866 Seale Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94303, USA


Property Overview:

866 Seale Ave is a single-family home in Palo Alto, CA, built in 2008. It features 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, and 3,179 sq. ft. of living space on a 9,500+ sq. ft. lot. The home includes a parking garage, fireplace, forced air heating, and A/C. Architectural highlights include Spanish elements such as terracotta tiles, dark beams, and hardwood floors.


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:
    Top-rated nearby schools:

    • Walter Hays Elementary (#5 in CA)
    • Jordan Middle (#4 in CA)
    • Palo Alto High (#5 in CA)
    • Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle
    • Average SAT score: 1062 (above state average of 975).
    • (Buyer to verify eligibility)
  • 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 groups: 35-44 years (14.67%), 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:

  • Distinguished grandeur with luxury finishes and soaring ceilings.
  • 4 bedrooms, 4 baths, and an office (one bedroom used as office, no door).
  • Gourmet kitchen: Cream cabinets, custom granite countertops, built-in paneled fridge & dishwasher, island, and breakfast bar.
  • Primary suite: Fireplace, walk-in closet, stylish bath with jetted tub, separate shower, and water closet.
  • Junior suite downstairs; sizeable guest bedrooms.
  • Sky-lit interior flows to resort-inspired outdoor retreat:
    • Sunken limestone patio
    • Dual-sided fireplace
    • Full summer kitchen with Lynx appliances
    • Heated covered patio with TV
    • Hot tub/spa
    • Mature, professionally designed landscaping
  • Formal living and dining rooms with French doors to patio.
  • Family room with vaulted beamed ceiling.
  • A/C and forced air heating.

Location Benefits:

  • Prime Green Gables location on a quiet, tree-lined street.
  • Walk to top schools and Rinconada Park.
  • Easy access to Stanford University, Town and Country Village, shopping, Hwy 101, and leading tech campuses (Apple, Google, Meta).
  • Perfect for family living, entertaining, and commuting.

Price and Status History

date type price
2007-06-29 For Sale 1750000
2007-07-31 Sold 1965000
2009-01-22 For Sale 3498000
2009-01-30 Sold 3625000
2009-01-31 Off Market 3498000
2018-02-07 For Sale 5988000
2018-03-15 Sold 5588000
2024-05-10 Off Market 1920000
2024-06-24 For Sale 7288000
2024-09-03 For Sale 7488000
2024-09-20 Sold 7142305

Superfund Enterprise Management System

SITE NAME ADDRESS FEDERAL FACILITY NPL STATUS NON-NPL STATUS CONTAMINANTS SEMS EPA ID DISTANCE (MILES)
VARIAN ASSOCIATES 601 North California Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301, USA N N NF 0 CAT080010804 0.50
OREGON EXPWY UNDERPASS & Oregon Expressway, Palo Alto, CA 94304, USA N N NF 0 CAD982399800 0.97

Toxic Release Inventory

No data found within 1.0 miles for this property.

Integrated Compliance Information System - Air

No data found within 1.0 miles for this property.

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 0 1 12
AE 0 0 1 2
AH 0 0 2 0
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
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 0 4

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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