530 Poplar Ave, Redwood City, CA 94061, USA


Property Overview:

530 Poplar Ave is a multi-family home in Redwood City, CA, built in 1951. The property features a total of 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, and 2,768 sq. ft. of living space. It includes a parking garage, fireplace, cooling system, and on-site laundry. The property consists of a front house (2 bed/1 bath) and a back building with three 1 bed/1 bath units. All units are month-to-month and the sale is AS-IS.


Neighborhood Highlights:

  • Crime Rate:

    • Personal crime risk: 6.1% (lower than state average of 11.8%)
    • Property crime risk: 8.4% (lower than state average of 10.8%)
  • Schools:
    Nearby schools include Rocketship Redwood City, North Star Academy, and Woodside High.

    • Average SAT score: 1069 (higher than state average of 975)
  • Job Market:

    • 62.3% white-collar jobs, 37.7% blue-collar jobs
    • Unemployment rate: 2.5% (lower than state average of 4.7%)
  • Demographics:

    • Community population: 35,340 (3% growth since 2000)
    • 64% families with children
    • Largest age group: 35-44 years (15.98%), followed by 25-34 years (15.44%)
  • Natural Disaster Risk:

    • Moderate flood risk, low tornado risk, high earthquake risk
  • Weather:

    • Average temperature: 52.0°F (January), 83.5°F (July)
    • Average rainfall: 18.4 inches/year
    • Average snowfall: 0 inches/year
  • Cost of Living:

    • Median household income: $74,862
    • Average annual spending: $56,499

Property Features:

  • Front House:

    • 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom
    • Updated with new floors, remodeled bathroom, and new kitchen cabinets
    • Hardwood floors
  • Back Building:

    • Three 1-bedroom, 1-bath units
    • Unit 2: Complete bathroom upgrade
    • Unit 3: Complete kitchen upgrade, new carpet (<3 years old)
    • Unit 4: Complete kitchen & bathroom upgrade, hardwood floors & carpet
    • Upper units: Back balcony access; one has a private patio
    • Each unit: Designated carport stall
  • Amenities:

    • On-site laundry room
    • High-speed internet access
    • Fireplaces
    • Smoke-free options
  • Investment Potential:

    • Fourplex in the heart of Silicon Valley
    • Live in one unit, rent out the rest
    • Month-to-month leases for flexibility

Location Benefits:

  • Prime Poplar Ave location in Redwood City
  • Easy access to shopping, freeways, and public transportation
  • Family-friendly community with strong schools and low crime
  • Ideal for owner-occupancy or investment in a high-demand rental market

Price and Status History

date type price
1984-01-13 Rental 190000
1992-09-14 Off Market 172000
1998-10-15 Sold 385000
2005-01-28 Sold 880000
2021-01-12 Sold 1260000
2022-01-21 Off Market NaN
2024-10-24 For Sale 1695000
2024-12-23 Pending NaN
2024-12-27 Pending 1695000
2024-12-30 Sold 1600000
2025-01-10 Sold 1600000

Superfund Enterprise Management System

SITE NAME ADDRESS FEDERAL FACILITY NPL STATUS NON-NPL STATUS CONTAMINANTS SEMS EPA ID DISTANCE (MILES)
PRICE COMPANY 2110 Middlefield Road, Redwood City, CA 94063-2800, USA N N NF 0 CAD981430507 0.68
REDWOOD FOOD PACKING CO 2200 Middlefield Road, Redwood City, CA 94063-2853, USA N N NF 0 CAD980674105 0.76
DUOLITE INTERNATIONAL 800 Chestnut Street, Redwood City, CA 94063, USA N N DR 0 CAD990792335 0.95

Toxic Release Inventory

FACILITY NAME ADDRESS TOTAL FORMS LAST FORM YEAR RISK SCREENING FACILITY ID DISTANCE (MILES)
ACTERON CORP 851 Shasta Street, Redwood City, CA 94063-2126, USA 2 1988 N/A 94063CTRNC851SH 0.55

Integrated Compliance Information System - Air

PLANT NAME ADDRESS OPERATING STATUS DISTANCE (MILES)
TOWNE FORD 1691 El Camino Real, Redwood City, CA 94063, USA OPR: Operating 0.48

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

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