Property Overview:
740 Murphy Dr is a single-family home in San Mateo, CA, built in 1973. It features 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and 2,030 sq. ft. of living space. The home includes a 2-car garage, central heating, and has been fully renovated. The estimated home value is $2,519,000 (last sold for $2,152,000 in 2017).
Neighborhood Highlights:
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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%).
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Schools:
- Nearby schools: Aragon High, Borel Middle, Baywood Elementary.
- Average SAT score: 1076 (553 Math, 523 English)—above state average of 975.
- Located in San Mateo’s top-rated school district.
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Job Market:
- 69.3% white-collar jobs, 30.7% blue-collar jobs.
- Unemployment rate: 2.6% (lower than state average of 4.7%).
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Demographics:
- 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%).
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Natural Disaster Risk:
- Low flood risk, low tornado risk, high earthquake risk.
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Weather:
- Average temperature: 50.8°F (January), 68.3°F (July).
- Average rainfall: 19.5 inches/year.
- Average snowfall: 0 inches/year.
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Cost of Living:
- Median household income: $102,281.
- Average annual spending: $69,902.
Property Features:
- Fully renovated with modern finishes and brand new hardwood floors.
- Open floor plan with formal entry, formal dining, casual dining, and a large, sunny family room.
- Kitchen: Modern with high-end appliances (Thermador stove & hood, Bosch dishwasher), greige cabinetry, marble-like quartz countertops, center island, and built-in banquette seating.
- Bathrooms: Fully remodeled with Kohler/Moen fixtures, spa-like en suite bath in primary suite with soaking tub and heated floors.
- Primary bedroom suite: Sliding glass door to rear yard.
- Fireplaces: Two.
- Skylights: Two.
- Inside laundry with washer/dryer.
- Garage: Work bench and set tub.
- Backyard:
- Wind-protected patio for alfresco dining.
- Multiple seating areas and perimeter gardens.
- Fruit trees: Apricot, apple, lemon, persimmon, passion fruit, Asian pear, orange.
- Ideal for hot tub, hammock, play area, or garden.
- Partial bay views.
Location Benefits:
- Edge of Hillsborough with spectacular bay views.
- Quiet street of modern homes.
- Within a mile of top schools (including Aragon High).
- Close to downtown shops and restaurants.
- Easy access to Highway 92, 280, Silicon Valley, and San Francisco.
- Perfect for family living and entertaining.