Property Overview:
227 Finger Ave is a single-family home in Redwood City, CA, built in 1923. It features 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, and 1,050 sq. ft. of living space on a 5,000 sq. ft. lot. The home includes a parking garage. Last sold in 2017 for $1,375,000; current estimated value is $2,258,000.
Open house: 11/4 and 11/5, 12:30–4:30.
Neighborhood Highlights:
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Prime Location:
- Situated in a highly desirable Edgewood Park neighborhood, surrounded by million-dollar homes.
- Convenient access to downtown Redwood City and San Carlos.
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Demographics:
- Community population: 24,170 (9% growth since 2000).
- 70% families with children.
- Largest age group: 45–54 years (18.86%); second largest: 35–44 years (13.96%).
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Schools:
- Nearby: White Oaks Elementary, Redwood High, McKinley Institute of Technology.
- Average SAT score: 1003 (higher than state average of 975).
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Crime Rate:
- Personal crime risk: 4.4% (lower than state average of 11.8%).
- Property crime risk: 7.5% (lower than state average of 10.8%).
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Job Market:
- 72.1% white-collar jobs, 27.9% blue-collar jobs.
- Unemployment rate: 1.8% (lower than state average of 4.7%).
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Cost of Living:
- Median household income: $154,136.
- Average annual spending: $87,712.
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Natural Disaster Risk:
- Low flood risk, low tornado risk, high earthquake risk.
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Weather:
- Average temperature: 51.5°F (January), 81.4°F (July).
- Average rainfall: 18.1 inches/year.
- Average snowfall: 0 inches/year.
Property Features:
- Charming 1920s bungalow with classic appeal.
- 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, 1,050 sq. ft. living space.
- Parking garage.
- First time on the market.
- Spacious 5,000 sq. ft. lot.
Nearby Luxury Homes:
- Edgewood Park New Construction (2018):
- 5 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms, 3,010 sq. ft.
- Downstairs guest suite; 4 bedrooms upstairs.
- Chef’s kitchen: Custom cabinetry, quartz countertops, large island, Thermador/Bosch appliances, wine fridge.
- Open floorplan: Living room, dining room, family room with access to backyard deck, pavered patio, and lawn.
- Bonus loft/2nd family room upstairs.
- Amenities: Upstairs & downstairs laundry hookups, metal roof, Tesla charger, tankless water heater, A/C, engineered hardwood, whole house attic fan, high ceilings, 2-car attached garage.
- Ideal for entertaining and family living.
Location Benefits:
- Centrally located with easy access to downtown Redwood City and San Carlos.
- Family-friendly community with strong schools and low crime.
- Commuter-friendly with proximity to major highways and public transportation.
- Excellent investment potential in a growing, desirable neighborhood.