281 W 3rd Ave, San Mateo, CA 94402
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OFF MARKET

$3,230,800

Trulia Estimate
  • 4 Beds
  • 2.5 Baths
  • 2,540 sqft

281 W 3rd Ave, San Mateo, CA 94402

Baywood Knolls
Est. Refi. Payment $19,682/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold Aug 2, 2024 for $2,772,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$3.23M
Since last month
Increased$43K (+1.3%)
Since last year
Increased$483K (+17.6%)
Since last sale
Increased$459K (+16.6%)
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 +32% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$3.23M
August 2026$3.23M
July 2026$3.19M
June 2026$3.21M
May 2026$3.27M
March 2026$3.1M
February 2026$2.91M
January 2026$2.78M
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
353 Franklin St, San Mateo, CA
0.06
Single-Family Home
$3,500,000
11/03/25
3
3
2,710
370 Parrott Dr, San Mateo, CA
0.15
Single-Family Home
$3,400,000
04/16/26
4
3
2,400
250 Harvard Rd, San Mateo, CA
0.17
Single-Family Home
$3,550,000
04/21/26
4
3
3,050
222 Harvard Rd, San Mateo, CA
0.17
Single-Family Home
$4,195,000
09/04/26
4
3
2,930
365 Parrott Dr, San Mateo, CA
0.18
Single-Family Home
$3,500,000
03/09/26
3
2
2,232
236 Amherst Ave, San Mateo, CA
0.11
Single-Family Home
$4,900,000
12/10/25
5
3
3,150
459 Cornell Ave, San Mateo, CA
0.26
Single-Family Home
$4,420,000
08/05/26
4
3
2,900
228 Harvard Rd, San Mateo, CA
0.17
Single-Family Home
$3,625,000
07/03/26
3
2
1,840
563 Edinburgh St, San Mateo, CA
0.30
Single-Family Home
$3,250,000
06/16/26
4
3
1,740
55 Crystal Springs Rd, San Mateo, CA
0.29
Single-Family Home
$2,550,000
06/18/26
3
2.5
2,360

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
353 Franklin St, San Mateo, CA 94402
0.06
$3,655,000
3
3
2,710
Off Market
342 Fairfax Ave, San Mateo, CA 94402
0.07
$3,836,300
4
2.5
2,500
Off Market
259 W 3rd Ave, San Mateo, CA 94402
0.05
$4,752,000
5
4
3,300
Off Market
267 Eaton Rd, San Mateo, CA 94402
0.04
$2,764,600
2
2
1,678
Off Market
236 Amherst Ave, San Mateo, CA 94402
0.11
$4,900,000
5
3
3,150
Recently Sold
244 W 3rd Ave, San Mateo, CA 94402
0.07
$4,233,400
4
3
2,930
Off Market
245 Harvard Rd, San Mateo, CA 94402
0.14
$4,443,000
4
3.5
2,973
Off Market
210 Uplands Dr, Hillsborough, CA 94010
0.11
$14,317,000
6
4.5
5,030
Off Market
123 Baywood Ave, Hillsborough, CA 94010
0.09
$3,971,900
3
2.5
3,150
Off Market
303 Franklin St, San Mateo, CA 94402
0.11
$4,731,300
5
3.5
3,700
Off Market
370 Parrott Dr, San Mateo, CA 94402
0.15
$3,400,000
4
3
2,400
Recently Sold

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1946
2,540 sqft
$1,272/sqft
2 Car Garage

About this House

Steeped in character and charm, this 1946 Contemporary Tudor-style home is a stand-out in the Baywood neighborhood. Featuring a unique and efficient floor plan, it offers expansive living areas surrounded by large paned windows, which connect the indoor and outdoor spaces and allows natural light to flood the rooms.
En-suite with a lovely, updated bathroom, the primary bedroom is HUGE, offering plenty of room to create your private haven. Two additional guest bedrooms, a substantial finished attic playroom, and a separate full bathroom complete the upper level of this home. The warmth of the main level is overwhelming. The recently updated kitchen is fresh and inviting. Hosting friends and family at 281 W 3rd is a dream. If you close your eyes, you can almost hear the laughter of large gatherings trickling out of the dining and living room into the sprawling backyard. Personalize the yard with a play structure, outdoor barbeque or just enjoy having room to kick around a soccer ball or play catch. But rejoice in the space to make any idea possible. A short walk to lively downtown San Mateo, easy access to public transportation, HWYs 92 and 101, and CA Distinguished Baywood Elementary, Borel Middle and Aragon High schools, this location is both private and convenient.
281 W 3rd Ave, San Mateo, CA 94402 is a 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 2,540 sqft single-family home in Baywood Knolls, built in 1946. It last sold for $2,772,000 on Aug 2, 2024 (1% below the $2,798,000 asking price). This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $3,230,800.
Last check for updates: about 18 hours ago
Listed by Greg Damelio 01223334, (650) 245-8700
Christie's International Real Estate Sereno, (650) 844-7373
Bought with: Raziel A. Ungar 01701234, (650) 720-5483, Compass, (650) 375-1111
Source: MLSListings Inc, MLS#ML81970669

Home Details for 281 W 3rd Ave

Interior Features

Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 5Types of Rooms: Bedroom, Bathroom, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 4Number of Bathrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms (full): 2Number of Bathrooms (half): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 2540 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Utilities: Public Utilities, Water PublicAppliances: Gas Cooktop, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Disposal, Gas Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Washer/DryerDishwasherDisposalLaundry: In GarageRefrigerator
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Central Forced AirNo CoolingAir Conditioning: NoneHeating Fuel: Central Forced Air
Fireplace & Spa
Number of Fireplaces: 1Fireplace: Living Room, Wood Burning
Gas & Electric
Gas: PublicUtilities
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: Hardwood
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2Floors: Hardwood

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: WoodPatio / Porch: Balcony/PatioFencing: Back Yard, Front YardExterior: Back Yard, FencedFoundation: Concrete Perimeter
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2No CarportHas a GarageHas an Attached GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Attached,Garage Door Opener
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Farm & Range
Not Allowed to Raise Horses

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1946
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family Residence, ResidentialArchitecture: Tudor
Building
Not a New ConstructionNot Attached Property
Property Information
Parcel Number: 034084010

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $2,798,000

Active Status

MLS Status: Sold

Media

Location

Direction & Address
City: SanMateo
School Information
Elementary School: BaywoodElementary_1Elementary School District: SanMateoFosterCityElementaryJr High / Middle School: BorelMiddleHigh School: AragonHighHigh School District: SanMateoUnionHighWalk Score: 75

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 2540

Lot Information

Lot Area: 7134 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Standard

Offer

Listing Agreement Type: ExclusiveRightToSell

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: ML81970669

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Aug 2, 2024
Source: MLSListings Inc #ML81970669
Sold
$2,772,000
Jul 14, 2024
Source: MLSListings Inc #ML81970669
Pending
$2,798,000
Jun 21, 2024
Source: MLSListings Inc #ML81970669
Listed For Sale
$2,798,000
May 18, 2006
Source: N/A
Sold
$1,270,000
Apr 29, 1997
Source: N/A
Sold
$579,000

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

Baywood Knolls
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What Locals Say about Baywood Knolls

At least 34 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 96 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 89 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 86 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 86 % Say car is needed

  • 84 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 79 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 76 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 71 % Say parking is easy

  • 70 % Say kids play outside

  • 69 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 69 % Say it's quiet

  • 64 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 63 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 61 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 60 % Say there's wildlife

  • 27 % Say there are community events

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  • brian bissonette
    "Nice neighborhood. Walkable, close but not too close to downtown. Streets are mostly not thoroughfares so car traffic is mostly limited to people coming and going from their own houses. Extremely safe / almost no crime. "
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  • brian bissonette
    "Great neighborhood. Little / no traffic, zero crime, lots of trees, well kept homes, excellent schools. "
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  • Mcooperstein
    "Pros: nice, safe neighborhood with many waste/bag stations. Cons: wish there was more street lighting to be able to walk my dog at night"
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  • Chris P.
    "Diverse cultures and many (most?) households have children or are retired with lowest expected segment being young adults though certainly includes them. Very “community” oriented mindset here. "
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  • Krikitlang
    "know your nieghbors and check the safety of the kids. easy access to parks and shopping centers. animal friendly"
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  • Krikitlang
    "Great access to restaurants and the airport. very safe. almost all businesses are in downtown. nice park too"
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  • Tarahsuehenry
    "Safe, clean, Family neighborhood. Great schools and always lots of neighborhood activity’s like yard sales and ice cream socials. "
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  • Tarahsuehenry
    "Every year there is a Baywood I’ve cream social and yard sale. There are always various events at Central Park. "
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  • Carissa J.
    "Quiet. Walkingdistance to good food and fun. Feels safe, even when walking my dog at night. Small park nearby. "
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  • Katarina J.
    "Nearly every house around the area has a dog and can be seen walking them all the time. It’s a very friendly dog neighborhood. "
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  • Sunil R.
    "Family friendly. Great schools. Downtown being developed nicely. This is the next Palo Alto. So many companies now setting up shop here. "
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  • Katherinejrempel
    "I've lived in the Baywood neighborhood of San Mateo for 10 years. From here you can walk in one direction and choose from a plethora of fabulous restaurants, see a movie, browse quirky gift or grocery shops or indulge in a mani-pedi. A few steps in the other direction, and you will be strolling the pretty tree-lined hilly streets of Hillsborough. "
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  • Jyotsna P.
    "I used to live in this area for 3 years and I think that this is one of the nicest areas of San Mateo. It has easy access to the Downtown, the Caltrain station and is a very safe area for families with kids."
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  • Christine g.
    "This is one of the best neighborhoods in San Mateo, close to downtown, shopping, the library, transit ; can walk everywhere. "
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  • Christine g.
    "Wonderful close to downtown, the library etc"
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LGBTQ Local Legal Protections

Based on information from the MLSListings MLS as of 2026-09-09 11:38:33 PDT. All data, including all measurements and calculations of area, is obtained from various sources and has not been, and will not be, verified by broker or MLS. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information.

Frequently asked questions about 281 W 3rd Ave

  • What is 281 W 3rd Ave estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 281 W 3rd Ave in San Mateo, CA is $3,230,800.
  • What is the price history for 281 W 3rd Ave?
    281 W 3rd Ave in San Mateo, CA last sold for $2,772,000 in August 2024.
  • 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 281 W 3rd Ave have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 281 W 3rd Ave in San Mateo, CA has laundry facilities.
  • Does 281 W 3rd Ave have a yard?
    Yes, 281 W 3rd Ave in San Mateo, CA has a yard.

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