Property Overview:
494 Chestnut Ave is a single-family home in San Bruno, CA, built in 1940. It features 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom (plus a bonus half bath downstairs, permit status unknown), and 980 sq. ft. of living space. The home includes a parking garage. The estimated home value is $1,174,000.
Neighborhood Highlights:
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Crime Rate:
- Personal crime risk: 4.3% (lower than state average of 11.8%).
- Property crime risk: 7.6% (lower than state average of 10.8%).
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Schools:
Nearby schools include Parkside Intermediate, Allen (Decima M.) Elementary, and Peninsula High (Continuation).- Average SAT score: 943 (below state average of 975).
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Job Market:
- 61.0% white-collar jobs, 39.0% blue-collar jobs.
- Unemployment rate: 3.0% (lower than state average of 4.7%).
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Demographics:
- Community population: 40,830 (7% growth since 2000).
- 66% families with children.
- Largest age group: 45-54 years (15.68%); second largest: 25-34 years (14.97%).
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Natural Disaster Risk:
- Low flood risk, low tornado risk, high earthquake risk.
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Weather:
- Average temperature: 49.1°F (January), 63.2°F (July).
- Average rainfall: 17.6 inches/year.
- Average snowfall: 0 inches/year.
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Cost of Living:
- Median household income: $70,686.
- Average annual spending: $54,379.
Property Features:
- Charming vintage home with new flooring and paint.
- Large living and dining rooms.
- 2 bedrooms (one with deck access and views).
- Bonus room and extra half bath downstairs (permit status unknown).
- Upgraded electrical, new windows, and fresh exterior paint.
- Corner lot with large yard featuring fruit trees, vegetables, and flowers—a nature lover’s paradise.
- Remodeled bathrooms, upgraded kitchen, copper piping, double-pane windows, hardwood floors, AC, and more.
- Recent upgrades:
- New paint (2021)
- New driveway and landscaping
- 1-year new water heater and dishwasher
- 4-year new roof, refrigerator, washer, and dryer
- Bonus space: Versatile office/home gym downstairs.
- Spacious deck and backyard—ideal for entertaining and indoor-outdoor living.
Location Benefits:
- Convenient location:
- Easy access to highways 101, 280, & 380.
- Walking distance to shopping centers, Kaiser, YouTube, and Walmart headquarters.
- Close to dining, schools, transportation, and commute routes.
- Safe, family-friendly community with a strong sense of neighborhood.
- Mild California climate year-round.