621 Palm Ave, South San Francisco, CA 94080, USA

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Property Overview:

621 Palm Ave is a single-family home in South San Francisco, CA, built in 1927. It features 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, and 1,340 sq. ft. of living space. The home includes a parking garage, central heating system, and sits on a 4,800 sq. ft. lot. The property last sold for $1,100,000 in 2019; the current estimated value is $939,500.

Neighborhood Highlights:

  • Crime Rate:

    • Personal crime risk: 5.3% (lower than state average of 11.8%)
    • Property crime risk: 7.3% (lower than state average of 10.8%)

  • Schools:
    Nearby schools include Spruce Elementary, Parkway Heights Middle, and Community Day.

    • Average SAT score: 951 (Math: 493, English: 458; below state average of 975)

  • Job Market:

    • 58.3% white-collar jobs, 41.7% blue-collar jobs
    • Unemployment rate: 3.6% (lower than state average of 4.7%)

  • Demographics:

    • Community population: 59,728 (10% growth since 2000)
    • 73% families with children
    • Largest age group: 25-34 years (15%); second largest: 35-44 years (14.29%)

  • Natural Disaster Risk:

    • Low flood risk, low tornado risk, high earthquake risk

  • Weather:

    • Average temperature: 48.8°F (January), 62.9°F (July)
    • Average rainfall: 18.3 inches/year
    • Average snowfall: 0 inches/year

  • Cost of Living:

    • Median household income: $66,857
    • Average annual spending: $52,389

Property Features:

  • Charming 1927 construction with hardwood floors and natural light
  • Spacious living room with wood-burning fireplace
  • Remodeled bathroom (2020) with modern shower, vanity, and toilet
  • Open kitchen with stainless steel appliances (dishwasher, refrigerator, oven, range)
  • New recessed lighting and light fixtures throughout
  • Huge basement with expansion potential (ideal for Jr ADU or finishing for extra living space)
  • Backyard with mature lemon, fig, pear, and apple trees
  • 240-volt EV charger by garage doors
  • Permitted updates in 2020: bathroom remodel, kitchen/dining wall removal, upgraded 70k BTU furnace, enhanced basement with drywall and lighting
  • Property building to lot ratio 50/50; potential for ADU with alley (Tamarack Way) access
  • Move-in ready with significant customization and expansion potential

Location Benefits:

  • Established Sign Hill neighborhood
  • Partial city and western hill views
  • Minutes from Grand Avenue shops, restaurants, biotech park, public transportation, and SFO
  • Short walk to downtown South San Francisco amenities
  • Ideal for families, investors, or those seeking expansion opportunities
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Price and Status History

date type price
2019-03-25 For Sale 958000
2019-04-04 Pending NaN
2019-04-24 Sold 1043425
2022-05-06 Off Market NaN
2024-03-29 For Sale 1198000
2024-04-04 For Sale NaN
2024-04-10 Pending NaN
2024-05-03 For Sale 1198000
2024-05-24 Sold 1390000
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Superfund Enterprise Management System

SITE NAME ADDRESS FEDERAL FACILITY NPL STATUS NON-NPL STATUS CONTAMINANTS SEMS EPA ID DISTANCE (MILES)
DECCA XAGON 338 North Canal Street, South San Francisco, CA 94080-4672, USA N N NF 0 CAD980390272 0.66
SUN CHEMICAL 20-40 South Linden Avenue, South San Francisco, CA 94080-6423, USA N N NF 0 CAD980817506 0.70
BASAPCO INC 27 South Linden Avenue, South San Francisco, CA 94080-6407, USA N N NF 0 CAD068843796 0.78
CALISTOGA WATER 57 South Linden Avenue, South San Francisco, CA 94080-6407, USA N N RO 0 CAN000905641 0.87
KEM MFG CORP 78 South Linden Avenue, South San Francisco, CA 94080-6413, USA N N NF 0 CAD980883375 0.90

Toxic Release Inventory

FACILITY NAME ADDRESS TOTAL FORMS LAST FORM YEAR RISK SCREENING FACILITY ID DISTANCE (MILES)
SIMPSON COATINGS GROUP INC 111 South Maple Avenue, South San Francisco, CA 94080-6303, USA 100 2007 N/A 94083DJSMP111SO 0.73

Integrated Compliance Information System - Air

PLANT NAME ADDRESS OPERATING STATUS DISTANCE (MILES)
SOUTH CITY FORD 315 Airport Boulevard, South San Francisco, CA 94080-1810, USA OPR: Operating 0.71
RAMADA LIMITED AND SUITES 721 AIRPORT ROAD, South San Francisco, CA 94080-1815, USA OPR: Operating 0.74
GRAND HOTEL 731 AIRPORT ROAD, South San Francisco, CA 94080-1815, USA OPR: Operating 0.74
RAMADA 721 Airport Boulevard, South San Francisco, CA 94080-1815, USA OPR: Operating 0.77
AIRPORT INN 751 Airport Boulevard, South San Francisco, CA 94080-1815, USA OPR: Operating 0.79
SO CITY GAS & AUTO REPAIR 998 El Camino Real, South San Francisco, CA 94080-3377, USA OPR: Operating 0.81
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Flood Risk Info

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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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Landslide Risk Info

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Liquefaction Risk Info

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High 0 0 1 0
Very high 0 0 0 2

Wild fire Risk Info

haz_class very high impact: up to 0.0001 miles high impact: up to 0.5 miles moderate impact: up to 1.5 miles low-moderate impact: up to 3.0 miles
High 0 0 1 0
Very High 0 0 0 0
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