Tucked away in the beautiful boutique Sunnybrae neighborhood, this charming home offers warm and welcoming atmosphere. Enjoy living in a quiet residential community with tree-lined streets yet just minutes from downtown San Mateo's vibrant mix of restaurants, cafes, shops, and everyday conveniences. Families will love the excellent neighborhood schools, as well as the close proximity to parks and playgrounds. Commuting is easy with quick access to major freeways and Caltrain. The home welcomes you with warm hardwood floors, double-paned windows, and a bright, move-in ready interior. It offers 3 comfortable bedrooms and 2.5 baths, including a lower-level en-suite bedroom with direct access to the backyard perfect for guests, in-laws, or a cozy home office. Step out from the dining room onto a spacious deck overlooking the huge, level backyard an ideal space for barbecues, playtime, or simply relaxing under the open sky. The super-sized yard also offers amazing potential for future expansion or an ADU. A large driveway, ample street parking, and a powered garage ready for EV charging add to the home's everyday practicality.
Sold for $1,798,000
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$1,798,000
720 Birch Ave, San Mateo, CA 94402
3beds
1,330sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1946
6,329 Square Feet Lot
$1,825,900 Zestimate®
$1,352/sqft
$6,782 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,825,900
$1.66M - $2.01M
$6,782/mo
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Move-in ready interiorTree-lined streetsHuge level backyardSpacious deckComfortable bedroomsAmple street parkingWarm hardwood floors
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Listed by:
Edmund T. Leung DRE #00872958 415-999-3239,
Coldwell Banker Realty 415-474-1750
Bought with:
Blanca Medellin, DRE #01425242
eXp Realty of California Inc
Luis Noriega, DRE #02164132
eXp Realty of California Inc
Source: SFAR,MLS#: 425079166
Originating MLS: San Francisco Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: San Francisco Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
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
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 0
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Family room
- Area: 0
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 0
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 0
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Appliances
- Laundry: In Garage
Features
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,330
- Total interior livable area: 1,330 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Driveway, Attached, Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s), Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Front, Independent, On Site (Single Family Only)
- Attached garage spaces: 1
- Uncovered spaces: 1
Lot
- Size: 6,329 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 035042040
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco
- Foundation: Concrete, Concrete Perimeter, Slab
Condition
- Year built: 1946
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: San Mateo
- Elevation: 0
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,352/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,493,754
- Annual tax amount: $18,725
- Price range: $1.8M - $1.8M
- Date on market: 10/24/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 39 days
- Total actual rent: 0
- Road surface type: Paved Sidewalk, Sidewalk/Curb/Gutter
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/19/2025 | Sold | $1,798,000$1,352/sqft |
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| 12/10/2025 | Pending sale | $1,798,000$1,352/sqft |
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| 11/27/2025 | Contingent | $1,798,000$1,352/sqft |
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| 10/24/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,798,000+30.3%$1,352/sqft |
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| 5/21/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 4/5/2023 | Listed for rent | $5,200+5.1%$4/sqft |
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| 7/23/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 6/25/2021 | Listed for rent | $4,950$4/sqft |
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| 1/14/2021 | Sold | $1,380,000+15%$1,038/sqft |
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| 12/10/2020 | Listed for sale | $1,200,000$902/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $18,725 +1.7% | $1,493,754 +2% |
| 2024 | $18,405 +2.7% | $1,464,466 +2% |
| 2023 | $17,914 -0.8% | $1,435,752 +2% |
| 2022 | $18,054 +666.8% | $1,407,600 +1407.8% |
| 2021 | $2,355 +12.9% | $93,352 +1% |
| 2020 | $2,086 +7% | $92,395 +2% |
| 2019 | $1,950 +5.4% | $90,584 +2% |
| 2018 | $1,850 +9% | $88,808 +2% |
| 2017 | $1,697 +25.8% | $87,067 +2% |
| 2016 | $1,349 +9.5% | $85,360 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $1,232 | $84,079 +2% |
| 2014 | $1,232 | $82,433 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $82,061 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $80,453 |
| 2011 | -- | $80,453 +2.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $78,287 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $78,474 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $76,936 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $75,428 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $73,950 |
| 2005 | -- | $73,950 +4% |
| 2004 | -- | $71,080 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $69,778 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $68,411 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $67,071 +2% |
| 2000 | -- | $65,757 |
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Neighborhood: Sunnybrae
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GreatSchools rating
- 2/10Sunnybrae Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.2 mi
- 8/10Borel Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.1 mi
- 10/10Aragon High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.4 mi
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