850 Wintergreen Way, Palo Alto, CA 94303, USA


Property Overview:

850 Wintergreen Way is a single-family home in Palo Alto, CA, built in 1962. County records show 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and 1,628 sq. ft. of living space, with permits pulled to add a 4th bedroom and 3rd bathroom (approx. 222 sq. ft. more). The home sits on a 7,100+ sq. ft. lot in desirable Midtown Palo Alto. The estimated home value is $2,872,000.


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 Ohlone Elementary, Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle, Greendell, and Palo Alto High.

    • Average SAT score: 1062 (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:

    • Moderate 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:

  • 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms (permitted addition; county records show 3 bed/2 bath).
  • Large living room with fireplace and dining area.
  • Hardwood floors in living room and 3 bedrooms.
  • Bright kitchen opens to backyard.
  • Ample storage and closet space in all bedrooms.
  • Two-car garage (currently converted to office area).
  • Fully renovated interior and exterior with new doors/windows, flooring, roof, plumbing, electrical, insulation, central AC, and landscaping.
  • High-end kitchen with Thermador appliances and luxury double-door refrigerator.
  • Bathrooms feature Grohe/Hansgrohe faucets, floating vanities, LED mirrors, and Kohler smart toilets.
  • 2 en-suite bedrooms for added comfort.
  • Permits pulled for expansion; buyer to cooperate with Seller’s 1031 Exchange.

Location Benefits:

  • Quiet, tree-lined cul-de-sac in Midtown Palo Alto.
  • Minutes to shopping, dining, parks, major commute routes, and top Palo Alto schools.
  • 10-minute drive to Stanford University.
  • Walking distance to Midtown Shopping Center, Palo Alto Family YMCA, and Eichler Swim & Tennis Club.
  • Easy access to freeways and high-tech companies.
  • Outstanding Palo Alto schools: Palo Verde Elementary, Jane Lathrop Middle, Palo Alto High.
  • Ideal for remodeling, rebuilding, or moving in—great opportunity to build your dream home in an affluent, vibrant community.

Price and Status History

date type price
1989-02-01 Off Market 195000
2022-01-31 For Sale 2695000
2022-02-11 Pending NaN
2022-03-17 Sold 3050000
2023-01-30 Sold 2300000
2024-08-23 Sold 3500000
2024-09-16 Sold 3750000

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 0.66
FORD AEROSPACE 1036 East Meadow Circle, Palo Alto, CA 94303-4230, USA N N NF 0 CAD980673925 0.79
VARIAN ASSOCIATES 601 North California Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301, USA N N NF 0 CAT080010804 0.85

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 0.75
SPACE SYSTEMS / LORAL - B12 1034/1036 East Meadow Circle B12, Palo Alto, CA 943034604, USA 1 2003 N/A 94303SPCSY13413 0.79
MAXAR SPACE LLC 3825 Fabian Way, Palo Alto, CA 94303-4604, USA 28 2022 Yes 94303FRDRS3825F 1.00

Integrated Compliance Information System - Air

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Flood Risk Info

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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.

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