Centennial
Midcentury modern meets contemporary
Centennial has sidewalk-lined streets, and homes often have white picket fences. Manincured lawns with large trees and grassy lawns are found throughout the neighborhood. Many homes in the area were built during the 1940s and 50s, so midcentury modern architecture is popular. Properties in this vein tend to be craftsmen and bungalow style, and two and three bedroom houses sell for $1 million to $2 million. Homebuyers should know that Centennial scores a 9 out of 10 on the CAP Crime Index, higher than the national average of 4. Burglary, motor vehicle theft and larceny score the highest at a 10.
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Schools near Centennial
The area is served by the San Carlos School District, which has an A rating on Niche. White Oaks Elementary School and Central Middle School both have an A rating. Sequoia High School also has an A rating on Niche and offers after-school activities like dream and business clubs and the Science Olympiad.
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A park, tank and the San Francisco Bay
Mezes Park is Centennial's main green space. It has tennis and basketball courts, a playground and a walking path. The area is also home to a United States Army M-5 Stuart tank, so locals refer to it as "Tank Park." The tank was used as a meeting place for Veterans of Foreign Wars and commemorates World War I and II service members. Plus the San Francisco Bay and Bair Island Wildlife Refuge and Trail are just north of the neighborhood.
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A neighborhood within walking distance of downtown Redwood City
Centennial's residential sections are close to downtown Redwood, which is packed with shops and restaurants all within a few blocks of each other. Redwood Bistro is a low-key, locally owned Chinese restaurant and City Pub offers beers in a relaxed setting. Timber & Salt is a steakhouse with a heated outdoor patio and Donato Enoteca offers contemporary takes on Italian cuisine in an elevated setting. The area also has clothing stores like Madison Ave, which carries national brands, and Savers, a thrift store. Safeway is also in this area.
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Getting around Redwood City
Redwood City has options for public transportation and access to major roadways. U.S. Route 82 runs along the neighborhood and provides access to the rest of the region and the San Francisco International Airport, about 13 miles away. A Caltrain station is in the neighborhood, which provides service around the Bay Area. The area is served by the SamTrans bus system, which has bus stops near Centennial.Community events in Redwood City
Redwood City has a variety of events throughout the year. Seasonal staples like Hometown Holidays and Oktoberfest happen in downtown Redwood City. Cultural touchstones like Shakespeare In The Park and Zoppe Italian Family Circus entertain, and Movies on the Square bring the community together at Courthouse Square.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Lynn Burnett North
Lynn Burnett North
The Agency
(650) 747-8423
45 Total Sales
2 in Centennial
$1.5M - $1.7M Price Range
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Robert Pedro
Robert Pedro
Signature Realty & Mortgage
(650) 376-7617
57 Total Sales
10 in Centennial
$1.2M - $2.1M Price Range
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Susan Sims
Susan Sims
The Agency
(650) 885-9151
29 Total Sales
1 in Centennial
$1,689,000 Price
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Bonafede Team
Bonafede Team
Compass
(669) 266-0177
249 Total Sales
1 in Centennial
$998,000 Price
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Carrie Davis
Carrie Davis
Coldwell Banker Realty
(650) 744-0360
63 Total Sales
1 in Centennial
$1,316,000 Price
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Patty Dwyer Group
Patty Dwyer Group
Responds QuicklyCompass
(650) 977-3558
288 Total Sales
1 in Centennial
$1,250,000 Price
Schools
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Parks in this Area
Mezes Park
Wellesley Park
Stafford Park
Bair Island Dog Park
Burton Park
Main Street Dog Agility Park
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Centennial | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 4 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 8 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 6 | 4 |
| Robbery | 7 | 4 |
| Burglary | 10 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 10 | 4 |
| Larceny | 10 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 9 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Centennial Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Centennial, Redwood City sell after 9 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Centennial, Redwood City over the last 12 months is $351,000, down 22% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$349,400
Median Sale Price
$351,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$351,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
8
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-22%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$144
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
541
Number of Homes for Sale
0
Median Year Built
1950
Months of Supply
0.00
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,193
Significantly below the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,924
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,124
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
4,791
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$3,140 per month
- Condo for Rent
- 1 Bed
- 1 Bath
- 754 Sq Ft
- 630 Veterans Blvd
- Unit FL4-ID852
- Redwood City, CA
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
2,929
Median Age
38
Population Density
15 ppl/acre
Population under 18
21%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
11.4%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$133,114
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$162,905
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
87.7%
College Graduates
44.2%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
18.1%
% Population in Labor Force
77.9%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
18''
Average Winter Low Temperature
41°F
Average Summer High Temperature
81°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Very Bikeable
Bike Score®
83
/ 100
Walker's Paradise
Walk Score®
92
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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