Property Overview:
1162 Fay St is a custom-built single-family home in Redwood City, CA, built in 1948. It features 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, and 2,416 sq. ft. of living space. The home includes a 2-car garage, central heating and cooling, and sits on a fully landscaped, level lot. The estimated home value is $1,604,000 (last sold for $1,700,000 in 2019).
Neighborhood Highlights:
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Crime Rate:
- Personal crime risk: 6.1% (lower than state average of 11.8%).
- Property crime risk: 8.4% (lower than state average of 10.8%).
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Schools:
Nearby schools include North Star Academy, Orion Alternative, and Sequoia High.- Average SAT score: 1069 (higher than state average of 975).
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Job Market:
- 62.3% white-collar jobs, 37.7% blue-collar jobs.
- Unemployment rate: 2.5% (lower than state average of 4.7%).
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Demographics:
- Community population: 35,340 (3% growth since 2000).
- 64% families with children.
- Largest age groups: 35-44 years (15.98%), 25-34 years (15.44%).
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Natural Disaster Risk:
- Moderate flood risk, low tornado risk, high earthquake risk.
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Weather:
- Average temperature: 52.0°F (January), 83.5°F (July).
- Average rainfall: 18.4 inches/year.
- Average snowfall: 0 inches/year.
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Cost of Living:
- Median household income: $74,862.
- Average annual spending: $56,499.
Property Features:
- One-of-a-kind custom home built by a builder for his family.
- Grand entry with walnut inlay, crown moldings, and high ceilings.
- Gourmet chef’s kitchen with breakfast bar, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and soft-close cabinets.
- Formal dining room, family room, and living room with gas fireplace.
- 4 large bedrooms and 3 full baths; primary suite on each level.
- Luxurious spa-like bathrooms:
- Sunken tub with jets, marble shower, bidet, dual vanities, oversized wet area with dual showers, freestanding soaking tub.
- All marble flooring and high archways throughout.
- Spiral staircase leading to a bonus area.
- Smart home upgrades:
- 24/7 off-grid electric with 10kW Tesla solar panels and 2 Tesla batteries.
- High-speed Tesla EV charger.
- Sense AI off-grid usage analytics.
- 2 HVAC systems with variable speed heat pump and smart thermostats (Ecobee).
- Smart locks, video doorbell, MyQ garage opener, exterior Ring camera.
- Solar-powered lighting and smart irrigation system (Rachio).
- Finished 2-car garage with storage and 3-car driveway.
- Covered tile patio, low-water, low-maintenance backyard, and fully landscaped with sprinklers.
Location Benefits:
- Prime Silicon Valley location: In the heart of Redwood City, close to global tech companies.
- Centrally located: South of San Francisco, northwest to San Jose.
- Walkable: Close to Caltrain station and downtown Redwood City.
- Commuter-friendly: Easy access to public transportation and major highways.
- Ideal for families: Spacious layout, top schools, and a safe, vibrant community.