1401 Cary Avenue, San Mateo, CA 94401-3001, USA

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Property Overview:

1401-1403 Cary Avenue is a well-maintained duplex in San Mateo, CA, built in 1950 on a .13 acre (5,479 sq. ft.) lot. The property features two updated units:

  • 3-bedroom, 1-bathroom unit (vacant)
  • 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom unit (occupied, generating $3,300/month rental income)
    Both units offer modern kitchens and bathrooms, 12-foot ceilings, and traditional fireplaces. The estimated home value is $1,656,000.

Neighborhood Highlights:

  • Crime Rate:

    • Personal crime risk: 6.2% (lower than state average of 11.8%)
    • Property crime risk: 4.7% (lower than state average of 10.8%)

  • Schools:
    Nearby schools include LEAD Elementary, San Mateo High, and Borel Middle.

    • State average SAT score: 975

  • Job Market:

    • 54.6% white-collar jobs, 45.4% blue-collar jobs
    • Unemployment rate: 4.0% (lower than state average of 4.7%)

  • Demographics:

    • Community population: 32,760 (11% growth since 2000)
    • 56% families with children
    • Largest age group: 25-34 years (18.03%)
    • Second largest: 35-44 years (16.22%)

  • Natural Disaster Risk:

    • Moderate flood risk
    • Low tornado risk
    • High earthquake risk

  • Weather:

    • Average temperature: 51.0°F (January), 66.5°F (July)
    • Average rainfall: 20.4 inches/year
    • Average snowfall: 0 inches/year

  • Cost of Living:

    • Median household income: $61,942
    • Average annual spending: $49,596

Property Features:

  • Turnkey duplex with updated kitchens and baths in both units
  • Open living/dining rooms with 12’ ceilings and traditional fireplaces
  • Private bedroom wings and patio access
  • 3/1 unit: Granite gourmet kitchen, charming bath, broad side patio
  • 2/1 unit: Tastefully updated kitchen and bath
  • Corner lot with manicured landscaping
  • Parking garage and cooling system
  • Low-maintenance, income-producing asset (tenants pay all expenses)

Location Benefits:

  • Walking distance to Shoreview Shopping Center (Chavez Supermarket, restaurants, salons, laundry, etc.)
  • Close to downtown San Mateo, Central Park, Hillsdale Shopping Center, and major highways (101, 92, 280)
  • Strong rental demand and vibrant community
  • Easy commutes to San Francisco, Silicon Valley, and beyond
  • Ideal for families, young professionals, or savvy investors seeking to offset mortgage costs with rental income
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Price and Status History

date type price
1970-01-01 For Sale 1795000
1990-06-15 Sold 347000
2006-04-27 For Sale 769000
2006-05-11 Sold 810000
2006-06-08 Sold 810000
2016-10-10 For Sale 1195000
2016-10-26 Pending NaN
2016-12-23 Sold 1132650
2016-12-28 Sold 1260000
2023-09-07 Off Market NaN
2025-02-13 For Sale 1840000
2025-03-24 For Sale 1830000
2025-04-22 For Sale 1795000
2025-05-05 For Sale 1840000
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Superfund Enterprise Management System

SITE NAME ADDRESS FEDERAL FACILITY NPL STATUS NON-NPL STATUS CONTAMINANTS SEMS EPA ID DISTANCE (MILES)
BROWNING-FERRIS INDS East 3rd Avenue, San Mateo, CA 94401, USA N N NF 0 CAD980637045 0.19
UNIVERSAL COATINGS OFF 280 EUGENE A DORAN BRG, San Mateo, CA 94401, USA N N NF 0 CAD980637037 0.69

Toxic Release Inventory

FACILITY NAME ADDRESS TOTAL FORMS LAST FORM YEAR RISK SCREENING FACILITY ID DISTANCE (MILES)
WAYNE HERZOG ENGRAVING INC 910 South Amphlett Boulevard, San Mateo, CA 94402-1801, USA 6 1990 N/A 94402WYNHR910SA 0.27

Integrated Compliance Information System - Air

No data found within 1.0 miles for this property.

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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
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AE 0 3 3 15
AH 0 0 0 0
AO 0 0 0 0
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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
San Andreas - Peninsula Montara Mountain 0 0 1
San Andreas - Peninsula San Mateo 0 0 1
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
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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 1 0 2 1

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 1
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