Sold139d on market
39 El Cerrito Ave
San Mateo, CA, 94402 • Baywood • San Mateo County
$3,300,000
$1269/sqft
3Beds
3Baths
2,600Sqft
0.15 acLot
1940Built
Property DNA
Character Home
Built 1940 · 86 years of history
Outdoor Living
Balcony/Patio
2-Car Garage
Attached
Hardwood & Tile Floors
Quality flooring throughout
Market activity
Demand and pricing signals for this listing
25 views
People checking out this listing
139 days on market
Established listing
$1,269/sqft
Price per square foot
About this home
Single Family · Built 1940
Remodeled and light-filled two-story home in sought-after San Mateo Park, ideally located between Downtown San Mateo and Burlingame Avenue. Behind private gates, 39 El Cerrito Avenue offers a gracious floor plan with a grand living room, formal dining, and a chefs kitchen, with high-end finishes, overlooking the backyard. The professionally designed gardens are alive with trees, color, and visiting butterflies. The primary suite features a high ceiling, dressing area, and spa bath. With two additional bedrooms, a flexible office or guest suite, a mudroom and an attached two-car garage, this home defines modern Peninsula living with timeless appeal.
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights private gates, attached two-car garage, and overlooking the backyard as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$20,836/month
Principal & Interest$16,436
Property Tax$3,300
Insurance$1,100
Down payment20% ($660,000)
3%50%
Est. 6.36% rate · 30yr fixed · $2,640,000 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence, Residential
Year Built1940
HeatingCentral Forced Air Gas
CoolingWall/Window Unit(s)
Parking2 Attached Garage spaces
Lot6,416 sqft
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence, Residential
Year built1940
Stories2
Systems
HeatingCentral Forced Air Gas
CoolingWall/Window Unit(s)
RoofShingle, Bitumen
Water / SewerPublic / Public Sewer
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingAttached
Garage2 spaces
Fireplaces1
Lot6,416 sqft
Location & Tax
NeighborhoodBaywood
ZoningR10006
Annual tax$22,442
Parcel032412110
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths2
Features & details
11 categories of property features
Interior Features
Appliances
Dishwasher
Disposal
Range Hood
Electric Oven
Gas Oven/Range
Refrigerator
Flooring
Hardwood
Tile
Heating
Central Forced Air Gas
Cooling
Wall/Window Unit(s)
Laundry
Inside
Fireplace
Living Room
Exterior Features
Exterior
Back Yard
Fenced
Parking
Attached
Patio & Porch
Balcony/Patio
Utilities
Public Utilities
Water Public
Gas
PublicUtilities
Room details
4 rooms detailed
Bedroom
PrimarySuiteRetreat
Bathroom
DoubleSinksShowerandTubShoweroverTub1TubinPrimaryBedroomHalfonGroundFloor
Dining Room
DiningArea
Family Room
SeparateFamilyRoom
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusSold
Days on market139
Est. value$3,313,400
Est. rent$7,720/mo
Tax rate1.12%
Price/sqft$1269
On marketOct 20, 2025
PostedOct 20, 2025
Last sold$3,300,000
MLS updatedNov 19, 2025
Tour days6
Views25
How are the schools in San Mateo?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
San Mateo, CA, 94402
Price history
9 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Nov 19, 2025Sold$3,300,000$1,269MLSListings Inc
Nov 13, 2025Pending Sale$2,998,000$1,153MLSListings Inc
Nov 7, 2025Contingent$2,998,000$1,153MLSListings Inc
Oct 20, 2025Listed For Sale$2,998,000$1,153MLSListings Inc
Nov 2, 2012Sold$1,430,000$550Public Record
Sep 6, 2012Price Change$1,499,000$577McGuire Real Estate
Aug 7, 2012Price Change$1,549,000$596McGuire Real Estate
Jul 8, 2012Listed For Sale$1,599,000$615McGuire Real Estate
Aug 29, 2005Sold$1,400,000$538Public Record
Sold$3,300,000
Nov 19, 2025•$1,269/sqft•MLSListings Inc
Pending Sale$2,998,000
Nov 13, 2025•$1,153/sqft•MLSListings Inc
Contingent$2,998,000
Nov 7, 2025•$1,153/sqft•MLSListings Inc
Listed For Sale$2,998,000
Oct 20, 2025•$1,153/sqft•MLSListings Inc
Sold$1,430,000
Nov 2, 2012•$550/sqft•Public Record
Price Change$1,499,000
Sep 6, 2012•$577/sqft•McGuire Real Estate
Price Change$1,549,000
Aug 7, 2012•$596/sqft•McGuire Real Estate
Listed For Sale$1,599,000
Jul 8, 2012•$615/sqft•McGuire Real Estate
Sold$1,400,000
Aug 29, 2005•$538/sqft•Public Record
Tax history
26 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 8, 2025$22,442$1,760,932
Apr 8, 2024$22,162$1,726,404
Apr 8, 2023$21,905$1,692,554
Apr 8, 2022$22,084$1,659,368
Apr 8, 2021$23,181$1,626,832
Apr 8, 2020$22,324$1,610,152
Apr 8, 2019$20,808$1,578,582
Apr 8, 2018$19,653$1,547,630
Apr 8, 2017$18,947$1,517,286
Apr 8, 2016$18,105$1,487,536
Apr 8, 2015$17,779$1,465,192
Apr 8, 2014$17,779$1,436,492
Apr 8, 2013—$1,430,000
Apr 8, 2012—$1,200,000
Apr 8, 2011—$1,386,000
Apr 8, 2010—$1,200,000
Apr 8, 2009—$1,350,000
Apr 8, 2008—$1,456,560
Apr 8, 2007—$1,428,000
Apr 8, 2006—$1,400,000
Apr 8, 2005—$1,400,000
Apr 8, 2004—$658,410
Apr 8, 2003—$646,344
Apr 8, 2002—$633,672
Apr 8, 2001—$621,248
Apr 8, 2000—$609,068
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San Mateo, CA • San Mateo County
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Nearby zip codes
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