237 Poplar Ave, Redwood City, CA 94061, USA


Property Overview:

237 Poplar Ave is a single-family home in Redwood City, CA, built in 1955. It features 3 bedrooms, 1 full bath, 1 half bath, and 1,480 sq. ft. of living space. The home includes a parking garage. The estimated home value is $1,318,000. The property is available for sale, and there is an exceptional opportunity to purchase it together with the adjacent property at 243 Poplar Ave for a combined lot size of ~15,000 sq. ft. with R4 zoning (potential for single-family, duplex, triplex, or fourplex development).


Neighborhood Highlights:

  • 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%).
  • Schools:
    Nearby schools include Rocketship Redwood City, North Star Academy, and Woodside High.

    • Average SAT score: 1069 (551 Math, 518 English)—higher than state average of 975.
  • Job Market:

    • 62.3% white-collar jobs, 37.7% blue-collar jobs.
    • Unemployment rate: 2.5% (lower than state average of 4.7%).
  • 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%).
  • Natural Disaster Risk:

    • Low flood risk, low tornado risk, high earthquake risk.
  • Weather:

    • Average temperature: 52.0°F (January), 83.5°F (July).
    • Average rainfall: 18.4 inches/year.
    • Average snowfall: 0 inches/year.
  • Cost of Living:

    • Median household income: $74,862.
    • Average annual spending: $56,499.

Property Features:

  • 1,480 sq. ft. of living space on a 0.17-acre lot (APN: 053-283-040).
  • 3 bedrooms, 1 full bath, 1 half bath.
  • Parking garage.
  • R4 zoning: Potential for single-family, duplex, triplex, or fourplex development.
  • Combined purchase option with 243 Poplar Ave for a ~15,000 sq. ft. lot and expanded building potential.
  • Great family history and opportunity to create your own legacy.

Location Benefits:

  • Family-friendly community with a high percentage of families with children.
  • Safe neighborhood with crime rates below state averages.
  • Strong schools with above-average SAT scores.
  • Excellent job market and low unemployment.
  • Convenient access to city amenities and major transportation routes.
  • Significant development potential for investors or homeowners seeking expansion.

Price and Status History

date type price
1975-05-01 Rental 74000
2022-07-15 Pending NaN
2023-11-27 For Sale 2400000
2024-02-03 For Sale 1275000
2024-02-16 For Sale 1837500
2024-03-02 Pending NaN
2024-04-10 Pending NaN
2024-05-10 Sold 2069150

Superfund Enterprise Management System

SITE NAME ADDRESS FEDERAL FACILITY NPL STATUS NON-NPL STATUS CONTAMINANTS SEMS EPA ID DISTANCE (MILES)
PRICE COMPANY 2110 Middlefield Road, Redwood City, CA 94063-2800, USA N N NF 0 CAD981430507 0.47
REDWOOD FOOD PACKING CO 2200 Middlefield Road, Redwood City, CA 94063-2853, USA N N NF 0 CAD980674105 0.55
DUOLITE INTERNATIONAL 800 Chestnut Street, Redwood City, CA 94063, USA N N DR 0 CAD990792335 0.76
PG&E GAS PLANT REDWOOD CITY E MARSHALL WASHINGTON BROADWAY, Redwood City, CA 94063, USA N N NF 0 CAD981415235 0.91
REDWOOD GENERAL TIRE SERVICE CO. 1630 Broadway, Redwood City, CA 94063-2402, USA N N NF 0 CAD982500035 0.94

Toxic Release Inventory

FACILITY NAME ADDRESS TOTAL FORMS LAST FORM YEAR RISK SCREENING FACILITY ID DISTANCE (MILES)
ACTERON CORP 851 Shasta Street, Redwood City, CA 94063-2126, USA 2 1988 N/A 94063CTRNC851SH 0.36
TE CONNECTIVY INC. 501 Oakside Avenue, Redwood City, CA 94063-3800, USA 60 2023 Yes 94063RYCHMOAKSI 0.95

Integrated Compliance Information System - Air

PLANT NAME ADDRESS OPERATING STATUS DISTANCE (MILES)
TOWNE FORD 1691 El Camino Real, Redwood City, CA 94063, USA OPR: Operating 0.35

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VE Coastal 1% annual chance flood zone with wave action. BFEs shown. Insurance and management required.

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