Property Overview:
771 Ventura Ave is a single-family home in San Mateo, CA, built in 1952. It features 5 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, and approximately 2,238 sq. ft. of living space on a 6,160 sq. ft. lot. The home includes a detached two-car garage, central heating, and a sunny in-ground pool. The estimated home value is $1,762,000.
Neighborhood Highlights:
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Crime Rate:
- Personal crime risk: 6% (lower than state average of 11.8%).
- Property crime risk: 6.6% (lower than state average of 10.8%).
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Schools:
Nearby schools include Meadow Heights Elementary, Hillsdale High, and Abbott Middle.- Average SAT score: 1,076 (above state average of 975).
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Job Market:
- 67.9% white-collar jobs, 32.1% blue-collar jobs.
- Unemployment rate: 2.5% (lower than state average of 4.7%).
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Demographics:
- Community population: 38,894 (7% growth since 2000).
- 64% families with children.
- Largest age group: 35-44 years (16.07%); second largest: 25-34 years (14.94%).
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Natural Disaster Risk:
- Low flood risk, low tornado risk, high earthquake risk.
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Weather:
- Average temperature: 51.6°F (January), 70.5°F (July).
- Average rainfall: 20.4 inches/year.
- Average snowfall: 0 inches/year.
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Cost of Living:
- Median household income: $83,713.
- Average annual spending: $61,232.
Property Features:
- Freshly painted interior and refinished hardwood floors.
- Kitchen: Granite counters, stainless steel sink, gas stove, refrigerator, dishwasher, and eating area overlooking the front yard.
- Dining area opens to the living room with a wood-burning fireplace.
- Downstairs: 3 bedrooms (one with deck access), 1.5 bathrooms.
- Upstairs addition (permitted in 1986):
- Primary suite with walk-in closet, sitting area, and views of the San Mateo Bridge, city lights, hills, and bay.
- Second upstairs bedroom ideal for office or nursery.
- Detached two-car garage with washer and dryer.
- In-ground pool in a sunny backyard.
Location Benefits:
- Conveniently located near Hillsdale Mall, restaurants, Beresford Park, award-winning schools, Laurelwood Shopping Center, College of San Mateo, and highways 92, 280, and 101.
- Family-friendly community with strong schools and amenities.
- First time on the market from the original family.