138 Arden Ave, South San Francisco, CA 94080, USA

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Property Overview:

138 Arden Avenue is a versatile residential property in the Paradise Valley neighborhood of South San Francisco, CA. This corner lot features two fully permitted homes: a main house with 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, and a detached 1-bedroom, 1-bath ADU/in-law unit. Both homes are completely renovated and move-in ready, offering income potential or options for multigenerational living.

Neighborhood Highlights:

  • Prime Location:

    • Close to Downtown South San Francisco shops and restaurants
    • Near schools, public transportation (BART, Caltrain, SSF Ferry Terminal)
    • Minutes to San Francisco, SFO Airport, and major employers (including biotech companies)
    • Easy access to Highways 101 & 280

  • Nearby Amenities:

    • Costco, Trader Joe’s, Kaiser Hospital
    • Sign Hill Park, Orange Park, Oyster Point

  • Quiet, Family-Friendly Neighborhood:

    • Peaceful setting with ample street parking
    • Designated parking spots directly out front

Property Features:

  • Main Home:

    • 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom
    • Updated kitchen with quartz countertops
    • Recessed lighting, dual-paned windows, fresh paint
    • Open layout with some neighborhood views

  • Detached ADU/In-Law Unit:

    • 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom
    • Fully permitted, newly constructed, bright, and move-in ready

  • Additional Features:

    • Integrated storage shed
    • Spacious backyard—ideal for entertaining or customization
    • Two designated parking spots
    • Corner lot for extra privacy and curb appeal

Location Benefits:

  • Commuter-Friendly:
    • Minutes to San Francisco and SFO Airport
    • Easy access to BART, Caltrain, SSF Ferry Terminal, and major highways
  • Convenient for families, investors, or multigenerational living
  • Excellent opportunity for income generation or mortgage offset

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to own a fully renovated, dual-home property in a prime South San Francisco location!

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Price and Status History

date type price
1984-02-28 Off Market 78000
2017-05-16 Sold 570000
2018-07-05 For Sale 888000
2018-07-18 Pending 888000
2018-08-13 Sold 1065000
2018-08-14 Sold 1065000
2023-09-04 Off Market NaN
2025-03-28 For Sale 1150000
2025-04-10 For Sale 1150000
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Superfund Enterprise Management System

SITE NAME ADDRESS FEDERAL FACILITY NPL STATUS NON-NPL STATUS CONTAMINANTS SEMS EPA ID DISTANCE (MILES)
HOMART DEV CO (BETHLEHEM STEEL) 430 Poletti Way, South San Francisco, CA 94080, USA N N NF 0 CAT080029812 0.58
EDWARDS CO & Poletti Way, South San Francisco, CA 94080, USA N N NF 0 CAD982358798 0.58
OYSTER POINT MARINA Oyster Point Boulevard, South San Francisco, CA 94080, USA N N NF 0 CAD980636989 0.94

Toxic Release Inventory

FACILITY NAME ADDRESS TOTAL FORMS LAST FORM YEAR RISK SCREENING FACILITY ID DISTANCE (MILES)
BERKELEY FARMS CORP 561 Eccles Avenue, South San Francisco, CA 94080-1906, USA 5 1996 N/A 94080BRKLY561EC 1

Integrated Compliance Information System - Air

PLANT NAME ADDRESS OPERATING STATUS DISTANCE (MILES)
AIRPORT INN 751 Airport Boulevard, South San Francisco, CA 94080-1815, USA OPR: Operating 0.43
RAMADA 721 Airport Boulevard, South San Francisco, CA 94080-1815, USA OPR: Operating 0.48
SOUTH CITY FORD 315 Airport Boulevard, South San Francisco, CA 94080-1810, USA OPR: Operating 0.74
HAMPTON INN 300 Gateway Boulevard, South San Francisco, CA 94080-7016, USA OPR: Operating 0.79
HILTON GARDEN INN 670 Gateway Boulevard, South San Francisco, CA 94080-7014, USA OPR: Operating 0.81
EMBASSY SUITE 250 Gateway Boulevard, South San Francisco, CA 94080-7018, USA OPR: Operating 0.82
LARKSPUR LANDING 690 Gateway Boulevard, South San Francisco, CA 94080-7014, USA OPR: Operating 0.82
RAMADA LIMITED AND SUITES 721 AIRPORT ROAD, South San Francisco, CA 94080-1815, USA OPR: Operating 0.86
GRAND HOTEL 731 AIRPORT ROAD, South San Francisco, CA 94080-1815, USA OPR: Operating 0.86
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Flood Risk Info

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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
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Landslide Risk Info

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Liquefaction Risk Info

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Very high 0 0 0 2

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 1 0 0
Very High 0 0 0 0
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