Property Overview:
1871 Palm Ave is a single-family home in the Woodside Plaza neighborhood of Redwood City, CA 94061. The home sits on a 6,737 sq. ft. lot and features 4 bedrooms, 2,175 sq. ft. of living space, a living room, formal dining room, family room, updated kitchen with breakfast nook, and an oversized 2-car garage. There is potential to convert the living room into a 5th bedroom/office or ADU with a separate entrance. The estimated home value is $2,124,026 (Redfin), with recent estimates around $1,635,000.
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 Rocketship Redwood City, North Star Academy, Woodside High, John F. Kennedy Middle School, St. Pius Elementary, and Henry Ford Elementary.- Average SAT score: 1069 (higher than 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: 25-34 years (15.44%), followed by 35-44 years (15.98%)
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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:
- Single-level home in a prime cul-de-sac location
- 4 bedrooms, with potential for a 5th bedroom/office or ADU
- Living room, formal dining, family room
- Updated kitchen with breakfast nook
- Oversized 2-car garage
- Fresh interior paint, refinished hardwood floors, new carpet
- Parking garage
- Walking distance to Woodside Plaza Shopping Center (shops, restaurants, fitness studios)
- Close to parks: Maddux Park, Magical Bridge Playground, Red Morton Park & Community Center
Location Benefits:
- Vibrant downtown Redwood City: fine dining, entertainment, boutique shopping
- Commuter-friendly: Proximity to 101, 280, CalTrain
- Near major employers: Google, Meta, Snowflake, Gilead, Tesla, Salesforce, and more
- Nearby amenities: Grocery stores (Lucky, Safeway), coffee shops (Breaker’s, Summit, Starbucks), restaurants (Round Table Pizza, Sushi Plus, Rack & Roll BBQ Shack)
- Family-friendly community with parks and playgrounds