Property Overview:
547 Elm Ave is a single-family home in San Bruno, CA, built in 1950. It features 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and 1,540 sq. ft. of living space. The home includes a parking garage, front and back decks, and has been recently updated. The estimated home value is $1,058,000 (last sold for $1,150,000 in 2019).
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 Allen (Decima M.) Elementary, Parkside Intermediate, and Peninsula High (Continuation).- Average SAT score: 943 (below state average of 975)
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Job Market:
- 61% white-collar jobs, 39% 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:
- Spacious, light-filled home with original hardwood floors, crown molding, and recessed lighting
- Freshly painted interior and exterior
- Seamless indoor-outdoor living: front porch, front and back decks, landscaped backyard with flowers and an orange tree
- Bright U-shaped kitchen with breakfast bar, ample cabinets, and updated appliances (new fridge, gas stove, dishwasher, washer & dryer)
- Large living room with wood-burning fireplace and large windows
- Private master suite upstairs with walk-in closet; three additional bedrooms on main level
- Updated bathrooms and modern electric fireplace
- Dual-pane windows, ceiling fan, and plenty of storage/closet space
- Attached garage with additional fridge
- Professionally managed
Location Benefits:
- Prime Huntington Park neighborhood: Quiet, serene street with Bay views
- Walkable to Downtown San Bruno, San Bruno Park, restaurants, shops, and schools
- Close to major employers: YouTube, Walmart Corporate Offices
- Convenient for commuters: Near BART, Caltrain, SamTrans, and Highways 280, 380, 101, 35
- Near shopping centers: Tanforan, Bayhill, Towne Center
- Walk Score: 86 (very walkable)
Lease & Application Details:
- Rent: Ranges from $4,395 to $4,995/month (varies by listing date and terms)
- Security deposit: $4,500 to $7,125
- Total move-in cost: $8,895 to $11,875
- Income requirement: Proof of combined gross monthly income of $13,185 to $14,985
- Lease term: 1 year required
- No smoking, no co-signers, renters insurance required
- Pets: Some listings allow one small dog or cat (max 30 lbs, with additional deposit and pet rent); others no pets
- Utilities: Not included
- Application fee: $45–$55 per adult applicant
- Online rent payments accepted
Summary:
547 Elm Ave offers a spacious, updated home in a safe, family-friendly neighborhood with excellent commuter access and outdoor living spaces—perfect for comfortable living and entertaining in the heart of San Bruno.