870 Garland Dr, Palo Alto, CA 94303, USA

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Property Overview:

870 Garland Dr is a single-family home in Palo Alto, CA, built in 1956. It features 4 bedrooms (including a possible 4th currently used as an office/sitting room), 2 bathrooms, and 1,938 sq. ft. of living space. The home includes a parking garage, fireplace, heating and cooling systems, and air conditioning.

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

    • Average SAT score: 1062 (above state average of 975).
    • Children may walk to Walter Hays Elementary and Greene Middle (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 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:

  • Remodeled with granite kitchen, large dining area, and remodeled baths.
  • Master suite with huge walk-in closet and connected office.
  • Large formal living room plus family room with entertainment center.
  • Hardwood floors, crown molding, and numerous pocket doors for privacy.
  • Dual pane windows for energy efficiency.
  • Serene enclosed front garden and lovely backyard with lush lawn and sprawling brick patio.
  • Attached 2-car garage.

Location Benefits:

  • Fantastic location near California Avenue shops and restaurants, Rinconada Park, Stanford, University Avenue, and commute options.
  • Family-friendly community with access to acclaimed schools.
  • Peaceful, sunny, and inviting atmosphere perfect for both relaxation and entertaining.
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Price and Status History

date type price
2005-04-28 For Sale 1395000
2005-07-21 Sold 1400000
2011-04-14 Sold 1725000
2011-04-19 Sold 1725000
2024-08-21 Pending 3988000
2024-09-16 Sold 3800000
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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 0.47

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.

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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 0 0 10
AE 0 1 1 1
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 2

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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