NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1969 Palm Ave San Mateo, CA 94403

Hillsdale Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,352,000 - $1,613,796

2 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,080 Sq Ft
$1,364/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: December 10, 2019

Last sale price $1,060,000 $981 Per Sq Ft

Est. 39% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $9,338 / mo

17 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring
  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Borel Middle School Rated A-
  • Granite Countertops
  • 2-minute walk to Trinta Park

About This Home

As of December 2019

HUGE PRICE IMPROVEMENT OF $119,000!!! Purchase West of 101 and make your dreams come true! Imagine coming home to your very own single family home in the heart of San Mateo. When you step into the gated corner lot, you will feel like you have gone on vacation in the Mountains. The living room and dining room have wainscoting, hardwood floors and a beautiful stone fireplace. Both Bedrooms are nicely sized with oversized windows to let the natural light pour in. The kitchen has ample countertop and cabinet space, granite counters and stainless steel appliances. Enjoy the lovely yard with the perfect patio for grilling, dining, and relaxing. This home is in close proximity to shopping, public transit and commuter freeways.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Casey Sternsmith

Compass License #70016718 Listed on: 10/17/2019

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

L. Christine Irsfeld

Compass SF License #01895088

Compass SF

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • 1946

Lot Details

  • 3,999 Sq Ft Lot
  • Wood Fence
  • Back Yard

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Composition Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,080 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Garden Windows
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Combination Dining and Living Room

Kitchen

  • Range Hood
  • Dishwasher
  • Granite Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Bathtub Includes Tile Surround

Laundry

  • Laundry in Garage
  • Gas Dryer Hookup

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Barbecue Area

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

1946

Lot Details

3,999 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Zoning: R20000
  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1080
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1946

Interior Features

  • Family Room: No Family Room
  • Fireplace: Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Dining Room: Dining Area In Living Room, No Formal Dining Room
  • Kitchen: Countertop - Granite, Dishwasher, Hood Over Range, Oven Range - Built-In, Gas, Refrigerator
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Sq Ft: 1080
  • Stories: 1
  • Laundry: Gas Hookup, In Garage
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
  • Fireplaces Min: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathroom: Shower And Tub, Tile, Updated Bath

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Wood Frame
  • Roof: Composition, Shingle
  • Yard/Grounds: Back Yard, Bbq Area, Deck, Fenced
  • Fencing: Wood

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Garage Parking Features: Attached Garage, Gate / Door Opener

Utilities

  • Heating System: Central Forced Air - Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer - Public

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: Garden Window

Lot Info

  • Lot Acres: 0.0918
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 4000.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 4000.00

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 3, 2025
Sold by
Bought by
Current Estimated Value
$1,473,199

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 17, 2019
Closed on
Dec 4, 2019
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Casey Sternsmith
Compass
Buyer's Agent
L. Christine Irsfeld
Compass SF
List Price
$1,118,000
Sold Price
$1,060,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$58,000
-5.19%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.04%
Original Mortgage
$848,000
Interest Rate
2.75%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 12, 2008
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$480,000
Interest Rate
6.51%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 22, 2007
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$76,000
Interest Rate
6.21%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 27, 2004
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$646,000
Interest Rate
6.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 3, 2003
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$562,500
Interest Rate
6.95%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 28, 2003
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$378,000
Interest Rate
5.83%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 12, 2001
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$416,000
Interest Rate
8.5%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 20, 2000
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$360,000
Interest Rate
7.87%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 19, 2000
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$360,000
Interest Rate
7.87%
Source: Public Records

Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Agents Specializing in Hillsdale, CA

  • Susan Gee Berry Real Estate Agent - KW Advisors

    Susan Gee Berry

    KW Advisors

    (650) 649-6958

    51 Total Sales

    3 in Hillsdale

    $450K - $577K Price Range

    Susan Gee Berry
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  • Julie Flouty Real Estate Agent - Compass

    Julie Flouty

    Compass

    (650) 753-0031

    193 Total Sales

    5 in Hillsdale

    $1.4M - $2.4M Price Range

    Julie Flouty
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  • Keith Walker Real Estate Agent - Intero Real Estate Services

    Keith Walker

    Responds Quickly

    Intero Real Estate Services

    (669) 230-1607

    148 Total Sales

    3 in Hillsdale

    $1.8M - $2.2M Price Range

    Keith Walker
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  • Vickie Burgess Real Estate Agent - Realsmart Properties

    Vickie Burgess

    Realsmart Properties

    (650) 744-3694

    115 Total Sales

    3 in Hillsdale

    $1.6M - $2.4M Price Range

    Vickie Burgess
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  • Brenda Avilla-Kintz Real Estate Agent - Realty ONE Group American

    Brenda Avilla-Kintz

    Realty ONE Group American

    (669) 236-3614

    43 Total Sales

    1 in Hillsdale

    $1,700,000 Price

    Brenda Avilla-Kintz
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  • Jalayne Forrester Real Estate Agent - KW Bay Area Estates

    Jalayne Forrester

    KW Bay Area Estates

    (669) 356-8887

    55 Total Sales

    1 in Hillsdale

    $1,500,000 Price

    Jalayne Forrester
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Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
-- None Listed On Document
$1,060,000 Chicago Title Company
$601,000 First American Title Company
$760,000 Stewart Title Of San Mateo
-- First American Title Co
-- Alliance Title Company
-- Stewart Title Of California
-- Fidelity National Title Co
-- Alliance Title Company
-- Alliance Title Company
$450,000 Alliance Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner $819,977
Previous Owner $848,000
Previous Owner $148,000
Previous Owner $50,000
Previous Owner $462,000
Previous Owner $477,550
Previous Owner $487,000
Previous Owner $480,000
Previous Owner $76,000
Previous Owner $608,000
Previous Owner $6,500
Previous Owner $13,500
Previous Owner $646,000
Previous Owner $562,500
Previous Owner $20,000
Previous Owner $378,000
Previous Owner $35,000
Previous Owner $416,000
Previous Owner $360,000
Previous Owner $43,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
12/10/2019 12/10/19 Sold $1,060,000 +6.1% $981 / Sq Ft
11/04/2019 11/04/19 Pending -- -- --
10/28/2019 10/28/19 Price Changed $999,000 -10.6% $925 / Sq Ft
10/17/2019 10/17/19 For Sale $1,118,000 -- $1,035 / Sq Ft
Source: MLSListings

Tax History

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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 $15,077 $1,159,258 $834,449 $324,809
2023 $15,013 $1,114,246 $802,048 $312,198
2022 $14,350 $1,092,399 $786,322 $306,077
2021 $13,850 $1,070,980 $770,904 $300,076
2020 $13,210 $1,060,000 $763,000 $297,000
2019 $9,153 $693,788 $346,894 $346,894
2018 $8,658 $680,186 $340,093 $340,093
2017 $8,283 $666,850 $333,425 $333,425
2016 $8,848 $653,776 $326,888 $326,888
2015 $8,064 $643,956 $321,978 $321,978
2014 $7,841 $631,342 $315,671 $315,671
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Casey Sternsmith Real Estate Agent - Compass

    Seller's Agent in 2019

    Casey Sternsmith

    Compass

    (650) 678-5455

    43 in this area

    298 Total Sales

    Casey Sternsmith
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    Buyer's Agent in 2019

    L. Christine Irsfeld

    Compass SF

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    Buyer Co-Listing Agent in 2019

    Mary MacPherson

    Compass SF

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  • G

    Buyer Co-Listing Agent in 2019

    Gerald Kash

    Realty Executives REALTORS

  • S

    Buyer Co-Listing Agent in 2019

    Sunita Easterday

    Realoq Inc.

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81772805

MLSListings

APN: 035-231-060

California San Mateo County San Mateo 94403 Hillsdale

1969 Palm Ave, San Mateo, CA

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