245 Gardenside Ave, South San Francisco, CA 94080, USA


Property Overview:

245 Gardenside Ave is a single-family home in South San Francisco, CA, built in 1953. It features 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and 1,580 sq. ft. of living space. The home includes a parking garage and is currently estimated at $1,051,000.


Neighborhood Highlights:

  • Crime Rate:

    • Personal crime risk: 5.3% (lower than state average of 11.8%)
    • Property crime risk: 7.3% (lower than state average of 10.8%)
  • Schools:
    Nearby schools include El Camino High, Sunshine Gardens Elementary, and Alta Loma Middle.

    • Average SAT score: 951 (below state average of 975)
  • Job Market:

    • 58.3% white-collar jobs, 41.7% blue-collar jobs
    • Unemployment rate: 3.6% (lower than state average of 4.7%)
  • Demographics:

    • Community population: 59,728 (10% growth since 2000)
    • 73% families with children
    • Largest age group: 25-34 years (15%)
  • Natural Disaster Risk:

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

    • Average temperature: 48.8°F (January), 62.9°F (July)
    • Average rainfall: 18.3 inches/year
    • Average snowfall: 0 inches/year
  • Cost of Living:

    • Median household income: $66,857
    • Average annual spending: $52,389

Property Features:

  • Freshly painted mid-century home in Sunshine Gardens
  • Open-plan layout: Seamless flow from brand new kitchen to dining and spacious living room
  • Recessed lighting and wood-burning fireplace in living room
  • Double-pane windows and wood floors in all bedrooms
  • Direct outdoor access from family room; bedrooms remain private
  • Two fully refurbished bathrooms (ideal for two-income families)
  • Fourth bedroom (upstairs) with en suite bathroom
  • Garage and private backyard; some homes feature garden space front and back
  • Move-in ready condition

Location Benefits:

  • Only four blocks to BART (easy access to San Francisco & East Bay)
  • Surrounded by retailers: Trader Joe’s, Starbucks, Costco, Kaiser Hospital
  • Near parks, golf courses, hiking trails, and schools
  • Genentech campus just 12 minutes away
  • Convenient commute to San Francisco, Silicon Valley, and major highways (101 & 280)
  • Family-friendly community with strong growth and amenities

Price and Status History

date type price
1973-02-21 Rental 31000
2018-01-01 Rental 1671
2021-06-09 For Sale 1283944
2021-06-16 For Sale 1189000
2021-06-23 For Sale 1328888
2021-07-06 For Sale 1318888
2021-08-11 Sold 1315000
2022-01-24 For Sale NaN
2023-06-13 Off Market NaN
2024-06-12 Sold 1315000
2024-07-01 For Sale 1480868

Superfund Enterprise Management System

SITE NAME ADDRESS FEDERAL FACILITY NPL STATUS NON-NPL STATUS CONTAMINANTS SEMS EPA ID DISTANCE (MILES)
GARDENSIDE MERCURY Gardenside Avenue, South San Francisco, CA 94080, USA N N RO 0 CAN000926580 0.23

Toxic Release Inventory

No data found within 1.0 miles for this property.

Integrated Compliance Information System - Air

PLANT NAME ADDRESS OPERATING STATUS DISTANCE (MILES)
99 CENT 119 Hickey Boulevard, South San Francisco, CA 94080-1145, USA OPR: Operating 0.64
SO CITY GAS & AUTO REPAIR 998 El Camino Real, South San Francisco, CA 94080-3377, USA OPR: Operating 0.75

Flood Risk Info

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code meaning
A 1% annual chance flood zone determined using approximate methods. No BFEs shown. Flood insurance and management standards apply.
AE 1% annual chance flood zone determined by detailed methods. BFEs shown. Insurance and floodplain management required.
AH Shallow flooding (ponding) zones with depths between 1-3 feet. BFEs shown. Insurance and management required.
AO Shallow flooding (sheet flow) zones with depths 1-3 feet. BFEs or average depths shown. High-velocity areas may exist.
VE Coastal 1% annual chance flood zone with wave action. BFEs shown. Insurance and management required.

Earthquake Risk Info

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San Andreas - Peninsula San Francisco South 0 0 1

Landslide Risk Info

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Very high 0 0 0 0

Wild fire Risk Info

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