Classic elegance meets thoughtful modern upgrades in this beautifully maintained 1912 home, ideally located between downtown San Mateo and downtown Burlingame. Timeless details like high ceilings, wainscoting, and built-in bookcases blend seamlessly with meaningful improvements completed between 2019 and 2023.
Recent upgrades include a newer roof, heat pump with A/C, tankless water heater, remodeled bathrooms, sewer lateral, some newer windows, and front terrace. The enclosed porch creates a charming office or bonus space, while beautifully landscaped front and backyard areas extend the homes inviting outdoor living.
A rare opportunity to own a character-rich home with meaningful modern improvements in a prime Peninsula location. We cannot wait for you to fall in love with 439 Wisnom.
Sold for $1,650,000
$1,650,000
439 Wisnom Ave, San Mateo, CA 94401
2beds
1,060sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1912
4,107 Square Feet Lot
$1,657,100 Zestimate®
$1,557/sqft
$4,839 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,657,100
$1.51M - $1.82M
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Built-in bookcasesClassic eleganceSome newer windowsNewer roofThoughtful modern upgradesHigh ceilingsFront terrace
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Carly Seiff 01902323 650-862-1884,
Compass 650-375-1111
Bought with:
Brent Walsh, 02132165
Compass
Source: MLSListings Inc,MLS#: ML82041533
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Office
Bedroom
- Features: BedroomonGroundFloor2plus
Bathroom
- Features: ShowerandTub, StallShower, UpdatedBaths
Dining room
- Features: FormalDiningRoom
Family room
- Features: NoFamilyRoom
Kitchen
- Features: Pantry
Heating
- Heat Pump
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
Features
- High Ceilings
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,060
- Total interior livable area: 1,060 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Attached, Garage Door Opener
- Attached garage spaces: 1
Features
- Stories: 1
- Exterior features: Back Yard
Lot
- Size: 4,107 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 032171080
- Zoning: R20000
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Victorian
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Foundation: Crawl Space
- Roof: Composition, Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1912
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: $1,557/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,392,843
- Annual tax amount: $17,872
- Date on market: 4/9/2026
- Listing agreement: ExclusiveRightToSell
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/12/2026 | Sold | $1,650,000+10.1%$1,557/sqft |
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| 4/21/2026 | Pending sale | $1,498,000$1,413/sqft |
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| 4/15/2026 | Contingent | $1,498,000$1,413/sqft |
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| 4/10/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,498,000+18.4%$1,413/sqft |
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| 9/4/2019 | Sold | $1,265,000+1.3%$1,193/sqft |
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| 8/9/2019 | Pending sale | $1,249,000$1,178/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Burlingame #81760380 Report a problem | ||
| 7/13/2019 | Listed for sale | $1,249,000+20.1%$1,178/sqft |
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| 11/16/2016 | Sold | $1,040,000+1.5%$981/sqft |
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| 10/14/2016 | Price change | $1,025,000-4.2%$967/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Burlingame #81625786 Report a problem | ||
| 9/24/2016 | Listed for sale | $1,070,000+46.6%$1,009/sqft |
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| 8/2/2010 | Sold | $730,000+4.6%$689/sqft |
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| 6/19/2010 | Listed for sale | $698,000-8.5%$658/sqft |
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| 3/23/2006 | Sold | $763,000+37.5%$720/sqft |
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| 9/9/2003 | Sold | $555,000+33.4%$524/sqft |
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| 8/11/1999 | Sold | $416,000$392/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $17,872 +0.8% | $1,392,843 +2.7% |
| 2024 | $17,724 +5.8% | $1,356,333 +2% |
| 2023 | $16,755 -0.3% | $1,329,739 +2% |
| 2022 | $16,808 -0.6% | $1,303,666 +2% |
| 2021 | $16,907 +8.7% | $1,278,105 +1% |
| 2020 | $15,558 +14.1% | $1,265,000 +16.9% |
| 2019 | $13,638 +6.1% | $1,082,016 +2% |
| 2018 | $12,858 +1.4% | $1,060,800 +2% |
| 2017 | $12,680 +24.9% | $1,040,000 +31.6% |
| 2016 | $10,149 +6.2% | $790,048 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $9,558 | $778,182 +2% |
| 2014 | $9,558 | $762,940 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $759,492 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $744,600 |
| 2011 | -- | $744,600 +2% |
| 2010 | -- | $730,000 +30.4% |
| 2009 | -- | $560,000 -29.5% |
| 2008 | -- | $793,824 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $778,260 +34.8% |
| 2006 | -- | $577,422 |
| 2005 | -- | $577,422 +4% |
| 2004 | -- | $555,000 +25.7% |
| 2003 | -- | $441,462 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $432,806 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $424,320 +2% |
| 2000 | -- | $416,000 |
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Neighborhood: San Mateo Heights
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GreatSchools rating
- 2/10San Mateo Park Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 8/10Borel Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.7 mi
- 9/10San Mateo High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.6 mi
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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