30971 Watkins St, Union City, CA 94587, USA

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Property Overview:

30971 Watkins St is a historic single-family home in Union City, CA, built in 1924. The main house offers 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and 1,802 sq. ft. of living space. The property also features a permitted ADU (Accessory Dwelling Unit) completed in 2023, bringing the total living area to 2,271–2,302 sq. ft. with 5 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms (including the ADU). Additional features include a parking garage and Tesla charging hub. The estimated home value is $924,800.

Neighborhood Highlights:

  • Crime Rate:

    • Personal crime risk: 6.6% (lower than state average of 11.8%).
    • Property crime risk: 8.9% (lower than state average of 10.8%).

  • Schools:
    Nearby schools include Alvarado Elementary, Itliong-Vera Cruz, Leadership Public Schools - Hayward, and Decoto School for Independent Study.

    • Average SAT score: 969 (slightly below state average of 975).

  • Job Market:

    • 58.2% white-collar jobs, 41.8% blue-collar jobs.
    • Unemployment rate: 3.3% (lower than state average of 4.7%).

  • Demographics:

    • Community population: 65,158 (9.8% growth since 2000).
    • 81% families with children.
    • Largest age group: 35–44 years (14.66%), followed by 25–34 years (14.63%).

  • Natural Disaster Risk:

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

  • Weather:

    • Average temperature: 47.0°F (January), 79.3°F (July).
    • Average rainfall: 19.2 inches/year.
    • Average snowfall: 0.1 inches/year.

  • Cost of Living:

    • Median household income: $74,926.
    • Average annual spending: $56,698.

Property Features:

  • Historic charm in the Old Alvarado District, steps from the Farmer’s Market, parks, and shopping.
  • Fully renovated since 2018:
    • Chef’s kitchen with granite countertops, designer cabinets, stainless steel appliances, gas stove & oven, and high-power range hood.
    • New water heater (2019).
    • Tesla charging hub (2022).
    • Remodeled laundry room (2024) with new washer and dryer.
  • Open-concept living and dining area with hardwood floors and abundant natural light.
  • Sunroom leading to the backyard and laundry.
  • Multiple suites: Two bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms.
  • Upstairs fourth bedroom for added versatility.
  • Backyard: Paver landscaping, separate structure with second laundry room.
  • ADU (Accessory Dwelling Unit):
    • 469–500 sq. ft., 1 bedroom, 1 full bath, full kitchen, private entrance and address (30973 Watkins St), completed in Oct 2023—ideal for guests, extended family, or rental income.
  • Parking garage and easy access to Fwys 880, 92, & 84.

Location Benefits:

  • Commuter-friendly:
    • 1 mi to I-880, 4 mi to BART, 5 mi to Dumbarton Bridge, 6 mi to San Mateo Bridge.
    • Minutes to Union Landing (movies, dining, shopping).
  • Walkable to dining, coffee shops, parks, and exercise options.
  • Ideal for multi-generational living or investment with the added ADU.
  • As-Is Trustee Sale: Buyer to verify zoning and historical restrictions on improvements.
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Price and Status History

date type price
2017-08-28 For Sale 699950
2017-08-29 For Sale 699950
2017-11-01 Pending NaN
2017-11-15 Sold 650000
2019-09-19 Sold 720000
2024-04-18 For Sale 1499900
2024-05-23 For Sale NaN
2025-01-10 For Sale 1398000
2025-01-24 Pending NaN
2025-02-17 Sold 1550000
2025-02-18 Sold 1512000
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Superfund Enterprise Management System

SITE NAME ADDRESS FEDERAL FACILITY NPL STATUS NON-NPL STATUS CONTAMINANTS SEMS EPA ID DISTANCE (MILES)
R. J. CHASE COMPANY, INC 4000 Tara Court, Union City, CA 94587-1504, USA N N NF 0 CAD981394729 0.26
ORSETTI TRUCKING SERV 29990 Union City Boulevard, Union City, CA 94587, USA N N NF 0 CAT080014558 0.49
TURK ISLAND LDFL 32505 Union City Boulevard, Union City, CA 94587, USA N N NF 0 CAD040017501 0.92

Toxic Release Inventory

FACILITY NAME ADDRESS TOTAL FORMS LAST FORM YEAR RISK SCREENING FACILITY ID DISTANCE (MILES)
SIKA CORP INDUSTRY DIV 1 Tara Court, Union City, CA 94587, USA 29 1995 N/A 94587SKXXX1TARA 0.30
RIGHT AWAY REDY MIX INC 30100 Union City Boulevard, Union City, CA 94587-1512, USA 2 2020 Yes 9458WNNCTY31UNI 0.41
CAMPBELL COOPER TOOLS 30070 Union City Boulevard, Union City, CA 945871510, USA 6 1988 N/A 94587CMPBL30070 0.43
FLORESTONE PRODS CO INC 4700 Horner Street, Union City, CA 94587-2531, USA 4 1989 N/A 94587FLRST4700H 0.55

Integrated Compliance Information System - Air

PLANT NAME ADDRESS OPERATING STATUS DISTANCE (MILES)
UNION SANITARY DIST 5072 Benson Road, Union City, CA 94587-2508, USA CLS: Permanently Closed 0.65
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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
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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

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
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Landslide Risk Info

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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 1 1
Very high 1 0 1 2

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 0
Very High 0 0 0 0
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