Property Overview:
752 Homer Ave is a single-family home in Palo Alto, CA 94301, built in 1926. It features 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, and 660 sq. ft. of living space on a 2,324 sq. ft. lot. The home includes a parking garage and has an estimated value between $1,552,000 and $1,647,784.
Neighborhood Highlights:
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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%)
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Schools:
Nearby schools include Addison Elementary, Palo Alto High, Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle, and Packard Children’s Hospital/Stanford.- Average SAT score: 1221 (626 Math, 595 English) — well above state average of 975.
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Job Market:
- 80.8% white-collar jobs, 19.2% blue-collar jobs
- Unemployment rate: 2.1% (lower than state average of 4.7%)
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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%)
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Natural Disaster Risk:
- High flood risk
- Low tornado risk
- High earthquake risk
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Weather:
- Average temperature: 51.7°F (January), 87.6°F (July)
- Average rainfall: 17.3 inches/year
- Average snowfall: 0.1 inches/year
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Cost of Living:
- Median household income: $132,129
- Average annual spending: $83,423
Property Features:
- Charming 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom cottage
- Hardwood floors, updated bathroom, gas range, dishwasher, washer/dryer
- Freshly painted inside and out, new window treatments
- Garage with laundry and storage space; driveway parking
- Pet-friendly (subject to interview)
- Located in a courtyard just east of Middlefield, walkable to Whole Foods, Peet’s, Heritage Park, and downtown Palo Alto
- $3,000/month rent, $2,000 security deposit (as of Oct 2023)
Location Benefits:
- Prime downtown Palo Alto location: Minutes to Stanford University, Caltrain, and major tech hubs
- Walkable to world-class dining, boutique shopping, parks, and top-rated schools
- Ideal for work-life balance: Enjoy vibrant city life or relax in a tranquil neighborhood setting
- Served by Palo Alto Unified School District
- Nearby parks: Heritage Park, Scott Park, Eleanor Pardee Park