520 Colgate Way, San Mateo, CA 94402, USA


Property Overview:

520 Colgate Way is a single-family home in San Mateo, CA, built in 1948. It features 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, and 2,090 sq. ft. of living space on a 6,000 sq. ft. lot. The home includes a formal entry, formal living and dining rooms, a crisp white kitchen with Carrera Marble counters, large bedrooms, great closets, restored hardwood floors, a covered front porch, spacious sunlit rooms, ample storage, a large grassy backyard, dual-paned windows, a newer roof, and a 2-car garage. This is the first time on the market in 55 years. The estimated home value is $1,893,000 (last sold for $2,275,000 in 2018).


Neighborhood Highlights:

  • Population & 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%).
  • 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 Baywood Elementary, Borel Middle, and Aragon High.

    • Average SAT score: 1076 (higher than 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%).
  • 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:

  • Formal entry, formal living and dining rooms
  • Crisp white kitchen with Carrera Marble counters
  • Large bedrooms with great closets
  • Beautiful restored hardwood floors
  • Covered front porch and spacious sunlit rooms
  • Gracious formal spaces and ample storage
  • Large grassy backyard
  • Dual-paned windows and newer roof
  • 2-car garage
  • First time on the market in 55 years

Location Benefits:

  • Family-friendly community with a high percentage of families with children
  • Excellent schools with above-average SAT scores
  • Low personal crime risk and low unemployment rate
  • Convenient access to amenities and commuter routes
  • Pleasant year-round weather and low risk of most natural disasters (except earthquakes)

Price and Status History

date type price
2018-04-11 For Sale NaN
2018-04-15 For Sale 1968000
2018-04-20 Pending NaN
2018-05-15 Sold 2275000
2019-10-15 Sold 2300000
2019-11-15 Sold 2300000
2024-09-24 Sold 2300000

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VE Coastal 1% annual chance flood zone with wave action. BFEs shown. Insurance and management required.

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