Property Overview:
831 Arroyo Rd is a single-family home in Los Altos, CA, built in 1951. It features 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and 2,408 sq. ft. of living space. The home includes a parking garage, fireplace, heating system, and cooling system. The estimated home value is $1,369,000 (last sold for $4,950,000 in 2018).
Neighborhood Highlights:
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Crime Rate:
- Personal crime risk: 2.8% (lower than state average of 11.8%).
- Property crime risk: 3.1% (lower than state average of 10.8%).
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Schools:
Nearby top-rated schools include Springer Elementary, Blach Intermediate, and Los Altos High.- Average SAT score: 1159 (higher than state average of 975).
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Job Market:
- 80.6% white-collar jobs, 19.4% blue-collar jobs.
- Unemployment rate: 2.1% (lower than state average of 4.7%).
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Demographics:
- Community population: 19,785 (17% growth since 2000).
- 81% families with children.
- Largest age group: 45-54 years (19.17%).
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Natural Disaster Risk:
- Moderate flood risk, low tornado risk, high earthquake risk.
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Weather:
- Average temperature: 50.9°F (January), 89.4°F (July).
- Average rainfall: 14.3 inches/year.
- Average snowfall: 0.1 inches/year.
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Cost of Living:
- Median household income: $163,018.
- Average annual spending: $97,273.
Property Features:
- Move-in ready with refinished hardwood floors and new interior/exterior paint.
- Light-filled home with large windows and an excellent floor plan.
- Huge lot with spacious front, back, and side yards for outdoor activities or potential vineyard.
- Subdivision potential: Nearby lots have already been subdivided.
Location Benefits:
- Prime location near a cul-de-sac for safe play and biking.
- Walking distance to downtown Los Altos, Castro Street shops/restaurants, Caltrain, and local amenities.
- Bike-friendly: Easy access to Google and major highways (280/101/85).
- Close to 3 grocery centers, coffee shops, and ice cream spots.
- Perfect for family living with access to top Los Altos schools.
New Luxury Home Option:
A 2023-built modern farmhouse in Montebello Acres offers 5 bedrooms, 4.5 baths, and 3,619 sq. ft. of living space on a 0.301-acre lot. Features include:
- Open floor plan with cathedral ceilings and skylights.
- Chef’s kitchen with Thermador appliances and waterfall-edge island.
- Indoor-outdoor living with sliding glass doors and a covered patio.
- High-end finishes: Dual fireplaces, Marvin® windows, and multi-zone climate control.
- Two-car garage with dual EV wiring.
- Centrally located near downtown Los Altos and Mountain View.