Property Overview:
896 Southampton Dr is a single-family home in Palo Alto, CA 94303, built in 1948. It features 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and 1,985 sq. ft. of living space on a 10,083 sq. ft. lot. The home includes a detached 2-car garage, fireplace, heating and cooling systems, and mature landscaping. The estimated home value is $2,757,000 – $3,265,018.
Neighborhood Highlights:
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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%).
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Schools:
Nearby schools include Frank S. Greene Junior Middle, Walter Hays Elementary, and Palo Alto High.- Average SAT score: 1062 (higher than state average of 975).
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Job Market:
- 59.9% white-collar jobs, 40.1% blue-collar jobs.
- Unemployment rate: 4.9% (slightly higher than state average of 4.7%).
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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%).
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Natural Disaster Risk:
- Moderate flood risk, low tornado risk, high earthquake risk.
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Weather:
- Average temperature: 51.2°F (January), 87.2°F (July).
- Average rainfall: 18.3 inches/year.
- Average snowfall: 0.1 inches/year.
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Cost of Living:
- Median household income: $82,787.
- Average annual spending: $59,990.
Property Features:
- Spacious, light-filled rooms with large picture windows and vaulted ceilings.
- Family room with brick fireplace and access to a covered deck.
- Living/dining room combination with built-ins and a decorative fireplace.
- Eat-in kitchen with garden views.
- Primary bedroom with en suite bath; all bedrooms are generously sized.
- Detached 2-car garage with ample storage.
- Large backyard patio and mature landscaping.
- Newly refinished hardwood flooring.
- Gardening service included.
- Expansion potential on a large lot.
Location Benefits:
- Top-rated Palo Alto schools (Walter Hays, Greene Middle, Palo Alto High).
- Close to parks (Rinconada, Bowling Green, Eleanor Pardee), libraries, and community centers.
- Convenient to major employers, Stanford Shopping Center, Downtown Palo Alto, and public transportation.
- Nearby amenities: Grocery stores (The Fresh Market, Safeway, Mollie Stone’s), coffee shops (Teaspoon, Starbucks), and restaurants (La Bodeguita del Medio, Como Esta Taqueria, Palo Alto Cafe).
- Family-friendly neighborhood with excellent walkability and bike access.