Does San Mateo Heights, San Mateo, CA have sidewalks?

As of early 2026, 94% of users say there are sidewalks

Is San Mateo Heights, San Mateo, CA walkable to grocery stores?

As of early 2026, 88% of users say it's walkable to grocery stores

Is San Mateo Heights, San Mateo, CA walkable to restaurants?

As of early 2026, 84% of users say it's walkable to restaurants

Is San Mateo Heights, San Mateo, CA dog-friendly?

As of early 2026, 81% of users say it's dog friendly

Would people walk alone at night in San Mateo Heights, San Mateo, CA?

As of early 2026, 68% of users say people would walk alone at night

Is parking easy in San Mateo Heights, San Mateo, CA?

As of early 2026, 62% of users say parking is easy

Are the streets well-lit in San Mateo Heights, San Mateo, CA?

As of early 2026, 61% of users say streets are well-lit

Is a car needed in San Mateo Heights, San Mateo, CA?

As of early 2026, 58% of users say car is needed

Is San Mateo Heights, San Mateo, CA quiet?

As of early 2026, 55% of users say it's quiet

Does San Mateo Heights, San Mateo, CA show holiday spirit?

As of early 2026, 48% of users say there's holiday spirit

Do residents of San Mateo Heights, San Mateo, CA plan to stay at least 5 years?

As of early 2026, 47% of users say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

Do kids play outside in San Mateo Heights, San Mateo, CA?

As of early 2026, 45% of users say kids play outside

Are neighbors friendly in San Mateo Heights, San Mateo, CA?

As of early 2026, 43% of users say neighbors are friendly

Is there wildlife in San Mateo Heights, San Mateo, CA?

As of early 2026, 43% of users say there's wildlife

Are yards well-kept in San Mateo Heights, San Mateo, CA?

As of early 2026, 41% of users say yards are well-kept

Are there community events in San Mateo Heights, San Mateo, CA?

As of early 2026, 11% of users say there are community events

What is the price history for 237 Elm St?

237 Elm St in San Mateo, CA last sold for $9,460,000 in November 2021.

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.

What do residents say about the San Mateo Heights neighborhood?

Residents describe the San Mateo Heights neighborhood in San Mateo, CA as pedestrian-friendly, walkable to grocery stores, and walkable to restaurants. See recently sold homes in San Mateo Heights, San Mateo .

Does 237 Elm St have a pool?

Yes, 237 Elm St in San Mateo, CA has a pool.

OFF MARKET

$9,460,000

Last sold price

Studio
25,937 sqft (on 0.38 acres)

237 Elm St, San Mateo, CA 94401

San Mateo Heights

Currently Off Market - Sold Nov 30, 2021 for $9,460,000

Home Value

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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
436 Turner Ter, San Mateo, CA	0.23	Multi-Family Home	$2,075,000	02/20/26	3	4	2,993
119 E Poplar Ave, San Mateo, CA	0.18	Multi-Family Home	$1,618,700	05/04/26	6	3	2,490
Grand Sanmateo, San Mateo, CA	0.75	Multi-Family Home	$4,535,000	12/12/25	3	3	6,369
711 Highland Ave, San Mateo, CA	0.45	Multi-Family Home	$2,350,000	07/28/26	8	6	5,538
45 N Ellsworth Ave, San Mateo, CA	0.32	Multi-Family Home	$2,000,000	09/30/25	4	4	3,290
305 Catalpa St, San Mateo, CA	0.24	Multi-Family Home	$1,460,000	01/15/26	2	2	2,623
315 Grand Blvd, San Mateo, CA	0.40	Multi-Family Home	$1,850,000	12/12/25	2	4	2,410
117 N Delaware St, San Mateo, CA	0.40	Multi-Family Home	$1,825,000	06/26/26	6	4	4,165
221 N Claremont St, San Mateo, CA	0.30	Multi-Family Home	$670,000	02/03/26	3	3	1,620
321 Grand Blvd, San Mateo, CA	0.40	Multi-Family Home	$1,425,000	12/02/25	4	3	1,852

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
249 Elm St #104, San Mateo, CA 94401	0.02	$860,000	2	2	1,060	Recently Sold
249 Elm St #107, San Mateo, CA 94401	0.02	$475,000	1	1	740	Recently Sold
249 Elm St #202, San Mateo, CA 94401	0.02	$580,700	1	1	740	Off Market
234 Elm St #309, San Mateo, CA 94401	0.03	$839,000	2	2	1,240	For Sale
234 Elm St #103, San Mateo, CA 94401	0.03	$966,000	2	2	1,243	Off Market
304 Elm St, San Mateo, CA 94401	0.06	$2,817,100	5	2.5	2,720	Off Market
234 Elm St #211, San Mateo, CA 94401	0.04	$726,000	2	1	1,281	Off Market
321 Elm St, San Mateo, CA 94401	0.08	$2,317,700	4	5	2,560	Off Market
320 Elm St #108, San Mateo, CA 94401	0.10	$1,038,900	2	2	1,446	Off Market
320 Elm St #111, San Mateo, CA 94401	0.10	$1,125,000	3	2	1,993	Recently Sold
320 Elm St #210, San Mateo, CA 94401	0.10	$870,500	2	2	1,446	Off Market
320 Elm St #304, San Mateo, CA 94401	0.10	$1,188,000	2	2	1,676	For Sale

Local Information

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Home Highlights

Multi-Family

Built in 1960

0.38 acre lot

25,937 sqft

Garage

About this House

237 Elm in San Mateo represents an exclusive opportunity to purchase one of the Peninsula's premier properties that has rarely changed hands (currently the third owner in 61 years). Custom built in 1960 by a contractor whose family members lived in the building for over 37 years, 237 Elm is a trophy property that has been maintained and upgraded to the highest standards. The oversized units emanate pride of ownership and create a luxury atmosphere that is not easily replicated. Zero deferred maintenance. New roof in 2016. Excellent unit mix - Six 2BR/2BA, two 2BR/1.5BA, seven 1BR/1BA, one studio. Condo quality units. Perfectly situated between Downtown San Mateo and Downtown Burlingame, 237 Elm will continue to remain a highly desirable destination for high income, high credit tenants.

237 Elm St, San Mateo, CA 94401 is a studio, 25,937 sqft multi-family in San Mateo Heights, built in 1960. It last sold for $9,460,000 on Nov 30, 2021. More recently, it was listed as a rental in April 2021 with an asking price of $2,995 per month. That rental listing was removed on May 15, 2021. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate rent is $4,543/month.

Home Details for 237 Elm St

Interior Features
Heating & Cooling Heating: ElectricHeating Fuel: Electric
Interior Details Number of Rooms: 57
Appliances & Utilities DishwasherDisposalWasher
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility ElevatorFloors: Hardwood

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: Composition
Pool Pool
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage Detached

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1960
Property Type / Style Property Type: Multi Family

Community
Units in Building: 16

Lot Information
Lot Area: 0.38 acres

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Nov 30, 2021 Source: MLSListings Inc #ML81866972	Sold	$9,460,000
Oct 26, 2021 Source: MLSListings Inc #ML81866972	Contingent	$9,500,000
Oct 15, 2021 Source: MLSListings Inc #ML81866972	Listed For Sale	$9,500,000
May 15, 2021 Source: Zillow Rental Manager	ListingRemoved
May 12, 2021 Source: Zillow Rental Manager	PriceChange	$2,795 Price decreased by 3%
May 1, 2021 Source: Zillow Rental Manager	PriceChange	$2,895 Price decreased by 3%
Apr 5, 2021 Source: Zillow Rental Manager	Listed For Rent	$2,995
Nov 27, 2019 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$3,900
Nov 14, 2019 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$3,900 Price decreased by 5%
Nov 9, 2019 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Rent	$4,100
Jan 12, 2019 Source: N/A	ListingRemoved	$2,400
Jan 11, 2019 Source: N/A	Listed For Rent	$2,400
Dec 4, 2018 Source: N/A	ListingRemoved	$3,150
Nov 24, 2018 Source: N/A	PriceChange	$3,150 Price decreased by 4%
Nov 2, 2018 Source: N/A	PriceChange	$3,295 Price decreased by 2%
Oct 12, 2018 Source: N/A	Listed For Rent	$3,350
Aug 10, 2004 Source: N/A	Sold	$3,050,000
Sep 14, 2001 Source: N/A	Sold	$281,818
Sep 16, 1996 Source: N/A	Sold	$1,650,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$138,214	$10,039,026

Additional Cost

Market trends in San Mateo

Last updated July 2026

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

Around this home

San Mateo Park Elementary School
K-5
Public
340 Students
San Mateo-Foster City School District
2/10
GreatSchools Rating
Parent Rating Average
went to this school through elementary school and im going into high school this year so i dicided to write a review. it was a great school, no bullying, all students where nice and everything was great. my fourth grade teacher sucked and pushed weird ideology onto me but becides that i had a great time at this school and would reccomend it to others.
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2mo ago
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What Locals Say about San Mateo Heights

At least 42 Trulia users voted on each feature.

94 % Say there are sidewalks
88 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores
84 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
81 % Say it's dog friendly
68 % Say people would walk alone at night
62 % Say parking is easy
61 % Say streets are well-lit
58 % Say car is needed
55 % Say it's quiet
48 % Say there's holiday spirit
47 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
45 % Say kids play outside
43 % Say neighbors are friendly
43 % Say there's wildlife
41 % Say yards are well-kept
11 % Say there are community events

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"Very friendly and kind neighbors that offer to watch our dog or just stop and have a chat. All in all nice and safe "
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"101 is busy in the mornings, takes about an hour to get to San Jose. Very nice area and lots of beautiful nature near by."
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"As a former tenant in a single family home, I loved the area. Friendly, quiet, convenient."
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Frequently asked questions about 237 Elm St

What is the price history for 237 Elm St?
237 Elm St in San Mateo, CA last sold for $9,460,000 in November 2021.
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.
What do residents say about the San Mateo Heights neighborhood?
Residents describe the San Mateo Heights neighborhood in San Mateo, CA as pedestrian-friendly, walkable to grocery stores, and walkable to restaurants. See recently sold homes in San Mateo Heights, San Mateo.
Does 237 Elm St have a pool?
Yes, 237 Elm St in San Mateo, CA has a pool.