890 Matadero Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94306, USA

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Property Overview:

890 Matadero Ave is a single-family home in Palo Alto, CA 94306, built in 1953. It features 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, and 1,428 sq. ft. of living space on a 7,260 sq. ft. lot. The home includes a spacious family room (~400 sq. ft.), hardwood floors, fireplace, bonus room off the garage, and energy-saving double-pane windows. The property recently sold for $2,225,000 (12/13/2019), with an estimated current value around $1,544,000.

Neighborhood Highlights:

  • Crime Rate:

    • Personal crime risk: 3.9% (lower than state average of 11.8%).
    • Property crime risk: 5.3% (lower than state average of 10.8%).
    • Low overall crime risk; only 1 criminal/sex offender within 1 mile.

  • Schools:

    • Nearby schools: Barron Park Elementary, Ellen Fletcher Middle, Henry M. Gunn High, Greendell.
    • Highly acclaimed Palo Alto Unified School District.
    • Average SAT score: 1221 (well above state average of 975).

  • Job Market:

    • 77.4% white-collar jobs, 22.6% blue-collar jobs.
    • Unemployment rate: 2.2% (lower than state average of 4.7%).

  • Demographics:

    • Community population: 22,332 (18% growth since 2000).
    • 56% families with children.
    • Largest age group: 45-54 years (16.92%); second largest: 35-44 years (14.54%).

  • Natural Disaster Risk:

    • Very high earthquake risk.
    • Very low tornado risk.
    • Moderate to low flood risk.

  • Weather:

    • Average temperature: 51.8°F (January), 89.0°F (July).
    • Average rainfall: 16.5 inches/year.
    • Average snowfall: 0.1 inches/year.

  • Cost of Living:

    • Median household income: $93,826.
    • Average annual spending: $66,240.

Property Features:

  • Charming 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom home with cozy living experience.
  • Spacious family room (~400 sq. ft.) and inviting corner lot.
  • Low-maintenance landscaping with automatic sprinklers and drip system.
  • Hardwood floors, recessed lights, crown molding.
  • Energy-saving double-pane windows.
  • Bonus room off the garage.
  • Original kitchen ready for updates.
  • Fireplace and central forced air heating.
  • 2-car garage and convenient laundry facilities.
  • Large lot (up to 8,682 sq. ft. in some records) for ample outdoor space.
  • Next to Cornelius Bol Park (13.8 acres of trails, playground, native plant garden).

Location Benefits:

  • Desirable Barron Park neighborhood—minutes to Stanford University.
  • Exceptional schools and family-friendly community.
  • Low crime and strong job market.
  • Close to parks, trails, and outdoor recreation.
  • Ideal for families and professionals seeking a vibrant Palo Alto lifestyle.
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Price and Status History

date type price
2019-10-10 For Sale NaN
2019-10-21 For Sale 2150000
2019-10-28 Pending NaN
2019-11-13 Sold 2225000
2019-11-21 Sold 2150000
2019-11-28 Pending NaN
2019-12-13 Sold 2016750
2020-02-25 Rental 4750
2025-02-13 Sold 3003000
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Superfund Enterprise Management System

SITE NAME ADDRESS FEDERAL FACILITY NPL STATUS NON-NPL STATUS CONTAMINANTS SEMS EPA ID DISTANCE (MILES)
AYDIN ENERGY DIVISION 3180 Hanover Street, Palo Alto, CA 94304, USA N N NF 0 CAD049236326 0.33
HEWLETT-PACKARD 1501 Page Mill Road, Palo Alto, CA 94304-1126, USA N R 0 CAD009122532 0.44
EASTMAN KODAK CO 925 Page Mill Road, Palo Alto, CA 94304-1013, USA N N NF 0 CAD028874253 0.45
VARIAN ASSOCIATES CORP HDQTRS 611 Hansen Way, Palo Alto, CA 94304-1015, USA N N NF 0 CAD009120817 0.47
WATKINS JOHNSON 3333 Hillview Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94304, USA N N NF 0 CAD061623229 0.50
HEWLETT PACKARD MFG PRINTED CIRCUITS 3215 Porter Drive BLDG #15, Palo Alto, CA 94304-1257, USA N N NF 0 CAD009122540 0.50
VA PALO ALTO HEALTH CARE SYSTEM 3801 Miranda Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94304-1207, USA Y N PN 0 CAD981374853 0.54
COHERENT, INC. 3210 Porter Drive, Palo Alto, CA 94304-1214, USA N N NF 0 CAD043719210 0.55
ALZA PHARMACEUTICALS 1454 Page Mill Road, Palo Alto, CA 94304-1124, USA N N NF 0 CAD061622783 0.55
BECKMAN INSTRUMENTS INC 1050 Page Mill Road, Palo Alto, CA 94304-1019, USA N N NF 0 CAD981616048 0.61

Toxic Release Inventory

FACILITY NAME ADDRESS TOTAL FORMS LAST FORM YEAR RISK SCREENING FACILITY ID DISTANCE (MILES)
LOCKHEED MARTIN MISSILES & SPACE 3251 Hanover Street, Palo Alto, CA 94304-1121, USA 4 1994 N/A 94304LCKHD3251H 0.21
VARIAN MEDICAL SYSTEMS 911 Hansen Way, Palo Alto, CA 94304-1028, USA 107 2023 Yes 94303VRNSS611HA 0.28
COMMUNICATIONS & POWER INDUSTRIES 607 Hansen Way, Palo Alto, CA 94304-1015, USA 4 2008 N/A 94304CMMNC607HA 0.46
ALZA CORP 2575 Hanover Street, Palo Alto, CA 94304-1116, USA 6 1991 N/A 94303LZCRP2575H 0.62
TELEDYNE MEC 3165 Porter Drive, Palo Alto, CA 94304-1213, USA 3 1987 N/A 93117TLDYN3165P 0.64
LITTON ELECTRON DEVICES 601 California Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94304-1101, USA 38 1994 N/A 94304VRNMG601CA 0.78
SYNTEX USA INC 3401 Hillview Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94304-1320, USA 2 1990 N/A 94304SYNTX3401H 0.83
XEROX CORP PALO ALTO RESEARCH CTR 3333 Coyote Hill Road, Palo Alto, CA 94304-1314, USA 2 1991 N/A 94304XRXCR3333C 0.85
DPIX LLC 3406 Hillview Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94304-1313, USA 12 2010 N/A 94304DPX003406H 0.88

Integrated Compliance Information System - Air

PLANT NAME ADDRESS OPERATING STATUS DISTANCE (MILES)
PENINSULA FORD 4180 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 94306-4008, USA OPR: Operating 0.87
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Flood Risk Info

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A 0 1 0 6
AE 0 0 0 2
AH 0 0 0 0
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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
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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 1 1

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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