Property Overview:
1812 Parkwood Dr is a single-family home in San Mateo, CA, built in 1988. It features 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and 1,780 sq. ft. of living space. The home includes a 2-car garage, central heating, and is currently valued at approximately $1,819,000.
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 Gateway Center, Fox Elementary, and Ralston Intermediate.- Average SAT score: 1076 (553 Math, 523 English) — above 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:
- Low 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:
- Spacious, well-maintained attached home in the coveted Sugarloaf community
- Formal entryway and vaulted ceilings in the living room
- Kitchen: Stainless steel appliances, built-in microwave, tile floors, informal dining area, ample counter space, garden window
- Dining area flows into a large living room with wood-burning fireplace and expansive windows
- Wide staircase leads to the second floor
- Primary suite: Walk-in closet with mirrored doors, seated makeup area, remodeled stall shower
- All bedrooms: High ceilings, lots of natural light
- Additional highlights:
- Carpeting upstairs
- Dual pane windows/slider
- First-floor half-bath
- 2-car garage with loft storage
- Backyard retreat: Patio deck, seating, artificial grass, privacy — ideal for relaxing or entertaining
- Low HOA: $78/month, includes access to tennis courts
Location Benefits:
- Commuter’s delight: Easy access to Hwy 92, 280, 101
- Short drive to Stanford, San Francisco, and major Silicon Valley tech companies (Meta, Google, Apple)
- Close to Crystal Springs Village, Laurelwood Shopping Center, and other conveniences
- Enjoy scenic hiking trails at Sugarloaf Park and Crystal Springs
- Perfect blend of suburban tranquility and urban convenience