215 Harvard Road stands confident and proud in the sought after Baywood neighborhood. Wonderfully cared for and exuding warmth and charm, this traditional Colonial home is an endearing place to hang your hat while you enjoy living in the vibrant city of San Mateo. Gorgeous formal rooms, inviting private spaces and huge bedrooms -- everything you would hope to find, from the second you open the front door is here. The main level offers formal living and dining rooms, family room, eat-in kitchen with breakfast nook, laundry room and half bathroom. Upstairs are four sun-filled bedrooms including one fabulous suited room and an additional full bathroom. The private and expansive backyard yard is an ideal entertaining space with endless possibilities. A large patio for outdoor dining and large grass area for outdoor games! Walking distance to downtown San Mateo, Caltrain, Central Park, local shopping, incredible dining and some of the best schools San Mateo has to offer!
Single-familyProperty Type
1937Year Built
7,440 sq ftLot Size
$1,590Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Greg Damelio•DRE #01223334• Christie's International Real Estate Sereno
Contact: 650-245-8700
Bought with Vandervort Vandervort Group•DRE #70010088• Veritas Homes
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
4
Baths
4.5
Stories
2
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
7,412 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1956
Sq. Ft.
3,308
Year built
1937
Style
Single Family Residential
County
San Mateo County
APN
034081150
Parking Spaces
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Basement
—
Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Sep 2, 2026.
R1B
Single-Family Residence Districts
The R1 Single-Family Residence Districts are intended to create, preserve and enhance areas suitable for single-family dwellings with a substantial presence of open space and opportunities for outdoor living. The R1 districts are intended to protect the character and variety of neighborhoods, preserve privacy and prevent burdens on public facilities, while allowing reasonable housing opportunities for families.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Day care facility
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Mobile home park
Nov 3, 2025 • Final
Single family (addition) - add
Construct a new attached accessory dwelling unit by adding a second-story addition and converting existing second-floor space from the main residence.
Addition
ADU
Nov 3, 2025 • Final
Single family (addition) - add
Construct a second-story addition and perform a remodel on an existing two-story single-family home. Add a new rear deck to the residence. Install fire sprinklers as required for the project.
Addition
Remodel
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Elementary School District: San Mateo-Foster City Elementary
Middle School: Borel Middle
High School: Aragon High
High School District: San Mateo Union High
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 4.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,308
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 7,412 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1937
Year Renovated: 1956
County: San Mateo County
APN: 034081150
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 2, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Incorporated: Yes
Around this home
Schools
Baywood Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi
7/10
Borel Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.8mi
8/10
Aragon High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.6mi
10/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
Local insights from Redfin agents
San Mateo stayed one of the Peninsula's busiest markets. Homes averaged 110% of asking price, and buyers continue to compete for updated homes in neighborhoods like Aragon, Baywood and Beresford Park.