Property Overview:
849 Elm St is a single-family residence in San Carlos, CA 94070, built in 1951. It features 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, a 7,200 sq. ft. lot, and 1,250 sq. ft. of living space. The home includes a parking garage and central heating system. The property last sold for $625,000 in 2009; the estimated current value is $1,910,000.
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%).
- Very low overall crime risk; only 1 criminal/sex offender within 1 mile.
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Schools:
Nearby schools include Central Middle, Brittan Acres Elementary, Sequoia High, Arroyo, Redwood High, and San Mateo County Special Education.- Average SAT score: 1039 (higher than state average of 975).
- Schools are rated very good.
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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%), followed by 35-44 years (17.2%).
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Natural Disaster Risk:
- Very high earthquake risk.
- Very low tornado risk.
- Minimal flood 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:
- Excellent downtown location near schools, parks, library, and shopping.
- Creek-side location with family room opening to rear yard.
- Large living and dining room combo.
- Good size eat-in kitchen.
- Tons of potential—needs TLC.
- 1-car garage and central heating.
Location Benefits:
- Walkable to schools, parks, library, and shopping.
- Family-friendly community with low crime and high-performing schools.
- Commuter-friendly with easy access to local amenities.
- Desirable neighborhood with strong property value growth and community engagement.