749 San Jude Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94306, USA


Property Overview:

749 San Jude Ave is a single-family home in Palo Alto, CA, built in 1950. It features 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, and 892 sq. ft. of living space on a 5,300 sq. ft. lot. The home includes a parking garage, fireplace, cooling system, and hardwood flooring. The estimated home value is $2,086,000.


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)—higher than 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:

  • Charming 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom home in the desirable Barron Park neighborhood.
  • Hardwood flooring throughout.
  • Kitchen: Equipped with a gas range/oven.
  • Central forced air heating system and cooling system.
  • Dining area for meals and gatherings.
  • Inviting living area with a fireplace.
  • Detached storage building—ideal for exercise equipment or workshop.
  • Lush landscaping and goldfine back patio—perfect for outdoor entertaining.
  • Gas hookup in garage, washer and dryer, and new garage door.
  • Located within the Palo Alto Unified School District (buyer to verify enrollment and square footage).

Location Benefits:

  • Quiet cul-de-sac in a prime Palo Alto location.
  • Family-friendly community with strong schools and low crime.
  • Excellent for entertaining and comfortable living.

Price and Status History

date type price
1985-09-09 Off Market 167000
2023-01-01 Rental 4490
2024-01-01 Tax Assessment 456166
2024-06-01 Price Estimation 2086000
2024-12-04 For Sale 1998000
2024-12-12 Pending NaN
2024-12-18 Sold 2800000
2025-01-02 Sold 1998000

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 0.55
STANFORD CLEANERS 2875 EL CAMINO, Palo Alto, CA 94306, USA N N NF 0 CAD028879765 0.60
VA PALO ALTO HEALTH CARE SYSTEM 3801 Miranda Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94304-1207, USA Y N PN 0 CAD981374853 0.68
DURA-BOND 3201 Ash Street, Palo Alto, CA 94306-2240, USA N N NF 0 CAD014440648 0.71
EASTMAN KODAK CO 925 Page Mill Road, Palo Alto, CA 94304-1013, USA N N NF 0 CAD028874253 0.72
AYDIN ENERGY DIVISION 3180 Hanover Street, Palo Alto, CA 94304, USA N N NF 0 CAD049236326 0.73
WATKINS JOHNSON 3333 Hillview Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94304, USA N N NF 0 CAD061623229 0.81
FAIRCHILD 4001 Miranda Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94304-1218, USA N N NF 0 CAD009124256 0.83
HEWLETT-PACKARD 1501 Page Mill Road, Palo Alto, CA 94304-1126, USA N R 0 CAD009122532 0.84
HEWLETT PACKARD MFG PRINTED CIRCUITS 3215 Porter Drive BLDG #15, Palo Alto, CA 94304-1257, USA N N NF 0 CAD009122540 0.88

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 0.53
COMMUNICATIONS & POWER INDUSTRIES 607 Hansen Way, Palo Alto, CA 94304-1015, USA 4 2008 N/A 94304CMMNC607HA 0.54
LOCKHEED MARTIN MISSILES & SPACE 3251 Hanover Street, Palo Alto, CA 94304-1121, USA 4 1994 N/A 94304LCKHD3251H 0.60
HEWLETT-PACKARD CO PALO ALTO FABRICATION CTR 395 Page Mill Road, Palo Alto, CA 94306-2065, USA 11 1990 N/A 94306HWLTT395PA 0.94
ALZA CORP 2575 Hanover Street, Palo Alto, CA 94304-1116, USA 6 1991 N/A 94303LZCRP2575H 0.97

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 0.47

Flood Risk Info

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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
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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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