1 E 38th Ave, San Mateo, CA 94403
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OFF MARKET

1 E 38th Ave
San Mateo, CA 94403

San Mateo Village
  • 3 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 1,080 sqft

$1,631,500

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 14, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $9,813/mo*
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$1,631,500

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 14, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $9,813/mo*
Refinance Your Home
3 Beds
1 Bath
1,080 sqft

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$1.63M
Since last month
Decreased$13K (-0.8%)
Since last year
Increased$107K (+7%)
Since last sale
Increased$197K (+13.7%)
Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +44% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$1.64M
July 2026$1.62M
June 2026$1.65M
May 2026$1.63M
April 2026$1.6M
March 2026$1.62M
February 2026$1.57M
January 2026$1.5M
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.
Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
21 Otay Ave, San Mateo, CA
0.21
Single-Family Home
$1,520,000
09/19/25
3
1
1,080
3605 Pacific Blvd, San Mateo, CA
0.16
Single-Family Home
$1,350,000
01/12/26
2
1
940
18 Culver Ct, San Mateo, CA
0.29
Single-Family Home
$1,600,000
11/26/25
2
1
1,100
3937 Gillis Dr, San Mateo, CA
0.32
Single-Family Home
$1,800,000
08/26/25
3
1
1,080
55 Burbank Ave, San Mateo, CA
0.26
Single-Family Home
$1,380,000
03/17/26
2
1
910
227 Poinsettia Ave, San Mateo, CA
0.48
Single-Family Home
$1,555,000
10/14/25
3
1
1,080
3801 Orinda Dr, San Mateo, CA
0.30
Single-Family Home
$1,620,000
08/07/26
2
1
1,000
406 Poinsettia Ave, San Mateo, CA
0.55
Single-Family Home
$1,640,000
10/17/25
3
1
1,100
3705 Pasadena Dr, San Mateo, CA
0.48
Single-Family Home
$1,588,000
06/11/26
3
1
1,080
3533 Pasadena Dr, San Mateo, CA
0.49
Single-Family Home
$1,710,000
06/18/26
3
1
1,080

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.
Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
49 E 38th Ave, San Mateo, CA 94403
0.07
$1,834,600
3
2
1,120
Off Market
22 W 38th Ave, San Mateo, CA 94403
0.09
$1,835,900
4
2
2,550
Off Market
34 & 36 W 38th Ave, San Mateo, CA 94403
0.09
$1,650,000
4
2
2,553
Recently Sold
53 E 38th Ave, San Mateo, CA 94403
0.08
$1,749,800
3
2
1,180
Off Market
53 E 39th Ave, San Mateo, CA 94403
0.09
$1,755,000
5
2
2,962
Recently Sold
54 E 39th Ave, San Mateo, CA 94403
0.12
$1,940,400
5
4
3,943
Off Market
3630 Oso St, San Mateo, CA 94403
0.13
$1,828,500
3
1
1,080
Off Market
58 E 39th Ave, San Mateo, CA 94403
0.13
$2,400,000
8
8
5,750
Recently Sold
73 E 38th Ave, San Mateo, CA 94403
0.13
$1,608,500
2
2
1,070
Off Market
3605 Pacific Blvd, San Mateo, CA 94403
0.16
$1,350,000
2
1
940
Recently Sold
3715 Colegrove St, San Mateo, CA 94403
0.17
$1,826,000
4
2
2,354
Off Market
3709 Colegrove St, San Mateo, CA 94403
0.17
$1,816,700
4
2
2,354
Off Market

Local Information

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Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1953
Living Area
1,080 sqft
Price/Sqft
$1,511
Parking
Garage

About this House

Welcome to this diamond-in-the-rough detached corner home that needs some updating. The home boasts 3 bedrooms, 1 bath, a wood burning fireplace in the large living room and a dining area that leads to the garden. Plenty of outdoor space for entertaining in the patio and in the side and rear gardens with mature fruit trees. There is an abundance of storage space in the 3 sheds. The interior access garage fits 1 car or possibly 2 mini cars. The garage has high ceilings. The property sits on an extra large lot. Conveniently located near Highways 280 & 101 and Caltrain for easy commute to Silicon Valley and San Francisco. Hillsdale Shopping Mall nearby. Offers accepted on Thursday, January 16 by 3:00 pm.
1 E 38th Ave, San Mateo, CA 94403 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,080 sqft single-family home in San Mateo Village, built in 1953. It last sold for $1,440,000 on May 2, 2023. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $1,631,500, with a rent estimate of $4,813/month.

Home Details for 1 E 38th Ave

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: OtherAir ConditioningCooling System: WallHeating Fuel: Other
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Floors: Hardwood
Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 6Types of Rooms: Dining Room
Appliances & Utilities
DryerWasher
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1953
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family Home

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Garden
Parking & Garage
GarageParking: Garage Attached

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 7601 sqft

Additional Information

On Site Laundry Available

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Aug 18, 2023
Source: SFAR #422690794
ListingRemoved
May 2, 2023
Source: SFAR #423725097
Sold
$1,440,000
Apr 19, 2023
Source: SFAR #423725097
Pending
$1,499,000
Apr 4, 2023
Source: SFAR #423725097
Contingent
$1,499,000
Mar 3, 2023
Source: SFAR #423725097
Listed For Sale
$1,499,000

Market trends in San Mateo

Last updated July 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$1.81M
$8.33KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
106.6%
0.4%MoM
Price per sq ft
$1.18K
$12MoM
Available listings
146
34MoM
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Neighborhood Overview

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What Locals Say about San Mateo Village

At least 18 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 91 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 88 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 85 % Say parking is easy

  • 83 % Say kids play outside

  • 83 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 79 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 77 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 72 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 68 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 68 % Say it's quiet

  • 67 % Say car is needed

  • 65 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 56 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 51 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 43 % Say there's wildlife

  • 39 % Say there are community events

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
  • Paul
    "We’ve lived here since May 2020 and love it here. Very kid and dog friendly neighborhood. Lots of young families here or people who’ve been here generations. It has a middle class feel to it, in all the right ways."
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  • Trulia User
    "This is a very dog friendly neighborhood and people are friendly too. Many people walking late at night, very safe place to walk."
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  • Unspecified
    "Very safe neighborhood! Also close enough to downtown, shopping and restaurants that you can walk to some and 2 min drive to others. Feels like a strong community."
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  • Unspecified
    "People go all out decorating for holidays, it’s fun and safe to walk around and see all the decorations"
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  • Unspecified
    "I work in downtown San Mateo and live in the village. Easy commute, 5-10min tops with traffic. Awesome food options all over San Mateo close to the village neighborhood"
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  • Akubovcik
    "I've lived here for 23 years. Hilldale shopping center is within walking distance, so is Caltrain, Bay Meadows shopping districe. Very nice neighbors."
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Frequently asked questions about 1 E 38th Ave

  • What is 1 E 38th Ave estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 1 E 38th Ave in San Mateo, CA is $1,631,500.
  • What is the price history for 1 E 38th Ave?
    1 E 38th Ave in San Mateo, CA last sold for $1,440,000 in May 2023.
  • Is San Mateo a buyer's or seller's market?
    San Mateo is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in San Mateo?
    The median sale price in San Mateo is $1.81M. That is down $8.33K from the prior month.
  • Does 1 E 38th Ave have air conditioning?
    Yes, 1 E 38th Ave in San Mateo, CA has air conditioning.
  • Does 1 E 38th Ave have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 1 E 38th Ave in San Mateo, CA has in-unit laundry.