942 S Eldorado St, San Mateo, CA 94402, USA


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:

  • Job Market:

    • 69.3% white-collar jobs, 30.7% blue-collar jobs
    • Unemployment rate: 2.6% (lower than state average of 4.7%)
  • 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%)
  • Natural Disaster Risk:

    • Low flood risk, low tornado risk, high earthquake risk
  • 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%)
  • Schools:

    • Nearby schools: Sunnybrae Elementary, Borel Middle, Aragon High
    • Average SAT score: 1076 (higher than state average of 975)
  • Cost of Living:

    • Median household income: $102,281
    • Average annual spending: $69,902
  • Weather:

    • Average temperature: 50.8°F (January), 68.3°F (July)
    • Average rainfall: 19.5 inches/year
    • Average snowfall: 0 inches/year

Property Features:

  • 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
  • Basement:

    • Large (approx. 1,175–1,245 sq. ft.)
    • 370 sq. ft. finished area (per seller)
    • Expansion potential
  • 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

Price and Status History

date type price
1987-04-16 Sold 284000
1989-10-02 Off Market 69000
1996-07-24 Sold 385000
2021-09-19 For Sale NaN
2021-09-20 For Sale 1600000
2021-11-05 Sold 1540000
2025-01-03 Sold 1670000

Superfund Enterprise Management System

SITE NAME ADDRESS FEDERAL FACILITY NPL STATUS NON-NPL STATUS CONTAMINANTS SEMS EPA ID DISTANCE (MILES)
BROWNING-FERRIS INDS East 3rd Avenue, San Mateo, CA 94401, USA N N NF 0 CAD980637045 0.74

Toxic Release Inventory

FACILITY NAME ADDRESS TOTAL FORMS LAST FORM YEAR RISK SCREENING FACILITY ID DISTANCE (MILES)
WAYNE HERZOG ENGRAVING INC 910 South Amphlett Boulevard, San Mateo, CA 94402-1801, USA 6 1990 N/A 94402WYNHR910SA 0.35

Integrated Compliance Information System - Air

PLANT NAME ADDRESS OPERATING STATUS DISTANCE (MILES)
DELAWARE SHELL AUTO SERVICE 1790 South Delaware Street, San Mateo, CA 94402-2651, USA OPR: Operating 0.68

Flood Risk Info

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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

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