Better than New in San Mateo Park! Built in 2016 and recently customized with beautiful interior designer touches, including fine wallpaper, tailored custom built-in cabinetry, honed limestone fireplace surround and hearth and beautiful window treatments. Move right in with nothing to do but unpack! Excellent floor plan with 4 ensuite bedrooms upstairs including a beautiful master suite with a balcony overlooking the backyard. The main level features a stunning formal living room and dining room and an amazing open family room/kitchen with 6 burners + griddle Thermador range, Sub Zero refrigerator, wine cooler, a waterfall edge island and built-in breakfast banquette. A wall of glass doors lead out from the family room to a wide patio overlooking the expansive lush level lawn with mature trees. The finished recreation room adds another 380sf for a total finished square footage of approx. 3500sf. The 2 car garage has lots of storage with built-in cabinets and electric car charger.
Single-familyProperty Type
2016Year Built
9,690 sq ftLot Size
$1,816Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Kim Gelman•DRE #01226392• Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty
Contact: 650-888-5537
Bought with Alexa The Dwyer Group•DRE #70010007• Compass
Better than New in San Mateo Park! Built in 2016 and recently customized with beautiful interior designer touches, including fine wallpaper, tailored custom built-in cabinetry, honed limestone fireplace surround and hearth and beautiful window treatments. Move right in with nothing to do but unpack! Excellent floor plan with 4 ensuite bedrooms upstairs including a beautiful master suite with a balcony overlooking the backyard. The main level features a stunning formal living room and dining room and an amazing open family room/kitchen with 6 burners + griddle Thermador range, Sub Zero refrigerator, wine cooler, a waterfall edge island and built-in breakfast banquette. A wall of glass doors lead out from the family room to a wide patio overlooking the expansive lush level lawn with mature trees. The finished recreation room adds another 380sf for a total finished square footage of approx. 3500sf. The 2 car garage has lots of storage with built-in cabinets and electric car charger.
Public Records
Nov 9, 2018
Sold
$3,900,000
$1,250/sq ft
MLSListings #ML81625976
Nov 8, 2016
Sold
$3,500,000
$1,122/sq ft
Oct 17, 2016
Pending
—
Oct 11, 2016
Contingent
—
Sep 25, 2016
Listed
$3,775,000
$1,210/sq ft
+18
Located deep in the heart of beautiful San Mateo Park, this completely new home is the only new single family home in San Mateo, Hillsborough, and Burlingame. The original home was completely removed and replaced with a state of art, energy efficient new home, with every possible amenity, and structural innovation. With this new home, there is nothing to update. No plumbing or electrical, or windows to replace. No foundation, drainage or insulation to upgrade. All the charm of an old home, and none of the problems and expense. All this makes this home a great value at $3,775,000. 2985 square feet of living space. 9,692 square foot lot. 5 bedrooms and 5.5 baths Formal living and dining room Family room and adjacent kitchen spanning entire width of home and opening onto a huge back yard Large bonus that can be used as a fitness center, media room, office, children’s play room, wine cellar and much more. 2 car attached garage.
MLSListings #ML81340622
Dec 27, 2013
Sold
$1,550,000
$497/sq ft
Dec 4, 2013
Pending
—
Nov 29, 2013
Pending
—
Nov 11, 2013
Listed
$1,495,000
$479/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$51,820 (+3.6%)
$2,730,787 + $1,706,742
$4,437,529
2024
$50,029 (+2.6%)
$2,677,243 + $1,673,277
$4,350,520
2023
$48,765 (+1.3%)
$2,624,749 + $1,640,468
$4,265,217
2022
$48,158 (−1.9%)
$2,573,284 + $1,608,302
$4,181,586
2021
$49,109 (+5.5%)
$2,522,828 + $1,576,767
$4,099,595
2020
$46,531 (+3.7%)
$2,473,361 + $1,545,850
$4,019,211
2019
$44,877 (+9.6%)
$2,448,000 + $1,530,000
$3,978,000
2018
$40,934 (+1.2%)
$2,400,000 + $1,500,000
$3,900,000
2017
$40,464 (+190.0%)
$1,645,000 + $1,855,000
$3,500,000
2016
$13,953 (−22.7%)
$1,645,000 + $1,855,000
$3,500,000
2015
$18,050 (−0.9%)
$802,538 + $380,000
$1,182,538
2014
$18,216 (+653.0%)
$775,000 + $775,000
$1,550,000
2012
$2,419 (+9.9%)
$41,784 + $98,594
$140,378
2011
$2,200 (+11.7%)
$40,965 + $96,661
$137,626
2010
$1,969 (+14.2%)
$40,162 + $94,766
$134,928
2009
$1,724 (+1.0%)
$39,862 + $94,058
$133,920
2008
$1,708
$39,957 + $94,282
$134,239
Tax history for 421 Hillcrest Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$51,820 (+3.6%)
$2,730,787 + $1,706,742
$4,437,529
2024
$50,029 (+2.6%)
$2,677,243 + $1,673,277
$4,350,520
2023
$48,765 (+1.3%)
$2,624,749 + $1,640,468
$4,265,217
2022
$48,158 (−1.9%)
$2,573,284 + $1,608,302
$4,181,586
2021
$49,109 (+5.5%)
$2,522,828 + $1,576,767
$4,099,595
2020
$46,531 (+3.7%)
$2,473,361 + $1,545,850
$4,019,211
2019
$44,877 (+9.6%)
$2,448,000 + $1,530,000
$3,978,000
2018
$40,934 (+1.2%)
$2,400,000 + $1,500,000
$3,900,000
2017
$40,464 (+190.0%)
$1,645,000 + $1,855,000
$3,500,000
2016
$13,953 (−22.7%)
$1,645,000 + $1,855,000
$3,500,000
2015
$18,050 (−0.9%)
$802,538 + $380,000
$1,182,538
2014
$18,216 (+653.0%)
$775,000 + $775,000
$1,550,000
2012
$2,419 (+9.9%)
$41,784 + $98,594
$140,378
2011
$2,200 (+11.7%)
$40,965 + $96,661
$137,626
2010
$1,969 (+14.2%)
$40,162 + $94,766
$134,928
2009
$1,724 (+1.0%)
$39,862 + $94,058
$133,920
2008
$1,708
$39,957 + $94,282
$134,239
*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
3.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
9,806 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
2016
Sq. Ft.
3,324
Year built
2016
Style
Single Family Residential
County
San Mateo County
APN
031091020
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 9, 2026.
R1A
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
Jul 28, 2021 • Final
Public works - encroachment permits (general construction)
Remove and replace a residential driveway approach.
Grading
Oct 20, 2016 • Final
Fire sprinkler - residential
Demolition
Fire sprinkler
New construction
Roofing
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.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Garage (Minimum): 2
Garage (Maximum): 2
Parking Description: Attached Garage, Electric Car Hookup
Garage Spaces: 2
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms (Minimum): 5
# of Bedrooms (Maximum): 5
Bedrooms: Ground Floor Bedroom
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 5
# of Baths (1/2): 1
Bathroom Description: 2+ Tubs
Room Information
Family Room Description: Kitchen/Family Room Combo
Security Features: Fire System (Sprinkler), Security Alarm
Property Information
Property Primary ID: 374757
Lot Information
Lot Acres: 0.2225
Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Zoning: R1000A
Financial
Tax/Assessment Information
City Transfer Tax: Yes
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer Septic: Sewer (Public)
Utilities: Public Utilities
Water Information
Water: Public
Location
Multi-Unit Information
# of Stories: 2
School Information
Elementary School District: San Mateo-Foster City Elementary
High School District: San Mateo Union High
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,324
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 9,806 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2016
Year Renovated: 2016
County: San Mateo County
APN: 031091020
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 9, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Incorporated: No
Around this home
Schools
San Mateo Park Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi
2/10
Borel Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.8mi
8/10
San Mateo High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.5mi
9/10
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