742 La Para Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94306, USA

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Property Overview:

742 La Para Ave is a single-family home in Palo Alto, CA, built in 1978. It features 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and 2,557 sq. ft. of living space. The home includes a parking garage, fireplace, heating system, and cooling system. The estimated home value is $2,998,000.

Neighborhood Highlights:

  • Crime Rate:

    • Personal crime risk: 3.9% (lower than state average of 11.8%).
    • Property crime risk: 5.3% (lower than state average of 10.8%).

  • Schools:
    Nearby schools include Barron Park Elementary, Ellen Fletcher Middle, Henry M. Gunn High, and Greendell.

    • Average SAT score: 1221 (626 Math, 595 English)—well above the state average of 975.

  • Job Market:

    • 77.4% white-collar jobs, 22.6% blue-collar jobs.
    • Unemployment rate: 2.2% (lower than state average of 4.7%).

  • Demographics:

    • Community population: 22,332 (18% growth since 2000).
    • 56% families with children.
    • Largest age group: 45-54 years (16.92%); second largest: 35-44 years (14.54%).

  • Natural Disaster Risk:

    • Moderate flood risk, low tornado risk, high earthquake risk.

  • Weather:

    • Average temperature: 51.8°F (January), 89.0°F (July).
    • Average rainfall: 16.5 inches/year.
    • Average snowfall: 0.1 inches/year.

  • Cost of Living:

    • Median household income: $93,826.
    • Average annual spending: $66,240.

Property Features:

  • Set on over a quarter-acre in Barron Park.
  • Nearly 3,200 sq. ft. of light-filled interiors with hardwood floors throughout.
  • Spacious gathering areas and a cozy fireplace.
  • Chef’s kitchen with premium appliances.
  • Five bedrooms, including a walk-out primary suite.
  • Serene backyard ideal for entertaining and relaxation.
  • Air conditioning and 2-car garage.
  • Close to Bol Park, biking and walking paths, and California Avenue shops and restaurants.
  • Served by top-ranked schools (buyer to verify eligibility).

Location Benefits:

  • Sought-after Barron Park neighborhood with lush surroundings and iconic local attractions.
  • Family-friendly community with a strong presence of children and established households.
  • Convenient access to shopping, dining, and outdoor recreation.
  • Excellent schools and safe environment make it ideal for families.
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Price and Status History

date type price
1978-08-31 Off Market 179500
1990-11-13 Off Market 490000
2025-02-12 Pending 4488000
2025-02-21 Pending NaN
2025-02-26 Sold 4900000
2025-03-07 Sold 4900000
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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 CORP HDQTRS 611 Hansen Way, Palo Alto, CA 94304-1015, USA N N NF 0 CAD009120817 0.56
STANFORD CLEANERS 2875 EL CAMINO, Palo Alto, CA 94306, USA N N NF 0 CAD028879765 0.63
VA PALO ALTO HEALTH CARE SYSTEM 3801 Miranda Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94304-1207, USA Y N PN 0 CAD981374853 0.66
AYDIN ENERGY DIVISION 3180 Hanover Street, Palo Alto, CA 94304, USA N N NF 0 CAD049236326 0.72
DURA-BOND 3201 Ash Street, Palo Alto, CA 94306-2240, USA N N NF 0 CAD014440648 0.72
EASTMAN KODAK CO 925 Page Mill Road, Palo Alto, CA 94304-1013, USA N N NF 0 CAD028874253 0.72
HEWLETT-PACKARD 1501 Page Mill Road, Palo Alto, CA 94304-1126, USA N R 0 CAD009122532 0.82
HEWLETT PACKARD MFG PRINTED CIRCUITS 3215 Porter Drive BLDG #15, Palo Alto, CA 94304-1257, USA N N NF 0 CAD009122540 0.85
HEWLETT-PACKARD (620-640 PAGE MILL ROAD) 620 - 640 Page Mill Road, Palo Alto, CA 94304, USA N F 32 CAD980884209 0.89
SCHLUMBERGER 3340 Hillview Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94304-1203, USA N N NF 0 CAD982400319 0.90

Toxic Release Inventory

FACILITY NAME ADDRESS TOTAL FORMS LAST FORM YEAR RISK SCREENING FACILITY ID DISTANCE (MILES)
VARIAN MEDICAL SYSTEMS 911 Hansen Way, Palo Alto, CA 94304-1028, USA 107 2023 Yes 94303VRNSS611HA 0.52
COMMUNICATIONS & POWER INDUSTRIES 607 Hansen Way, Palo Alto, CA 94304-1015, USA 4 2008 N/A 94304CMMNC607HA 0.55
LOCKHEED MARTIN MISSILES & SPACE 3251 Hanover Street, Palo Alto, CA 94304-1121, USA 4 1994 N/A 94304LCKHD3251H 0.58
WATKINS JOHNSON CO 3333 Hillview Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94304, USA 10 1995 N/A 94304WTKNS3333H 0.78
NATIONAL SEMICONDUCTOR CORP 4001 Miranda Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94304-1218, USA 3 1988 N/A 94304NTNLS4001M 0.80
COHERENT LASER PRODS DIV 3210 Porter Drive, Palo Alto, CA 94304-1214, USA 9 1993 N/A 94304CHRNT3210P 0.86
HEWLETT-PACKARD CO PALO ALTO FABRICATION CTR 395 Page Mill Road, Palo Alto, CA 94306-2065, USA 11 1990 N/A 94306HWLTT395PA 0.95
ALZA CORP 2575 Hanover Street, Palo Alto, CA 94304-1116, USA 6 1991 N/A 94303LZCRP2575H 0.96
SYNTEX USA INC 3401 Hillview Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94304-1320, USA 2 1990 N/A 94304SYNTX3401H 0.99
TELEDYNE MEC 3165 Porter Drive, Palo Alto, CA 94304-1213, USA 3 1987 N/A 93117TLDYN3165P 0.99

Integrated Compliance Information System - Air

PLANT NAME ADDRESS OPERATING STATUS DISTANCE (MILES)
PENINSULA FORD 4180 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 94306-4008, USA OPR: Operating 0.48
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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
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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
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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 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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