Los Prados
Affordable price points
One of the primary qualities of Los Prados that attracts buyers to the neighborhood is its relative affordability paired with its convenient location. The median price of real estate in Los Prados is just over $1.5 million, and buyers should expect to pay an average of $987 per square foot. Both of those amounts are significantly lower than the surrounding area, including Foster City on the east side of the Marina Lagoon, where the median price is over $2 million and the average price per square foot is over $950. A one-bedroom/one-bathroom condominium can start at around $5550,000, and a three-bedroom/two-bathroom townhouse sells for $715,000. Prices for single-family homes can go from $1.5 million for a three-bedroom/two-bathroom ranch-style up to $2.5 million for a six-bedroom/three-bathroom ranch-style home on the canal.
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Fun in the California sun
When they’re looking for some outdoor recreation in the neighborhood, Los Prados residents head to Los Prados Park. The large, centrally located park offers access to a playground, multiple athletic fields, tennis courts, a baseball diamond, a basketball court and picnic areas. And residents who want to truly embrace the outdoor lifestyle can make the 7-mile trip to Crystal Springs Regional Trail, which covers more than 17 miles of paved trail that is suitable for walking, jogging or cycling along the Crystal Springs Reservoir. For indoor workouts and personal training, Crunch Fitness is located directly west of the neighborhood across the Bayshore Freeway. “It’s a half-hour to the beach and a half-hour to the mountains, so people who like being outdoors love it,” says Farhan. “And it’s less than an hour up to San Francisco, so you’ve got the city nearby, too.”
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School Days
Los Prados is districted to the San Mateo-Foster City School District, which earns an overall rating of A-minus from Niche, and San Mateo Union High School District, which earns an A-plus. Students in the neighborhood can attend Foster City Elementary, Abbott Middle and Hillsdale High School. Foster City earns an A from Niche, Abbott earns a B and Hillsdale High School earns an A-plus. Students at Hillside High School can participate in 45 school-sponsored clubs and have the opportunity to play 24 different varsity-level sports. Alternatively, parents can avail themselves of multiple private school options in the area, including The Nueva School, which earns an A-plus rating and the rank of number-one private school in San Mateo County from Niche.Shop around and then eat
When they need to stock up on groceries, Los Prados residents can go to the nearby Whole Foods Market less than a mile west on Saratoga Drive. Bridgepoint Shopping Center is conveniently located just across Seal Slough off J. Arthur Younger Freeway, where shoppers will find a Target for any home necessities, as well as a variety of retailers that include Ross, Hobby Lobby, The Container Store and many others. A little further west is a Costco warehouse, as well as Home Depot. And when cooking at home isn’t on the menu, a local favorite for casual food is the nearby Tastee Grill, which has a menu that includes Thai, Italian, and Mediterranean cuisine. For a slightly more elegant date night, residents love Tannourine’s Mediterranean menu and elegant interior.
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Andrew Spencer
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Julie Flouty
Julie Flouty
Compass
(650) 414-5474
190 Total Sales
2 in Los Prados
$805K - $1.8M Price Range
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Daniel Xi
Daniel Xi
Coldwell Banker Realty
(562) 449-4817
291 Total Sales
2 in Los Prados
$1.5M - $1.8M Price Range
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Claire Haggarty
Claire Haggarty
N B T Realty Service
(650) 977-2596
16 Total Sales
1 in Los Prados
$545,000 Price
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Patty Dwyer Group
Patty Dwyer Group
Responds QuicklyCompass
(650) 977-3558
288 Total Sales
2 in Los Prados
$1.1M - $2.1M Price Range
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Phyllis McArthur
Phyllis McArthur
Responds QuicklyGirouard Properties
(650) 844-2519
28 Total Sales
1 in Los Prados
$1,480,000 Price
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Teresa Hoskins
Teresa Hoskins
KW Advisors
(510) 345-2191
37 Total Sales
1 in Los Prados
$629,000 Price
Schools
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Parks in this Area
Boothbay Park
Casanova Park
Laurie Meadows Park
Lakeshore Park
Saratoga Square
Los Prados Park
Los Prados Community Garden
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Los Prados | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 1 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 2 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 2 | 4 |
| Robbery | 3 | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 4 |
| Larceny | 3 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 3 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Los Prados Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Los Prados, San Mateo sell after 4 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Los Prados, San Mateo over the last 12 months is $165,000, down 83% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$147,000
Median Sale Price
$165,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$165,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
-12%
Last 12 months Home Sales
3
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-83%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$113
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
479
Number of Homes for Sale
0
Median Year Built
1963
Months of Supply
0.00
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,474
Significantly below the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
3,071
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
898
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
674
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,098
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Rent
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$3,037 - $3,841 per month
- Bay Terrace
- 2-3 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 750+ Sq Ft
- 3204 Casa de Campo Way
- San Mateo, CA
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
3,606
Median Age
36
Population Density
25 ppl/acre
Population under 18
22.3%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
11.7%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$125,074
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$148,163
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
95.5%
College Graduates
49.6%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
14.7%
% Population in Labor Force
73.4%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
19''
Average Winter Low Temperature
42°F
Average Summer High Temperature
77°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Very Bikeable
Bike Score®
74
/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
55
/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
40
/ 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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