840 Sutter Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94303, USA

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Property Overview:

840 Sutter Ave is a single-family home in Palo Alto, CA 94303, built in 1953. It features 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, and 2,247 sq. ft. of living space on a 9,774 sq. ft. lot. The estimated home value is $2,963,023. Additional features include a parking garage, fireplace, cooling system, swimming pool, hot tub, and pond.

Neighborhood Highlights:

  • Crime Rate:

    • Personal crime risk: 19.1% (higher than state average of 11.8%).
    • Property crime risk: 11.7% (higher than state average of 10.8%).

  • Schools:
    Nearby schools include Ohlone Elementary, Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle, Greendell, and Palo Alto High.

    • Average SAT score: 1062 (above state average of 975).
    • Coveted PAUSD schools.

  • Job Market:

    • 59.9% white-collar jobs, 40.1% blue-collar jobs.
    • Unemployment rate: 4.9% (slightly higher than state average of 4.7%).

  • Demographics:

    • Community population: 41,564 (4% growth since 2000).
    • 69% families with children.
    • Largest age group: 35-44 years (14.67%), followed by 25-34 years (14.04%).

  • Natural Disaster Risk:

    • High flood risk, low tornado risk, high earthquake risk.

  • Weather:

    • Average temperature: 51.2°F (January), 87.2°F (July).
    • Average rainfall: 18.3 inches/year.
    • Average snowfall: 0.1 inches/year.

  • Cost of Living:

    • Median household income: $82,787.
    • Average annual spending: $59,990.

Property Features:

  • Wonderfully modern 4-bedroom, 3-bath home on a quiet cul-de-sac.
  • Large lot with swimming pool, hot tub, and pond.
  • Great room living concept with 13’ ceilings and open-plan layout.
  • Contemporary interiors with mid-century charm and Eichler roots.
  • Abundant natural light from windows and skylights throughout.
  • Fourth bedroom with separate entry—ideal for home office.
  • Two-car garage with ample storage and naturally lit laundry room.
  • Sustainable yard with drought-tolerant landscaping, fruit trees, and palm trees.
  • Primary suite with walk-in closet and skylight.
  • Powder room with plumbing for potential third full bath.
  • Seller prefers “as-is” sale and rent-back through June.

Location Benefits:

  • Centrally located—one block from Midtown Shopping corridor.
  • Close to Safeway, The Fresh Market, Grocery Outlet, Starbucks, Philz Coffee, and Sancho’s Taqueria.
  • Near Henry W. Seale Park, Hoover Park, and Greer Park.
  • Commuter-friendly with access to major amenities and public transportation.
  • Family-oriented neighborhood with numerous amenities and top-rated schools.
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Price and Status History

date type price
1979-10-01 Sold 191000
2000-02-20 For Sale 850000
2000-03-02 Sold 1111000
2000-03-16 Sold 1111000
2005-03-17 For Sale 1195000
2005-03-25 Sold 1305000
2005-04-07 Sold 1305000
2022-08-14 Pending NaN
2025-04-03 For Sale 3888000
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Superfund Enterprise Management System

SITE NAME ADDRESS FEDERAL FACILITY NPL STATUS NON-NPL STATUS CONTAMINANTS SEMS EPA ID DISTANCE (MILES)
PALO ALTO DEPT OF UTILS 3201 East Bayshore Road, Palo Alto, CA 94303-3213, USA N N NF 0 CAT000604017 0.70
VARIAN ASSOCIATES 601 North California Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301, USA N N NF 0 CAT080010804 0.76
FORD AEROSPACE 1036 East Meadow Circle, Palo Alto, CA 94303-4230, USA N N NF 0 CAD980673925 0.88

Toxic Release Inventory

FACILITY NAME ADDRESS TOTAL FORMS LAST FORM YEAR RISK SCREENING FACILITY ID DISTANCE (MILES)
GOOCH & HOUSEGO (PALO ALTO) LLC 1040 East Meadow Circle, Palo Alto, CA 94303-4230, USA 32 2014 Yes 94303CRYST1060E 0.84
SPACE SYSTEMS / LORAL - B12 1034/1036 East Meadow Circle B12, Palo Alto, CA 943034604, USA 1 2003 N/A 94303SPCSY13413 0.88

Integrated Compliance Information System - Air

No data found within 1.0 miles for this property.

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Flood Risk Info

fld_zone very high impact: up to 0.0001 miles high impact: up to 0.2 miles moderate impact: up to 0.5 miles low-moderate impact: up to 1.5 miles
A 0 2 0 9
AE 1 1 0 0
AH 0 0 0 2
AO 0 0 0 0
VE 0 0 0 0

Flood Zone Type

code meaning
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

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

Landslide Risk Info

lscat very high impact: up to 0.0001 miles high impact: up to 0.04 miles moderate impact: up to 0.1 miles low-moderate impact: up to 0.2 miles
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Liquefaction Risk Info

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 0 5

Wild fire Risk Info

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
Very High 0 0 0 0
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