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The Penn Brooke Apartments
55 N Ellsworth Ave,
San Mateo,
CA
94401
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About The Penn Brooke Apartments
At The Penn Brooke Apartments in San Mateo, CA, experience great living. Situated in San Mateo's 94401 area, moving to this community offers a number of nearby experiences. Be sure to come for a visit to check out the current floorplan options. The professional leasing staff is available to assist you in finding your perfect new home. Drop by the leasing office to check current floorplan availability.
The Penn Brooke Apartments is an apartment community located in San Mateo County and the 94401 ZIP Code. This area is served by the San Mateo-Foster City attendance zone.
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A food lover's dream, Downtown San Mateo is known for its award-winning food scene. Downtown San Mateo is filled with international grocery stores, but you’ll also love being able to indulge in a wide range of cuisines. Locals claim Downtown San Mateo has some of the best ramen spots in the Bay Area, while Michelin-starred restaurants make the area even trendier. As the heart of the city, Downtown San Mateo has chic bars and boutiques too. Downtown San Mateo is also home to the city’s biggest events and cultural celebrations.
Residents flock to San Mateo Central Park, which is a popular spot for concerts. Great for commuters, Downtown San Mateo has a train station that will take passengers throughout the Bay Area, including San Francisco, which is about 20 miles north of San Mateo. With palm-tree-lined streets and colorful murals, Downtown San Mateo has something for every renter to enjoy. Rental options range from upscale apartments with rooftops to charming bungalows.
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Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 8 min | 4.1 mi | |
| Drive: | 19 min | 10.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 20 min | 12.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 21 min | 13.2 mi |
The Penn Brooke Apartments is within 8 minutes or 4.1 miles from College of San Mateo. It is also near Skyline College and Menlo College.
Schools
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
527 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
355 Students
Nearby
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
433 Students
Nearby
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
Nearby
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades K-8
291 Students
Nearby
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
745 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
1,613 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary School
Grades K-6
10 Students
Nearby
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades K-12
Nearby
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
289 Students
Nearby
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Transportation options available in San Mateo include Millbrae Bart Station, located 4.4 miles from The Penn Brooke Apartments. The Penn Brooke Apartments is near San Francisco International, located 6.0 miles or 12 minutes away, and Metro Oakland International, located 26.2 miles or 35 minutes away.
| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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Drive: | 8 min | 4.4 mi |
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Drive: | 8 min | 4.4 mi |
| Drive: | 11 min | 5.7 mi | |
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Drive: | 12 min | 5.9 mi |
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Drive: | 12 min | 6.0 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 5 min | 0.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 2.0 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 2.0 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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| Airports | Distance | ||
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San Francisco International
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Drive: | 12 min | 6.0 mi |
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Metro Oakland International
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Drive: | 35 min | 26.2 mi |
Time and distance from The Penn Brooke Apartments.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
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| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 10 min | 0.5 mi | |
| Walk: | 10 min | 0.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.1 mi |
The Penn Brooke Apartments has 3 shopping centers within 1.1 miles, which is about a 3-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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Japanese Tea Garden (San Mateo)
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Walk: | 12 min | 0.6 mi |
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San Mateo Arboretum
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Walk: | 14 min | 0.7 mi |
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Shoreline Parks
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Drive: | 4 min | 2.1 mi |
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Coyote Point Recreational Area
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Drive: | 6 min | 2.3 mi |
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CuriOdyssey
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Drive: | 6 min | 2.3 mi |
The Penn Brooke Apartments has 5 parks within 2.3 miles, including Japanese Tea Garden (San Mateo), San Mateo Arboretum, and Shoreline Parks.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 9 min | 3.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 7 min | 3.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 16 min | 9.3 mi |
The Penn Brooke Apartments has 3 hospitals within 9.3 miles, the nearest is San Mateo Medical Center which is 3.8 miles away and a 9 minute drive.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 47 min | 33.9 mi |
The Penn Brooke Apartments is 33.9 miles and a 47 minute drive from Alameda/US Naval Air Station San Francisco.
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