993 Embarcadero Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94303, USA


Property Overview:

993 Embarcadero Rd is a single-family home in Palo Alto, CA 94303, built in 1948. It features 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and 2,208 sq. ft. of living space on a 6,104 sq. ft. lot. The estimated home value is $3,032,310. The home includes a parking garage, fireplace, forced air heating, and cooling system.


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 Duveneck Elementary, Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle, and East Palo Alto Academy.

    • Average SAT score: 1062 (above state average of 975).
  • Job Market:

    • 59.9% white-collar jobs, 40.1% blue-collar jobs.
    • Unemployment rate: 4.9% (slightly higher than 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:

    • High 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:

  • Traditional style with new landscaping, fresh paint inside & out, dual pane windows, new kitchen floor, new oven/stove, and new carpeting.
  • Family room for additional living space.
  • Modern farmhouse upgrades by award-winning Allwood Construction:
    • Vaulted ceilings, large windows, and Nano wall for seamless indoor/outdoor living.
    • Chef’s kitchen with Wolf, Sub-Zero, and Asko appliances plus walk-in pantry.
    • Office and bonus room (media/play/2nd office).
    • Finished garage with storage, laundry room, mud room, custom cabinetry, integrated sound system, Tesla charger.
    • Large deck with firepit, premium outdoor grill, and landscaped yard with heritage oak.

Location Benefits:

  • Walkable to schools, parks (Rinconada, Greer, Eleanor Pardee), Cultural Center, Main Library, and Lucie Stern Center.
  • Close to grocery stores (The Fresh Market, Garden Super Market, Safeway), coffee shops (Starbucks, Teaspoon), and restaurants (Chef Zhao Kitchen, Bee Cafe, Como Esta Taqueria).
  • Ideal for family living and entertaining in a vibrant Palo Alto community.

Price and Status History

date type price
1973-08-17 Rental 38500
2009-04-16 Sold 940000
2016-07-29 Off Market 1059600
2019-10-03 Sold NaN
2022-02-19 Off Market NaN
2024-04-25 Sold NaN
2024-06-04 Sold 3900000

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 0.77

Toxic Release Inventory

FACILITY NAME ADDRESS TOTAL FORMS LAST FORM YEAR RISK SCREENING FACILITY ID DISTANCE (MILES)
COLLAGEN CORP 2455 Faber Place, Palo Alto, CA 94303-3316, USA 3 1990 N/A 94303CLLGN2500F 0.84

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 11
AE 0 2 0 1
AH 1 1 0 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 1 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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