Property Overview:
827 S Idaho St is a single-family home in San Mateo, CA 94402, built in 1938. It features 2 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, and 1,250 sq. ft. of living space on a 5,900–6,192 sq. ft. lot (survey varies). The home includes an attached one-car garage, an artist’s studio with half bath, and is currently zoned R-2 (allowing for expansion, duplex, or ADU). The property last sold for $1,120,000 on August 19, 2020. Estimated current value: $1,113,575–$1,439,990.
Neighborhood Highlights:
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Crime Rate:
- Low overall crime risk (7 criminal/sex offenders within 1 mile).
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Schools:
- Highly rated nearby schools: Sunnybrae Elementary, Borel Middle, Aragon High.
- Other nearby schools: Martha Williams School, St. Timothy School.
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Nearby Amenities:
- Grocery stores: Everybody’s Market, Market Fiesta Latina, Chavez Supermarkets.
- Coffee shops: Shoreview Cafe, Mini Coffee, JOE & THE JUICE.
- Restaurants: Dum - Indian Comfort Food, Kamakshi’s Kitchen, America’s House.
- Parks: Brae Park, Ryder Court Park, Central Park.
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Natural Disaster Risk:
- Very high earthquake risk
- Very low tornado risk
- Moderate to low flood risk
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Average Sale Price for Similar Homes:
- Ranges from $1,113,575 to $1,406,603.
Property Features:
- Charming 2-bedroom, 1-bath home with hardwood flooring in living room and bedrooms.
- Wood-burning fireplace in living room.
- Classic Wedgewood stove and breakfast nook with built-in shelving in kitchen.
- Attached one-car garage plus artist’s studio with half bath.
- Newer roof (approx. 3 years old).
- Sewer lateral replaced in 2013 (city program).
- Large, level lot with R-2 zoning:
- Potential to expand existing home, build a second unit/duplex, or add an ADU.
- City-approved plans and building permit for a 2,362 sq. ft. home with three suites, office, full hallway bath, and two-car garage (for expansion).
- Prime corner location at Idaho & 9th Ave, minutes from Downtown San Mateo.
Location Benefits:
- Central location with easy access to downtown San Mateo, shopping, dining, highways, Caltrain, and SFO airport.
- Top-rated high school nearby (Aragon High).
- Ideal for commuters to San Francisco and Silicon Valley.
- Established, sought-after neighborhood with strong potential for rental income or future expansion.