Once upon a time (1939), on a quiet cul-de-sac was a picture-perfect home near what would one day be the thriving heart of Downtown San Mateo. Prized for its 37-minute railway commute to San Francisco (in 1863), San Mateo was the bustling hub of diverse services, retail and entertainment--the primary playground for San Franciscos 19th-century elite. Through 20th-century suburban expansion, this picture-perfect home remained on its quiet cul-de-sac near what is now the family-friendly, walkable, culinary, art and retail scene of Downtown San Mateowithin strolling distance of the railway stop/Caltrain Station.
The home has undergone modernizations through the years while maintaining its architectural integrity, as seen in the beautiful oak floors, stately ceilings, intricate moldings and trim, picture rails and wrought iron work. Recent updates to the kitchen and baths include adding Carrara marble, granite and subway tile surfaces, stainless steel appliances, and solar panels for energy efficiency.
From a rural stagecoach stop to a mix of historic charm and modern luxuries, this picture-perfect home on a quiet cul-de-sac remains, picture perfect.
Sold for $1,725,000
$1,725,000
56 Tilton Ter, San Mateo, CA 94401
2beds
1,300sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1939
3,930 Square Feet Lot
$1,737,300 Zestimate®
$1,327/sqft
$4,324 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,737,300
$1.58M - $1.91M
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Quiet cul-de-sacPicture railsBeautiful oak floorsWrought iron workStately ceilingsStainless steel appliancesSubway tile surfaces
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Listed by:
Julie Baumann 01799278 650-576-8889,
Compass 650-375-1111
Bought with:
Jacklyn Friedland, 01726418
Compass
Source: MLSListings Inc,MLS#: ML82035657
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Bathroom
- Features: Marble, ShowerandTub, SolidSurface, StallShower, Tile, Tub, UpdatedBaths
Dining room
- Features: FormalDiningRoom
Family room
- Features: SeparateFamilyRoom
Kitchen
- Features: Countertop_Granite, ExhaustFan
Heating
- Central Forced Air Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Disposal, Microwave, Gas Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
Features
- High Ceilings
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,300
- Total interior livable area: 1,300 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Attached, Garage Door Opener
- Attached garage spaces: 1
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Back Yard, Barbecue, Fenced, Drought Tolerant Plants
- Fencing: Wood
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Greenbelt
Lot
- Size: 3,930 sqft
- Features: Level
Details
- Parcel number: 032311080
- Zoning: R10006
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: English,Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1939
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: IndividualGasMeters, PublicUtilities
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Public Utilities, Water Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: San Mateo
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: ExclusiveRightToSell
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/27/2026 | Sold | $1,725,000+7.9%$1,327/sqft |
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| 2/27/2026 | Pending sale | $1,598,000$1,229/sqft |
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| 2/20/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,598,000+3.1%$1,229/sqft |
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| 5/2/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 4/27/2022 | Listed for rent | $5,000+2%$4/sqft |
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| 8/27/2020 | Sold | $1,550,000+3.7%$1,192/sqft |
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| 7/30/2020 | Pending sale | $1,495,000$1,150/sqft |
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| 7/23/2020 | Price change | $1,495,000-14.5%$1,150/sqft |
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| 7/7/2020 | Listed for sale | $1,749,000+136.4%$1,345/sqft |
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| 8/2/2017 | Listing removed | $4,900$4/sqft |
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| 7/21/2017 | Listed for rent | $4,900$4/sqft |
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| 5/21/2010 | Sold | $740,000-2.4%$569/sqft |
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| 5/3/2010 | Price change | $758,000-2.6%$583/sqft |
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| 4/10/2010 | Listed for sale | $778,000-4.9%$598/sqft |
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| 12/4/2008 | Listing removed | $818,000$629/sqft |
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| 11/17/2008 | Price change | $818,000-3.5%$629/sqft |
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| 10/12/2008 | Listed for sale | $848,000+1.6%$652/sqft |
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| 2/24/2005 | Sold | $835,000+68.7%$642/sqft |
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| 1/11/2000 | Sold | $495,000$381/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $20,692 +0.9% | $1,677,767 +2% |
| 2024 | $20,501 -0.5% | $1,644,871 +2% |
| 2023 | $20,603 +4.1% | $1,612,620 +2% |
| 2022 | $19,791 +1% | $1,581,000 +2% |
| 2021 | $19,590 +57.9% | $1,550,000 +77.5% |
| 2020 | $12,410 +5.8% | $873,406 +2% |
| 2019 | $11,727 +4% | $856,282 +2% |
| 2018 | $11,274 +2.2% | $839,494 +2% |
| 2017 | $11,028 +6.2% | $823,034 +2% |
| 2016 | $10,380 +5.4% | $806,898 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $9,846 | $794,778 +2% |
| 2014 | $9,846 | $779,210 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $775,690 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $760,482 |
| 2011 | -- | $760,482 +2.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $740,000 -18.1% |
| 2009 | -- | $903,830 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $886,108 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $868,734 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $851,700 |
| 2005 | -- | $851,700 +59.2% |
| 2004 | -- | $535,102 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $525,296 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $514,998 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $504,900 +577.9% |
| 2000 | -- | $74,477 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Central Business District
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 2/10San Mateo Park Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.8 mi
- 8/10Borel Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.3 mi
- 9/10San Mateo High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.8 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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