Does San Mateo Heights, San Mateo, CA have sidewalks?

As of early 2026, 94% of users say there are sidewalks

Is San Mateo Heights, San Mateo, CA walkable to grocery stores?

As of early 2026, 88% of users say it's walkable to grocery stores

Is San Mateo Heights, San Mateo, CA walkable to restaurants?

As of early 2026, 84% of users say it's walkable to restaurants

Is San Mateo Heights, San Mateo, CA dog-friendly?

As of early 2026, 81% of users say it's dog friendly

Would people walk alone at night in San Mateo Heights, San Mateo, CA?

As of early 2026, 68% of users say people would walk alone at night

Is parking easy in San Mateo Heights, San Mateo, CA?

As of early 2026, 62% of users say parking is easy

Are the streets well-lit in San Mateo Heights, San Mateo, CA?

As of early 2026, 61% of users say streets are well-lit

Is a car needed in San Mateo Heights, San Mateo, CA?

As of early 2026, 58% of users say car is needed

Is San Mateo Heights, San Mateo, CA quiet?

As of early 2026, 55% of users say it's quiet

Does San Mateo Heights, San Mateo, CA show holiday spirit?

As of early 2026, 48% of users say there's holiday spirit

Do residents of San Mateo Heights, San Mateo, CA plan to stay at least 5 years?

As of early 2026, 47% of users say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

Do kids play outside in San Mateo Heights, San Mateo, CA?

As of early 2026, 45% of users say kids play outside

Are neighbors friendly in San Mateo Heights, San Mateo, CA?

As of early 2026, 43% of users say neighbors are friendly

Is there wildlife in San Mateo Heights, San Mateo, CA?

As of early 2026, 43% of users say there's wildlife

Are yards well-kept in San Mateo Heights, San Mateo, CA?

As of early 2026, 41% of users say yards are well-kept

Are there community events in San Mateo Heights, San Mateo, CA?

As of early 2026, 11% of users say there are community events

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 Heights neighborhood?

Residents describe the San Mateo Heights neighborhood in San Mateo, CA as pedestrian-friendly, walkable to grocery stores, and walkable to restaurants. See recently sold homes in San Mateo Heights, San Mateo .

What are the closest schools to 856 Prospect Row?

The closest schools to 856 Prospect Row in San Mateo, CA are Borel Middle School (rated 8/10), San Mateo High School (rated 9/10), San Mateo Park Elementary School (rated 2/10).

OFF MARKET

$124,997

Tax assessed value

4 Beds
2,280 sqft

856 Prospect Row, San Mateo, CA 94401

San Mateo Heights

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
828 Highland Ave, San Mateo, CA	0.09	Multi-Family Home	$1,550,000	11/25/25	2	2	2,560
321 Grand Blvd, San Mateo, CA	0.36	Multi-Family Home	$1,425,000	12/02/25	4	3	1,852
327 Grand Blvd, San Mateo, CA	0.37	Multi-Family Home	$1,260,000	12/02/25	5	3	2,107
315 Grand Blvd, San Mateo, CA	0.36	Multi-Family Home	$1,850,000	12/12/25	2	4	2,410
119 E Poplar Ave, San Mateo, CA	0.48	Multi-Family Home	$1,618,700	05/04/26	6	3	2,490
436 Turner Ter, San Mateo, CA	0.42	Multi-Family Home	$2,075,000	02/20/26	3	4	2,993
711 Highland Ave, San Mateo, CA	0.18	Multi-Family Home	$2,350,000	07/28/26	8	6	5,538
200 Anita Rd, Burlingame, CA	0.38	Multi-Family Home	$2,700,000	03/30/26	6	4	3,009
20 Hilltop Rd, San Mateo, CA	0.38	Multi-Family Home	$1,819,000	03/30/26	3	2	1,550
809 N Delaware St, San Mateo, CA	0.50	Multi-Family Home	$626,500	02/04/26	6	4	3,316

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
828 N El Camino Real #9, San Mateo, CA 94401	0.06	$520,000	1	1	873	Recently Sold
828 Highland Ave, San Mateo, CA 94401	0.09	$1,550,000	2	2	2,560	Recently Sold
800 N El Camino Real #102, San Mateo, CA 94401	0.09	$915,888	2	2	1,379	Recently Sold
800 N El Camino Real #305, San Mateo, CA 94401	0.09	$926,800	2	2	1,379	Off Market
16 Lorton Ave #3, Burlingame, CA 94010	0.08	$1,289,000	2	2.5	1,400	For Sale
4 Warren Rd, San Mateo, CA 94401	0.10	$2,328,000	4	2	3,450	For Sale
5 Barroilhet Ave, San Mateo, CA 94401	0.10	$3,689,400	4	3	2,651	Off Market
7 El Camino Real, Burlingame, CA 94010	0.11	$2,546,300	4	2	2,032	Off Market
30 Lorton Ave #104, Burlingame, CA 94010	0.11	$1,075,900	2	2	1,258	Off Market
30 Lorton Ave #105, Burlingame, CA 94010	0.11	$990,000	2	2	1,275	Recently Sold
30 Lorton Ave #304, Burlingame, CA 94010	0.11	$1,006,500	2	2	1,219	Off Market
120 State St, San Mateo, CA 94401	0.13	$1,256,800	2	2.5	1,252	Off Market

Local Information

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Shop & Eat

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Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type

Multi-Family

Year Built

1926

Living Area

2,280 sqft

Parking

Garage

About this House

Investment or Redevelopment Opportunity of 2 Adjoining Parcels. Prime Location! Both 852 & 856 Prospect Row to be sold together as one package only. Total list price for both properties is $3,500,000. 852 is currently a charming single family home & 856 is a nicely maintained Triplex. Level Uniform Lots. City of SM planning dept. states zoning will allow for 8-12 units on the merged parcels (buyer to do their own investigation of the feasibility of any and all development concepts). Do Not Disturb Tenants.

856 Prospect Row, San Mateo, CA 94401 is a 4 bedroom, 2,280 sqft multi-family in San Mateo Heights, built in 1926. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate rent is $5,795/month.

Home Details for 856 Prospect Row

Interior Features
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1
Interior Details Number of Rooms: 11
Fireplace & Spa Fireplace

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1926
Property Type / Style Property Type: Multi Family

Exterior Features
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Carport, Garage Attached

Community
Units in Building: 5

Lot Information
Lot Area: 7405 sqft

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Nov 10, 2015 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$1,750,000
Oct 3, 2015 Source: Agent Provided	Pending	$1,750,000
Sep 11, 2015 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$1,750,000

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$8,525	$124,997

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

San Mateo Park Elementary School
K-5
Public
340 Students
San Mateo-Foster City School District
2/10
GreatSchools Rating
Parent Rating Average
went to this school through elementary school and im going into high school this year so i dicided to write a review. it was a great school, no bullying, all students where nice and everything was great. my fourth grade teacher sucked and pushed weird ideology onto me but becides that i had a great time at this school and would reccomend it to others.
Other Review
2mo ago
26 Reviews

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Neighborhood Overview

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What Locals Say about San Mateo Heights

At least 42 Trulia users voted on each feature.

94 % Say there are sidewalks
88 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores
84 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
81 % Say it's dog friendly
68 % Say people would walk alone at night
62 % Say parking is easy
61 % Say streets are well-lit
58 % Say car is needed
55 % Say it's quiet
48 % Say there's holiday spirit
47 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
45 % Say kids play outside
43 % Say neighbors are friendly
43 % Say there's wildlife
41 % Say yards are well-kept
11 % Say there are community events

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3y ago
"Very friendly and kind neighbors that offer to watch our dog or just stop and have a chat. All in all nice and safe "
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"101 is busy in the mornings, takes about an hour to get to San Jose. Very nice area and lots of beautiful nature near by."
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Shirley K.
11y ago
"As a former tenant in a single family home, I loved the area. Friendly, quiet, convenient."
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Frequently asked questions about 856 Prospect Row

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 Heights neighborhood?
Residents describe the San Mateo Heights neighborhood in San Mateo, CA as pedestrian-friendly, walkable to grocery stores, and walkable to restaurants. See recently sold homes in San Mateo Heights, San Mateo.
What are the closest schools to 856 Prospect Row?
The closest schools to 856 Prospect Row in San Mateo, CA are Borel Middle School (rated 8/10), San Mateo High School (rated 9/10), San Mateo Park Elementary School (rated 2/10).