840 Talisman Dr, Palo Alto, CA 94303, USA

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Property Overview:

840 Talisman Dr is a single-family home in Palo Alto, CA, built in 1957. It features 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and 1,636 sq. ft. of living space on an 8,000 sq. ft. lot. The home includes a parking garage, fireplace, heating and cooling systems, and is an original Eichler. The estimated home value is $2,220,000.

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 Palo Verde Elementary, Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle, Greendell, and Henry M. Gunn High.

    • Average SAT score: 1062 (546 Math, 516 English)—above state average of 975.

  • Job Market:

    • 59.9% white-collar jobs, 40.1% blue-collar jobs.
    • Unemployment rate: 4.9% (slightly above 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:

  • Original Eichler with distinctive mid-century modern design.
  • Floor-to-ceiling windows, mahogany paneling, radiant heating, exposed wood beams, tongue and groove ceilings, original globe lighting, and durafoam roof.
  • 6 skylights and abundant natural light.
  • Modern great room with corner fireplace and sliding door to yard.
  • Kitchen: Ample counter space and storage.
  • Light-filled family room and dining area.
  • Primary suite: Attached bath and slider to yard.
  • Hall bath: Tub/shower combo and attached laundry area.
  • Private wrap-around yard: Fruit trees, flagstone path, custom outdoor pergola.
  • Raised parcel for optimal drainage.
  • Curb appeal: Mature trees and shrubs.

Location Benefits:

  • Steps to PA Family YMCA, Eichler Swim & Tennis Club, and close to library/community center.
  • Easy access to freeways and high-tech companies.
  • Top-rated Palo Alto schools: Palo Verde Elementary, Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle, and Gunn High School.
  • Ideal for families seeking a blend of serenity, sophistication, and convenience.
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Price and Status History

date type price
2007-04-03 Rental 399000
2019-10-07 For Sale NaN
2023-09-06 Off Market NaN
2024-06-01 Price Estimation 2220000
2025-03-17 For Sale 2998000
2025-03-27 Pending NaN
2025-03-28 Pending NaN
2025-04-18 Sold 3710000
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Superfund Enterprise Management System

SITE NAME ADDRESS FEDERAL FACILITY NPL STATUS NON-NPL STATUS CONTAMINANTS SEMS EPA ID DISTANCE (MILES)
FORD AEROSPACE 1036 East Meadow Circle, Palo Alto, CA 94303-4230, USA N N NF 0 CAD980673925 0.37
FORD AEROSPACE (PCB STORAGE LOT) 3939 Fabian Way, Palo Alto, CA 94303-4606, USA N N NF 0 CAD000030528 0.56
SAN ANTONIO/ W BAYSHORE AREA CHARLESTON &, Fabian Street, Palo Alto, CA 94303, USA N N NF 0 CAD982399867 0.63
PALO ALTO DEPT OF UTILS 3201 East Bayshore Road, Palo Alto, CA 94303-3213, USA N N NF 0 CAT000604017 0.75
STANFORD CLEANERS 2875 EL CAMINO, Palo Alto, CA 94306, USA N N NF 0 CAD028879765 0.95
CHARLESTON BUSINESS PARK 2400-2460 Charleston Road, Mountain View, CA 94043-1630, USA N N NF 0 CAD982400954 0.98
BUILDING 2420 OF CHARLESTON BUSINESS PK. 2420 Charleston Road, Mountain View, CA 94043-1622, USA N N NF 0 CAD063544902 0.99

Toxic Release Inventory

FACILITY NAME ADDRESS TOTAL FORMS LAST FORM YEAR RISK SCREENING FACILITY ID DISTANCE (MILES)
SPACE SYSTEMS / LORAL - B12 1034/1036 East Meadow Circle B12, Palo Alto, CA 943034604, USA 1 2003 N/A 94303SPCSY13413 0.34
GOOCH & HOUSEGO (PALO ALTO) LLC 1040 East Meadow Circle, Palo Alto, CA 94303-4230, USA 32 2014 Yes 94303CRYST1060E 0.36
MAXAR SPACE LLC 3825 Fabian Way, Palo Alto, CA 94303-4604, USA 28 2022 Yes 94303FRDRS3825F 0.43
ADVALLOY INC 844 East Charleston Road, Palo Alto, CA 94303-4611, USA 2 1988 N/A 94303DVLLY844EA 0.69
SYMTRON CORP 4019 Transport Street, Palo Alto, CA 94303-4914, USA 11 1991 N/A 94303SYMTR4019T 0.72
US FILTER/CONTINENTAL 930 Commercial Street, Palo Alto, CA 94303-4907, USA 1 1994 N/A 94303SFLTR930CO 0.78

Integrated Compliance Information System - Air

PLANT NAME ADDRESS OPERATING STATUS DISTANCE (MILES)
ALL AUTOMOTIVE 2622 Bayshore Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043-1013, USA OPR: Operating 0.76
BELL INDUSTRIES 2637 Marine Way, Mountain View, CA 94043-1100, USA OPR: Operating 0.77
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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 1 1 9
AE 1 1 0 1
AH 0 0 0 0
AO 0 0 0 2
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
8 0 0 0 0

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 2 6

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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