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72 / 100
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  • Cell/Mobile Phone Reception 4.5/5
  • Internet Access 4.5/5
  • Parks & Recreation 4.5/5

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  • Families / Kids 23%
  • Couples 28%
  • Singles 26%
  • Retirees 24%
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BigUnit
Level 5

BigUnit rated Van Buren Street, San Mateo, California

Dec 18, 2009
4/5Good
Surfdoc
Level 1

Surfdoc reviewed Jasmine Street, San Mateo, California

Aug 24, 2009
4/5Good

“Nice family neighborhood”

I've lived on and off in the area for about 5 years. It's a quiet, peaceful, and safe neihborhood with many amenities nearby. Some are even walking distance. There's gas across the street, a McDonalds on the same street, Safeway across the McDonalds, Starbucks...Full review
milonas10
Level 2

milonas10 reviewed Highland Avenue, San Mateo, California

Jul 31, 2009
4/5Good

“Neighborhood Parallel to El Camino”

This great north/south street begins at the area's shopping street on 25th Avenue and offers an easy way to get to Hillsdale Shopping Center, various schools, and at least two distinct neighborhoods. It also provides access to 'The Lanes', a network of cul-de-...Full review
milonas10
Level 2

milonas10 reviewed West Santa Inez Avenue, San Mateo, California

Jul 30, 2009
4/5Good

“San Mateo Meets Hillsborough”

Roughly parallel to Poplar Ave., W. Santa Inez is the gateway to the wilderness of Hillsborough, while remaining partly in San Mateo. A thoroughly residential street, it provides great access to the hills directly off of El Camino. Again, the houses were built...Full review
milonas10
Level 2

milonas10 reviewed Barneson Avenue, San Mateo, California

Jul 30, 2009
4/5Good

“Southern San Mateo Charmer”

Originally part of the Borel Estates (whose decendents gave 11 acres for the nearby middle school), this street only goes west of El Camino. It is the central street for a tree-lined neighborhood built in patches (5-10 homes at a time), is near a couple of sma...Full review
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Best streets in (and around) San Mateo

Avila Road, San Mateo, California

5/5

“Quiet but fun!”

- traveller
Family oriented atmosphere, great street for families, fun annual block party and big halloween fan!

Shoal Drive, San Mateo, California

4.5/5

“Almost feels like you live on the Ocean”

- WorldPeace87
Close to the marina, boat docks and water view spectacular houses makes Shoal Drive one of the best residential streets in San Mateo. The feeling on this street is very reminiscent of living on the co...Full review

McLellan Avenue, San Mateo, California

4.5/5

“I really love the old fashioned grocery store Trader Joe's”

- markahorn
In a little grouping of retail stores that features the mega store Costco you will find a grocery store that is really concerned with providing a great customer experience namely Trader Joe's. I reall...Full review

Lincoln Avenue, San Mateo, California

4.5/5

“Great soccer field on nice street.”

- progolfer
There is a great soccer field across the street from some houses on Lincoln Avenue. I used to have matches there when I was a kid. The area is still used for youth soccer matches and individual games....Full review

South Delaware Street, San Mateo, California

4.5/5

“The home of the late great Bay Meadows.”

- markahorn
I hate to say it but this area of San Mateo is kinda of like a graveyard of sorts. It is the home of soon to be destroyed Bay Meadows race course. This great track was home to all of the equine stars...Full review

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