Property Overview:
918 Oakes St is a single-family home in East Palo Alto, CA 94303, built in 2000. It features 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, and 1,760 sq. ft. of living space on a 3,022 sq. ft. lot. The home includes a parking garage, central heating system, and has undergone over $100K in upgrades. The estimated home value is $1,415,000.
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 KIPP Valiant Community Prep, East Palo Alto Academy, and Cesar Chavez Ravenswood Middle.- Average SAT score: 1062 (above state average of 975).
- Tinsley School Program (lottery) offers access to Palo Alto schools.
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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:
- Low 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:
- Modern and sophisticated two-story home in the University Square neighborhood.
- 3 bedrooms + loft, 2.5 bathrooms, 1,760 sq. ft.
- High ceilings and abundant natural light throughout.
- Remodeled kitchen and bathrooms with granite & quartz countertops, white shaker cabinets, and stainless steel appliances.
- Bamboo hardwood floors, new tiles and carpets, recessed lighting, and new light fixtures.
- Tankless water heater and energy-efficient upgrades.
- Sound insulation in walls and floors for enhanced peace and quiet.
- New interior and exterior paint, artificial turf lawns, newer fences, and a pergola in the backyard.
- Andersen French doors and windows, refinished hardwood floors, and in-wall speaker wiring for surround sound.
- Drought-tolerant landscaping in front and rear yards.
Location Benefits:
- Quiet, family-friendly neighborhood across from a park.
- Close to shopping, markets, restaurants, and coffee shops (e.g., Garden Super Market, Cardenas Markets, Starbucks, Three Brothers Tacos).
- Easy commute to major tech companies, Palo Alto downtown, Stanford University, Baylands Nature Reserves, and Golf Links.
- Centrally located between San Francisco and San Jose.
- Access to parks: Martin Luther King Park, Bell Street Park, Jack Parell Park.