Sold854d on marketHistoric · 111 yrs
70 De Sabla Rd
San Mateo, CA, 94402 • Baywood • San Mateo County
$4,250,000
$1403/sqft
3Beds
4Baths
3,030Sqft
0.53 acLot
1915Built
Property DNA
Character Home
Built 1915 · 111 years of history
2-Car Garage
Detached · Electric Gate · Garage Door Opener
Hardwood Floors
Quality flooring throughout
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Listed 854 days ago · 49 views · 2 saves
Market activity
Demand and pricing signals for this listing
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People checking out this listing
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Buyers have saved this home
854 days on market
Established listing
$1,403/sqft
Price per square foot
Selling Soon Prediction
ModerateThis home ranks in the top 39% of listings most likely to go under contract soon, based on market activity and demand signals.
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About this home
Single Family · Built 1915 · Historic
Immerse in history and nature at 70 De Sabla in San Mateo Park, an authentic Japanese teahouse and garden from the late 1880s. Crafted by Henry Pike Bowie and designed by Makoto Hagiwara. The private sanctuary boasts 500+ plant species, a tranquil koi pond, and a 400-year-old Japanese sandstone bridge. Inside, features 2 bedrooms and 2.5 baths. Living spaces frame the garden, leading to the grand upstairs primary bedroom suite and a large lower-level bedroom. A private guest studio above the garage adds the third bedroom and bath plus versatility. 70 De Sabla is a true trophy property, where history and tranquility converge.
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights private guest studio and tranquil koi pond as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$26,834/month
Principal & Interest$21,167
Property Tax$4,250
Insurance$1,417
Down payment20% ($850,000)
3%50%
Est. 6.36% rate · 30yr fixed · $3,400,000 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence, Residential
Year Built1915
HeatingCentral Forced Air Gas
CoolingNone
Parking2 Garage spaces
Lot0.53 Acres
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence, Residential
Year built1915
Stories2
Systems
HeatingCentral Forced Air Gas
CoolingNone
RoofShake
Water / SewerPublic / Public Sewer
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingDetached, Electric Gate, Garage Door Opener
Garage2 spaces
Fireplaces2
Lot0.53 Acres
Location & Tax
NeighborhoodBaywood
ZoningR10006
Annual tax$10,994
Parcel032412340
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths3
Features & details
10 categories of property features
Interior Features
Interior
One Or More Skylights
Open Beam Ceiling
Appliances
Dishwasher
Disposal
Built In Oven
Washer/Dryer
Flooring
Carpet
Hardwood
Heating
Central Forced Air Gas
Cooling
None
Fireplace
Gas Starter
Wood Burning
Exterior Features
Parking
Detached
Electric Gate
Garage Door Opener
Pool Features
Other
Utilities
Public Utilities
Water Public
Gas
PublicUtilities
Room details
4 rooms detailed
Bathroom
DoubleSinksShowerandTubSolidSurface
Dining Room
FormalDiningRoom
Family Room
SeparateFamilyRoom
Kitchen
Countertop_SolidSurfceCorian
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusSold
Days on market854
Est. value$5,270,100
Est. rent$7,985/mo
Tax rate1.12%
Price/sqft$1403
On marketOct 9, 2023
PostedOct 9, 2023
Last sold$4,250,000
MLS updatedDec 5, 2023
Tour days6
Views49
Favorites2
How are the schools in San Mateo?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
San Mateo, CA, 94402
Price history
7 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Dec 5, 2023Sold$4,250,000$1,403MLSListings Inc
Nov 21, 2023Pending Sale$4,250,000$1,403MLSListings Inc
Nov 17, 2023Price Change$4,250,000$1,403MLSListings Inc
Oct 9, 2023Listed For Sale$4,650,000$1,535MLSListings Inc
Nov 2, 2015Listing Removed$4,998,000$1,650Venture Sotheby's Intl Rlty
Sep 11, 2015Price Change$4,998,000$1,650Venture Sotheby's Intl Rlty
Jun 27, 2015Listed For Sale$5,380,000$1,776Keller Williams Peninsula Estates
Sold$4,250,000
Dec 5, 2023•$1,403/sqft•MLSListings Inc
Pending Sale$4,250,000
Nov 21, 2023•$1,403/sqft•MLSListings Inc
Price Change$4,250,000
Nov 17, 2023•$1,403/sqft•MLSListings Inc
Listed For Sale$4,650,000
Oct 9, 2023•$1,535/sqft•MLSListings Inc
Listing Removed$4,998,000
Nov 2, 2015•$1,650/sqft•Venture Sotheby's Intl Rlty
Price Change$4,998,000
Sep 11, 2015•$1,650/sqft•Venture Sotheby's Intl Rlty
Listed For Sale$5,380,000
Jun 27, 2015•$1,776/sqft•Keller Williams Peninsula Estates
Tax history
26 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 8, 2025$10,994$732,000
Apr 8, 2024$8,739$638,000
Apr 8, 2023$17,960$702,000
Apr 8, 2022$18,277$870,000
Apr 8, 2021$13,311$847,000
Apr 8, 2020$9,560$572,000
Apr 8, 2019$8,556$514,000
Apr 8, 2018$7,969$515,000
Apr 8, 2017$9,090$539,000
Apr 8, 2016$7,894$485,000
Apr 8, 2015$6,810$448,000
Apr 8, 2014$6,810$432,000
Apr 8, 2013—$413,000
Apr 8, 2012—$371,000
Apr 8, 2011—$337,000
Apr 8, 2010—$327,000
Apr 8, 2009—$310,000
Apr 8, 2008—$311,000
Apr 8, 2007—$303,000
Apr 8, 2006—$295,000
Apr 8, 2005—$288,660
Apr 8, 2004—$244,000
Apr 8, 2003—$214,000
Apr 8, 2002—$202,000
Apr 8, 2001—$192,000
Apr 8, 2000—$160,000
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Local context around this listing
San Mateo, CA • San Mateo County
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Nearby zip codes
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