Property Overview:
1921 Poplar Ave is a single-family home in the desirable Woodside Plaza neighborhood of Redwood City, CA, built in 1952. It features 2 bedrooms, 1 updated bathroom, and 860 sq. ft. of living space on a 2,500 sq. ft. lot. The home includes a parking garage and a finished garage space suitable for a home office or potential 3rd bedroom. The estimated home value is $1,417,000.
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 John F Kennedy Middle, Henry Ford Elementary, Sequoia High, Rocketship Redwood City, McKinley Institute of Technology, and Woodside High.- 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: 35-44 years (15.98%), followed by 25-34 years (15.44%).
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Natural Disaster Risk:
- Very high earthquake risk, moderate to low flood risk, very low tornado 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:
- Updated kitchen with trendy navy blue cabinets, granite counters, garden window, and brand new stainless appliances.
- Breakfast nook perfect for morning coffee.
- Living/dining room with generous natural light, fresh paint, refinished hardwood floors, crown molding, and a cozy corner fireplace.
- Primary bedroom with ceiling fan, patio door with plantation shutters, and double closets.
- Updated bathroom with designer black and white tile floors, modern vanity, and floor-to-ceiling white subway tile in the tub/shower.
- Finished garage (approx. 168 sq. ft.) is climate controlled—ideal for a home office or third bedroom.
- Backyard features raised planting beds, paver patio, Tuff shed, and water-wise landscaping.
- Fresh exterior paint and welcoming brick porch.
Location Benefits:
- Centrally located on the Peninsula, close to Highway 101, 280, and the Redwood City Train Station.
- Thriving downtown nearby with gourmet restaurants, wine bars, theaters, boutiques, CalTrain, and library.
- Convenient to major employers: Box, Snowflake, Meta, Google, Amazon, and more.
- No HOA dues and no shared walls—ideal for first-time buyers or investors seeking a turnkey rental property.
- Commuter-friendly location with easy access to San Francisco and Silicon Valley.