42 E  39th Ave, San Mateo, CA 94403
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OFF MARKET

42 E 39th Ave
San Mateo, CA 94403

San Mateo Village
  • 1 Bed
  • 1 Bath
  • 650 sqft
  • 1 Bed
  • 1 Bath
  • 650 sqft

Home Highlights

Property Type
Apartment
Living Area
650 sqft

Local Information

  • Map ViewExplore the area around 42 E 39th Ave.
  • Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

About this House

Ideally situated, comfortable and bright one bedroom apartment in a 7 unit building.

Unit features:
*Generous size bedroom and two closets
*Kitchen includes self cleaning gas range
*Bathroom features a tub-shower combo
*End unit above the carport, no neighbor below

Nearby amenities:

*Located in popular San Mateo Village
*Easy access to 101 and 280 freeways
*15 minute walk to Caltrain
*10 Minute bike ride to Foster City
*Shopping at Hillsdale mall, Whole Foods, Mollie Stones, CVS, and many other stores and restaurants, that are just a 5 minute drive away.

Unit includes:

*Carport parking
*Coin-op laundromat
*Paid water and garbage
*Storage unit
*No smoking
*Cat ok

To qualify:

*All occupants over 18 must submit an application
*$35.00 Application fee per adult. Refunded on acceptance.
*Each applicant must have good credit score - 680 or above
*Positive rental history
*$1000.00 Security Deposit on approval of credit and rental history.

Available NOW!

in order to qualify you must earn 2 1/2 times the monthly rent. (gross not net) 680 or above credit score. Owner pays water and garbage only. I year minimum lease. No Smoking on premises. $35.00 per person application fee.
42 E 39th Ave, San Mateo, CA 94403 is a 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 650 sqft apartment in San Mateo Village. It last sold for $550,000 on Aug 22, 1997 (27,400% above the $2,000 asking price). More recently, it was listed as a rental in September 2024 with an asking price of $2,050 per month. That rental listing was removed on October 4, 2024. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate rent is $2,506/month.

Home Details for 42 E 39th Ave

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Wall FurnaceHeating Fuel: Wall Furnace
Appliances & Utilities
MicrowaveRefrigerator
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Carpet

Property Information

Property Type / Style
Property Type: Apartment

Rental Terms, Policies & Fees

Lease Term: 1 YearAvailable: now

Exterior Features

Parking & Garage
Parking: Off Street Parking, On Site

Comparable Sales for 42 E 39th Ave

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
0.33
Apartment
$2,420,000
05/08/26
1
1
1,000 sqft
0.26
Apartment
$725,000
06/24/26
2
2
1,040 sqft
1.48
Apartment
$2,060,000
12/30/25
1
1
650 sqft
0.88
Apartment
$8,225,000
01/23/26
1
1
-
1.16
Apartment
$3,600,000
12/30/25
1
1
9,233 sqft
2.12
Apartment
$525,000
02/27/26
1
1
706 sqft
2.12
Apartment
$525,000
02/27/26
1
1
726 sqft
1.91
Apartment
$4,520,000
03/30/26
1
1
850 sqft
1.84
Apartment
$825,000
09/05/25
2
2
1,024 sqft
1.82
Apartment
$850,000
06/17/26
2
2
1,292 sqft
Home facts updated by county records

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Neighborhood Overview

Neighborhood stats provided by third party data sources.

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."
  • 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."
  • 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."
  • Unspecified
    "People go all out decorating for holidays, it’s fun and safe to walk around and see all the decorations"
  • 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"
  • 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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Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Oct 4, 2024
Source: Zillow Rentals
ListingRemoved
$2,000
Oct 4, 2024
Source: Zillow Rentals
PriceChange
$2,000
Price decreased by 2%
Sep 26, 2024
Source: Zillow Rentals
Listed For Rent
$2,050
Sep 5, 2024
Source: Zillow Rentals
ListingRemoved
$2,200
Aug 21, 2024
Source: Zillow Rentals
Listed For Rent
$2,200

Frequently asked questions about 42 E 39th Ave

  • What is the price history for 42 E 39th Ave?
    42 E 39th Ave in San Mateo, CA last sold for $550,000 in August 1997.
  • 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 Village neighborhood?
    Residents describe the San Mateo Village neighborhood in San Mateo, CA as pedestrian-friendly, easy to park in, and dog-friendly. See recently sold homes in San Mateo Village, San Mateo.
  • Does 42 E 39th Ave have parking?
    Yes, 42 E 39th Ave in San Mateo, CA has on-site parking.

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