Charming home in popular Sunnybrae. Walk to downtown San Mateo, the train, restaurants and coffee shops. - Enjoy this lovely home on a tree-lined street in a quiet neighborhood near downtown San Mateo.
This home features two spacious bedrooms, a formal living room, a formal dining room, an updated kitchen with a casual dining area, a large sunroom/family room. plus a separate building in the backyard. Easy living floor plan with beautiful hardwood floors, lots of light, AND central air conditioning.
Looking to work from home? The sunroom would make a fabulous home office, with lots of windows, and serene backyard views. In addition, there is another self-standing room in the backyard with electricity, that would allow for a quiet workplace away from the commotion of the home.
The kitchen is a dream with gas cooking, high-end stainless GE Profile appliances, microwave, dishwasher & built-in refrigerator, granite countertops, and quality white cabinetry with lots of storage and a garden window overlooking the yard.
Beautifully upgraded bathroom with dual sinks, gorgeous Carrera marble countertops, slate floors, recessed toilet area, and a bathtub with a shower over.
Both bedrooms have dual closet areas. Hall has both a linen closet and a coat closet.
Sunroom opens to the pretty & private backyard with a brick patio for al fresco dining.
One car garage with extra storage and a full-size stackable washer/dryer.
Please no smoking. A small dog and/or cat allowed.
Easy access to highways 92, 101, and 280.
Located between Silicon Valley and SSF's biotech hub.
Please do not disturb the current tenants.
Avia Properties, Inc.
BRE# 01993653
(RLNE5950221)
Sold for $1,600,000
$1,600,000
679 Birch Ave, San Mateo, CA 94402
2beds
1baths
1,180sqft
SingleFamily
Built in 1941
4,500 Square Feet Lot
$1,667,100 Zestimate®
$1,356/sqft
$5,312 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,667,100
$1.57M - $1.78M
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
Heating
- None, Forced air
Cooling
- Other
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Has fireplace: Yes
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,180 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: None, Garage
Lot
- Size: 4,500 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 035013450
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
Condition
- Year built: 1941
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: San Mateo
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,356/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,632,000
- Annual tax amount: $20,010
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/25/2024 | Sold | $1,600,000+9.2%$1,356/sqft |
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| 6/22/2022 | Sold | $1,465,000+4.8%$1,242/sqft |
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| 6/3/2022 | Listed for sale | $1,398,000+133%$1,185/sqft |
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| 7/15/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 7/8/2021 | Listed for rent | $3,950$3/sqft |
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| 7/21/2020 | Listing removed | $3,950$3/sqft |
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| 7/16/2020 | Listed for rent | $3,950$3/sqft |
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| 12/28/2010 | Sold | $600,000+0%$508/sqft |
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| 10/29/2010 | Price change | $599,999-3.2%$508/sqft |
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| 10/16/2010 | Listed for sale | $620,000+6.9%$525/sqft |
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| 7/18/2003 | Sold | $580,000$492/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $20,010 +8.5% | $1,632,000 +16.6% |
| 2024 | $18,445 +2.2% | $1,400,000 |
| 2023 | $18,048 +84% | $1,400,000 +93.3% |
| 2022 | $9,809 -3.3% | $724,358 +2% |
| 2021 | $10,140 +12.3% | $710,156 +1% |
| 2020 | $9,031 +2.5% | $702,876 +2% |
| 2019 | $8,808 +6.3% | $689,096 +2% |
| 2018 | $8,287 +4.1% | $675,586 +2% |
| 2017 | $7,963 +0.6% | $662,340 +2% |
| 2016 | $7,916 +3.2% | $649,354 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $7,667 | $639,602 +2% |
| 2014 | $7,667 | $627,074 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $624,240 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $612,000 |
| 2011 | -- | $612,000 -4.2% |
| 2010 | -- | $638,848 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $640,366 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $627,810 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $615,500 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $603,432 |
| 2005 | -- | $603,432 +4% |
| 2004 | -- | $580,000 +179.5% |
| 2003 | -- | $207,546 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $203,478 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $199,490 +2% |
| 2000 | -- | $195,580 |
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Neighborhood: Sunnybrae
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GreatSchools rating
- 2/10Sunnybrae Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.1 mi
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- 10/10Aragon High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.3 mi
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- California
- San Mateo County
- San Mateo
- 94402
- Sunnybrae
- 679 Birch Ave