Rare Investment Opportunity in a Prime San Mateo Location!
Ideally located between Downtown Burlingame and Downtown San Mateo, this well-maintained duplex with an additional unit offers excellent flexibility for investors, owner-occupants, or multi-generational living. The property includes a 2BR/1BA upper unit, 3BR/1BA middle unit, and a 1BR/1BA studio.
Features include updated interiors, dual-paned windows, newer carpet, tile flooring, and abundant natural light. Select units offer stainless steel appliances. Recent improvements include a new dual paned windows, fresh interior and exterior paint, and an updated sewer lateral.
Amenities include shared laundry, dedicated storage closets, and open parking for up to three vehicles. The large lot may offer ADU potential (buyer to verify with the City of San Mateo). Walkable location near Caltrain, top schools, parks, trails, and a variety of shops and restaurants. Live in one unit and rent the others, or enjoy solid income from all three, an exceptional opportunity in a highly desirable neighborhood!
Sold for $1,618,700
$1,618,700
119 E Poplar Ave, San Mateo, CA 94401
6beds
3baths
2,490sqft
Duplex, Residential Income
Built in 1922
-- sqft lot
$1,637,800 Zestimate®
$650/sqft
$4,774 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,637,800
$1.49M - $1.80M
$4,774/mo
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Large lotAbundant natural lightUpdated interiorsTile flooringStainless steel appliancesWell-maintained duplexDual-paned windows
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Listed by:
Alicia Sandoval 01475157 408-499-4265,
Keller Williams Palo Alto 650-454-8500
Bought with:
Kai Wang, 02157958
BQ Realty
Source: MLSListings Inc,MLS#: ML82034497
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 3
Heating
- Central Forced Air, Other
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Oven/Range, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Coin Operated
Features
- High Ceilings
- Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Tile
- Doors: None
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,490
- Total interior livable area: 2,490 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 5
- Parking features: Carport
- Garage spaces: 1
- Carport spaces: 4
- Covered spaces: 5
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Lot
- Size: 7,314 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 032173300
- Zoning: RH3
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Property subtype: Duplex, Residential Income
Materials
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter and Slab
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Year built: 1922
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: PublicUtilities
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Public Utilities, Water Public
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: San Mateo
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $650/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,562,608
- Annual tax amount: $22,562
- Date on market: 2/10/2026
- Listing agreement: ExclusiveAgency
- Inclusions: OvenRangeSomeUnits
- Lease term: Month To Month
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/4/2026 | Sold | $1,618,700-4.7%$650/sqft |
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| 4/10/2026 | Pending sale | $1,698,000$682/sqft |
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| 3/25/2026 | Contingent | $1,698,000$682/sqft |
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| 2/10/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,698,000-10.5%$682/sqft |
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| 6/2/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: MetroList Services of CA Report a problem | ||
| 3/16/2021 | Listed for sale | $1,898,000$762/sqft |
Source: REX Real Estate Report a problem | ||
| 1/29/2021 | Listing removed | $1,898,000$762/sqft |
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| 9/14/2020 | Listed for sale | $1,898,000+984.6%$762/sqft |
Source: Rex Real Estate Exchange Report a problem | ||
| 1/20/2016 | Sold | $175,000-80.6%$70/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 6/5/2012 | Listing removed | $900,000$361/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams Palo Alto #ML81113615 Report a problem | ||
| 2/10/2012 | Price change | $900,000-21.7%$361/sqft |
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| 7/23/2011 | Price change | $1,150,000-7.9%$462/sqft |
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| 6/28/2011 | Listed for sale | $1,248,000+10.4%$501/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker #81113615 Report a problem | ||
| 12/5/2006 | Sold | $1,130,000+26.5%$454/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 6/22/2004 | Sold | $893,000+42.9%$359/sqft |
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| 4/5/2002 | Sold | $625,000$251/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $22,936 +1.7% | $1,562,608 +2% |
| 2024 | $22,562 +5.8% | $1,531,969 +2% |
| 2023 | $21,318 +1.8% | $1,501,932 +2% |
| 2022 | $20,950 -0.2% | $1,472,483 +2% |
| 2021 | $20,983 +6.1% | $1,443,611 +1% |
| 2020 | $19,772 +6% | $1,428,809 +2% |
| 2019 | $18,658 +5.4% | $1,400,794 +2% |
| 2018 | $17,696 +3.1% | $1,373,328 +2% |
| 2017 | $17,165 +6.4% | $1,346,400 +5.3% |
| 2016 | $16,139 +2.4% | $1,278,896 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $15,764 +9.7% | $1,259,686 +2% |
| 2014 | $14,375 | $1,235,012 +58.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $779,000 |
| 2012 | -- | $779,000 |
| 2011 | -- | $779,000 -13.1% |
| 2010 | -- | $896,000 -23.8% |
| 2009 | -- | $1,175,652 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $1,152,600 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $1,130,000 +21.6% |
| 2006 | -- | $929,076 |
| 2005 | -- | $929,076 +43.1% |
| 2004 | -- | $649,402 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $637,500 |
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Neighborhood: San Mateo Heights
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 2/10San Mateo Park Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.6 mi
- 8/10Borel Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.7 mi
- 9/10San Mateo High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- High: SanMateoHigh
- District: SanMateoFosterCityElementary
Source: MLSListings Inc. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- California
- San Mateo County
- San Mateo
- 94401
- San Mateo Heights
- 119 E Poplar Ave
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