Charming 2 bedroom, 2-1/2 bathrooms, 2-level condo centrally located near downtown San Mateo. Sunny and light filled unit has a tenant-friendly floor plan with several updates and a private courtyard patio to enjoy a glass of wine or small outdoor garden. There are two master suites with upgraded bathrooms on the upper floor and a half bathroom on the main floor. Unit includes a gated entry, storage space, 2 assigned parking spaces in the carport, a shared community entertainment area for BBQ and relaxation with your family or friends. This rare downtown find is minutes away from the bustling businesses, theaters, restaurant, banks, Caltrain station, Central Park, tennis courts and baseball field; plus many other favorite places in downtown San Mateo. No smoking nor Vaping in the premises. No pets. Available 12/25/21
Owner pays HOA, . Tenant pays all utilities, Recology, Water & Cable TV.
Sold for $990,000
$990,000
821 Laurel Ave, San Mateo, CA 94401
2beds
2baths
1,400sqft
Townhouse
Built in 1979
0.39 Acres Lot
$1,032,800 Zestimate®
$707/sqft
$4,856 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,032,800
$940,000 - $1.14M
$4,856/mo
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Gated entryPatioUpgraded bathrooms
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2.5
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Washer
- Laundry: In Unit
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Has fireplace: Yes
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,400 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Garage - Detached
Lot
- Size: 0.39 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 106600070
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
Condition
- Year built: 1979
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: San Mateo
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $707/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $775,789
- Annual tax amount: $10,600
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/2/2025 | Sold | $990,000+57.1%$707/sqft |
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| 1/22/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 10/24/2021 | Listed for rent | $4,100+3.8%$3/sqft |
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| 8/5/2019 | Listing removed | $3,950$3/sqft |
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| 7/23/2019 | Listed for rent | $3,950-6%$3/sqft |
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| 6/20/2019 | Listing removed | $4,200$3/sqft |
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| 6/15/2019 | Price change | $4,200-14.1%$3/sqft |
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| 5/23/2019 | Listed for rent | $4,888$3/sqft |
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| 10/16/2012 | Sold | $630,000$450/sqft |
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| 9/1/2012 | Listed for sale | $630,000$450/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $10,600 +2.6% | $775,789 +2% |
| 2024 | $10,329 +2.5% | $760,578 +2% |
| 2023 | $10,078 +0.9% | $745,666 +2% |
| 2022 | $9,989 +3% | $731,046 +2% |
| 2021 | $9,700 +4% | $716,712 +1% |
| 2020 | $9,325 +4% | $709,364 +2% |
| 2019 | $8,965 +6.7% | $695,456 +2% |
| 2018 | $8,401 +4.9% | $681,821 +2% |
| 2017 | $8,010 +0.6% | $668,453 +2% |
| 2016 | $7,961 +4.9% | $655,347 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $7,592 | $645,504 +2% |
| 2014 | $7,592 | $632,860 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $630,000 +150.3% |
| 2012 | -- | $251,724 |
| 2011 | -- | $251,724 +2.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $244,946 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $245,529 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $240,716 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $235,997 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $231,370 |
| 2005 | -- | $231,370 +4% |
| 2004 | -- | $222,387 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $218,312 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $214,032 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $209,836 +2% |
| 2000 | -- | $205,723 |
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Neighborhood: Central Business District
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GreatSchools rating
- 2/10Sunnybrae Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 8/10Borel Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.8 mi
- 10/10Aragon High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1 mi
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