754 University Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301-2130, USA


Property Overview:

754 University Ave is a condominium unit in Palo Alto, CA, built in 1958. It features 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and 1,280 sq. ft. of living space. The home includes a parking garage, heating system, and is currently valued at approximately $1,516,000.


Neighborhood Highlights:

  • Crime Rate:

    • Personal crime risk: 4.4% (lower than state average of 11.8%).
    • Property crime risk: 10.7% (slightly lower than state average of 10.8%).
  • Schools:
    Nearby schools include Addison Elementary, Palo Alto High, Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle, and Packard Children’s Hospital/Stanford.

    • Average SAT score: 1221 (well above state average of 975).
  • Job Market:

    • 80.8% white-collar jobs, 19.2% blue-collar jobs.
    • Unemployment rate: 2.1% (lower than state average of 4.7%).
  • 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%).
  • Natural Disaster Risk:

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

    • Average temperature: 51.7°F (January), 87.6°F (July).
    • Average rainfall: 17.3 inches/year.
    • Average snowfall: 0.1 inches/year.
  • Cost of Living:

    • Median household income: $132,129.
    • Average annual spending: $83,423.

Property Features:

  • Located in Villa Capri Aire, a 28-unit condo development just blocks from downtown Palo Alto.
  • Spacious upstairs condo with 24-foot balcony overlooking the courtyard and fountain.
  • Large living/dining room combo with abundant natural light.
  • Kitchen: Wood cabinetry, granite countertops, laminate flooring, and stainless steel appliances (dishwasher, stove, gas cooktop, hood).
  • Primary suite: Ample closet space, built-in dresser/storage, sliding door to balcony, and updated bath with dual sinks, deep soaking tub, and 2-headed shower.
  • Second bedroom: Generously sized with wall-to-wall mirrored closet.
  • Updated hall bath with stall shower.
  • Inside laundry with Samsung washer and dryer.
  • Detached shared garage with one parking space for this unit.
  • Easy access to downtown, Stanford, CalTrain, Highway 101, and major tech campuses (Meta, Google, etc.).

Location Benefits:

  • Prime location: Blocks from downtown Palo Alto, shopping, dining, and entertainment.
  • Commuter-friendly: Close to Stanford University, CalTrain, and major highways.
  • Ideal for professionals and families seeking a vibrant, safe, and well-connected community.

Price and Status History

date type price
2005-04-06 For Sale 579000
2005-04-13 Sold 628000
2005-05-06 Sold 628000
2005-05-09 Sold 628000
2020-10-01 Rental 3750
2024-08-01 For Sale 1330000
2024-08-22 For Sale 1330000
2024-09-11 For Sale 1299000
2024-09-16 Pending NaN
2024-10-08 Sold 1275000

Superfund Enterprise Management System

SITE NAME ADDRESS FEDERAL FACILITY NPL STATUS NON-NPL STATUS CONTAMINANTS SEMS EPA ID DISTANCE (MILES)
US GEOLOGICAL SURVEY 345 Middlefield Road, Menlo Park, CA 94025-3561, USA Y N NF 0 CA2470090364 0.92

Toxic Release Inventory

No data found within 1.0 miles for this property.

Integrated Compliance Information System - Air

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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

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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 3 0

Wild fire Risk Info

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Very High 0 0 0 0

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