281 W 3rd Ave, San Mateo, CA 94402, USA

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Property Overview:

281 W 3rd Ave is a single-family home in San Mateo, CA, built in 1946. It features 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, and 2,540 sq. ft. of living space. The home includes a parking garage and a central heating system. The estimated home value is $3,263,000.

Neighborhood Highlights:

  • Crime Rate:

    • Personal crime risk: 7.4% (lower than state average of 11.8%).
    • Property crime risk: 11.4% (slightly higher than state average of 10.8%).

  • Schools:
    Nearby schools include Baywood Elementary, Borel Middle, and Aragon High (all CA Distinguished Schools).

    • Average SAT score: 1076 (above state average of 975).

  • Job Market:

    • 69.3% white-collar jobs, 30.7% blue-collar jobs.
    • Unemployment rate: 2.6% (lower than state average of 4.7%).

  • Demographics:

    • Community population: 23,121 (3% growth since 2000).
    • 66% families with children.
    • Largest age group: 45-54 years (15.88%); second largest: 35-44 years (15.56%).

  • Natural Disaster Risk:

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

  • Weather:

    • Average temperature: 50.8°F (January), 68.3°F (July).
    • Average rainfall: 19.5 inches/year.
    • Average snowfall: 0 inches/year.

  • Cost of Living:

    • Median household income: $102,281.
    • Average annual spending: $69,902.

Property Features:

  • Contemporary Tudor-style home with character and charm.
  • Expansive living areas with large paned windows connecting indoor and outdoor spaces.
  • Primary bedroom: En-suite, updated bathroom, and very spacious.
  • Two guest bedrooms plus a finished attic playroom and additional full bathroom upstairs.
  • Recently updated kitchen: Fresh and inviting.
  • Recreation room and sprawling private backyard—ideal for gatherings, play structures, or outdoor entertaining.
  • Efficient floor plan with natural light throughout.
  • Short walk to downtown San Mateo, public transportation, and major highways (92 & 101).

Location Benefits:

  • Highly desirable Baywood neighborhood.
  • Excellent schools within walking distance.
  • Private yet convenient: Close to shopping, dining, and transit.
  • Family-friendly community with a strong sense of neighborhood.
  • Ideal for entertaining and enjoying the California lifestyle.
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Price and Status History

date type price
1990-09-18 Sold 618000
1997-04-29 Sold 579000
2006-04-20 Sold 1293000
2006-05-18 Sold 1270000
2024-06-21 Pending 2798000
2024-06-22 For Sale 2798000
2024-07-14 Pending NaN
2024-07-16 Sold 2772000
2024-08-06 Sold 2772000
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Superfund Enterprise Management System

No data found within 1.0 miles for this property.

Toxic Release Inventory

No data found within 1.0 miles for this property.

Integrated Compliance Information System - Air

No data found within 1.0 miles for this property.

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Flood Risk Info

fld_zone very high impact: up to 0.0001 miles high impact: up to 0.2 miles moderate impact: up to 0.5 miles low-moderate impact: up to 1.5 miles
A 0 0 0 0
AE 0 0 11 15
AH 0 0 0 0
AO 0 0 0 0
VE 0 0 0 0

Flood Zone Type

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

zone_name quad_name very high impact: up to 0.0001 miles high impact: up to 2.0 miles moderate impact: up to 10.0 miles
San Andreas - Peninsula Montara Mountain 0 0 1
San Andreas - Peninsula San Francisco South 0 0 1
San Andreas - Peninsula San Mateo 0 0 1
San Andreas - Peninsula Woodside 0 0 1

Landslide Risk Info

lscat very high impact: up to 0.0001 miles high impact: up to 0.04 miles moderate impact: up to 0.1 miles low-moderate impact: up to 0.2 miles
8 0 0 0 0

Liquefaction Risk Info

Suscept very high impact: up to 0.0001 miles high impact: up to 0.05 miles moderate impact: up to 0.5 miles low-moderate impact: up to 1.0 miles
High 0 0 0 0
Very high 0 0 1 0

Wild fire Risk Info

haz_class very high impact: up to 0.0001 miles high impact: up to 0.5 miles moderate impact: up to 1.5 miles low-moderate impact: up to 3.0 miles
High 0 0 0 1
Very High 0 1 0 4
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