Is Central Business District, San Mateo, CA dog-friendly?

As of early 2026, 100% of users say it's dog friendly

Is Central Business District, San Mateo, CA walkable to restaurants?

As of early 2026, 100% of users say it's walkable to restaurants

Is a car needed in Central Business District, San Mateo, CA?

As of early 2026, 100% of users say car is needed

Would people walk alone at night in Central Business District, San Mateo, CA?

As of early 2026, 100% of users say people would walk alone at night

Are the streets well-lit in Central Business District, San Mateo, CA?

As of early 2026, 100% of users say streets are well-lit

Does Central Business District, San Mateo, CA show holiday spirit?

As of early 2026, 100% of users say there's holiday spirit

Are yards well-kept in Central Business District, San Mateo, CA?

As of early 2026, 100% of users say yards are well-kept

Is Central Business District, San Mateo, CA walkable to grocery stores?

As of early 2026, 100% of users say it's walkable to grocery stores

Are neighbors friendly in Central Business District, San Mateo, CA?

As of early 2026, 50% of users say neighbors are friendly

Do kids play outside in Central Business District, San Mateo, CA?

As of early 2026, 50% of users say kids play outside

What is the price history for 603 E 5th Ave?

603 E 5th Ave in San Mateo, CA last sold for $3,200,000 in October 2006.

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 are the closest schools to 603 E 5th Ave?

The closest schools to 603 E 5th Ave in San Mateo, CA are Aragon High School (rated 10/10), Borel Middle School (rated 8/10), Sunnybrae Elementary School (rated 2/10).

OFF MARKET

$3,200,000

Last sold price

2 Beds
1 Bath
16,560 sqft (on 0.46 acres)

603 E 5th Ave, San Mateo, CA 94402

Central Business District

Currently Off Market - Sold Oct 26, 2006 for $3,200,000

Home Value

Learn more about this home's value by checking out the value of nearby homes and how much similar homes have sold for.

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
555 Laurel Ave #210, San Mateo, CA	0.23	Apartment	$1,850,000	11/20/25	2	3	1,959
26 W 4th Ave #1, San Mateo, CA	0.51	Apartment	$1,200,000	02/03/26	2	2	1,600
225 9th Ave #309, San Mateo, CA	0.31	Apartment	$1,300,000	02/27/26	2	2	1,502
726 10th Ave, San Mateo, CA	0.39	Apartment	$1,500,000	09/09/25	1	1	750
200 7th Ave, San Mateo, CA	0.30	Apartment	$2,500,000	06/18/26	1	1.5	1,100
126 N Ellsworth Ave, San Mateo, CA	0.55	Apartment	$2,080,000	03/30/26	6	6	3,663
225 Catalpa St, San Mateo, CA	0.60	Apartment	$7,750,000	04/22/26	22	16	21,906
838 Highland Ave, San Mateo, CA	1.34	Apartment	$3,000,000	09/29/25	2	1	850
125 South Blvd, San Mateo, CA	0.88	Apartment	$3,300,000	08/09/26	8	8	10,707
222 6th Ave #302, San Mateo, CA	0.25	Apartment	$2,000,000	09/02/25	3	2.5	2,477

Home facts updated by county records

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
712 E 5th Ave, San Mateo, CA 94402	0.07	$1,518,000	2	1	946	Recently Sold
609 S Delaware St, San Mateo, CA 94402	0.10	$1,266,900	2	1	1,020	Off Market
617 S Delaware St, San Mateo, CA 94402	0.11	$1,771,800	4	2	2,040	Off Market
619 S Eldorado St, San Mateo, CA 94402	0.12	$1,088,000	2	1	1,270	For Sale
813-815 E 5th Ave, San Mateo, CA 94402	0.12	$2,139,200	6	6	3,200	Off Market
809 E 5th Ave, San Mateo, CA 94402	0.13	$2,400,000	3	4	3,325	Recently Sold
706 S Delaware St, San Mateo, CA 94402	0.16	$1,575,000	3	2	1,170	Recently Sold
318 S Grant St #1B, San Mateo, CA 94401	0.17	$1,220,700	2	2	2,200	Off Market
318 S Grant St #2A, San Mateo, CA 94401	0.17	$1,603,900	2	2	2,232	Off Market
318 S Grant St #3C, San Mateo, CA 94401	0.17	$1,302,800	2	2	1,416	Off Market
318 S Grant St #4A, San Mateo, CA 94401	0.17	$2,246,000	3	3	3,648	Off Market
924-926 S Grant St, San Mateo, CA 94402	0.19	$1,626,300	2	2	1,690	Off Market

Local Information

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Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

-- mins to

Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type

Apartment

Year Built

1963

Lot Size

0.46 acres

Living Area

16,560 sqft

Parking

Garage

About this House

Large Remodeled 2 Bedroom

Large Remodeled unit w/ custom cabinets, granite counters, and new appliances. Tile floor in kitchen and bath. New tub and surround in bath. Newer Carpet. Freshly painted. Balcony off living room. Laundry on-site
Great central location. Close to downtown San Mateo and Freeways. San Mateo

(RLNE2044152)

603 E 5th Ave, San Mateo, CA 94402 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 16,560 sqft apartment in Central Business District, built in 1963. It last sold for $3,200,000 on Oct 26, 2006. More recently, it was listed as a rental in January 2016 with an asking price of $2,495 per month. That rental listing was removed on January 29, 2016. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate rent is $3,402/month.

Home Details for 603 E 5th Ave

Interior Features
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 2
Interior Details Number of Rooms: 62

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1963
Property Type / Style Property Type: Apartment

Exterior Features
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Garage Attached, Garage Detached

Community
Units in Building: 19

Lot Information
Lot Area: 0.46 acres

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Jan 29, 2016 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$2,495
Jan 25, 2016 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Rent	$2,495
Oct 26, 2006 Source: N/A	Sold	$3,200,000
Jan 16, 1998 Source: N/A	Sold	$1,620,000
Jan 30, 1996 Source: N/A	Sold	$1,100,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$90,442	$4,287,317

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

Sunnybrae Elementary School
K-5
Public
346 Students
San Mateo-Foster City School District
2/10
GreatSchools Rating
Parent Rating Average
The current principal, Ms. Chin, is amazing, and all the staff and teachers are wonderful to work with. I really enjoy subbing here and am thankful to have an opportunity to work here.
Teacher Review
3mo ago
19 Reviews

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Neighborhood Overview

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What Locals Say about Central Business District

At least 1 Trulia users voted on each feature.

100 % Say it's dog friendly
100 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
100 % Say car is needed
100 % Say people would walk alone at night
100 % Say streets are well-lit
100 % Say there's holiday spirit
100 % Say yards are well-kept
100 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores
50 % Say neighbors are friendly
50 % Say kids play outside

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Katherine Rivera
Resident
3mo ago
"I live in downtown San Mateo. San Mateo is a nice place, but I have mixed feelings about it. There are many restaurants, grocery stores, and activities to enjoy. The bus and train stations are very close, which is convenient. However, I dislike that some people throw too much garbage or furniture onto the sidewalks. I believe it's very important to keep the neighborhood clean and safe. Another issue is the frequent theft of packages. I live next to the creek and often see homeless people entering through my building to access the creek. I don’t think that's safe. "
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Borfang s.
Resident
7y ago
"Maybe cars on the big street! But I think overall the area is pretty safe! Neighbors are great and friendly! :)"
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Abby B.
Resident
8y ago
"Lots of restaurants and shops in the area, decent amount of pedestrian traffic, close to Caltrain, feels very safe."
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Bellahk
Resident
8y ago
"easy to go to work good school, good people, feel safe, you see police driving around and make sure everything ok"
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Frequently asked questions about 603 E 5th Ave

What is the price history for 603 E 5th Ave?
603 E 5th Ave in San Mateo, CA last sold for $3,200,000 in October 2006.
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 are the closest schools to 603 E 5th Ave?
The closest schools to 603 E 5th Ave in San Mateo, CA are Aragon High School (rated 10/10), Borel Middle School (rated 8/10), Sunnybrae Elementary School (rated 2/10).