Property Overview:
1685 S Norfolk St is a single-family home in San Mateo, CA, built in 1954. It features 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms in the main house, plus a legal ADU (Accessory Dwelling Unit) with 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom in the garage. The home offers 1,260 sq. ft. of living space, a parking garage, and a central heating system. The estimated home value is $1,243,000.
Neighborhood Highlights:
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Crime Rate:
- Personal crime risk: 6% (lower than state average of 11.8%)
- Property crime risk: 6.6% (lower than state average of 10.8%)
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Schools:
Nearby schools include Parkside Montessori, Borel Middle, and Aragon High.- Average SAT score: 1076 (higher than state average of 975)
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Job Market:
- 67.9% white-collar jobs, 32.1% blue-collar jobs
- Unemployment rate: 2.5% (lower than state average of 4.7%)
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Demographics:
- Community population: 38,894 (7% growth since 2000)
- 64% families with children
- Largest age group: 35-44 years (16.07%)
- Second largest: 25-34 years (14.94%)
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Natural Disaster Risk:
- Moderate flood risk
- Low tornado risk
- High earthquake risk
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Weather:
- Average temperature: 51.6°F (January), 70.5°F (July)
- Average rainfall: 20.4 inches/year
- Average snowfall: 0 inches/year
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Cost of Living:
- Median household income: $83,713
- Average annual spending: $61,232
Property Features:
- Main house: 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
- Legal ADU: 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom (in garage)
- Newer flooring, stainless steel appliances, fresh paint
- Large living room with ceiling fan and wood-burning fireplace
- Updated kitchen with new countertops and breakfast bar
- Spacious family room and dining area
- Private front patio for entertaining and barbecues
- Separate laundry room
- Currently tenant-occupied (all month-to-month), generating over $8,000/month in rental income
- Foreclosure status: Property is in foreclosure and needs a quick sale
- Deferred maintenance: Some TLC needed, but offers great potential
Location Benefits:
- Walkable to schools, shopping, and restaurants
- Easy commute to San Francisco or Silicon Valley
- Family-friendly community with strong rental income potential or owner-occupancy options