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:
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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%)
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Schools:
- Nearby schools: Hoover Elementary, Burlingame Intermediate, Mills High
- Average SAT score: 1076 (higher than state average of 975)
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Job Market:
- 67.9% white-collar jobs, 32.1% blue-collar jobs
- Unemployment rate: 2.5% (lower than state average of 4.7%)
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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%)
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Natural Disaster Risk:
- Low flood risk, low tornado risk, high earthquake risk
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Weather:
- Average temperature: 51.6°F (January), 70.5°F (July)
- Average rainfall: 20.4 inches/year
- Average snowfall: 0 inches/year
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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