252 E 40th Ave, San Mateo, CA 94403
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OFF MARKET

252 E 40th Ave
San Mateo, CA 94403

San Mateo Village
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,237 sqft

$1,852,300

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 19, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $11,160/mo*
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$1,852,300

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 19, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $11,160/mo*
Refinance Your Home
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,237 sqft

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$1.85M
Since last month
Decreased$2K (-0.1%)
Since last year
Increased$165K (+9.8%)
Since last sale
Increased$451K (+32.2%)
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 +75% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$1.85M
July 2026$1.85M
June 2026$1.87M
May 2026$1.89M
April 2026$1.85M
March 2026$1.86M
February 2026$1.8M
January 2026$1.71M
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
3908 Regan Dr, San Mateo, CA
0.14
Single-Family Home
$1,620,000
06/15/26
2
2
1,260
245 E 40th Ave, San Mateo, CA
0.03
Single-Family Home
$2,300,000
05/08/26
3
2
1,400
3726 Casanova Dr, San Mateo, CA
0.31
Single-Family Home
$1,675,000
06/11/26
3
2
1,140
3937 Gillis Dr, San Mateo, CA
0.06
Single-Family Home
$1,800,000
08/26/25
3
1
1,080
3944 Regan Dr, San Mateo, CA
0.08
Single-Family Home
$2,560,000
04/09/26
3
2
2,003
3713 Santiago St, San Mateo, CA
0.27
Single-Family Home
$2,050,000
05/11/26
3
2
1,530
3957 Branson Dr, San Mateo, CA
0.33
Single-Family Home
$2,150,000
04/27/26
3
2
1,200
605 E 39th Ave, San Mateo, CA
0.34
Single-Family Home
$1,550,000
07/23/26
3
2
1,710
3817 Martin Dr, San Mateo, CA
0.33
Single-Family Home
$2,050,000
03/25/26
3
2
1,330
3957 Martin Dr, San Mateo, CA
0.28
Single-Family Home
$2,250,000
03/02/26
3
2
1,450

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
4185 George Ave #4, San Mateo, CA 94403
0.04
$657,300
1
1
840
Off Market
248 E 40th Ave, San Mateo, CA 94403
0.01
$1,886,800
3
2
1,330
Off Market
4175 George Ave #2, San Mateo, CA 94403
0.03
$808,200
2
2
1,040
Off Market
3961 Durand Dr, San Mateo, CA 94403
0.05
$2,068,100
3
2
1,428
Off Market
245 E 40th Ave, San Mateo, CA 94403
0.03
$2,300,000
3
2
1,400
Recently Sold
4191 George Ave #1, San Mateo, CA 94403
0.06
$674,100
1
1
840
Off Market
3956 Regan Dr, San Mateo, CA 94403
0.07
$2,010,800
3
2
1,697
Off Market
4195 George Ave #1, San Mateo, CA 94403
0.07
$587,000
1
1
840
Off Market
4180 George Ave #5, San Mateo, CA 94403
0.07
$673,300
1
1
812
Off Market
3944 Regan Dr, San Mateo, CA 94403
0.08
$2,560,000
3
2
2,003
Recently Sold
4172 George Ave #5, San Mateo, CA 94403
0.07
$965,100
2
2
1,128
Off Market
3937 Gillis Dr, San Mateo, CA 94403
0.06
$1,885,300
3
1
1,080
Off Market

Local Information

  • Map ViewExplore the area around 252 E 40th Ave.
  • Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1951
Living Area
1,237 sqft
Price/Sqft
$1,497
Parking
Garage

About this House

Open & Airy feel to this spacious updated home nestled in the popular "San Mateo Village". Enter to the generous living room with new gleaming floors, lovely separate dining room with stunning new light fixture & sliding doors that access the open yard area. Cheerful Kitchen with new gas stove & lots of natural light. 3 generous bedrooms, all with new flooring and mirrored closets. The primary bedroom has an attractive adjoining bathroom w/pedestal sink & large stall shower. Main Bath features shower over tub. Entertain your guest in the generous backyard with covered patio, mature plantings & fruit trees and a gate from the patio area that leads to a pleasant surprise that feels like you live at a resort, lounge & enjoy the view of Laurel Creek. Located just minutes from Casanova Park, Hillsdale Shopping Center, Whole Foods and easy access to Cal-Train and 101. A gem of a location & home. (Buyer to verify square footage of home and lot size)
252 E 40th Ave, San Mateo, CA 94403 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,237 sqft single-family home in San Mateo Village, built in 1951. It last sold for $1,401,000 on Oct 9, 2020. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $1,852,300, with a rent estimate of $5,655/month.

Home Details for 252 E 40th Ave

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced AirHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 5Types of Rooms: Dining Room
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: Composition
Parking & Garage
GarageParking: Garage Attached

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1951
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family Home

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 4961 sqft

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Oct 9, 2020
Source: MLSListings Inc #ML81809289
Sold
$1,401,000
Oct 1, 2020
Source: Agent Provided
Pending
$1,430,000
Sep 4, 2020
Source: Agent Provided
Listed For Sale
$1,430,000

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

Around this home

Neighborhood Overview

San Mateo Village
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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 252 E 40th Ave

  • What is 252 E 40th Ave estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 252 E 40th Ave in San Mateo, CA is $1,852,300.
  • What is the price history for 252 E 40th Ave?
    252 E 40th Ave in San Mateo, CA last sold for $1,401,000 in October 2020.
  • 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.
  • How big is the lot at 252 E 40th Ave?
    The lot at 252 E 40th Ave in San Mateo, CA is about 0.11 acres (4,961 sq ft).
  • Does 252 E 40th Ave have a garage?
    Yes, 252 E 40th Ave in San Mateo, CA has a garage.

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