$2,401,900
as of Sep 18, 2026
3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,975 sqft
653 42nd Ave, San Mateo, CA 94403
Home Highlights
Single-Family Home
Built in 1962
1,975 sqft
$1,216/sqft
Attached Garage
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About this House
Come preview this lovely, colonial two-story single family home in the San Mateo Hills and enjoy unobstructed views of downtown San Francisco and the bay. All the way at the top of 42nd Avenue in San Mateo, this house feels a million miles away but is nicely situated for a commute to 92, 101 or 280.
Features include:
Huge, bright living room with fireplace and bay window
Eat-in kitchen with new wood laminate floors, built-in oven and microwave, refrigerator, dishwasher, great old 6-burner Wolfe stove and attached pantry/storage area
Formal dining room off kitchen large enough to work as family room or den
Wonderful, fully enclosed sun room and outdoor deck with large terraced hillside
Conveniently located, powder room/half-bath on downstairs level
Large, gorgeous master suite upstairs with panoramic views of the city and bay, walk-in closet and updated attached bathroom with stone tiled shower stall
Two additional sunny bedrooms upstairs one with views of the bay, one with views of the terraced garden in back PLUS additional updated full bathroom with shower over tub
Attached two-car garage
Washer/Dryer are supplied without warranty
Private, hillside location on serene cul-de-sac
Available now. Tenant pays all utilities. No smoking. Sorry, no pets. Tenant is required to carry Renter's Insurance. Security deposit is $5500.00 with one year lease.
Features include:
Huge, bright living room with fireplace and bay window
Eat-in kitchen with new wood laminate floors, built-in oven and microwave, refrigerator, dishwasher, great old 6-burner Wolfe stove and attached pantry/storage area
Formal dining room off kitchen large enough to work as family room or den
Wonderful, fully enclosed sun room and outdoor deck with large terraced hillside
Conveniently located, powder room/half-bath on downstairs level
Large, gorgeous master suite upstairs with panoramic views of the city and bay, walk-in closet and updated attached bathroom with stone tiled shower stall
Two additional sunny bedrooms upstairs one with views of the bay, one with views of the terraced garden in back PLUS additional updated full bathroom with shower over tub
Attached two-car garage
Washer/Dryer are supplied without warranty
Private, hillside location on serene cul-de-sac
Available now. Tenant pays all utilities. No smoking. Sorry, no pets. Tenant is required to carry Renter's Insurance. Security deposit is $5500.00 with one year lease.
653 42nd Ave, San Mateo, CA 94403 is a 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 1,975 sqft single-family home in Southwest Hillsdale, built in 1962. It last sold for $485,000 on Mar 23, 1998 (9,138% above the $5,250 asking price). More recently, it was listed as a rental in July 2024 with an asking price of $5,800 per month. That rental listing was removed on September 13, 2024. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $2,401,900, with a rent estimate of $7,485/month.
Home Details for 653 42nd Ave
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Year Built Year Built: 1962 |
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family Home |
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Lease Term: One Year Lease |
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Parking & Garage Parking: Attached, On Site |
Comparable Sales for 653 42nd Ave
Address | Distance | Property Type | Sold Price | Sold Date | Bed | Bath | Sqft |
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0.18 | Single-Family Home | $1,625,000 | 12/23/25 | 3 | 2 | 1,680 sqft | |
0.07 | Single-Family Home | $2,400,000 | 06/26/26 | 4 | 2 | 2,030 sqft | |
0.17 | Single-Family Home | $2,000,000 | 06/09/26 | 3 | 2 | 1,784 sqft | |
0.13 | Single-Family Home | $2,220,000 | 11/25/25 | 3 | 2.5 | 2,497 sqft | |
0.22 | Single-Family Home | $2,001,000 | 10/15/25 | 3 | 2 | 1,880 sqft | |
0.22 | Single-Family Home | $1,830,000 | 02/27/26 | 3 | 2 | 1,750 sqft | |
0.18 | Single-Family Home | $2,750,000 | 05/14/26 | 3 | 2 | 1,940 sqft | |
0.14 | Single-Family Home | $3,424,243 | 10/14/25 | 3 | 2.5 | 2,266 sqft | |
0.21 | Single-Family Home | $1,727,000 | 11/18/25 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,448 sqft | |
0.26 | Single-Family Home | $2,450,000 | 09/09/26 | 3 | 2 | 1,954 sqft |
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Rental Market Trends in Southwest Hillsdale
Last updated Sep 2026
Trulia Rent Estimate$7,485/mo
Average rent
$1.59K
Available listings
1
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What Locals Say about Southwest Hillsdale
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100 % Say yards are well-kept
100 % Say it's dog friendly
100 % Say parking is easy
100 % Say there's holiday spirit
89 % Say car is needed
88 % Say there's wildlife
79 % Say people would walk alone at night
77 % Say streets are well-lit
73 % Say it's quiet
73 % Say kids play outside
72 % Say neighbors are friendly
59 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
50 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores
44 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
44 % Say there are sidewalks
44 % Say there are community events
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Price and Tax history
| Date | Event | Price |
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Sep 13, 2024 Source: Zillow Rentals | ListingRemoved | $5,250 |
Aug 7, 2024 Source: Zillow Rentals | PriceChange | $5,250 Price decreased by 5% |
Jul 16, 2024 Source: Zillow Rentals | PriceChange | $5,500 Price decreased by 5% |
Jul 3, 2024 Source: Zillow Rentals | Listed For Rent | $5,800 |
Dec 12, 2017 Source: Agent Provided | ListingRemoved | $4,500 |
Dec 5, 2017 Source: Agent Provided | Listed For Rent | $4,500 |
Mar 23, 1998 Source: N/A | Sold | $485,000 |
| Year | Property tax | Tax assessment |
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| 2025 | $10,843 | $774,404 |
Home facts updated by county records
Frequently asked questions about 653 42nd Ave
- What is 653 42nd Ave estimated to be worth?Trulia's estimated value for 653 42nd Ave in San Mateo, CA is $2,401,900.
- What is the price history for 653 42nd Ave?653 42nd Ave in San Mateo, CA last sold for $485,000 in March 1998.
- 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 $1.73M. That is down $75.33K from the prior month.
- Does 653 42nd Ave have laundry facilities?Yes, 653 42nd Ave in San Mateo, CA has in-unit laundry.
- Does 653 42nd Ave have parking?Yes, 653 42nd Ave in San Mateo, CA has on-site parking.
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