Property Overview:
942 S Eldorado St is a charming 1907 San Francisco-style duplex in San Mateo, CA. The property features two separate units (each with 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom), a large basement with expansion potential, and a total living area ranging from 2,404 to 2,520 sq. ft. (buyer to verify). The lower unit is owner-occupied and vacant, while the upper unit is tenant-occupied. The estimated home value is $1,943,000.
Neighborhood Highlights:
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Job Market:
- 69.3% white-collar jobs, 30.7% blue-collar jobs
- Unemployment rate: 2.6% (lower than state average of 4.7%)
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Demographics:
- Community population: 23,121 (3% growth since 2000)
- 66% families with children
- Largest age group: 45-54 years (15.88%), followed by 35-44 years (15.56%)
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Natural Disaster Risk:
- Low flood risk, low tornado risk, high earthquake risk
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Crime Rate:
- Personal crime risk: 7.4% (lower than state average of 11.8%)
- Property crime risk: 11.4% (slightly higher than state average of 10.8%)
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Schools:
- Nearby schools: Sunnybrae Elementary, Borel Middle, Aragon High
- Average SAT score: 1076 (higher than state average of 975)
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Cost of Living:
- Median household income: $102,281
- Average annual spending: $69,902
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Weather:
- Average temperature: 50.8°F (January), 68.3°F (July)
- Average rainfall: 19.5 inches/year
- Average snowfall: 0 inches/year
Property Features:
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Duplex configuration:
- Lower-Level Unit (approx. 1,103–1,134 sq. ft.):
- 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom
- Spacious master bedroom
- Living room with handsome fireplace and woodwork
- Separate dining room with coffered ceilings and built-in hutch
- Fully equipped kitchen with access to private rear patio
- Washer & dryer in basement
- Partially finished basement (potential for home office, game room, or exercise room)
- Upper-Level Unit (approx. 1,270–1,273 sq. ft.):
- 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom
- Recently remodeled: painted, carpeted, updated bathroom
- Spacious living room and dining area
- Main bedroom with bonus room (ideal for home office)
- Remodeled bathroom with shower over tub
- In-unit washer & dryer
- Fully equipped kitchen
- Large redwood deck with nice views
- Lower-Level Unit (approx. 1,103–1,134 sq. ft.):
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Basement:
- Large (approx. 1,175–1,245 sq. ft.)
- 370 sq. ft. finished area (per seller)
- Expansion potential
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Outdoor & Parking:
- Fenced front yard and porch
- Long driveway
- Detached 2-car garage
- 2 storage sheds
Location Benefits:
- Minutes from downtown San Mateo
- Convenient to highways and Caltrain
- Highly desirable location for multi-generational living, rental income, or conversion to a large single-family home
- Flexible use: live in one unit and rent the other, or re-combine for personal use