2826 Alvarado Ave, San Mateo, CA 94403, USA


Property Overview:

2826 Alvarado Ave is a three-level corner-unit condominium in the Bay Meadows community of San Mateo, CA. The home features 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, and a two-car tandem garage with a full laundry area on the ground floor. The estimated home value is $505,700 (sold for $1,425,000 in 2019). No neighbors above or below the living spaces.


Neighborhood Highlights:

  • Crime Rate:

    • Personal crime risk: 6% (lower than state average of 11.8%)
    • Property crime risk: 6.6% (lower than state average of 10.8%)
  • Schools:

    • Nearby schools: Hoover Elementary, Burlingame Intermediate, Mills High
    • Average SAT score: 1076 (higher than state average of 975)
  • Job Market:

    • 67.9% white-collar jobs, 32.1% blue-collar jobs
    • Unemployment rate: 2.5% (lower than state average of 4.7%)
  • Demographics:

    • Community population: 38,894 (7% growth since 2000)
    • 64% families with children
    • Largest age group: 35-44 years (16.07%)
    • Second largest: 25-34 years (14.94%)
  • Natural Disaster Risk:

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

    • Average temperature: 51.6°F (January), 70.5°F (July)
    • Average rainfall: 20.4 inches/year
    • Average snowfall: 0 inches/year
  • Cost of Living:

    • Median household income: $83,713
    • Average annual spending: $61,232

Property Features:

  • Contemporary, bright corner-unit with abundant natural light from plentiful windows
  • Open living area floor plan with engineered hardwood flooring
  • Chef’s kitchen: Granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, sleek cherry cabinets
  • Smart home integration: Smart roller shades, two-zone AC/heating
  • Bedrooms:
    • Main level: Bedroom or home office with full bath and private balcony
    • Primary suite: Large walk-in closet (custom organizer), dual sink vanity, stall shower, private balcony with open views
    • Additional bedroom: Full bath with shower/tub combo
  • Garage: Attached two-car tandem garage with gym/office setup
  • HOA covers water

Location Benefits:

  • Walkable to:
    • Caltrain, Whole Foods, Peet’s Coffee, Starbucks, Blue Bottle Café, Crunch Fitness, Roblox HQ, Hillsdale Shopping Center, Delaware Street Retail/Town Square, restaurants
    • Nueva High School (6-minute walk)
    • Bay Meadows Park, Paddock Park, Persimmon Park (2-minute walk)
  • Commuter-friendly:
    • Easy access to Highways 101 & 92, San Francisco Airport, Half Moon Bay, East & South Bay
  • Community amenities:
    • 18 acres of parkland, upscale neighborhood, family-friendly
  • Move-in ready and perfect for modern suburban living

Price and Status History

date type price
2013-11-11 For Sale 840000
2013-12-09 For Sale 850000
2014-01-10 Pending NaN
2014-05-30 Sold 840000
2019-04-18 For Sale 1325000
2019-04-26 Pending NaN
2019-05-23 Sold 1304100
2022-01-23 Off Market NaN
2025-02-12 For Sale 1497000
2025-02-22 Pending NaN
2025-03-13 Sold 1630000

Superfund Enterprise Management System

No data found within 1.0 miles for this property.

Toxic Release Inventory

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Integrated Compliance Information System - Air

PLANT NAME ADDRESS OPERATING STATUS DISTANCE (MILES)
DELAWARE SHELL AUTO SERVICE 1790 South Delaware Street, San Mateo, CA 94402-2651, USA OPR: Operating 0.84

Flood Risk Info

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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

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