Charming Mid-Century Gem in the Heart of the Aragon District. Offered for the first time by the original owner, this quintessential mid-century home sits on a picturesque tree-lined street in the highly sought-after Aragon District. Conveniently located near top-rated schools, vibrant downtown amenities, and ideal commuter routes, this home is a true treasure. Boasting 3 spacious bedrooms and 2 bathrooms on one level, the layout includes an inviting eat-in kitchen, a formal dining room, and a gracious living room with a central fireplace, expansive floor-to-ceiling windows, and a side patio. Recent updates include AC/Heating, electrical panel and complete rewiring, dual-pane windows, high-speed fiber internet, new irrigation, new sewer lateral, rewired electrical throughout, newly refinished wide-plank hardwood floors, fresh interior paint, and modernized hardware, all while preserving the home's timeless original details. The beautifully landscaped front, side, and rear yards feature mature orange, lemon & lime trees, offering a tranquil outdoor retreat. Additional highlights include ample storage space, a versatile sub-basement/workshop, and convenient side-by-side 2-car parking.
Sold for $2,250,000
$2,250,000
531 Sonora Dr, San Mateo, CA 94402
3beds
1,605sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1950
5,564 Square Feet Lot
$2,831,800 Zestimate®
$1,402/sqft
$5,902 Estimated rent
Home value
$2,831,800
$2.58M - $3.11M
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Central fireplaceExpansive floor-to-ceiling windowsTranquil outdoor retreatPicturesque tree-lined streetFresh interior paintSide patioRefinished wide-plank hardwood floors
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Listed by:
Shameran Anderer DRE #01068055 415-297-9791,
BarbCo 415-566-1112
Bought with:
Mark Barber, DRE #01220031
Christie's International Real
Source: SFAR,MLS#: 424082701
Originating MLS: San Francisco Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: San Francisco Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Area: 0
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Bedroom 1
- Area: 0
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Bedroom 2
- Area: 0
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Bedroom 3
- Area: 0
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Bedroom 4
- Area: 0
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Bathroom
- Features: Jack & Jill, Shower Stall(s), Tub w/Shower Over
Dining room
- Features: Formal Area
- Level: Main
- Area: 0
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Family room
- Area: 0
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Kitchen
- Features: Breakfast Area
- Level: Main
- Area: 0
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 0
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Free-Standing Electric Range, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
- Laundry: Ground Floor, In Garage
Features
- Flooring: Wood
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,605
- Total interior livable area: 1,605 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Inside Entrance, Side By Side, On Site (Single Family Only)
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Lot
- Size: 5,564 Square Feet
- Features: Landscaped, Landscape Front
Details
- Parcel number: 034212010
- Special conditions: Successor Trustee Sale
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Mid-Century,Ranch,Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Condition
- Year built: 1950
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: San Mateo
- Elevation: 0
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,402/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $2,293,371
- Annual tax amount: $27,762
- Date on market: 1/8/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 26 days
- Total actual rent: 0
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2/26/2025 | Sold | $2,250,000+18.7%$1,402/sqft |
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| 2/4/2025 | Pending sale | $1,895,000$1,181/sqft |
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| 1/28/2025 | Price change | $1,895,000-20.9%$1,181/sqft |
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| 1/8/2025 | Listed for sale | $2,395,000$1,492/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $27,762 +5.3% | $2,293,371 +2% |
| 2024 | $26,355 +2.2% | $2,248,404 +2% |
| 2023 | $25,790 +1040.6% | $2,204,319 +1837.4% |
| 2022 | $2,261 +8.4% | $113,775 +2% |
| 2021 | $2,086 +9.1% | $111,545 +1% |
| 2020 | $1,911 +9.3% | $110,402 +2% |
| 2019 | $1,749 +3.1% | $108,238 +2% |
| 2018 | $1,696 +14.2% | $106,116 +2% |
| 2017 | $1,484 +9.8% | $104,037 +2% |
| 2016 | $1,352 +4.6% | $101,998 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $1,293 | $100,467 +2% |
| 2014 | $1,293 | $98,500 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $98,056 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $96,134 |
| 2011 | -- | $96,134 +2.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $93,547 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $93,770 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $91,932 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $90,130 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $88,363 |
| 2005 | -- | $88,363 +4% |
| 2004 | -- | $84,933 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $83,377 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $81,743 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $80,141 +2% |
| 2000 | -- | $78,571 |
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Neighborhood: Baywood Knolls
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