Property Overview:
304 Heather Way is a single-family home in South San Francisco, CA, built in 1953. It features 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and 1,495–1,520 sq. ft. of living space. The home includes a parking garage, central heating system, and solar panels (installed 3 years ago). The estimated home value is $986,100 (last sold for $1,120,000 in April 2019).
Neighborhood Highlights:
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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%).
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Schools:
Nearby schools include Sunshine Gardens Elementary, Parkway Heights Middle, and El Camino High.- Average SAT score: 951 (Math: 493, English: 458; below state average of 975).
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Job Market:
- 58.3% white-collar jobs, 41.7% blue-collar jobs.
- Unemployment rate: 3.6% (lower than state average of 4.7%).
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Demographics:
- Community population: 59,728 (10% growth since 2000).
- 73% families with children.
- Largest age group: 25–34 years (15%); second largest: 35–44 years (14.29%).
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Natural Disaster Risk:
- Low flood risk, low tornado risk, high earthquake risk.
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Weather:
- Average temperature: 48.8°F (January), 62.9°F (July).
- Average rainfall: 18.3 inches/year.
- Average snowfall: 0 inches/year.
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Cost of Living:
- Median household income: $66,857.
- Average annual spending: $52,389.
Property Features:
- Expanded, one-level layout with extra room (den/office/reading room) with French doors off the master bedroom and hall.
- Family room at the back of the house with access to a generous, flat backyard—ideal for entertaining and BBQs.
- Remodeled, eat-in kitchen with large skylights and computer alcove.
- Newly refinished hardwood floors and fresh paint (interior and exterior).
- Double-pane windows (recently replaced).
- Lots of storage: big closets in each room, 5+ additional cabinets, and extra garage storage.
- Easy parking: 1-car garage, driveway spot, and street parking.
- Solar panels: current electricity cost around $10/month.
- Owner pays for gardening; tenants responsible for other utilities.
Location Benefits:
- Desirable Sunshine Gardens neighborhood.
- Close to BART (3-min drive, 15-min walk), Highways 101/280 (<10-min drive), SSF biotech companies (10-min drive), city libraries (3-min drive), and city shuttle pickup (2-min walk).
- Near shopping: Costco, Trader Joe’s, Safeway, Pacific Market, and shopping malls.
- Commuter-friendly with easy access to public transportation and major highways.
- Family-oriented community with parks and amenities nearby.