NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1520 Seneca Ln San Mateo, CA 94402

San Mateo Highlands Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $2,893,000 - $3,558,000

4 Beds
3 Baths
2,930 Sq Ft
$1,105/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 20, 2022

Last sale price $3,150,000 $1,075 Per Sq Ft

Est. 3% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $19,817/month

24 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Eichler Home
  • Atrium Room
  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Highlands Elementary School Rated A-
  • Radiant Floor
  • Balcony

About This Home

As of September 2022

This gorgeous Eichler home is situated on a corner lot in the Highlands Neighborhood of San Mateo with quick and easy access to the 280 Freeway, the many shops and restaurants at Crystal Springs Village, and highly rated schools. Joseph Eichler designed contemporary homes with post and beam construction, huge glass floor-to-ceiling walls bringing the outdoors and natural light in, and a signature entry courtyard. These homes are highly sought-after and two-story Eichlers of this size are hard to come by. This particular home features a large open space housing the living room and dining room with a cozy fireplace and a wall of glass facing the patio & backyard, a family room, a chef's kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a center island, and breakfast bar, a breakfast nook with access to a private patio, and a large master suite on the second floor with a private balcony. Outside you will find multiple sitting areas & a sprawling lawn surrounded by mature trees providing privacy.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Stanley Lo

Green Banker Realty License #00874415 Listed on: 07/29/2022

Last Buyer's Agent

Jerry Zang

Coldwell Banker Realty License #01702597

Coldwell Banker Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $34,108

Year Built

  • Built in 1961

Lot Details

  • 8,499 Sq Ft Lot
  • Back Yard
  • Zoning described as R10008

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Eichler Home
  • Slab Foundation
  • Foam Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 2,930 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Separate Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Atrium Room

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Built-In Oven
  • Electric Cooktop
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Radiant Floor
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony

Community Details

  • Courtyard

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 041-242-070

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$34,108

Year Built

Built in 1961

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Style: Eichler
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 2930
  • Year Built: 1961
  • Zoning Description: R10008
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Separate Family Room
  • Fireplace: Living Room
  • Dining Room: Breakfast Bar, Breakfast Nook, Dining Area in Living Room
  • Kitchen: Cooktop - Electric, Dishwasher, Freezer, Garbage Disposal, Island, Oven - Built-In, Refrigerator
  • Living Sq Ft: 2930
  • Stories: 2
  • Flooring: Tile
  • Additional Rooms: Atrium
  • Fireplaces Min: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Slab
  • Roof: Foam
  • Yard/Grounds: Back Yard, Balcony / Patio, Courtyard

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Parking Features: Attached Garage

Utilities

  • Heating System: Radiant Floors
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer - Public

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 041-242-070
  • Lot Acres: 0.1951
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 8500.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 8500.00

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: San Mateo Union High

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 29, 2022
Closed on
Sep 2, 2022
Sold by
Austin Alexander John and Austin Joanne Yuan
Bought by
Chen Ming and Lin Zhiyan
Seller's Agent
Stanley Lo
Green Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Jerry Zang
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$3,280,000
Sold Price
$3,150,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$130,000
-3.96%
Views
1
Current Estimated Value
$3,236,625

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$86,625
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.88%
Original Mortgage
$1,150,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,096,360
Interest Rate
4.99%
Mortgage Type
Balloon
Estimated Equity
$2,140,265

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 18, 2017
Closed on
Jun 19, 2017
Sold by
Zuendorf Peter and Zuendorf Stephanie
Bought by
Austin Alexander John and Yuan Joanne Yuan
Seller's Agent
Denise Laugesen
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Gregory Terry
Compass
List Price
$2,300,000
Sold Price
$2,325,000
Premium/Discount to List
$25,000
1.09%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.98%
Original Mortgage
$1,743,750
Interest Rate
2.62%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 2, 2014
Closed on
Jun 6, 2014
Sold by
Sell James E and Sell Brenda L
Bought by
Zuendorf Peter and Zuendorf Stephanie
Seller's Agent
Miriam Chirko
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Judy Litteer
Corcoran Icon Properties
List Price
$1,588,000
Sold Price
$1,565,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$23,000
-1.45%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
13.96%
Original Mortgage
$720,000
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 3, 2010
Sold by
Sell James E and Sell Brenda L
Bought by
Sell James E and Sell Brenda L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$688,000
Interest Rate
3.62%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 26, 2008
Sold by
Sell James E and Sell Brenda L
Bought by
Sell James E and Sell Brenda L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$685,000
Interest Rate
6%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 26, 2004
Sold by
Sell James E and Sell Brenda L
Bought by
Sell James E and Sell Brenda L
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Chen Ming $3,150,000 Orange Coast Title
Austin Alexander John $2,325,000 Lawyers Title Company
Zuendorf Peter $1,565,000 Fidelity National Title Co
Sell James E -- Old Republic Title Company
Sell James E -- Old Republic Title Company
Sell James E -- Old Republic Title Company
Sell James E -- Old Republic Title Company
Sell James E -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Chen Ming $1,150,000
Previous Owner Austin Alexander John $1,743,750
Previous Owner Zuendorf Peter $720,000
Previous Owner Sell James E $688,000
Previous Owner Sell James E $685,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
09/20/2022 09/20/22 Sold $3,150,000 -4.0% $1,075 / Sq Ft
08/23/2022 08/23/22 Pending -- -- --
07/29/2022 07/29/22 For Sale $3,280,000 +41.1% $1,119 / Sq Ft
06/28/2017 06/28/17 Sold $2,325,000 +1.1% $794 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
05/31/2017 05/31/17 Pending -- -- --
05/18/2017 05/18/17 For Sale $2,300,000 +47.0% $785 / Sq Ft
06/18/2014 06/18/14 Sold $1,565,000 -1.4% $534 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
05/18/2014 05/18/14 Pending -- -- --
05/02/2014 05/02/14 For Sale $1,588,000 -- $542 / Sq Ft
Source: MLSListings

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $34,108 $3,000,000 $2,042,500 $957,500
2023 $34,108 $3,150,000 $2,145,000 $1,005,000
2022 $30,966 $2,542,724 $2,028,712 $514,012
2021 $30,474 $2,492,868 $1,988,934 $503,934
2020 $29,466 $2,467,307 $1,968,540 $498,767
2019 $28,731 $2,418,930 $1,929,942 $488,988
2018 $27,888 $2,371,500 $1,892,100 $479,400
2017 $19,998 $1,653,022 $826,511 $826,511
2016 $19,825 $1,620,610 $810,305 $810,305
2015 $19,400 $1,596,268 $798,134 $798,134
2014 $7,031 $487,341 $108,832 $378,509
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Stanley Lo

    Seller's Agent in 2022

    Stanley Lo

    Green Banker Realty

    (650) 222-1045

    2 in this area

    392 Total Sales

    Stanley Lo
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  • Jerry Zang

    Buyer's Agent in 2022

    Jerry Zang

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    (408) 930-4684

    1 in this area

    129 Total Sales

    Jerry Zang
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    Seller's Agent in 2017

    Denise Laugesen

    Coldwell Banker Realty

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    Buyer's Agent in 2017

    Gregory Terry

    Compass

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    Seller's Agent in 2014

    Miriam Chirko

    Coldwell Banker Realty

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  • Judy Litteer

    Buyer's Agent in 2014

    Judy Litteer

    Corcoran Icon Properties

    (650) 868-5353

    19 Total Sales

    Judy Litteer
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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81902106

MLSListings

APN: 041-242-070

California San Mateo County San Mateo 94402 San Mateo Highlands

1520 Seneca Ln, San Mateo, CA

This home is located at 1520 Seneca Ln, San Mateo, CA 94402 since 29 July 2022 and is currently estimated at $3,236,625, approximately $1,104 per square foot. This property was built in 1961. 1520 Seneca Ln is a home located in San Mateo County with nearby schools including Highlands Elementary School, Borel Middle School, and Aragon High School.

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