Property Overview:
1718 Vera Ave is a single-family home in Redwood City, CA, built in 1949. It features 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, and 1,740 sq. ft. of living space. The home includes a parking garage, central heating system, and air conditioning. The estimated home value is $1,914,000.
Neighborhood Highlights:
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Crime Rate:
- Personal crime risk: 6.1% (lower than state average of 11.8%).
- Property crime risk: 8.4% (lower than state average of 10.8%).
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Schools:
Nearby schools include Orion Alternative, McKinley Institute of Technology, and Sequoia High.- Average SAT score: 1069 (551 Math, 518 English)—above state average of 975.
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Job Market:
- 62.3% white-collar jobs, 37.7% blue-collar jobs.
- Unemployment rate: 2.5% (lower than state average of 4.7%).
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Demographics:
- Community population: 35,340 (3% growth since 2000).
- 64% families with children.
- Largest age group: 35-44 years (15.98%), followed by 25-34 years (15.44%).
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Natural Disaster Risk:
- Moderate flood risk, low tornado risk, high earthquake risk.
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Weather:
- Average temperature: 52.0°F (January), 83.5°F (July).
- Average rainfall: 18.4 inches/year.
- Average snowfall: 0 inches/year.
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Cost of Living:
- Median household income: $74,862.
- Average annual spending: $56,499.
Property Features:
- Charming, spacious home with sunny living room, window nook, and fireplace.
- Open kitchen with new quartz counters, abundant cabinetry, and built-in workstation.
- Huge primary suite: Vaulted ceiling, luxurious bath with jetted soaking tub and separate shower.
- Bonus office connected to primary suite with built-in desk—ideal for work from home.
- Second guest suite with private bath; spacious 3rd bedroom with walk-in closet.
- Full-size laundry room.
- Additional office with separate entrance adjacent to the 2-car detached garage.
- Landscaped yard with pavers, gated driveway, fresh paint, and air conditioning.
- Private backyard, gracious front porch, and 3 palm trees on a 6,000 sq. ft. lot.
Location Benefits:
- 7 houses away from Red Morton Park (featuring the Magical Bridge Playground).
- Walk to downtown Redwood City: Coffee shops, fine dining, boutiques, theaters, Courthouse Square, and CalTrain.
- Family-friendly community with a high percentage of families with children.
- Owner pays for gardening services; renter responsible for utilities; no smokers; furniture not included.
- Located in San Mateo County, served by the Sequoia Union High attendance zone.