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:
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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, and Woodside High.- Average SAT score: 1069 (551 Math, 518 English)—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:
- Low 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:
- 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.