Property Overview:
824 Orange Ave is a single-family home in San Carlos, CA, built in 1948. It features 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and 1,260 sq. ft. of living space. The home includes a parking garage and a central heating system. The estimated home value is $2,012,000.
Neighborhood Highlights:
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Crime Rate:
- Personal crime risk: 3.3% (lower than state average of 11.8%).
- Property crime risk: 4.5% (lower than state average of 10.8%).
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Schools:
Nearby schools include Arroyo, Central Middle, Redwood High, and San Mateo County Special Education.- Average SAT score: 1039 (534 Math, 505 English)—above state average of 975.
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Job Market:
- 71.4% white-collar jobs, 28.6% blue-collar jobs.
- Unemployment rate: 1.8% (lower than state average of 4.7%).
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Demographics:
- Community population: 28,104 (13% growth since 2000).
- 68% families with children.
- Largest age group: 45-54 years (17.6%); second largest: 35-44 years (17.2%).
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Natural Disaster Risk:
- Low flood risk, low tornado risk, high earthquake risk.
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Weather:
- Average temperature: 52.1°F (January), 76.8°F (July).
- Average rainfall: 20.3 inches/year.
- Average snowfall: 0 inches/year.
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Cost of Living:
- Median household income: $100,859.
- Average annual spending: $69,772.
Property Features:
- Spacious lot with room for expansion (street-to-street/through lot from Orange Ave to Hemlock St).
- Freshly painted inside and out.
- New furnace, updated electrical system, and new lighting fixtures.
- Hardwood plank floors throughout.
- Mature fruit trees and expansive backyard with covered/uncovered patios and lush lawn.
- Updated (2025) kitchen with GE Cafe Appliances and quartz-topped dining peninsula.
- Four unique bedrooms, including a suite with outdoor access and a barn-shaped ceiling in one room.
- Tandem garage.
- Expansion possibilities: Build an ADU, enlarge the home, or create a bigger garden.
Location Benefits:
- Family- and dog-friendly Howard Park neighborhood.
- Near Burton Park, Downtown San Carlos, and Arroyo Elementary.
- Easy walk to town and local amenities.
- Great schools and a safe, welcoming community.
- “City of Good Living”—ideal for families and those seeking a vibrant, connected neighborhood.