Julie Baumann Presents:
Picture Perfect in Downtown San Mateo
$1,598,000
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Property Details
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Square Feet
1,300 sq ft
Neighborhood
Downtown San Mateo
ONCE UPON A TIME...
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 Francisco’s 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 Mateo—within strolling distance of a ‘railway stop’ that is now called Caltrain Station. The home has undergone modernizations and upgrades through the years while maintaining its architectural integrity, as seen in the beautiful oak floors, stately-high ceilings, intricate moldings and trim, picture rails and wrought iron work. Recent updates to the kitchen and bathrooms 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, modern high-rises and countless amenities, this picture-perfect home on a quiet cul-de-sac near the heart of downtown remains, picture perfect.
AT A GLANCE
PROPERTY DETAILS
AT A GLANCE
- Updated 2-bedroom, 2-bath home, plus bonus room, on a cul-de-sac in Downtown San Mateo
- Picture perfect curb appeal with a neatly groomed landscape
- Approximately 1,300 sq. ft. interior, per REALIST; 1,576 sq. ft. interior, per paid third-party vendor
- Approximately 3,936 sq. ft. lot, per REALIST
- Updated kitchen and bathrooms, oak floors throughout, wrought iron railings, intricate moldings and trim, stately-high ceilings, marble and granite finishes, on-trend lighting
- Foyer opens to the living room featuring a focal-point fireplace with elaborately carved mantel
- Dining room has an eye-catching, wood-bead chandelier, and sliding glass door to an elevated deck with café lighting
- Sleek kitchen has white cabinets and subway tile, black granite countertops and stainless steel appliances
- Bonus room opens to the back yard and garage
- Bedrooms are privately situated upstairs and separated by a bathroom
- Updated bathrooms feature Carrara marble tile and freestanding vanities
- Single-car garage with EV charger, epoxy floor, storage and washer and dryer
- Stroll to everything Downtown: restaurants, cafes, shopping, entertainment, Central Park, the library, Farmers Market and Caltrain Station
PROPERTY DETAILS
- Meticulous 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom updated home, plus bonus room, on a cul-de-sac in Downtown San Mateo
- Picture perfect curb appeal with lush green lawns, neatly groomed shrubs, flowers and trees, and a pathway to the elevated brick entrance
- Originally built in 1939, the facade is traditional in style, while the interior is filled with period character
- Approximately 1,300 sq. ft. interior, per REALIST; 1,576 sq. ft. interior, per paid third-party vendor
- Approximately 3,936 sq. ft. lot, per REALIST
- Updated kitchen and baths, beautiful oak floors, wrought iron railings, intricate moldings, stately-high ceilings, Carrara marble and granite finishes, on-trend lighting
- Golden honey-colored oak floors gleam throughout the split-level floor plan with public rooms on the main level, bonus room on ground level, and bedrooms upstairs
- Regal living room has a wood-burning fireplace with carved, neoclassical-style mantel, new chandelier, intricate crown molding, and sparkling windows with shades for adjusting the natural light
- Dining room with a cascading, wood-bead chandelier provides a sliding glass door to the elevated deck with café lighting and lush lawn with flowering shrubs and garden beds
- Bright, updated kitchen features white cabinetry (some with glass fronts), white subway tile backsplashes, black granite countertops and stainless steel appliances, including a gas range, refrigerator-freezer, microwave and dishwasher; a stainless steel, dual-basin sink is beneath a window that overlooks the back yard
- Private bonus room extends to the back yard via French door, and the garage
- From the foyer, an oak staircase with new runner and wrought iron railing ascends to bedrooms
- Bedrooms have hardwood floors, picture railings, wall closets, ceiling fixtures, and are separated by the hall bathroom
- Updated hall bathroom 1 is tiled in Carrara marble, has a freestanding metal-frame vanity with white porcelain sink, a tub-shower combo, and is well-lit with natural light
- On the main level, Carrara marble lines the floor and shower in bathroom 2 with a white pedestal sink, pivot wall mirror, wall sconces and wainscoting
- Attached single-car garage has an EV charger, storage, epoxy floor and laundry area with washer and dryer
- HVAC system, solar panels are owned, irrigation in front and back yards
- Front and back yard landscapes include, lush lawns, a Japanese maple tree, rose bushes, boxwood hedges, garden beds, and colorful flowers and shrubs
- Stroll to Downtown San Mateo eateries, cafes, shopping, amenities, entertainment, Central Park, the library, Farmers Market and Caltrain Station
- Nearby schools include: San Mateo Park Elementary, Borel Middle and San Mateo High, per GreatSchools.org, buyer to verify eligibility
- Located ~ 20 miles south of San Francisco and 7 miles from SFO, San Mateo serves as a critical transit and employment hub
Floor Plan
CITY OF SAN MATEO
One of the largest cities on the San Francisco Peninsula, San Mateo boasts many options for recreation as well as a revitalized downtown, with a large movie theater, restaurants, and bars. Spanish explorers first came to present-day San Mateo on a 1776 scouting trip and named the creek they slept beside San Mateo Creek. In 1863, the railroad arrived in San Mateo, leading some wealthy San Franciscans to build summer and weekend homes in the area. Today, approximately 100,000 people call the city home. The median household income is $88,000, and the median home value is $722,000 according to 2013 United States Census Bureau data. Of San Mateo’s 40,014 housing units, 54 percent are owner occupied. The city is home to the Hillsdale Shopping Center and a number of parks -- including Central Park and the Coyote Point Recreation Area. The CuriOdyssey museum at Coyote Point offers science and wildlife exhibits for children and adults, some of which feature live animals. For a breathtakingly beautiful jog, hike, or bicycling outing, locals head to the Sawyer Camp Trail at the Crystal Springs Reservoir.
Julie Baumann
CURATOR OF FINE HOMES ON THE SAN FRANCISCO PENINSULA
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