Property Overview:
1515 Yew St is a single-family home in San Mateo, CA 94402, built in 1952. It features 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and 2,120 sq. ft. of living space on a 0.55-acre lot. The home includes a parking garage and central heating system. The estimated home value is $1,995,724 – $2,506,000.
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 Borel Middle, Aragon High, Baywood Elementary, and Fusion Academy San Mateo.- Average SAT score: 1076 (higher than 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%).
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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:
- Mid-Century Modern design with Frank Lloyd Wright style.
- Single-level home with 2 bedrooms, den/office, cozy alcove, laundry room, and 3 bathrooms.
- Expansive 23,750 sq. ft. lot (potential for lot split or ADU/cottage).
- Formal living room with fireplace, built-in wood display shelves, and dining room with backyard views.
- Exposed beam ceilings, planked wood, brick walls, and floor-to-ceiling glass.
- Kitchen flows into family room for open living.
- Large backyard with patio, lawn, seasonal creek, and swimming pool.
- 2-car garage and massive driveway (fits 8+ cars).
- Tremendous opportunity for remodeling, expansion, or lot split (verify with authorities).
Location Benefits:
- Top-rated schools: Baywood Elementary, Aragon High School.
- Convenient access to Highway 92 and 280.
- Close to parks: Borel Park, Beresford Park, Trinta Park.
- Nearby amenities: Grocery stores (Bungalow Grocery, Pirooz Market, Family Market International), coffee shops (Starbucks, Grindstone Coffee), and restaurants (Windy City Pizza and BBQ, All Spice, McDonald’s).
- Desirable neighborhood near Hillsborough with a family-friendly community.