Property Overview:
523 Hillside Rd is a unique small estate in Redwood City, CA, built in 1966. The property features two homes with a combined 2,080 sq. ft. of living space on 0.89 acres. The main home is a 3-bedroom, 2-bath ranch (1,480 sq. ft.) with a stone-faced fireplace, granite kitchen counters, and a master suite with a walk-in closet. The guest cottage (600–800 sq. ft.) includes a kitchen, bathroom, loft bedroom, and a wrap-around deck. The estimated home value is $2,784,000.
Neighborhood Highlights:
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Community:
- Population: 24,170 (9% growth since 2000)
- 70% families with children
- Largest age group: 45–54 years (18.86%)
- Second largest: 35–44 years (13.96%)
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Crime Rate:
- Personal crime risk: 4.4% (lower than state average of 11.8%)
- Property crime risk: 7.5% (lower than state average of 10.8%)
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Job Market:
- 72.1% white-collar jobs, 27.9% blue-collar jobs
- Unemployment rate: 1.8% (lower than state average of 4.7%)
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Natural Disaster Risk:
- Low flood risk
- Low tornado risk
- High earthquake risk
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Weather:
- Average temperature: 51.5°F (January), 81.4°F (July)
- Average rainfall: 18.1 inches/year
- Average snowfall: 0 inches/year
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Cost of Living:
- Median household income: $154,136
- Average annual spending: $87,712
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Schools:
- Nearby: Clifford Elementary, Canyon Oaks Youth Center, McKinley Institute of Technology
- Average SAT score: 1003 (higher than state average of 975)
Property Features:
- Two homes:
- Main home: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,480 sq. ft., open floor plan, gourmet kitchen with island, large living room, abundant decking for star gazing, master suite with walk-in closet
- Guest cottage: 600–800 sq. ft., kitchen, bathroom, loft bedroom, high ceilings, large deck with spectacular views
- Outdoor spaces:
- Wrap-around and abundant decks
- Beautiful landscaped gardens with trees, flowers, birds, and wildlife
- Parking: Garage
- Central heating system
- Mixed-use zoning (RH/DR)
- Breathtaking Bay views from both homes
- Tranquil, private setting yet walkable to city conveniences
Location Benefits:
- Walking distance to restaurants, coffee houses, gym, grocery shopping
- Easy commuting access to major highways
- Peaceful, bucolic environment with urban amenities nearby
- Ideal for relaxation, entertaining, and enjoying nature
- Great potential as a rare find in Cordilleras Heights