Welcome to this "Jewel Box" property, built in 1925 situated in the historical Spanish Town neighborhood of Half Moon Bay. Just two blocks east of bustling Main Street you'll be swept back in time by this historically charming, yet functional two-bedroom, two-and-half bathroom home with adorable nooks that can be used as an office space or additional eating area. This home has been lovingly updated, including re-finishing the parquetry floors, updating the bathrooms and adding another full bath equipped with a spacious/sophisticated double shower. New electrical and plumbing. Another bonus is the full basement, providing ample storage space and for the creative potential. The lot has plenty of space for entertaining, including transforming the 2-story detached garage into an additional dwelling. The lot has been prepped for landscaping, positioned perfectly towards the rolling, sun swept hills. Location of this home is unmatched, very well maintained and ready for its next chapter to begin.
Sold for $1,700,000
$1,700,000
523 San Benito St, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
2beds
1,470sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1925
7,500 Square Feet Lot
$1,772,100 Zestimate®
$1,156/sqft
$5,392 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,772,100
$1.61M - $1.95M
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Full basementRolling sun swept hillsAdorable nooksRe-finishing the parquetry floorsAmple storage spaceUpdating the bathrooms
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Jan & Barbara 70000201 650-483-4449,
Coldwell Banker Realty 650-726-1100
Bought with:
Frank Vento, 01321362
Intero Real Estate Services
Source: MLSListings Inc,MLS#: ML82019617
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Basement, Office
Bathroom
- Features: Granite, ShoweroverTub1, StallShower, Tile, UpdatedBaths, OversizedTub
Dining room
- Features: BreakfastRoom, FormalDiningRoom
Family room
- Features: NoFamilyRoom
Kitchen
- Features: Countertop_Tile
Heating
- Central Forced Air Gas
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Disposal, Gas Oven/Range, Refrigerator
- Laundry: In Utility Room
Features
- Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,470
- Total interior livable area: 1,470 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: On Street
Features
- Patio & porch: Balcony/Patio
- Exterior features: Barbecue, Storage Shed Structure
- Fencing: Partial
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Hills
Lot
- Size: 7,500 Square Feet
- Features: Mostly Level
Details
- Additional structures: Barn
- Parcel number: 056178050
- Zoning: R1-B2
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Spanish
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Bitumen
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1925
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: PublicUtilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Public Utilities, Water Public
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Half Moon Bay
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,156/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $87,231
- Annual tax amount: $2,635
- Date on market: 8/29/2025
- Listing agreement: ExclusiveRightToSell
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/18/2025 | Sold | $1,700,000+9.7%$1,156/sqft |
Source:  MLSListings Inc #ML82019617 Report a problem | ||
| 9/2/2025 | Pending sale | $1,550,000$1,054/sqft |
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| 8/29/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,550,000+19.2%$1,054/sqft |
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| 1/10/2025 | Sold | $1,300,000$884/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,635 +14.9% | $87,231 +2% |
| 2024 | $2,292 +9% | $85,522 +2% |
| 2023 | $2,104 +7.5% | $83,846 +2% |
| 2022 | $1,957 +7.6% | $82,203 +2% |
| 2021 | $1,819 +6.4% | $80,592 +1% |
| 2020 | $1,710 +20.1% | $79,767 +2% |
| 2019 | $1,424 +4.1% | $78,204 +2% |
| 2018 | $1,369 +0.8% | $76,672 +2% |
| 2017 | $1,358 +1.7% | $75,170 +2% |
| 2016 | $1,335 +3.1% | $73,697 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $1,295 | $72,591 +2% |
| 2014 | $1,295 | $71,170 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $70,849 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $69,461 |
| 2011 | -- | $69,461 +2.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $67,592 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $67,753 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $66,426 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $65,125 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $63,849 |
| 2005 | -- | $63,849 +4% |
| 2004 | -- | $61,371 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $60,247 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $59,066 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $57,909 +2% |
| 2000 | -- | $56,774 |
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Neighborhood: 94019
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Alvin S. Hatch Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 4/10Manuel F. Cunha Intermediate SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.3 mi
- 7/10Half Moon Bay High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.8 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: CabrilloUnified
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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Estimated market value
$1,772,100
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- California
- San Mateo County
- Half Moon Bay
- 94019
- 523 San Benito St
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