Property Overview:
1564 Forge Rd is a single-family home in San Mateo, CA, built in 1959. It features 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and 1,800 sq. ft. of living space. The home includes a parking garage, central heating system, and is currently valued at approximately $2,308,000.
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 Highlands Elementary, Hillcrest at Youth Services Center, and Abbott Middle.- Average SAT score: 1076 (553 Math, 523 English)—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:
- Well-maintained mid-century Eichler in the San Mateo Highlands.
- Popular atrium floor plan with retractable roof.
- 4 bedrooms, 2 remodeled bathrooms, and updated family room-style kitchen.
- Engineered hardwood floors, sheetrocked walls with added insulation, copper pipes, and newer boiler for radiant heat system.
- Automatic sprinklers in front, back, and atrium.
- 2-car garage plus extra storage.
Location Benefits:
- Family-friendly community with a high percentage of families with children.
- Safe neighborhood with lower-than-average personal crime risk.
- Strong schools with above-average SAT scores.
- Commuter access to local amenities and employment centers.
- Mild weather year-round and low risk for most natural disasters (except earthquakes).