Silicon Valley employers.

Price and Status History

date type price
1985-12-03 Sold 276000
1993-04-13 Sold 407000
1996-03-26 Sold 485000
2001-07-17 For Sale 919000
2001-07-25 Sold 919000
2008-05-15 For Sale 1558000
2008-06-30 Sold 1708000
2008-07-01 Sold 1708000
2015-11-24 Off Market 506400
2023-08-11 Off Market NaN
2024-07-01 For Sale 3271718
2024-10-18 Sold 1708000

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 0.9

Toxic Release Inventory

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Flood Risk Info

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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.

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