Charming newly refurbished single level residence on a quiet street in prime Sunnybrae neighborhood! Notable curb appeal highlighted by an abundance of fragrant tree roses & wide aggregate driveway. Formal tiled entry leads to spacious LVRM comprised of refinished hardwood floor, focal point fireplace & custom plantation shutters. DR has built-in China cabinets adjacent to an open style kitchen w tiled counters, abundant cabinetry & a 5 burner gas range stove top w vent hood. Versatile floor plan reveals a central hallway w recessed lights, skylight & built-in bookshelf w cabinets. Updated hallway bath offers enclosed shower w seating bench & built-in linen cabinet. Ample size bedrooms w new neutral wall to wall carpet. Dual pane windows, crown molding, fresh neutral decorator paint throughout, new light fixtures & easy maintenance luxury vinyl flooring. Aggregate rear side patio for year round outdoor entertaining. Sun-drenched level yard w area for adding a large vegetable garden. Orange, lemon & apple trees. Attached one car garage with laundry area, utility sink, work bench, storage cabinets + a pull down ladder leading to extensive storage above garage.
Fabulous mid-peninsula location! Close to all commuter routes, Trader Joes & downtown SM amenities! Expansion potential!
Sold for $1,760,000
$1,760,000
1521 Birch Ave, San Mateo, CA 94402
3beds
1,180sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1947
4,725 Square Feet Lot
$1,910,600 Zestimate®
$1,492/sqft
$5,071 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,910,600
$1.74M - $2.10M
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Focal point fireplaceNew light fixturesBuilt-in bookshelfFresh neutral decorator paintWide aggregate drivewayRefinished hardwood floorCentral hallway
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Cheri Cerna 00983252 650-867-2738,
Coldwell Banker Realty 650-596-5400
Bought with:
Andy Meunier, 01933603
Coldwell Banker Realty
Source: MLSListings Inc,MLS#: ML81995532
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Bedroom
- Features: GroundFloorBedroom, BedroomonGroundFloor2plus
Bathroom
- Features: SolidSurface, StallShower, Tile, UpdatedBaths, FullonGroundFloor
Dining room
- Features: BreakfastRoom, FormalDiningRoom
Family room
- Features: NoFamilyRoom
Kitchen
- Features: Countertop_Tile, ExhaustFan, Pantry
Heating
- Central Forced Air Gas
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Gas Cooktop, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Disposal, Microwave, Self Cleaning Oven, Electric Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
- Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup, In Garage, Tub/Sink
Features
- One Or More Skylights
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Laminate, Vinyl Linoleum
- Doors: None
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,180
- Total interior livable area: 1,180 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Attached, Enclosed, Garage Door Opener, Off Street, On Street
- Attached garage spaces: 1
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Balcony/Patio
- Exterior features: Back Yard, Barbecue, Fenced
- Fencing: Back Yard,Gate,Mixed Height Type,Not Surveyed,Wood
Lot
- Size: 4,725 Square Feet
- Features: Mostly Level
Details
- Additional structures: None
- Parcel number: 035085110
- Zoning: R10006
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Country English,Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Foundation: Other, Crawl Space, Concrete Perimeter and Slab, Wood Frame
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1947
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: IndividualGasMeters, NaturalGas, PublicUtilities
- Sewer: Private Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Natural Gas Available, Public Utilities, Water Public
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: San Mateo
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,492/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $94,865
- Annual tax amount: $3,686
- Date on market: 2/26/2025
- Listing agreement: ExclusiveRightToSell
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/1/2025 | Sold | $1,760,000+13.7%$1,492/sqft |
Source:  MLSListings Inc #ML81995532 Report a problem | ||
| 3/20/2025 | Pending sale | $1,548,000$1,312/sqft |
Source: MLSListings Inc #ML81995532 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,686 -6.7% | $94,865 +2% |
| 2024 | $3,950 +20.6% | $93,006 +2% |
| 2023 | $3,274 -21.5% | $91,183 +2% |
| 2022 | $4,170 -3.2% | $89,396 +2% |
| 2021 | $4,307 +28.2% | $87,644 +1% |
| 2020 | $3,360 +31.4% | $86,746 +2% |
| 2019 | $2,558 +0.9% | $85,046 +2% |
| 2018 | $2,536 -0.9% | $83,379 +2% |
| 2017 | $2,558 +29.6% | $81,745 +2% |
| 2016 | $1,973 -9% | $80,143 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $2,169 | $78,940 +2% |
| 2014 | $2,169 | $77,395 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $77,046 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $75,536 |
| 2011 | -- | $75,536 +2.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $73,503 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $73,679 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $72,235 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $70,820 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $69,433 |
| 2005 | -- | $69,433 +4% |
| 2004 | -- | $66,738 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $65,516 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $64,233 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $62,975 +2% |
| 2000 | -- | $61,741 |
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Neighborhood: Sunnybrae
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 2/10Sunnybrae Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 8/10Borel Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.2 mi
- 10/10Aragon High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: SunnybraeElementary
- Middle: BorelMiddle
- High: AragonHigh
- 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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- 1521 Birch Ave
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