Property Overview:
827 Whipple Ave is a single-family home in Redwood City, CA, built in 1946. It features 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and 1,110 sq. ft. of living space. The home includes a parking garage (currently used as a non-conforming separate unit) and a large, level yard. The estimated home value is $1,619,000 (last sold for $940,000 in 2017).
Neighborhood Highlights:
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Crime Rate:
- Personal crime risk: 7.2% (lower than state average of 11.8%).
- Property crime risk: 5.9% (lower than state average of 10.8%).
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Schools:
Nearby schools include Redwood High, McKinley Institute of Technology, and White Oaks Elementary.- Average SAT score: 1069 (higher than state average of 975).
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Job Market:
- 61.9% blue-collar jobs, 38.1% white-collar jobs.
- Unemployment rate: 4.9% (slightly higher than state average of 4.7%).
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Demographics:
- Community population: 34,614 (12% growth since 2000).
- 66% families with children.
- Largest age group: 25-34 years (19.06%).
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Natural Disaster Risk:
- Low flood risk, low tornado risk, high earthquake risk.
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Weather:
- Average temperature: 51.9°F (January), 84.3°F (July).
- Average rainfall: 19.9 inches/year.
- Average snowfall: 0 inches/year.
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Cost of Living:
- Median household income: $48,639.
- Average annual spending: $42,138.
Property Features:
- Many upgrades throughout the home.
- Dining room currently used as a third bedroom.
- Upgraded kitchen with breakfast area, tiled floor, canned lighting, and a skylight.
- Remodeled bathroom.
- Hardwood floors.
- Bonus room off the kitchen.
- Large, level yard with lots of off-street parking.
- Garage currently used as a non-conforming separate unit.
- Licensed day care currently operated on site.
Location Benefits:
- Family-friendly community with a high percentage of families with children.
- Convenient access to schools and local amenities.
- Safe neighborhood with lower-than-average crime rates.
- Mild weather year-round and low risk of most natural disasters (except earthquakes).
- Growing community with increasing population and diverse age groups.