520 Fordham Rd is a 3,340 square foot house on a 7,730 square foot lot with 4 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms. - it last sold on October 01, 1976 for $160,000. Based on Redfin's San Mateo data, we estimate the home's value is $3,518,114.
Single-familyProperty Type
1940Year Built
7,730 sq ftLot Size
$1,053Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$3,518,114
$3.4M since sold in October 1976$10K since September
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This home's estimate is 4.5% lower than the average sale price ($3.68M) of 5 comparable homes.
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning and permits
Zoning
Permits
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
Feb 27, 2026 • Final
Single family (alteration/repair) - foundation repair
Perform a voluntary seismic upgrade in accordance with approved plans and seismic safety standards.
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.
Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 420
Basement Type: Unfinished
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
# of 1/2 Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Fuel Type: Gas
Heating Type: Central
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 9
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Good
Foundation Type: Raised W/Crawlspace
Building Style Type: Raised Ranch
Construction Type: Wood/Steel
Building Construction Quality: Good
Exterior Wall: Stucco
Building Type: Detached
View Information
View: Good
Property Information
Subdivision Name: BAYWOOD
Living Sq. Ft: 3,340
Gross Sq. Ft: 3,760
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,970
Building Sq. Ft: 3,760
# of Stories: 2
Legal Description: LOT 2 BLOCK 5 BAYWOOD RSM 16/3 4 5 CITY OF SAN MATEO
Parking & Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces: 1
Parking Type: Basement Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 420
Garage / Carport Type: Basement
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 7,730
Legal Lot Number: 2
Legal Block Number: 5
Acres: 0.1775
Depth Footage: 103
Front Footage: 75
Zoning Code: R10006
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY
Utility Information
Sewer Type: Public
Water Service Type: Public
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,340
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 7,730 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1940
Year Renovated: 1970
County: San Mateo County
APN: 034103200
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 2, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Baywood Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi
7/10
Borel Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.6mi
8/10
Aragon High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.5mi
10/10
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