Property Overview:
650 Castle Hill Rd is a single-family home in Redwood City, CA, built in 1961. It features 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, and 3,300 sq. ft. of living space. The home includes a parking garage, central heating and cooling systems, and is currently valued at approximately $2,841,000.
Neighborhood Highlights:
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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%).
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Schools:
Nearby schools include Roy Cloud Elementary, McKinley Institute of Technology, and Woodside High.- Average SAT score: 1069 (551 Math, 518 English)—higher than state average of 975.
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Job Market:
- 62.3% white-collar jobs, 37.7% blue-collar jobs.
- Unemployment rate: 2.5% (lower than state average of 4.7%).
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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%).
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Natural Disaster Risk:
- Low flood risk, low tornado risk, high earthquake risk.
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Weather:
- Average temperature: 52.0°F (January), 83.5°F (July).
- Average rainfall: 18.4 inches/year.
- Average snowfall: 0 inches/year.
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Cost of Living:
- Median household income: $74,862.
- Average annual spending: $56,499.
Property Features:
- Gated, private home on a cul-de-sac surrounded by nature.
- Main floor:
- Formal entry, beam & wood ceilings, skylights, multiple decks.
- 4 bedrooms (including master suite).
- Living room: Wall of windows, stone gas fireplace, city lights & greenery views.
- Spacious dining room with breakfast bar and glass alcove.
- Kitchen: Custom cabinetry, stainless appliances, hand-blown glass lights.
- Downstairs:
- Large family room opens to patio, play area, saltwater pool/spa.
- Laundry, full bath, 5th bedroom (with own entry), workshop/storage.
- Outdoor amenities:
- Serene pool with flagstone, decks, benches, gazebo.
- Path by wooded creek, brick drive with private guest parking, koi pond, raised beds.
- Interior finishes:
- Hardwood & marble floors, new interior paint.
- Energy efficiency:
- 5.7 KW owned solar electric panels, solar domestic hot water, foam roof.
- Feels like the country, but close to Roy Cloud School, parks, shops, Highway 280, and Downtown Redwood City.
Location Benefits:
- Quiet, family-friendly community with strong school options.
- Low crime rates and high educational achievement.
- Convenient access to major highways, parks, and shopping.
- Ideal for families seeking privacy, nature, and modern amenities.