Discover a rare combination of space, privacy and indoor-outdoor living in this inviting 3 bedroom, 2 bath single family garden home. With more than 1,370 square feet on an oversized 5,250-square-foot lot, it offers an exceptional setting for comfortable living & entertaining. Tall ceilings and recessed lighting create a great room feel centered by a wood-burning fireplace with Quadra-Fire insert. The bright kitchen features butcher-block counters, a Frigidaire gas range, stainless hood, Whirlpool refrigerator, instant hot water dispenser, deep porcelain sink and breakfast bar.
The spacious primary suite features two closets and a sliding glass door opening to a raised rear deck, perfect for morning coffee or evening relaxation. Updated baths add comfort and style. The private, gated backyard is a true garden retreat, with a generous patio for outdoor dining, a raised deck & window-clad solarium that extends the living space in almost any weather. Mature landscaping, lush lawn & a productive lemon tree enhance the front garden.
Double-pane windows, security screen doors, new lighting, garage laundry and overhead storage add practical appeal. A rear shed provides additional storage. A special Peninsula home offering space to gather & to rejuvenate in a private garden sanctuary.
For sale
$1,398,000
1625 Cottage Grove Ave, San Mateo, CA 94401
3beds
1,372sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1951
5,250 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$1,019/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 11 days
- 3,022
- 216
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Andrew Lomano 01729968 650-346-0900,
Living Estates Realty 650-346-0900
Source: MLSListings Inc,MLS#: ML82059473
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Bedroom
- Features: GroundFloorBedroom, PrimaryBedroomonGroundFloor, BedroomonGroundFloor2plus
Bathroom
- Features: PrimaryStallShowers, ShoweroverTub1, Tile, UpdatedBaths, FullonGroundFloor
Dining room
- Features: BreakfastBar, DiningArea, DiningAreainLivingRoom
Family room
- Features: NoFamilyRoom
Kitchen
- Features: Countertop_Ceramic, ExhaustFan
Heating
- Gas, Wall Furnace
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Disposal, Range Hood, Gas Oven/Range, Washer/Dryer
- Laundry: In Garage
Features
- High Ceilings, Video Audio System
- Flooring: Tile, Vinyl Linoleum
- Doors: None
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas Log, Living Room, Wood Burning, Wood Burning Stove
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,372
- Total interior livable area: 1,372 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Off Street, Parking Area
- Attached garage spaces: 1
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Balcony/Patio, Deck, Enclosed
- Exterior features: Back Yard, Fenced, Storage Shed Structure, Drought Tolerant Plants
- Fencing: Back Yard,Gate,Wood
Lot
- Size: 5,250 Square Feet
- Features: Mostly Level
Details
- Additional structures: Sheds
- Parcel number: 033361250
- Zoning: R106
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: TarGravel
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1951
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: IndividualGasMeters, PublicUtilities
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Public Utilities, Water Public
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: San Mateo
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,019/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $344,245
- Annual tax amount: $6,213
- Date on market: 8/28/2026
- Listing agreement: ExclusiveRightToSell
- Listing terms: CashorConventionalLoan
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$5,397/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/29/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,398,000+1142.7%$1,019/sqft |
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| 1/17/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 1/10/2024 | Listed for rent | $4,200+5%$3/sqft |
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| 11/26/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 11/15/2022 | Price change | $4,000-4.8%$3/sqft |
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| 10/7/2022 | Listed for rent | $4,200$3/sqft |
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| 6/20/2020 | Listing removed | $4,200$3/sqft |
Source: Living Estates Realty #ML81794980 Report a problem | ||
| 6/3/2020 | Listed for rent | $4,200$3/sqft |
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| 5/25/1999 | Sold | $112,500$82/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,213 +6.5% | $344,245 +2% |
| 2024 | $5,832 +3.8% | $337,496 +2% |
| 2023 | $5,616 -21.2% | $330,880 +2% |
| 2022 | $7,125 +8.5% | $324,393 +2% |
| 2021 | $6,565 +24.7% | $318,034 +1% |
| 2020 | $5,267 +7.2% | $314,774 +2% |
| 2019 | $4,915 +13.1% | $308,603 +2% |
| 2018 | $4,346 +3.3% | $302,553 +2% |
| 2017 | $4,207 -5.6% | $296,622 +2% |
| 2016 | $4,454 +9.3% | $290,807 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $4,075 +3.5% | $286,440 +2% |
| 2014 | $3,936 | $280,830 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $279,562 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $274,082 |
| 2011 | -- | $274,082 +2.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $266,702 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $267,337 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $262,096 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $256,958 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $251,921 |
| 2005 | -- | $251,921 +4% |
| 2004 | -- | $242,141 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $237,704 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $233,044 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $228,475 +2% |
| 2000 | -- | $223,996 |
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Neighborhood: South Shoreview
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- 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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