679 Birch Ave, San Mateo, CA 94402, USA

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Property Overview:

679 Birch Ave is a single-family home in San Mateo, CA, built in 1941. It features 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, and 1,180 sq. ft. of living space. The home includes a one-car garage, central air conditioning and heating, and a detached bonus room/office. The estimated home value is $1,606,000.

Neighborhood Highlights:

  • Community:

    • Population: 23,121 (3% growth since 2000)
    • 66% families with children
    • Largest age group: 45-54 years (15.88%), second largest: 35-44 years (15.56%)

  • Schools:

    • Nearby: Sunnybrae Elementary, Borel Middle, Aragon High
    • Average SAT score: 1076 (higher than state average of 975)

  • Crime Rate:

    • Personal crime risk: 7.4% (lower than state average of 11.8%)
    • Property crime risk: 11.4% (slightly higher than state average of 10.8%)

  • Natural Disaster Risk:

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

  • Weather:

    • Average temperature: 50.8°F (January), 68.3°F (July)
    • Average rainfall: 19.5 inches/year
    • Average snowfall: 0 inches/year

  • Cost of Living:

    • Median household income: $102,281
    • Average annual spending: $69,902

  • Job Market:

    • 69.3% white-collar jobs, 30.7% blue-collar jobs
    • Unemployment rate: 2.6% (lower than state average of 4.7%)

Property Features:

  • Charming Sunnybrae cottage on a tree-lined, quiet street near downtown San Mateo
  • Spacious living:
    • 2 large bedrooms with dual closets
    • Formal living room with fireplace
    • Formal dining room
    • Large sunroom/family room with walls of windows and direct backyard access
    • Detached bonus room/office/gym with electricity (not included in sq. ft.)
  • Updated kitchen:
    • Granite countertops, white cabinetry, stainless GE Profile appliances
    • Gas cooking, built-in refrigerator, microwave, dishwasher
    • Eat-in area and garden window overlooking the yard
  • Beautifully upgraded bathroom:
    • Dual sinks, Carrera marble countertops, slate floors, recessed toilet area, bathtub with shower
  • Storage:
    • Linen closet, coat closet, garage storage, full-size stackable washer/dryer
  • Modern updates:
    • Central heat & A/C, copper pipes, new sewer lateral, braced foundation
    • Refreshed landscaping, new lighting, fresh paint inside & out
  • Private backyard:
    • Mature trees, brick patio for al fresco dining, sunroom opens to yard
  • Pet policy:
    • Small dog and/or cat allowed, no smoking
  • Parking:
    • One-car garage with extra storage

Location Benefits:

  • Prime location:
    • Walk to downtown San Mateo, train, restaurants, coffee shops
    • Easy access to highways 92, 101, and 280
    • Between Silicon Valley and SSF’s biotech hub
  • Ideal for remote work:
    • Sunroom and detached office perfect for home office or creative space
  • Family-friendly neighborhood with excellent schools and community amenities

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Price and Status History

date type price
1979-04-01 Rental 98000.0
1984-07-31 Off Market 148000.0
2003-05-29 Sold 580000.0
2003-07-18 Sold 580000.0
2010-12-28 Sold 599999.5
2022-06-02 For Sale 1398000.0
2022-06-03 For Sale 1398000.0
2022-06-22 Sold 1465000.0
2023-03-11 Off Market NaN
2024-06-25 Sold 1600000.0
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Superfund Enterprise Management System

SITE NAME ADDRESS FEDERAL FACILITY NPL STATUS NON-NPL STATUS CONTAMINANTS SEMS EPA ID DISTANCE (MILES)
BROWNING-FERRIS INDS East 3rd Avenue, San Mateo, CA 94401, USA N N NF 0 CAD980637045 0.76

Toxic Release Inventory

FACILITY NAME ADDRESS TOTAL FORMS LAST FORM YEAR RISK SCREENING FACILITY ID DISTANCE (MILES)
WAYNE HERZOG ENGRAVING INC 910 South Amphlett Boulevard, San Mateo, CA 94402-1801, USA 6 1990 N/A 94402WYNHR910SA 0.31

Integrated Compliance Information System - Air

PLANT NAME ADDRESS OPERATING STATUS DISTANCE (MILES)
DELAWARE SHELL AUTO SERVICE 1790 South Delaware Street, San Mateo, CA 94402-2651, USA OPR: Operating 0.57
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Flood Risk Info

fld_zone very high impact: up to 0.0001 miles high impact: up to 0.2 miles moderate impact: up to 0.5 miles low-moderate impact: up to 1.5 miles
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Flood Zone Type

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
San Andreas - Peninsula Montara Mountain 0 0 1
San Andreas - Peninsula San Mateo 0 0 1
San Andreas - Peninsula Woodside 0 0 1

Landslide Risk Info

lscat very high impact: up to 0.0001 miles high impact: up to 0.04 miles moderate impact: up to 0.1 miles low-moderate impact: up to 0.2 miles
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Liquefaction Risk Info

Suscept very high impact: up to 0.0001 miles high impact: up to 0.05 miles moderate impact: up to 0.5 miles low-moderate impact: up to 1.0 miles
High 0 0 0 0
Very high 0 1 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 0 0
Very High 0 0 0 1
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