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

$1,762,400

Trulia Estimate
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,180 sqft

53 E 38th Ave, San Mateo, CA 94403

San Mateo Village
Est. Refi. Payment $10,632/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold Aug 2, 2024 for $1,735,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$1.76M
Since last month
Increased$6K (+0.3%)
Since last year
Increased$49K (+2.8%)
Since last sale
Increased$33K (+1.9%)
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 +54% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$1.77M
July 2026$1.76M
June 2026$1.77M
May 2026$1.78M
March 2026$1.75M
February 2026$1.74M
January 2026$1.74M
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
3713 Santiago St, San Mateo, CA
0.08
Single-Family Home
$2,050,000
05/11/26
3
2
1,530
3612 Santiago St, San Mateo, CA
0.13
Single-Family Home
$2,350,000
04/13/26
3
2
1,390
3726 Casanova Dr, San Mateo, CA
0.41
Single-Family Home
$1,675,000
06/11/26
3
2
1,140
3908 Regan Dr, San Mateo, CA
0.28
Single-Family Home
$1,620,000
06/15/26
2
2
1,260
10 Colegrove Ct, San Mateo, CA
0.29
Single-Family Home
$1,585,000
02/12/26
2
2
1,100
21 Otay Ave, San Mateo, CA
0.21
Single-Family Home
$1,520,000
09/19/25
3
1
1,080
120 42nd Ave, San Mateo, CA
0.41
Single-Family Home
$1,575,000
09/26/25
3
2
1,550
245 E 40th Ave, San Mateo, CA
0.28
Single-Family Home
$2,300,000
05/08/26
3
2
1,400
3513 Casanova Dr, San Mateo, CA
0.47
Single-Family Home
$1,900,000
11/25/25
3
2
1,420
3817 Martin Dr, San Mateo, CA
0.49
Single-Family Home
$2,050,000
03/25/26
3
2
1,330

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
0.01
-
3
2
1,120
Off Market
73 E 38th Ave, San Mateo, CA 94403
0.05
$1,630,300
2
2
1,070
Off Market
53 E 39th Ave, San Mateo, CA 94403
0.05
$1,755,000
5
2
2,962
Recently Sold
3630 Oso St, San Mateo, CA 94403
0.09
$1,828,800
3
1
1,080
Off Market
3713 Santiago St, San Mateo, CA 94403
0.08
$2,050,000
3
2
1,530
Recently Sold
54 E 39th Ave, San Mateo, CA 94403
0.09
$1,983,600
5
4
3,943
Off Market
58 E 39th Ave, San Mateo, CA 94403
0.09
$2,400,000
8
8
5,750
Recently Sold
3612 Santiago St, San Mateo, CA 94403
0.13
$2,350,000
3
2
1,390
Recently Sold
3607 Oso St, San Mateo, CA 94403
0.14
$1,911,800
3
2
1,510
Off Market
3800 Curtiss St, San Mateo, CA 94403
0.12
$1,647,100
3
1
1,210
Off Market
94 E 39th Ave, San Mateo, CA 94403
0.13
$1,760,000
4
4
2,520
Recently Sold

Local Information

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

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1953
Living Area
1,180 sqft
Price/Sqft
$1,494
Parking
1 Car Garage

About this House

Nestled in the sought-after San Mateo Village neighborhood, this beautiful home is close to amenities like the vibrant Hillsdale Shopping Center, highly rated schools, and the Hillsdale Caltrain Station. With a Walk ScoreA® of 86%, this "Very Walkable" location is ideal. The 101 Freeway is less than a mile away, and the 92 Freeway is around 2 miles away, making commuting easy. This contemporary home, adorned with modern touches, exudes warmth and sophistication. Inside, a spacious living area features a handsome fireplace and large picture windows that bathe the space in natural light, reflecting off the hardwood floors throughout the home. The dining area, open to the living room, is next to the eat-in kitchen with ample cabinet space, granite countertops, and stainless-steel appliances. The garage, accessible from the kitchen, offers plenty of storage and houses the laundry area. The home includes three bedrooms and two bathrooms, including a primary bedroom with an en-suite bath and private access to the backyard. The large backyard, with a patio, lawn, flowering plants, and fruit trees, is perfect for relaxing or entertaining. For those seeking a freshly painted, move-in-ready home with all the essentials + a newer roof, close to everything on the Peninsula, look no further.
53 E 38th Ave, San Mateo, CA 94403 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,180 sqft single-family home in San Mateo Village, built in 1953. It last sold for $1,735,000 on Aug 2, 2024 (16% above the $1,499,000 asking price). This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $1,762,400, with a rent estimate of $5,126/month.
Last check for updates: about 13 hours ago
Listed by Stanley Lo 00874415, (650) 373-0007
Green Banker Realty, (650) 373-0007
Bought with: BayOne Real Estate Investment Corporation, (408) 837-4489
Source: MLSListings Inc, MLS#ML81968819

Home Details for 53 E 38th Ave

Interior Features

Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 3Types of Rooms: Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 2
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1180 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Utilities: Public Utilities, Water PublicAppliances: Dishwasher, Freezer, Disposal, Microwave, Oven/Range, RefrigeratorDishwasherDisposalLaundry: In GarageMicrowaveRefrigerator
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Central Forced AirNo CoolingAir Conditioning: NoneHeating Fuel: Central Forced Air
Fireplace & Spa
Number of Fireplaces: 1Fireplace: Living Room
Gas & Electric
Gas: PublicUtilities
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Floors: Hardwood, Tile

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: Composition ShingleFoundation: Concrete Perimeter, Raised
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 1Number of Covered Spaces: 1No CarportHas a GarageHas an Attached GarageParking Spaces: 1Parking: Attached
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Farm & Range
Not Allowed to Raise Horses

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1953
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family Residence, ResidentialArchitecture: Contemporary
Building
Not a New ConstructionNot Attached Property
Property Information
Parcel Number: 040096070

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $1,499,000

Active Status

MLS Status: Sold

Location

Direction & Address
City: SanMateo
School Information
Elementary School District: SanMateoFosterCityElementaryHigh School District: SanMateoUnionHighWalk Score: 86

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 1180

Lot Information

Lot Area: 5000 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Standard

Offer

Listing Agreement Type: ExclusiveRightToSell

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: ML81968819

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Aug 2, 2024
Source: MLSListings Inc #ML81968819
Sold
$1,735,000
Jun 21, 2024
Source: MLSListings Inc #ML81968819
Pending
$1,499,000
Jun 7, 2024
Source: MLSListings Inc #ML81968819
Listed For Sale
$1,499,000
Sep 4, 2003
Source: N/A
Sold
$400,000

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

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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LGBTQ Local Legal Protections

Based on information from the MLSListings MLS as of 2026-08-27 11:05:47 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 53 E 38th Ave

  • What is 53 E 38th Ave estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 53 E 38th Ave in San Mateo, CA is $1,762,400.
  • What is the price history for 53 E 38th Ave?
    53 E 38th Ave in San Mateo, CA last sold for $1,735,000 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 53 E 38th Ave have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 53 E 38th Ave in San Mateo, CA has laundry facilities.
  • How big is the lot at 53 E 38th Ave?
    The lot at 53 E 38th Ave in San Mateo, CA is about 0.11 acres (5,000 sq ft).

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