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:
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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%).
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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).
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Job Market:
- 77.4% white-collar jobs, 22.6% blue-collar jobs.
- Unemployment rate: 2.2% (lower than state average of 4.7%).
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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%).
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Natural Disaster Risk:
- Moderate flood risk, low tornado risk, high earthquake risk.
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Weather:
- Average temperature: 51.8°F (January), 89.0°F (July).
- Average rainfall: 16.5 inches/year.
- Average snowfall: 0.1 inches/year.
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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.