Property Overview:
855 Columbia Cir is a tri-level, corner-unit townhouse in Redwood Shores, Redwood City, CA, built in 1989. It features 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, and 1,939 sq. ft. of living space. The home includes an attached 2-car garage, fireplace, cooling system, and oversized waterfront deck. The estimated home value is $2,068,000 (last sold for $1,500,000 in 2017).
Neighborhood Highlights:
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Crime Rate:
- Personal crime risk: 5.8% (lower than state average of 11.8%).
- Property crime risk: 12.2% (higher than state average of 10.8%).
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Schools:
Nearby schools include Sandpiper Elementary, Design Tech High, San Mateo County Special Education, and Bowditch Middle.- State average SAT score: 975.
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Job Market:
- 77.4% white-collar jobs, 22.6% blue-collar jobs.
- Unemployment rate: 1.7% (lower than state average of 4.7%).
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Demographics:
- Community population: 9,604 (24% growth since 2000).
- 59% families with children.
- Largest age group: 35-44 years (20.92%); second largest: 45-54 years (17.17%).
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Natural Disaster Risk:
- Moderate flood risk, low tornado risk, high earthquake risk.
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Weather:
- Average temperature: 51.3°F (January), 76.7°F (July).
- Average rainfall: 21.4 inches/year.
- Average snowfall: 0 inches/year.
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Cost of Living:
- Median household income: $119,974.
- Average annual spending: $79,661.
Property Features:
- Bathed in natural light from three sides; show-stopping water views from entry and most rooms.
- Sunken living room with cathedral ceilings, elegant fireplace, and architectural alcove.
- Formal dining area and multi-use family room.
- Remodeled chef’s kitchen:
- Miele appliances, built-in wok, granite/quartz counters, custom cabinets.
- 7’x4’ quartz slab-topped island (seats 6–8, perfect for entertaining).
- One bedroom and full bath on main level; two spacious bedrooms upstairs.
- Primary suite:
- Custom closets, vaulted ceilings, spa-like bathroom with jetted tub and barn door.
- All bedrooms overlook water views.
- Waterfront deck with gas BBQ; private lake access (rare for the complex).
- Plantation shutters, hickory hardwood flooring, crown molding, neutral paint.
- 65" & 85" TVs included.
- Resort-style community: swimming pools, hot tubs, trails by the water, adjacent to Sandpiper Elementary and Community Center.
- Additional guest parking.
Location Benefits:
- Convenient to top-rated schools, HWY 101, and Caltrain.
- Family-friendly community with recreation amenities and scenic trails.
- Commuter-friendly and ideal for entertaining with direct lake access and outdoor living.