Property Overview:
1410 Palm Ave is a single-family home in San Mateo, CA, built in 1907. This rare California Bungalow features 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and 1,910 sq. ft. of living space. The home includes a detached 2-car garage and is listed on the CA Historical Registry. The estimated home value is $2,302,000 (sold for $1,400,000 in 2017).
Neighborhood Highlights:
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Crime Rate:
- Personal crime risk: 7.4% (lower than state average of 11.8%).
- Property crime risk: 11.4% (slightly higher than state average of 10.8%).
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Schools:
Nearby schools include Sunnybrae Elementary, Borel Middle, and Aragon High.- Average SAT score: 1076 (above state average of 975).
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Job Market:
- 69.3% white-collar jobs, 30.7% blue-collar jobs.
- Unemployment rate: 2.6% (lower than state average of 4.7%).
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Demographics:
- Community population: 23,121 (3% growth since 2000).
- 66% families with children.
- Largest age group: 45-54 years (15.88%); second largest: 35-44 years (15.56%).
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Natural Disaster Risk:
- Low flood risk, low tornado risk, high earthquake risk.
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Weather:
- Average temperature: 50.8°F (January), 68.3°F (July).
- Average rainfall: 19.5 inches/year.
- Average snowfall: 0 inches/year.
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Cost of Living:
- Median household income: $102,281.
- Average annual spending: $69,902.
Property Features:
- Architecturally classic with exceptional woodwork, beamed ceilings, paneled walls, and gleaming hardwood floors.
- Expansive, easterly facing front porch—ideal for gatherings and entertaining.
- Living room: Built-in bookcases, wood-burning fireplace with marble accents, and vintage windows.
- Formal dining room: Coffered ceiling, benched storage, and a lighted built-in/mirrored hutch.
- Main floor master suite: Sliding doors to a large wooden back deck (potential to convert to family room and expand kitchen).
- Upstairs: 3 bedrooms, each with charming sunrooms and ample storage (walk-in closets, additional storage areas).
- Separate laundry room with access to the backyard and raised deck.
- Beautifully finished 250 sq. ft. loft.
- Spacious, manicured yard with white picket fence and expansive brick-framed porch.
- Detached, oversized 2-car garage (plumbed for potential ADU) accessed via private alley.
- Central A/C and designer fixtures throughout.
Location Benefits:
- Conveniently located near downtown San Mateo and Central Park.
- Family-friendly community with a high percentage of families and children.
- Excellent schools and low unemployment.
- Distinctive curb appeal and historic charm—a rare opportunity to own a piece of San Mateo history.