NOT LISTED FOR SALE

908 E 3rd Ave San Mateo, CA 94401

North Central Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,373,000 - $1,790,630

2 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,580 Sq Ft
$961/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: August 3, 2018

Last sale price $1,290,000 $816 Per Sq Ft

Est. 18% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $9,666 / mo

17 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Two Primary Bedrooms
  • Craftsman Architecture
  • High Ceiling
  • Borel Middle School Rated A-
  • Wood Flooring
  • Corian Countertops

About This Home

As of August 2018

PRIME LOCATION!! Bright and Contemporary townhome near vibrant Downtown San Mateo. This 2 bedroom 2.5 bath home is ideal for any lifestyle. The open and light filled split level living area features a beautifully updated kitchen with a breakfast bar that opens to an inviting family room. A formal dining area overlooks the expansive living room with a gas fireplace. Upper level features 2 large master bedroom suites. Front master has recently updated bathroom with tub and shower and a walk in closet. Big spacious attached 2 car garage. Close to everything- shopping, restaurants, movie theater, Central Park, schools, CalTrain and easy access to hwys 101, 280 & 92. Home is 19 years young!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Stephanie Lam

Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate JFF License #01982711 Listed on: 06/25/2018

Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate JFF

Last Buyer's Agent

Hadar Guibara

Christie's International Real Estate Sereno License #01881561

Christie's International Real Estate Sereno

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Year Built

  • Built in 1999

Lot Details

  • 1,411 Sq Ft Lot
  • Partially Fenced Property
  • Wood Fence

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Slab Foundation
  • Composition Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,580 Sq Ft Home
  • High Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Family or Dining Combination
  • Alarm System

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Corian Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Double Master Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Dual Sinks
  • Bathtub with Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Washer and Dryer

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 033-411-080

Community Details

Overview

  • Property has a Home Owners Association
  • Association fees include common area electricity, exterior painting, insurance - common area, maintenance - common area
  • 26 Units
  • Humbold Square HOA
  • Built by Humboldt Square

Pet Policy

  • Pets Allowed with Restrictions

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Year Built

Built in 1999

Lot Details

1,411 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Townhouse
  • Style: Craftsman
  • Restrictions: Pets - Restrictions
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Min Numberof Unitsin Complex: 26
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1580
  • Complex Name: Humboldt Square
  • Year Built: 1999
  • Zoning Description: R5000D
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Separate Family Room
  • Fireplace: Living Room
  • Dining Room: Breakfast Bar, Breakfast Nook, Dining Area, Dining Area in Family Room
  • Kitchen: Countertop - Solid Surface / Corian, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Microwave, Oven Range, Pantry, Refrigerator
  • Living Sq Ft: 1580
  • Security: Security Alarm
  • Bedrooms: More than One Primary Bedroom, Walk-in Closet
  • Laundry: Washer / Dryer
  • Flooring: Carpet, Wood
  • Additional Rooms: Laundry Room
  • Fireplaces Min: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathroom: Double Sinks, Shower and Tub, Tub in Primary Bedroom
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Slab
  • Roof: Composition
  • Fencing: Partial Fencing, Wood
  • Construction Type: Wood

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Parking Features: Attached Garage, Common Parking Area

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Ceiling Fan
  • Heating System: Central Forced Air, Fireplace
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer - Public

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: High Ceiling, Skylight, Walk-in Closet

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA Fees: 315
  • Association Fees Include: Common Area Electricity, Exterior Painting, Insurance - Common Area, Maintenance - Common Area
  • H O A Name Text: Humbold Square HOA
  • H O A Exist: Yes

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 033-411-080
  • Lot Acres: 0.0324
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 1410.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 1410.00

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: San Mateo Union High

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 25, 2018
Closed on
Aug 7, 2018
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Stephanie Lam
Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate JFF
Buyer's Agent
Hadar Guibara
Christie's International Real Estate Sereno
List Price
$1,188,888
Sold Price
$1,290,000
Premium/Discount to List
$101,112
8.5%
Current Estimated Value
$1,518,408

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$228,408
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.10%
Original Mortgage
$1,032,000
Outstanding Balance
$878,171
Interest Rate
3.62%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Estimated Equity
$640,237

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 27, 2016
Closed on
Sep 20, 2016
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Stephanie Lam
Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate JFF
Buyer's Agent
Stephanie Lam
Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate JFF
List Price
$1,200,000
Sold Price
$1,162,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$37,500
-3.12%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.79%
Original Mortgage
$112,300
Interest Rate
3.43%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 7, 2013
Closed on
Aug 14, 2013
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Deirdre Sauvage
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Danielle Petty
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$699,000
Sold Price
$725,000
Premium/Discount to List
$26,000
3.72%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
16.39%
Original Mortgage
$580,000
Interest Rate
3.62%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 7, 2013
Closed on
Aug 13, 2013
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Deirdre Sauvage
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Danielle Petty
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$699,000
Sold Price
$725,000
Premium/Discount to List
$26,000
3.72%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$580,000
Interest Rate
3.62%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 15, 2012
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
$476,800
Interest Rate
3.25%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 21, 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
$552,000
Interest Rate
6.31%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 28, 2002
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 23, 1999
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
$240,000
Interest Rate
7.37%
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
$1,290,000 Stewart Title Of Ca
$1,162,500 First American Title Company
-- Chicago Title Company
$725,000 Chicago Title Company
-- Old Republic Title Company
$690,000 North American Title Co
$525,000 Old Republic Title Company
$411,000 First American Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $1,032,000
Previous Owner $112,300
Previous Owner $900,000
Previous Owner $580,000
Previous Owner $580,000
Previous Owner $476,800
Previous Owner $552,000
Previous Owner $240,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
08/03/2018 08/03/18 Sold $1,290,000 +8.5% $816 / Sq Ft
07/13/2018 07/13/18 Pending -- -- --
06/25/2018 06/25/18 For Sale $1,188,888 +2.3% $752 / Sq Ft
09/27/2016 09/27/16 Sold $1,162,500 -3.1% $736 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
09/27/2016 09/27/16 Pending -- -- --
09/27/2016 09/27/16 For Sale $1,200,000 +65.5% $759 / Sq Ft
08/20/2013 08/20/13 Sold $725,000 +3.7% $459 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
07/23/2013 07/23/13 Pending -- -- --
07/07/2013 07/07/13 For Sale $699,000 -- $442 / 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 $17,680 $1,449,096 $719,508 $729,588
2024 $17,680 $1,420,683 $705,400 $715,283
2023 $17,680 $1,392,828 $691,569 $701,259
2022 $17,120 $1,365,518 $678,009 $687,509
2021 $16,734 $1,329,430 $664,715 $664,715
2020 $15,914 $1,315,800 $657,900 $657,900
2019 $15,448 $1,290,000 $645,000 $645,000
2018 $13,964 $1,185,750 $823,650 $362,100
2017 $13,547 $1,162,500 $807,500 $355,000
2016 $9,542 $750,760 $375,380 $375,380
2015 $9,268 $739,484 $369,742 $369,742
2014 $9,081 $725,000 $362,500 $362,500
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2018

    Stephanie Lam

    Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate JFF

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  • H

    Buyer's Agent in 2018

    Hadar Guibara

    Sereno Group

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  • D

    Seller's Agent in 2013

    Deirdre Sauvage

    Compass

  • D

    Buyer's Agent in 2013

    Danielle Petty

    Coldwell Banker Realty

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81711773

MLSListings

APN: 033-411-080

California San Mateo County San Mateo 94401 North Central

908 E 3rd Ave, San Mateo, CA

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