Step into a piece of history at 500 Virginia Ave in Baywood, a 1928 masterpiece by Thomas A. Cavanagh. Known as the "Master Model Home" for its innovative design, this English Country style residence drew over 50,000 visitors in its first month.
The homes grandeur greets you with a formal entry, stone flooring, and hand-carved doors. The living room boasts a stone fireplace, wood-beamed ceiling, and large leaded glass windows. The grand dining room is perfect for entertaining.
The main floor also features a generous kitchen, breakfast room, family room, powder room, laundry room, and an ensuite bedroom.
Upstairs, the primary suite offers two walk-in closets and bay views, along with two additional bedrooms, a shared bath, and a bonus room or office.
This 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath home includes an elevator, ample storage, and a 2-car garage. The landscaped grounds feature a gated entry, pool, yard, and deck. NOTE: County sf shows 4790, Floor plan done by Butch Patel shows 4324. Buyer to satisfy themselves
Sold for $4,250,000
Tax assessed value
$4,250,000
500 Virginia Ave, San Mateo, CA 94402
4beds
4,790sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1927
10,200 Square Feet Lot
$5,222,100 Zestimate®
$887/sqft
$10,400 Estimated rent
Home value
$5,222,100
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Susan Herman 00688139 650-400-4383,
Compass 650-375-1111,
Austin Herman 01845939 650-773-8652,
Compass
Bought with:
Sheldon Rilliet, 01828200
Compass
Source: MLSListings Inc,MLS#: ML81980076
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Basement, Bonus Room, Laundry, Office
Bedroom
- Features: GroundFloorBedroom, PrimarySuiteRetreat, WalkinCloset
Bathroom
- Features: PrimaryStallShowers, ShowerandTub, TubinPrimaryBedroom, HalfonGroundFloor
Dining room
- Features: BreakfastRoom, FormalDiningRoom
Family room
- Features: SeparateFamilyRoom
Kitchen
- Features: Countertop_SolidSurfceCorian, Pantry
Heating
- Other
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Electric Cooktop, Gas Cooktop, Built In Oven, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
- Laundry: In Utility Room
Features
- High Ceilings, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile, Vinyl Linoleum
- Basement: Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,790
- Total interior livable area: 4,790 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Fenced
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Bay
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Bay
Lot
- Size: 10,200 Square Feet
Details
- Additional structures: Sheds
- Parcel number: 034063090
- Zoning: R10006
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1927
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: $887/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $4,250,000
- Annual tax amount: $49,186
- Date on market: 9/12/2024
- Listing agreement: ExclusiveRightToSell
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/8/2024 | Sold | $4,250,000-2.3%$887/sqft |
Source:  MLSListings Inc #ML81980076 Report a problem | ||
| 9/12/2024 | Listed for sale | $4,350,000$908/sqft |
Source: MLSListings Inc #ML81980076 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $49,186 +451.5% | $4,250,000 +953% |
| 2024 | $8,919 -2.1% | $403,600 +2% |
| 2023 | $9,114 +4.5% | $395,687 +2% |
| 2022 | $8,723 +16.5% | $387,930 +2% |
| 2021 | $7,486 +9.9% | $380,325 +1% |
| 2020 | $6,815 +21.8% | $376,426 +2% |
| 2019 | $5,593 +9.2% | $369,046 +2% |
| 2018 | $5,123 +6.9% | $361,811 +2% |
| 2017 | $4,793 -2.8% | $354,717 +2% |
| 2016 | $4,932 +3.2% | $347,763 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $4,779 | $342,541 +2% |
| 2014 | $4,779 | $335,832 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $334,317 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $327,763 |
| 2011 | -- | $327,763 +2.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $318,937 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $319,697 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $313,429 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $307,284 +15.1% |
| 2006 | -- | $266,946 |
| 2005 | -- | $266,946 +4% |
| 2004 | -- | $256,583 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $251,882 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $246,944 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $242,103 +2% |
| 2000 | -- | $237,357 |
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Neighborhood: Baywood Knolls
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GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Baywood Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.2 mi
- 8/10Borel Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.7 mi
- 10/10Aragon High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.4 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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- San Mateo County
- San Mateo
- 94402
- Baywood Knolls
- 500 Virginia Ave
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