NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1541 Cottage Grove Ave San Mateo, CA 94401

South Shoreview Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,202,000 - $1,533,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,625 Sq Ft
$872/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 11, 2013

Last sale price $782,000 $481 Per Sq Ft

Est. 85% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $9,030/month

10 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Wood Flooring
  • Aragon High School Rated A+
  • Traditional Architecture
  • 4-minute walk to Shoreview Park

About This Home

As of October 2013

Timeless, Stylish, & Right @ Home! The wide open floor plan offers a perfect flow to the sun filled patio & back yard providing a daily ease & a fashionable setting where you can relax & entertain w/ joy. A home that truly fits the California lifestyle & is full of updates such as granite cook's kitchen, gleaming hardwood floors, & a welcoming & tranquil mastersuite w/ doors opening to outdoors.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Lorelei Komm

KW Advisors License #01241913 Listed on: 09/07/2013

KW Advisors

Last Buyer's Agent

Elle Chu

Coldwell Banker Realty License #01920035

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $12,676

Year Built

  • Built in 1951

Lot Details

  • Fenced
  • Level Lot
  • Zoning described as R106

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Slab Foundation
  • Tar and Gravel Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,625 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Combination Dining and Living Room

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Outdoor Features

  • Barbecue Area

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Sewer Within 50 Feet

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 033-361-330

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$12,676

Year Built

Built in 1951

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Style: Ranch, Traditional
  • Age: 62
  • Sale Price Per Sq Ft: 481.23
  • Level Street Main: Bedroom(s)
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1625
  • Incorporated: Yes
  • Map Book Page: 749
  • Map Side Coordinate: 1
  • Map Top Coordinate: B
  • Thomas Bros Page: 749
  • Thomas Brothers: B1
  • Year Built: 1951
  • Zoning Description: R106
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Separate Family Room
  • Fireplace: Family Room, Living Room, Wood Burning, Yes
  • Dining Room: Dining Area in Living Room, Breakfast Bar
  • Kitchen: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Oven Range, Microwave, Hookups - Gas
  • Living Sq Ft: 1625
  • Stories: 1
  • Bedrooms: Primary Suite / Retreat, Ground Floor Bedroom
  • Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
  • Maximum Bathrooms: 2
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 3
  • Minimum Bathrooms: 2
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Slab
  • Pool Description: Pool - No
  • Roof: Tar and Gravel
  • View: Local/Neighborhood
  • Yard/Grounds: Patio(s), BBQ Area, Fenced
  • Exterior: Stucco

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Garage Max: 1
  • Garage Min: 1
  • Garage Parking Features: Attached Garage

Utilities

  • Heating System: Forced Air, Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer in Street, Sewer Connected

Schools

  • School District: San Mateo Union High

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Grade - Level
  • Parcel Number: 033-361-330
  • List Price per Sq Ft: 423.93
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 5250.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Area Max Search: 5250.00
  • Lot Size Area Min Search: 5250.00
  • Maximum Lot Size: 5250.00
  • Map Book: Thomas Bros

Multi Family

  • Maximum Building Height: 1
  • Minimum Building Height: 1

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: San Mateo Union High

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 24, 2019
Sold by
Shing Ellen
Bought by
Shing Ellen and Ellen Shing Living Trust
Current Estimated Value
$1,443,882

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 7, 2013
Closed on
Oct 2, 2013
Sold by
Gruber Katherine A
Bought by
Shing Ellen
Seller's Agent
Lorelei Komm
KW Advisors
Buyer's Agent
Elle Chu
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$688,888
Sold Price
$782,000
Premium/Discount to List
$93,112
13.52%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.15%
Original Mortgage
$417,000
Interest Rate
4.49%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 8, 2013
Sold by
Adolph Kurt A
Bought by
Gruber Katherine A

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 27, 2010
Sold by
Gruber Karin M
Bought by
Gruber Karin M

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 20, 2001
Sold by
Niland Thomas A and Niland Tara A
Bought by
Gruber Karin M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$205,000
Interest Rate
7.21%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 13, 1994
Sold by
Wolffe Vaughn R
Bought by
Niland Thomas A and Niland Tara A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$192,500
Interest Rate
8.56%
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
Shing Ellen -- None Available
Shing Ellen $782,000 Fidelity National Title Co
Gruber Katherine A -- None Available
Gruber Karin M -- None Available
Gruber Karin M $515,000 North American Title Co
Niland Thomas A $203,000 North American Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Shing Ellen $367,000
Closed Shing Ellen $250,000
Closed Shing Ellen $408,000
Closed Shing Ellen $411,000
Closed Shing Ellen $417,000
Previous Owner Gruber Karin M $203,000
Previous Owner Gruber Karin M $205,000
Previous Owner Niland Thomas A $192,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
10/11/2013 10/11/13 Sold $782,000 +13.5% $481 / Sq Ft
09/17/2013 09/17/13 Pending -- -- --
09/07/2013 09/07/13 For Sale $688,888 -- $424 / 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 $12,676 $958,612 $479,306 $479,306
2023 $12,676 $921,390 $460,695 $460,695
2022 $12,235 $903,324 $451,662 $451,662
2021 $12,216 $885,612 $442,806 $442,806
2020 $11,442 $876,532 $438,266 $438,266
2019 $10,707 $859,346 $429,673 $429,673
2018 $10,369 $842,498 $421,249 $421,249
2017 $9,811 $825,980 $412,990 $412,990
2016 $9,837 $809,786 $404,893 $404,893
2015 $9,830 $797,624 $398,812 $398,812
2014 $9,722 $782,000 $391,000 $391,000
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • L

    Seller's Agent in 2013

    Lorelei Komm

    KW Advisors

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  • E

    Buyer's Agent in 2013

    Elle Chu

    Coldwell Banker Realty

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81333164

MLSListings

APN: 033-361-330

California San Mateo County San Mateo 94401 South Shoreview

1541 Cottage Grove Ave, San Mateo, CA

This home is located at 1541 Cottage Grove Ave, San Mateo, CA 94401 since 07 September 2013 and is currently estimated at $1,416,323, approximately $871 per square foot. This property was built in 1951. 1541 Cottage Grove Ave is a home located in San Mateo County with nearby schools including Lead Elementary School, Bayside Academy, and Aragon High School.

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