795 Encina Grande Dr, Palo Alto, CA 94306, USA


Property Overview:

795 Encina Grande Dr is a single-family home in Palo Alto, CA, built in 1947. It features 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and 1,623 sq. ft. of living space. The home includes a parking garage, fireplace, cooling system, and has an estimated value of $3,390,000.


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 Juana Briones Elementary, Ellen Fletcher Middle, Henry M. Gunn High, and Greendell.

    • Average SAT score: 1221 (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:

  • Completely updated kitchen and bathrooms with stainless steel appliances.
  • New Brazilian cherrywood flooring downstairs, new furnace, copper plumbing, dual pane windows.
  • Downstairs family room could serve as a 5th bedroom; downstairs office is the 4th bedroom.
  • Full bath downstairs for convenience.
  • Meticulously landscaped front and back yard; covered patio ideal for outdoor dining.
  • Garage converted to living space—insulated, integrated into heating, with desks/shelving (great for office, study, playroom, or guest room).
  • Wide driveway for ample parking.
  • Laundry room with extra storage.
  • Upstairs: 2 bedrooms with built-ins, sunny hall bathroom, and a primary suite with updated bathroom and great natural light.
  • Short stroll to parks, schools, shops, and restaurants.

Location Benefits:

  • Excellent Palo Alto schools: Juana Briones ES, Fletcher MS, Gunn HS (tenant to verify availability).
  • Easy access to public transportation and major thoroughfares (Foothill Expy, 280).
  • Family-friendly community with nearby parks (Bol Park, Juana Briones Park) and local attractions.
  • Ideal for entertaining and family living in a safe, vibrant neighborhood.

Price and Status History

date type price
1973-07-01 Rental 54000
2005-05-17 Sold 1365000
2005-06-20 Sold 1365000
2012-04-10 For Sale 1595000
2012-05-31 Sold 1827000
2022-04-20 Off Market NaN
2024-06-02 Rental NaN
2024-07-01 For Sale 3390000
2024-09-09 Off Market NaN
2024-09-30 Sold 1827000

Superfund Enterprise Management System

SITE NAME ADDRESS FEDERAL FACILITY NPL STATUS NON-NPL STATUS CONTAMINANTS SEMS EPA ID DISTANCE (MILES)
VA PALO ALTO HEALTH CARE SYSTEM 3801 Miranda Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94304-1207, USA Y N PN 0 CAD981374853 0.60
STANFORD CLEANERS 2875 EL CAMINO, Palo Alto, CA 94306, USA N N NF 0 CAD028879765 0.67
VARIAN ASSOCIATES CORP HDQTRS 611 Hansen Way, Palo Alto, CA 94304-1015, USA N N NF 0 CAD009120817 0.75
AYDIN ENERGY DIVISION 3180 Hanover Street, Palo Alto, CA 94304, USA N N NF 0 CAD049236326 0.85
SCHLUMBERGER 3340 Hillview Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94304-1203, USA N N NF 0 CAD982400319 0.89
EASTMAN KODAK CO 925 Page Mill Road, Palo Alto, CA 94304-1013, USA N N NF 0 CAD028874253 0.90
HEWLETT PACKARD MFG PRINTED CIRCUITS 3215 Porter Drive BLDG #15, Palo Alto, CA 94304-1257, USA N N NF 0 CAD009122540 0.91
DURA-BOND 3201 Ash Street, Palo Alto, CA 94306-2240, USA N N NF 0 CAD014440648 0.91

Toxic Release Inventory

FACILITY NAME ADDRESS TOTAL FORMS LAST FORM YEAR RISK SCREENING FACILITY ID DISTANCE (MILES)
LOCKHEED MARTIN MISSILES & SPACE 3251 Hanover Street, Palo Alto, CA 94304-1121, USA 4 1994 N/A 94304LCKHD3251H 0.66
NATIONAL SEMICONDUCTOR CORP 4001 Miranda Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94304-1218, USA 3 1988 N/A 94304NTNLS4001M 0.67
VARIAN MEDICAL SYSTEMS 911 Hansen Way, Palo Alto, CA 94304-1028, USA 107 2023 Yes 94303VRNSS611HA 0.70
COMMUNICATIONS & POWER INDUSTRIES 607 Hansen Way, Palo Alto, CA 94304-1015, USA 4 2008 N/A 94304CMMNC607HA 0.74
WATKINS JOHNSON CO 3333 Hillview Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94304, USA 10 1995 N/A 94304WTKNS3333H 0.80
COHERENT LASER PRODS DIV 3210 Porter Drive, Palo Alto, CA 94304-1214, USA 9 1993 N/A 94304CHRNT3210P 0.89
HEWLETT-PACKARD CO STANFORD PARK DIV 1501 Page Mill Road, Palo Alto, CA 94304-1126, USA 19 1991 N/A 94304HWLTT1501P 0.91
SYNTEX USA INC 3401 Hillview Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94304-1320, USA 2 1990 N/A 94304SYNTX3401H 0.92

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 0.38

Flood Risk Info

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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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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 1

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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
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