For sale

$2,175,000

137 Elm St, San Mateo, CA 94401

4beds

2,380sqft

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Single Family Residence, Residential

Built in 1907

9,000 Square Feet Lot

$2,049,500 Zestimate^®

$914/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Own a piece of History in this Classic 1907 Queen Anne Victorian with large open living room, kitchen/dining, separate front office, sun room and secluded yard on oversized 9,000 sqft lot. Birthplace of Claire Giannini Hoffman, daughter of A.P. Giannini, founder of Bank of Italy/BofA. Traditional bench seat entry welcomes guests to this grand estate waiting for your remodel and upgrades. Kitchen features built-in oven, dishwasher, gas range with custom hood and large walk-in pantry. Separate laundry room, hardwood floors, rear patio. Detached two car garage with original carriage house would be ideal for an ADU. Newer shingled roof and new sewer lateral. Easy access to downtown shops, parks & transportation. Property may qualify for the Mills Act.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 3
Full bathrooms: 3

Rooms

Room types: Laundry, Office, Workshop

Bedroom

Features: GroundFloorBedroom, WalkinCloset

Bathroom

Features: PrimaryStallShowers, ShoweroverTub1, StallShower, Tile, FullonGroundFloor

Dining room

Features: EatinKitchen

Family room

Features: KitchenFamilyRoomCombo

Heating

Central Forced Air Gas

Cooling

None

Appliances

Included: Gas Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Range Hood, Built In Oven
Laundry: Inside, In Utility Room

Features

Flooring: Hardwood, Vinyl Linoleum
Number of fireplaces: 2
Fireplace features: Wood Burning

Interior area

Total structure area: 2,380
Total interior livable area: 2,380 sqft

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 2
Parking features: Detached, Garage Door Opener
Garage spaces: 2

Features

Stories: 2

Lot

Size: 9,000 Square Feet

Details

Parcel number: 032291040
Zoning: R50000
Special conditions: Standard

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Victorian
Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential

Materials

Foundation: Brick/Mortar
Roof: Shingle

Condition

New construction: No
Year built: 1907

Utilities & green energy

Gas: PublicUtilities
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public
Utilities for property: Public Utilities, Water Public

Community & HOA

Location

Region: San Mateo

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $914/sqft
Tax assessed value: $1,957,061
Annual tax amount: $1,811
Date on market: 2/6/2026
Listing agreement: ExclusiveRightToSell

Estimated market value

$2,049,500

$1.95M - $2.15M

$6,999/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
3/7/2026	Price change	$2,175,000-8.4%$914/sqft
Source: MLSListings Inc #ML82034015 Report a problem
2/6/2026	Listed for sale	$2,375,000+98.7%$998/sqft
Source: MLSListings Inc #ML82034015 Report a problem
8/14/2010	Listing removed	$1,195,000$502/sqft
Source: NRT California #80953795 Report a problem
8/12/2010	Listed for sale	$1,195,000$502/sqft
Source: NRT California #80953795 Report a problem
12/19/2009	Listing removed	$1,195,000$502/sqft
Source: NRT California #80953795 Report a problem
11/17/2009	Listed for sale	$1,195,000+8.6%$502/sqft
Source: NRT California #80953795 Report a problem
12/5/2003	Sold	$1,100,000$462/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$1,811 -31.9%	$1,957,061 +2%
2024	$2,659 +4.3%	$1,918,689 +2%
2023	$2,550 -6.8%	$1,881,068 +2%
2022	$2,736 +22.4%	$1,844,185 +2%
2021	$2,236	$1,808,026 +1%
2020	--	$1,789,488 +4%
2019	$2,076 +29%	$1,720,000 +25.1%
2018	$1,609 -24.6%	$1,374,514 +2%
2017	$2,134 +50.4%	$1,347,564 +2%
2016	$1,419 +112.2%	$1,321,142 +1.5%
2015	$669	$1,301,298 +8.4%
2014	$669	$1,200,000 +14.7%
2013	--	$1,046,000 +16.4%
2012	--	$899,000
2011	--	$899,000 -19%
2010	--	$1,110,000 -8.6%
2009	--	$1,214,486 +2%
2008	--	$1,190,674 +2%
2007	--	$1,167,328 +2%
2006	--	$1,144,440
2005	--	$1,144,440 +4%
2004	--	$1,100,000 +1082.7%
2003	--	$93,005 +2%
2002	--	$91,182 +2%
2001	--	$89,395 +2%
2000	--	$87,643

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Principal & interest
$1,547
Mortgage insurance
$0
Property taxes
$170
Home insurance
$105
HOA fees
$0
Utilities
Not included

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Climate risks

Neighborhood: San Mateo Heights

Getting around

88 / 100

Very Walkable

49 / 100

Some Transit

66 / 100

Bikeable

Nearby schools

GreatSchools rating

2/10
San Mateo Park Elementary School
Grades: K-5Distance: 0.7 mi
8/10
Borel Middle School
Grades: 6-8Distance: 1.4 mi
9/10
San Mateo High School
Grades: 9-12Distance: 0.7 mi

Schools provided by the listing agent

District: SanMateoFosterCityElementary

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