For the first time in over sixty years, this home - with all its charm and character - is ready for the next chapter. A newly updated front porch invites you inside to a freshly painted interior. Step inside the sun drenched living room, enchanted with beautiful stain glass windows and a cozy fireplace. Youll find the kitchen with refinished cabinets and countertops that promise style and functionality, while the dining room opens to a spacious backyard, ideal for gardening and entertainment. Nestled in San Mateo Terrace, this home offers easy access to Beresford Park, Hillsdale Mall, and major routes like El Camino, San Mateo Bridge, and highways 280 and 101. Enjoy the convenience of shopping, and relish the ambiance of this highly sought-after neighborhood.
Sold for $1,905,000
$1,905,000
526 Sylvan Ave, San Mateo, CA 94403
3beds
1,490sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1949
5,443 Square Feet Lot
$1,939,500 Zestimate®
$1,279/sqft
$4,917 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,939,500
$1.76M - $2.13M
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Cozy fireplaceSpacious backyardFreshly painted interiorNewly updated front porchRefinished cabinets and countertopsBeautiful stain glass windows
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Ben Paras 01951186 650-922-2779,
Compass 650-375-1111,
Paolo Imperial 01905864 650-455-9034,
Compass
Bought with:
Raziel A. Ungar, 01701234
Compass
Source: MLSListings Inc,MLS#: ML82009194
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Bathroom
- Features: ShowerandTub, StallShower
Dining room
- Features: DiningArea
Family room
- Features: NoFamilyRoom
Kitchen
- Features: Countertop_Tile, ExhaustFan
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Gas Cooktop, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Disposal, Range Hood, Double Oven
- Laundry: In Garage
Features
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,490
- Total interior livable area: 1,490 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 1
Features
- Stories: 3
- Exterior features: Back Yard, Fenced
- Fencing: Back Yard,Wood
Lot
- Size: 5,443 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 039302250
- Zoning: R10006
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Composition, Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1949
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: IndividualGasMeters, 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: $1,279/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $120,179
- Annual tax amount: $3,830
- Date on market: 6/2/2025
- Listing agreement: ExclusiveRightToSell
- Listing terms: CashorConventionalLoan
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/26/2025 | Sold | $1,905,000+12.2%$1,279/sqft |
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| 6/12/2025 | Pending sale | $1,698,000$1,140/sqft |
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| 6/2/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,698,000$1,140/sqft |
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| 3/19/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 3/4/2021 | Price change | $4,500-8.2%$3/sqft |
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| 2/26/2021 | Price change | $4,900-2%$3/sqft |
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| 2/18/2021 | Listed for rent | $5,000$3/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,830 -10.5% | $120,179 +2% |
| 2024 | $4,279 +26.8% | $117,824 +2% |
| 2023 | $3,375 -4.4% | $115,515 +2% |
| 2022 | $3,529 +62.8% | $113,251 +2% |
| 2021 | $2,168 -0.7% | $111,031 +1% |
| 2020 | $2,184 +18.6% | $109,893 +2% |
| 2019 | $1,841 -3.3% | $107,739 +2% |
| 2018 | $1,905 +28.8% | $105,627 +2% |
| 2017 | $1,479 +9.8% | $103,557 +2% |
| 2016 | $1,347 -32.9% | $101,527 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $2,008 | $100,003 +2% |
| 2014 | $2,008 | $98,045 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $97,603 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $95,690 |
| 2011 | -- | $95,690 +2.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $93,115 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $93,337 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $91,508 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $89,715 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $87,956 |
| 2005 | -- | $87,956 +4% |
| 2004 | -- | $84,542 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $82,994 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $81,368 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $79,773 +2% |
| 2000 | -- | $78,210 |
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Neighborhood: Northwest Hillsdale
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Meadow Heights Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 4/10Abbott Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.3 mi
- 9/10Hillsdale High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.3 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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