485 Dorchester Rd, San Mateo, CA 94402, USA


Property Overview:

485 Dorchester Rd is a single-family home in San Mateo, CA, built in 1936. It features 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, and 3,090 sq. ft. of living space. The home includes a parking garage and a central heating system. The estimated home value is $2,481,000.


Neighborhood Highlights:

  • Crime Rate:

    • Personal crime risk: 7.4% (lower than state average of 11.8%).
    • Property crime risk: 11.4% (slightly higher than state average of 10.8%).
  • Schools:
    Nearby schools include San Mateo Park Elementary, Crocker Middle, and San Mateo High.

    • Average SAT score: 1076 (above state average of 975).
  • Job Market:

    • 69.3% white-collar jobs, 30.7% blue-collar jobs.
    • Unemployment rate: 2.6% (lower than state average of 4.7%).
  • Demographics:

    • Community population: 23,121 (3% growth since 2000).
    • 66% families with children.
    • Largest age group: 45-54 years (15.88%); second largest: 35-44 years (15.56%).
  • Natural Disaster Risk:

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

    • Average temperature: 50.8°F (January), 68.3°F (July).
    • Average rainfall: 19.5 inches/year.
    • Average snowfall: 0 inches/year.
  • Cost of Living:

    • Median household income: $102,281.
    • Average annual spending: $69,902.

Property Features:

  • Architecturally stunning home on a prominent corner lot in San Mateo Park.
  • Dramatic living room with large focus window.
  • Cozy den with fireplace, ideal for a home office or library.
  • Formal dining room with French doors and elegant molding.
  • Updated kitchen with adjacent breakfast room.
  • Main floor includes a large laundry room and a versatile space (bedroom or family room).
  • Upstairs:
    • Luxurious primary suite with dressing room and en-suite bath.
    • Three additional bedrooms and a full bath.
  • Bonus room above the attached two-car garage (ideal for playroom or creative studio).
  • Private yard with pool for outdoor relaxation and entertainment.
  • Shared tennis court access for residents.

Location Benefits:

  • Located in the prestigious San Mateo Park neighborhood.
  • Family-friendly community with a high percentage of families with children.
  • Safe and desirable area with strong schools and amenities.
  • Convenient access to local parks, schools, and community features.
  • Perfect for luxury living, entertaining, and outdoor enjoyment.

Price and Status History

date type price
1975-01-22 Off Market 105000
2019-12-02 Sold 1240000
2019-12-03 Sold 2039250
2019-12-04 Sold 3995000
2019-12-06 Sold 2950000
2019-12-09 Sold 1525000
2019-12-10 Sold 1900000
2019-12-11 Sold 2709000
2019-12-23 Sold 1180000
2025-04-26 For Sale 3800000

Superfund Enterprise Management System

SITE NAME ADDRESS FEDERAL FACILITY NPL STATUS NON-NPL STATUS CONTAMINANTS SEMS EPA ID DISTANCE (MILES)
PICKRELL D J 1408 Chapin Avenue, Burlingame, CA 94010-4003, USA N N NF 0 CAD074632522 0.87

Toxic Release Inventory

No data found within 1.0 miles for this property.

Integrated Compliance Information System - Air

No data found within 1.0 miles for this property.

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
A 0 0 0 4
AE 0 0 0 23
AH 0 0 0 0
AO 0 0 0 0
VE 0 0 0 0

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

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
San Andreas - Peninsula Montara Mountain 0 0 1
San Andreas - Peninsula San Francisco South 0 0 1
San Andreas - Peninsula San Mateo 0 0 1
San Andreas - Peninsula Woodside 0 0 1

Landslide Risk Info

lscat very high impact: up to 0.0001 miles high impact: up to 0.04 miles moderate impact: up to 0.1 miles low-moderate impact: up to 0.2 miles
8 0 0 0 0

Liquefaction Risk Info

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 0 0
Very high 0 0 1 1

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 1
Very High 0 0 1 2

Traffic Noise by Hour x Weekday

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