514 Ventura Ave, San Mateo, CA 94403, USA


Property Overview:

514 Ventura Ave is a single-family home in San Mateo, CA, built in 1949. It features 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and 2,000 sq. ft. of living space. The home includes a 2-car garage, central heating, and an EV charger. The estimated home value is $1,927,000.


Neighborhood Highlights:

  • 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%).
  • Schools:
    Nearby schools include Beresford Elementary, Hillsdale High, and Abbott Middle.

    • Average SAT score: 1076 (553 Math, 523 English)—above state average of 975.
  • Job Market:

    • 67.9% white-collar jobs, 32.1% blue-collar jobs.
    • Unemployment rate: 2.5% (lower than state average of 4.7%).
  • Demographics:

    • Community population: 38,894 (7% growth since 2000).
    • 64% families with children.
    • Largest age group: 35-44 years (16.07%); second largest: 25-34 years (14.94%).
  • Natural Disaster Risk:

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

    • Average temperature: 51.6°F (January), 70.5°F (July).
    • Average rainfall: 20.4 inches/year.
    • Average snowfall: 0 inches/year.
  • Cost of Living:

    • Median household income: $83,713.
    • Average annual spending: $61,232.

Property Features:

  • Stunning 4 bedroom/2 bath home with 2-car garage, loft access, tons of storage, and EV charger.
  • Custom leaded-glass front door and floor-to-ceiling windows with Velux skylights for abundant natural light.
  • Modern updates throughout, while preserving vintage features like original late-40s floral, plaster-cast crown molding.
  • Chef’s kitchen: Knot-free pine vaulted ceiling, Corian counters, spacious island with Wolf gas cooktop, Miele double ovens, and ample cabinet space.
  • Primary bedroom: Knot-free redwood vaulted ceiling, deck overlooking a cottage-style garden with extra tall privacy fence.
  • Remodeled bathrooms: Granite, tile, and walk-in showers.
  • Additional upgrades:
    • Custom closets with lighting in all bedrooms
    • Dedicated workspace with built-in desk
    • Large Liberty Safe in garage
    • Newly poured concrete driveway
    • Gas remote-controlled fireplace with stacked stone surround
    • Hardwood floors & plantation shutters
  • Outdoor amenities:
    • Meticulously maintained garden
    • Proximity to Beresford Park (softball fields, tennis, pickleball, bocce ball, playground, skate park, picnic areas, community gardens, San Mateo Garden Center)

Location Benefits:

  • Family-friendly community with a high percentage of families and children.
  • Close to parks, schools, and recreational amenities.
  • Commuter-friendly: Easy access to local amenities and major routes.
  • Ideal for entertaining and comfortable family living.

Price and Status History

date type price
1988-08-22 Off Market 255000
2010-08-12 Rental 255000
2019-12-09 Sold 1215000
2019-12-11 Sold 1418000
2019-12-16 Sold 2980000
2020-10-07 Sold 1940000
2020-10-08 Sold 2420000
2020-10-09 Sold 2352000
2020-10-13 Sold 1350000
2020-10-14 Sold 1850000
2022-09-05 Pending NaN
2023-01-01 For Sale 1719487
2024-09-06 For Sale 2495000
2024-11-05 Pending NaN
2024-11-27 Sold 2400000
2024-12-05 Sold 2400000

Superfund Enterprise Management System

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Toxic Release Inventory

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Integrated Compliance Information System - Air

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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
A 0 0 0 0
AE 0 0 0 3
AH 0 0 0 2
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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
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San Andreas - Peninsula San Mateo 0 0 1
San Andreas - Peninsula Woodside 0 0 1

Landslide Risk Info

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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 0 2

Wild fire Risk Info

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High 0 0 0 1
Very High 0 0 1 7

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