Property Overview:
842 Hermosa Way is a single-family home in Menlo Park, CA, built in 2008. It features 5 bedrooms, 4 full bathrooms, 2 half baths, and 5,330 sq. ft. of living space. Additional highlights include a parking garage, central heating system, and a guest cottage.
Neighborhood Highlights:
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Crime Rate:
- Personal crime risk: 8.3% (lower than state average of 11.8%).
- Property crime risk: 9.6% (lower than state average of 10.8%).
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Schools:
Nearby schools include Hillview Middle, Oak Knoll Elementary, Menlo-Atherton High, and Packard Children’s Hospital/Stanford.- Average SAT score: 1100 (566 Math, 534 English)—above state average of 975.
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Job Market:
- 73.9% white-collar jobs, 26.1% blue-collar jobs.
- Unemployment rate: 2.9% (lower than state average of 4.7%).
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Demographics:
- Community population: 38,986 (10% growth since 2000).
- 59% families with children.
- Largest age group: 35-44 years (16.02%); second largest: 45-54 years (14.98%).
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Natural Disaster Risk:
- Low flood risk, low tornado risk, high earthquake risk.
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Weather:
- Average temperature: 51.9°F (January), 87.0°F (July).
- Average rainfall: 17.4 inches/year.
- Average snowfall: 0.1 inches/year.
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Cost of Living:
- Median household income: $107,463.
- Average annual spending: $72,061.
Property Features:
- Custom-built by current owner with timeless elegance and modern luxury.
- Three-level layout with epicurean kitchen featuring marble countertops and island seating.
- Casual dining area with integrated seating and formal dining room with butler’s pantry.
- Classic living room with fireplace and adjacent sunroom.
- Luxurious master suite: spa-like bath, expansive walk-in closet, large balcony.
- Lower level: theater and temperature-controlled wine room.
- Park-like backyard: sparkling pool, spa, lush lawn.
- Outdoor kitchen and covered patio for California indoor-outdoor living.
- Guest cottage (24-hour notice required to view).
- Dog on premises (Ali, friendly).
Location Benefits:
- Walking distance to downtown Menlo Park.
- Close proximity to Stanford, Palo Alto, and top public/private schools.
- Family-friendly community with strong job market and excellent schools.
- Ideal for entertaining and luxury California lifestyle.