827 Hamilton Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301, USA


Property Overview:

827 Hamilton Ave is a single-family home in the prestigious Crescent Park neighborhood of Palo Alto, CA, built in 1997. It features 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, and 2,547 sq. ft. of living space. The home includes a parking garage, two fireplaces, forced air heating, dual-zone AC, and central vacuum.


Neighborhood Highlights:

  • 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%).
  • Schools:
    Nearby top-ranked schools include Addison Elementary, Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle, Palo Alto High, and Packard Children’s Hospital/Stanford.

    • Average SAT score: 1221 (higher than 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:

  • Chic designer style with heritage manor character.
  • Beautiful hardwood floors and neutral palette throughout.
  • Lighting is thoughtfully selected for ambiance.
  • French doors open from most rooms to exceptional outdoor living spaces including a large garden courtyard and lawn.
  • Eat-in gourmet kitchen open to the family room.
  • Grand living room and formal dining room for sophisticated entertaining.
  • Main-level bedroom or office and full bath.
  • Luxurious upstairs master retreat with vaulted ceilings and spacious terrace.
  • Two additional bedrooms (one with access to a covered terrace) and a bath with dual-sink granite vanity.
  • Upstairs laundry for convenience.

Location Benefits:

  • Prime location: Just 4 blocks from University Avenue shops, cafes, and restaurants.
  • Top Palo Alto schools and Stanford University within 1 mile.
  • Commuter-friendly: Easy access to major freeways, Caltrain, and two international airports.
  • Perfect for families, downsizers, and those seeking the best of Silicon Valley living.

Price and Status History

date type price
1996-08-13 Off Market 365500
2004-04-28 Sold 1749000
2004-05-08 Sold 1749000
2004-05-18 Delisted NaN
2018-08-09 For Sale 4198000
2018-08-23 For Sale 3998000
2018-09-11 For Sale 4155000
2018-10-04 Pending NaN
2018-10-10 Sold 3500000
2022-05-07 Off Market NaN
2024-09-06 For Sale 4980000
2024-11-15 Pending NaN
2024-11-26 Sold 4560000

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 0.99

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

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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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San Andreas - Peninsula Palo Alto 0 0 2
San Andreas - Peninsula Woodside 0 0 1

Landslide 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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High 0 0 0 0
Very High 0 0 0 0

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