Property Overview:
800 High St, Unit 105 is a condominium in downtown Palo Alto, CA 94301, built in 2006. The unit offers 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and 1,270 sq. ft. of living space. The most recent sale was for $1,600,000 in July 2016; the current estimated value ranges from $1,726,370 to $2,013,000.
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: Palo Alto High School, Addison Elementary, Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle, Packard Children’s Hospital/Stanford
- Average SAT score: 1221 (Math: 626, English: 595), 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:
- Moderate 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:
- Modern, ground-floor corner unit with private gated entrance (no elevator needed)
- Gourmet kitchen: High-end stainless steel appliances (Viking, Bosch), granite countertops, cherry cabinets
- Spacious bedrooms and well-appointed bathrooms
- Luxury vinyl flooring, designer finishes, and walk-in closet in primary suite
- Private patio with lush planting beds and direct access to High Street
- 2 dedicated, secure parking spaces in gated garage (EV charging ready)
- Private storage room
- Forced air heating and A/C
- Single-level floorplan filled with natural sunlight
Location Benefits:
- Prime downtown location: Steps to Whole Foods, Peninsula Creamery, St. Michaels Alley, Philz & Peets Coffee, Trader Joe’s, and many top-rated restaurants
- Minutes to: Stanford University, Stanford Shopping Center, Caltrain, public library, yoga/wellness studios, and University Avenue corridor
- Near parks: Heritage Park, Lytton Plaza, Scott Park
- Vibrant urban lifestyle: Walk to weekend Farmers Market and enjoy the best of Palo Alto living
- Highly sought-after building in a safe, thriving community