Property Overview:
3521 Orinda Dr is a single-family home in San Mateo Village, San Mateo, CA, built in 1948. It features 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and 1,348 sq. ft. of living space on a 4,816 sq. ft. corner lot. The home includes a parking garage, RV/boat parking, and has an estimated value of $1,690,000 (last sold for $1,390,000 in May 2020).
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%).
- Low overall crime risk with only 3 criminal/sex offenders within 1 mile.
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Schools:
Nearby schools include George Hall Elementary, Abbott Middle, and Hillsdale High.- Average SAT score: 1076 (higher than state average of 975).
- Schools are rated very good.
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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 (16.1%); second largest: 25-34 years (14.9%).
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Natural Disaster Risk:
- Very high earthquake risk
- High flood risk
- Very low tornado 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:
- Modern sophistication and quality upgrades throughout
- New roof, LED lighting, new oak hardwood floors
- All new copper plumbing and fully remodeled bathrooms (new vanities, fixtures, tile, auto humidity sensor vent fans)
- Gourmet kitchen:
- Stainless steel appliances
- Dual oven
- Granite counters
- Shaker cabinets, quartz counters (in some descriptions), imported tile backsplash
- Large quartz island with 6-burner gas range and Faber remote-controlled range hood
- Walk-up bar with wine refrigerator, beverage/freezer drawers with ice maker
- Living room opens to private backyard with new pavered patio—ideal for entertaining
- Brand new driveway, RV/boat parking
- Fully landscaped yard with auto sprinklers and irrigation/drip system
- Outdoor shed (potential home office/gym/hobby room)
- Double pane windows, fireplace, crown molding, recessed lighting, A/C, Nest thermostat, Ring doorbell, updated electrical, attached one-car garage
Location Benefits:
- Prime San Mateo Village location—around the corner from George Hall Elementary
- Close to Caltrain and Hillsdale Shopping Center
- Easy access to highways 101, 280, and 92
- Family-friendly community with strong schools and amenities
- Perfect for entertaining and outdoor living