NOT LISTED FOR SALE

878 Wharfside Rd San Mateo, CA 94404

Estimated Value: $1,018,547 - $1,085,000

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,230 Sq Ft
$856/ mo HOA Fee

Last Sold October 10, 2025

Last sale price $1,070,000 $870 Per Sq Ft

Est. 1% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $7,070/month

22 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Indoor Pool
  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Bayside Academy Rated A-
  • Guest Parking
  • Washer and Dryer

About This Home

As of October 2025

Spectacular wide-water views await from this beautifully updated 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom top-floor condo in San Mateo's coveted Harbortown community. This light-filled residence features freshly remodeled bathrooms, an updated kitchen with quartz countertops, and an open living/dining area with beautiful vaulted ceilings and cozy wood-burning fireplace, creating a move-in ready sanctuary. Enjoy the convenience of in-unit washer/dryer and a detached 1-car garage. The prime location offers easy access to Highway 92/101/280, SFO, and major employers, with Bridgepointe and Hillsdale Shopping Centers just minutes away. San Mateo Central Park is nearby with 16.5 acres of urban beauty, including rose and Japanese tea gardens. Harbortown's resort-style amenities elevate everyday living with an indoor pool, outdoor in-ground pool, outdoor jacuzzi, tennis and pickleball courts, clubhouse, boat dock with storage, community garden, and scenic waterfront trails along the lagoon. Guest parking and meticulously maintained grounds complete this exceptional waterfront lifestyle. Located near highly-rated schools including Aragon High School (buyer to verify). This is vacation-style living at its finest. Your tranquil retreat awaits in one of San Mateo's most desirable waterfront communities.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Alex Wang

Rainmaker Real Estate License #01351503 Listed on: 09/08/2025

Co-Listed By

Yao Li

Rainmaker Real Estate License #02234683

Last Buyer's Agent

Willa Falk

Compass License #01230418

Compass

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Year Built

  • Built in 1979

Lot Details

  • 1.94

HOA Fees

  • $856 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Guest Parking

Home Design

  • Composition Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,230 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Combination Dining and Living Room

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry in unit
  • Washer and Dryer

Pool

  • Indoor Pool
  • In Ground Pool
  • Spa

Utilities

  • Radiant Heating System

Community Details

  • Association fees include common area electricity, exterior painting, fencing, garbage, insurance - liability, landscaping / gardening, maintenance - common area, management fee, pool spa or tennis, reserves, roof, sewer, water / sewer
  • 2 Units
  • Harbortown Manor Association
  • Built by Harbortown

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 105-551-200

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Year Built

Built in 1979

Lot Details

1.94 Acres

HOA Fees

$856 per month

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Condominium
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Min Numberof Unitsin Complex: 2
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1230
  • Complex Name: Harbortown
  • Year Built: 1979
  • Zoning Description: RMR2PD
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos

Interior Features

  • Family Room: No Family Room
  • Fireplace: Living Room
  • Dining Room: Dining Area in Living Room
  • Living Sq Ft: 1230
  • Stories: 1
  • Laundry: Inside, Washer / Dryer
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter and Slab
  • Pool Description: Pool - In Ground, Pool - Indoor, Spa - Jetted
  • Roof: Composition
  • Pool: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Garage Parking Features: Detached Garage, Guest / Visitor Parking

Utilities

  • Heating System: Fireplace, Radiant
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer - Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA Fees: 856
  • HOA Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Fees Include: Common Area Electricity, Exterior Painting, Fencing, Garbage, Insurance - Liability, Landscaping / Gardening, Maintenance - Common Area, Management Fee, Pool, Spa, or Tennis, Reserves, Roof, Sewer, Water / Sewer
  • H O A Name Text: Harbortown Manor
  • H O A Exist: Yes

Schools

  • High School: 602

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 105-551-200

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: San Mateo Union High
  • Elementary School Text: Lead Elementary
  • High School Text: Aragon High

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 8, 2025
Closed on
Oct 3, 2025
Sold by
Ruoh-Wei Wang Living Trust and Wang Ruoh-Wei
Bought by
Charles M Rategan Revocable Trust and Rategan
Seller's Agent
Alex Wang
Rainmaker Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Willa Falk
Compass
List Price
$1,090,000
Sold Price
$1,070,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$20,000
-1.83%
Views
15
Current Estimated Value
$1,058,849

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$11,151
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-2.59%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 30, 2012
Sold by
Wang Ruoh Wei
Bought by
Wang Ruoh Wei

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 19, 2011
Sold by
Schlichtmann Laura E
Bought by
Wang Ruoh Wei

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 4, 2007
Sold by
Schlichtmann Laura E
Bought by
Schlichtmann Laura E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$408,000
Interest Rate
6.14%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 15, 2004
Sold by
Schlichtmann Laura E and Schlichtmann Laura
Bought by
Schlichtmann Laura E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$408,000
Interest Rate
5.5%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 29, 2003
Sold by
Arndt Fred J
Bought by
Schlichtmann Laura

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 20, 2003
Sold by
Rachal Leo P
Bought by
Schlichtmann Laura

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 5, 1996
Sold by
Denise Hanson
Bought by
Arndt Fred J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$170,000
Interest Rate
5.87%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Charles M Rategan Revocable Trust $1,070,000 Stewart Title Of California
Wang Ruoh Wei -- None Available
Wang Ruoh Wei $530,000 Old Republic Title Company
Schlichtmann Laura E -- Fidelity National Title Co
Schlichtmann Laura E -- North American Title Company
Schlichtmann Laura $515,000 Ticor Title Company Of Ca
Schlichtmann Laura -- Ticor Title Company Of Ca
Arndt Fred J $255,000 First American Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Schlichtmann Laura E $408,000
Previous Owner Schlichtmann Laura E $408,000
Previous Owner Arndt Fred J $170,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
10/10/2025 10/10/25 Sold $1,070,000 -1.8% $870 / Sq Ft
10/01/2025 10/01/25 Pending -- -- --
09/08/2025 09/08/25 For Sale $1,090,000 -- $886 / Sq Ft
Source: MLSListings

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 $9,304 $679,011 $203,701 $475,310
2023 $9,304 $652,646 $195,792 $456,854
2022 $8,928 $639,850 $191,953 $447,897
2021 $8,716 $627,305 $188,190 $439,115
2020 $8,339 $620,874 $186,261 $434,613
2019 $8,060 $608,701 $182,609 $426,092
2018 $7,448 $596,767 $179,029 $417,738
2017 $7,347 $585,067 $175,519 $409,548
2016 $7,125 $573,596 $172,078 $401,518
2015 $6,945 $564,981 $169,494 $395,487
2014 $6,910 $553,914 $166,174 $387,740
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Alex Wang

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Alex Wang

    Rainmaker Real Estate

    (650) 800-8840

    171 Total Sales

    Alex Wang
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    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2025

    Yao Li

    Rainmaker Real Estate

    (408) 800-5988

    14 Total Sales

    Yao Li
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  • Willa Falk

    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Willa Falk

    Compass

    (650) 207-1093

    13 Total Sales

    Willa Falk
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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML82020701

MLSListings

APN: 105-551-200

California San Mateo County San Mateo 94404

878 Wharfside Rd, San Mateo, CA

Not Listed for Sale

Condos

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