478 E Street is a charming 1940's home located on a tree-lined, cobblestone road with vintage street lamps. The main level has an open floor plan featuring a formal living room, eat-in kitchen with new appliances & butcher block island, 3 bedrooms and 1 updated bath. On the ground floor, you'll find a spacious yard with fruit trees and storage shed, a covered patio, a large basement, a laundry area and one car garage parking. Colma has an active community with monthly activities and free basic internet/cable. Located within close proximity to Colma BART, Serramonte/Colma shopping centers, Costco, I-280/101 freeways and all other consumer conveniences.
Single-familyProperty Type
1940Year Built
2,620 sq ftLot Size
$1,066Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 spaceParking
Listed by Calvin Kam•DRE #DRE #01888090• Compass
•415-812-0235 (agent)
•ckam316@gmail.com (agent)
•415-660-9955 (broker)
Bought with Jill Penna•DRE #DRE #01895080• Christie's International Real
Affordable Single Family Home in Colma. Location on a quiet and secluded street lined with cobblestones, this home offers 3 bedrooms 1 bath, hardwood floors, and 1 car garage w/ additional space to create a lounge/office area. Spacious and bright eat-in kitchen with easy access to backyard. Nice size yard with plenty of room to garden and host family and friends. A commuter's delight w/ easy access to fwy 280/101. 10 miles away from downtown SF and only 9 miles to SFO. Colma Bart Station is less than 1 mile away. Conveniently located near El Camino Real shopping centers, Mission Street shops & restaurants, and schools. Colma offers residents free basic cable service.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$11,555 (+3.3%)
$728,280 + $234,090
$962,370
2024
$11,190 (+0.2%)
$714,000 + $229,500
$943,500
2023
$11,170 (+3.5%)
$700,000 + $225,000
$925,000
2022
$10,790 (+1.1%)
$711,526 + $196,855
$908,381
2021
$10,672 (−1.5%)
$683,266 + $189,212
$872,478
2020
$10,833 (+2.3%)
$683,266 + $189,212
$872,478
2019
$10,585 (+753.3%)
$676,260 + $187,272
$863,532
2018
$1,241 (+5.5%)
$663,000 + $183,600
$846,600
2017
$1,176 (+18.8%)
$14,790 + $30,711
$45,501
2016
$990 (+4.4%)
$14,790 + $30,711
$45,501
2015
$948 (+0.2%)
$14,500 + $30,109
$44,609
2014
$946 (+21.2%)
$14,004 + $29,077
$43,081
2012
$781 (+13.0%)
$13,941 + $28,946
$42,887
2011
$691 (+3.8%)
$13,668 + $28,379
$42,047
2010
$666 (+5.8%)
$13,400 + $27,823
$41,223
2009
$629 (+1.9%)
$13,300 + $27,616
$40,916
2008
$617
$13,332 + $27,682
$41,014
Tax history for 478 E St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$11,555 (+3.3%)
$728,280 + $234,090
$962,370
2024
$11,190 (+0.2%)
$714,000 + $229,500
$943,500
2023
$11,170 (+3.5%)
$700,000 + $225,000
$925,000
2022
$10,790 (+1.1%)
$711,526 + $196,855
$908,381
2021
$10,672 (−1.5%)
$683,266 + $189,212
$872,478
2020
$10,833 (+2.3%)
$683,266 + $189,212
$872,478
2019
$10,585 (+753.3%)
$676,260 + $187,272
$863,532
2018
$1,241 (+5.5%)
$663,000 + $183,600
$846,600
2017
$1,176 (+18.8%)
$14,790 + $30,711
$45,501
2016
$990 (+4.4%)
$14,790 + $30,711
$45,501
2015
$948 (+0.2%)
$14,500 + $30,109
$44,609
2014
$946 (+21.2%)
$14,004 + $29,077
$43,081
2012
$781 (+13.0%)
$13,941 + $28,946
$42,887
2011
$691 (+3.8%)
$13,668 + $28,379
$42,047
2010
$666 (+5.8%)
$13,400 + $27,823
$41,223
2009
$629 (+1.9%)
$13,300 + $27,616
$40,916
2008
$617
$13,332 + $27,682
$41,014
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
2,620 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1940
Sq. Ft.
820
Year built
1940
Style
Single Family Residential
County
San Mateo County
APN
006381100
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 2, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Garage Information
Has Garage
Has Attached Garage
Parking Information
Parking Features: Attached, Independent, On Site (Single Family Only)
# of Parking Total: 1
Interior
Bedrooms Information
# of Bedrooms: 3
Bathroom Information
Count of Bathrooms: 1
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
Exterior
Exterior Features
Entry Level: 0
Building Information
Living Area: 911
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Living Area Source: Appraiser
Building Area Total: 911
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Building Area Source: Appraiser
Year Built: 1940
Year Built Source: Assessor Auto-Fill
Mobile Home Information
Mobile Dim Units: Feet
Property Type
Property Type: Residential
Property SubType: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Size Sq. Ft.: 2620
Lot Size Acres: 0.0601
Lot Size Area: 2620
Lot Size Units: SqFt
Lot Size Units: Square Feet
Elevation: 0
Elevation Units: Feet
Location
HOA Information
Association Fee: 0
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 820
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 2,620 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1940
Year Renovated: 1940
County: San Mateo County
APN: 006381100
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 2, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Margaret Pauline Brown Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.8mi
5/10
Benjamin Franklin Intermediate School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.4mi
4/10
Jefferson High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.0mi
5/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
1/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 77° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
7/10 Air Factor
12 unhealthy days expected this year, 12 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$923,000 – $1.12M
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