NOT LISTED FOR SALE

253 42nd Ave San Mateo, CA 94403

Westwood Knolls Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $2,177,000 - $2,578,085

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,770 Sq Ft
$1,326/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: March 9, 2021

Last sale price $2,010,000 $1,136 Per Sq Ft

Est. 17% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $14,819 / mo

18 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Bay View
  • 0.29 Acre Lot
  • Wood Flooring
  • Hillsdale High School Rated A+
  • Deck
  • Balcony

About This Home

As of March 2021

Nestled in a desirable Westwood Knolls neighborhood, this bright and spacious home boasts captivating views of the San Francisco Bay Area. New interior paint, new light fixtures, refinished hardwood floors and a view-facing picture window welcome you upon entry. The dining room with sliding glass door overlooks the expansive tiered backyard, replete with patio, lawn area, detached studio/office and wood staircase leading to a viewing deck for soaking in mesmerizing sunsets & dazzling city lights. The kitchen features white cabinets, granite countertops & SS appliances. A hall bathroom and 3 nice-sized bedrooms, including the view-facing master suite, are well situated a few steps up from the main level. Additional features of this turnkey beauty include a powder bathroom, lower level guest bedroom/family room w/adjoining laundry room & separate entrance, plus a spacious 2-car garage. Conveniently located close to the renovated Hillsdale Shopping Center, Caltrain & major access routes.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Debbie Elowson

Compass License #01757074 Listed on: 02/08/2021

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Casey Sternsmith

Compass License #70016718

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • 1956

Lot Details

  • 12,711 Sq Ft Lot
  • Fenced
  • Lot Sloped Up
  • Sprinklers on Timer
  • Drought Tolerant Landscaping

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • On-Street Parking

Property Views

  • Bay
  • City Lights
  • Garden

Home Design

  • Shake Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,770 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Fireplace With Gas Starter
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room

Kitchen

  • Built-In Oven
  • Range Hood
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Laminate
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Washer and Dryer

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Deck
  • Shed

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Sewer Within 50 Feet

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

1956

Lot Details

0.29 Acres

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Zoning: R10006
  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1770
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1956

Interior Features

  • Family Room: No Family Room
  • Fireplace: Gas Starter, Living Room
  • Dining Room: Dining "L", No Formal Dining Room
  • Kitchen: Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Hood Over Range, Oven Range - Built-In, Refrigerator
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Sq Ft: 1770
  • Stories: 2
  • Laundry: Inside, Washer / Dryer
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate, Tile
  • Additional Rooms: Laundry Room
  • Fireplaces Min: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Roof: Shake
  • View: Bay, City Lights, Garden / Greenbelt
  • Yard/Grounds: Balcony / Patio, Deck, Drought Tolerant Plants, Fenced, Sprinklers - Auto, Storage Shed / Structure
  • Fencing: Fenced

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Parking Features: Attached Garage, On Street

Utilities

  • Heating System: Central Forced Air - Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer - Public, Sewer Connected, Sewer In Street

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Grade - Sloped Up
  • Lot Acres: 0.2918
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 12710.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 12710.00

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Double Pane Windows

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities
  • Second Unit Description: Detached Studio

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 17, 2021
Sold by
Bought by
Current Estimated Value
$2,346,521

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 8, 2021
Closed on
Feb 28, 2021
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Debbie Elowson
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Casey Sternsmith
Compass
List Price
$1,735,000
Sold Price
$2,010,000
Premium/Discount to List
$275,000
15.85%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.92%
Original Mortgage
$1,110,000
Interest Rate
0.027%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 21, 2013
Closed on
Mar 27, 2013
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Terry Birt
Prudential California Realty
Buyer's Agent
Debbie Elowson
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$989,000
Sold Price
$1,125,000
Premium/Discount to List
$136,000
13.75%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.59%
Original Mortgage
$745,000
Interest Rate
0.0354%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 18, 2002
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
$608,000
Interest Rate
0.067%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 17, 2002
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
$608,000
Interest Rate
0.067%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 30, 1999
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 24, 1994
Sold by
Bought by
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
-- Sowards Law Firm
$2,010,000 First American Title Company
$1,125,000 North American Title Co Inc
$760,000 North American Title Co
-- North American Title Co
-- Chicago Title Insurance Co
-- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner $1,110,000
Previous Owner $745,000
Previous Owner $550,000
Previous Owner $560,000
Previous Owner $604,000
Previous Owner $606,000
Previous Owner $608,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
03/09/2021 03/09/21 Sold $2,010,000 +15.9% $1,136 / Sq Ft
02/10/2021 02/10/21 Pending -- -- --
01/22/2021 01/22/21 For Sale $1,735,000 +54.2% $980 / Sq Ft
04/05/2013 04/05/13 Sold $1,125,000 +13.8% $662 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
03/07/2013 03/07/13 Pending -- -- --
02/21/2013 02/21/13 For Sale $989,000 -- $582 / 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 $24,410 $2,000,000 $1,104,000 $896,000
2023 $24,410 $2,091,204 $1,154,844 $936,360
2022 $25,131 $2,050,200 $1,132,200 $918,000
2021 $16,204 $1,279,846 $639,923 $639,923
2020 $15,666 $1,266,724 $633,362 $633,362
2019 $15,206 $1,241,888 $620,944 $620,944
2018 $14,569 $1,217,538 $608,769 $608,769
2017 $13,943 $1,193,666 $596,833 $596,833
2016 $14,072 $1,170,262 $585,131 $585,131
2015 $13,593 $1,152,684 $576,342 $576,342
2014 $13,144 $1,130,106 $565,053 $565,053
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Debbie Elowson

    Compass

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  • Casey Sternsmith

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Casey Sternsmith

    Compass

    (650) 678-5455

    5 in this area

    306 Total Sales

    Casey Sternsmith
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    Seller's Agent in 2013

    Terry Birt

    Prudential California Realty

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81826769

MLSListings

APN: 042-251-040

California San Mateo County San Mateo 94403 Westwood Knolls

253 42nd Ave, San Mateo, CA

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