839 Highland Avenue, San Mateo, CA 94401-5224, USA


Property Overview:

839 Highland Ave is a multi-family home in San Mateo, CA, built in 1970. The property features 6 units with a total of 10 bedrooms, 11 bathrooms, and 6,158 sq. ft. of living space. Amenities include a parking garage, fireplace, and cooling system. The property sits on a 9,480 sq. ft. lot (0.213 acres) and is exceptionally well-maintained and professionally managed.


Neighborhood Highlights:

  • Crime Rate:

    • Personal crime risk: 6.2% (lower than state average of 11.8%)
    • Property crime risk: 4.7% (lower than state average of 10.8%)
  • Schools:
    Nearby schools include Washington Elementary, San Mateo High, and Crocker Middle.

    • State average SAT score: 975
  • Job Market:

    • 54.6% white-collar jobs, 45.4% blue-collar jobs
    • Unemployment rate: 4.0% (lower than state average of 4.7%)
  • Demographics:

    • Community population: 32,760 (11% growth since 2000)
    • 56% families with children
    • Largest age group: 25-34 years (18.03%)
    • Second largest: 35-44 years (16.22%)
  • Natural Disaster Risk:

    • Low flood risk, low tornado risk, high earthquake risk
  • Weather:

    • Average temperature: 51.0°F (January), 66.5°F (July)
    • Average rainfall: 20.4 inches/year
    • Average snowfall: 0 inches/year
  • Cost of Living:

    • Median household income: $61,942
    • Average annual spending: $49,596

Property Features:

  • 6-unit apartment complex with a mix of:
    • One 2-bedroom, 2.5-bath townhouse-style unit
    • Two 2-bedroom, 1.5-bath townhouse-style units
    • One 2-bedroom, 2-bath unit
    • Two or three 1-bedroom units (varies by listing)
  • Five units have remodeled kitchens and bathrooms
  • All units include:
    • Dishwashers, garbage disposals, forced air heating
    • Wood-like luxury vinyl flooring (downstairs), carpeting (upstairs)
    • Yard, private patio, or private deck
  • Recent updates:
    • New siding, double-pane windows, concrete driveway, water heater, freshly painted exterior
  • Shared laundry room with washer/dryer in parking area
  • Well-maintained and turnkey investment opportunity
  • Virtual tours and marketing brochure available upon request

Location Benefits:

  • Prime North San Mateo location between Silicon Valley & San Francisco
  • Convenient access to CalTrain, freeways (101 & 280), SFO International Airport
  • Close to downtown Burlingame Avenue: restaurants, bars, shopping
  • Near Washington Park: tennis courts, basketball courts, recreation center, playground
  • Commuter-friendly and ideal for both residents and investors

Price and Status History

date type price
1974-02-15 Off Market 155000
2014-07-14 Rental 2300
2023-09-26 Off Market NaN
2024-07-10 Off Market NaN
2024-07-16 For Sale 3288000
2024-08-05 Pending 3288000
2024-08-23 Sold 3350000

Superfund Enterprise Management System

SITE NAME ADDRESS FEDERAL FACILITY NPL STATUS NON-NPL STATUS CONTAMINANTS SEMS EPA ID DISTANCE (MILES)
PICKRELL D J 1408 Chapin Avenue, Burlingame, CA 94010-4003, USA N N NF 0 CAD074632522 0.58

Toxic Release Inventory

No data found within 1.0 miles for this property.

Integrated Compliance Information System - Air

No data found within 1.0 miles for this property.

Flood Risk Info

fld_zone very high impact: up to 0.0001 miles high impact: up to 0.2 miles moderate impact: up to 0.5 miles low-moderate impact: up to 1.5 miles
A 0 0 0 4
AE 0 0 0 25
AH 0 0 0 1
AO 0 0 0 0
VE 0 0 0 1

Flood Zone Type

code meaning
A 1% annual chance flood zone determined using approximate methods. No BFEs shown. Flood insurance and management standards apply.
AE 1% annual chance flood zone determined by detailed methods. BFEs shown. Insurance and floodplain management required.
AH Shallow flooding (ponding) zones with depths between 1-3 feet. BFEs shown. Insurance and management required.
AO Shallow flooding (sheet flow) zones with depths 1-3 feet. BFEs or average depths shown. High-velocity areas may exist.
VE Coastal 1% annual chance flood zone with wave action. BFEs shown. Insurance and management required.

Earthquake Risk Info

zone_name quad_name very high impact: up to 0.0001 miles high impact: up to 2.0 miles moderate impact: up to 10.0 miles
San Andreas - Peninsula Montara Mountain 0 0 1
San Andreas - Peninsula San Francisco South 0 0 1
San Andreas - Peninsula San Mateo 0 0 1
San Andreas - Peninsula Woodside 0 0 1

Landslide Risk Info

lscat very high impact: up to 0.0001 miles high impact: up to 0.04 miles moderate impact: up to 0.1 miles low-moderate impact: up to 0.2 miles
8 0 0 0 0

Liquefaction Risk Info

Suscept very high impact: up to 0.0001 miles high impact: up to 0.05 miles moderate impact: up to 0.5 miles low-moderate impact: up to 1.0 miles
High 0 0 0 0
Very high 0 0 0 2

Wild fire Risk Info

haz_class very high impact: up to 0.0001 miles high impact: up to 0.5 miles moderate impact: up to 1.5 miles low-moderate impact: up to 3.0 miles
High 0 0 0 0
Very High 0 0 1 0

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