Welcome to 520 Harvard Road in San Mateo, one of the Baywood communities' finest homes! Originally built in 1936, this Spanish-Mediterranean Beauty boasts dramatic and classic architecture. Current owner has meticulously maintained this amazing home and made many quality improvements, yet keeping the exquisite original design and craftsmanship. This home is perched on an oversized lot above the road with neighborhood, city and some bay views. Quality designer fixtures and appliances, include, Subzero paneled refrigerator, Wolf double oven and a Wolf free standing gas stove. Spacious interior rooms lead to inviting outdoor entertaining spaces, including a covered entry breezeway veranda and private and protected brick patio area off kitchen. The open beam wood ceiling in the living room will captivate and draw a visitor into this warm and inviting home. The detached 3-car garage has an attached laundry/mudroom and is connected to the home via another covered breezeway. Welcome Home!
Single-familyProperty Type
1936Year Built
8,400 sq ftLot Size
$1,472Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 car garageParking
Listed by Ken Constantino•DRE #00992653• Compass
Contact: 650-814-0277
Bought with Sue Mahlstedt•DRE #01807312• Coldwell Banker Realty
New Listing! Dramatic Mediterranean in Prime Baywood…generous dimensions, classic architecture & open fluid floor plan, impressive veranda overlooks flowered courtyard, vaulted beamed ceilings & rich glossy floors, culinary chefs, kitchen with granite counters & custom features, family room & additional office, master suite with sunlit terrace with views to SF Bay, large 3-car garage
Public Records
Oct 24, 2003
Sold
$1,590,000
$478/sq ft
MLSListings #ML80335088
Oct 24, 2003
Sold
$1,600,000
$481/sq ft
Sep 3, 2003
Listing Removed
—
Jun 20, 2003
Listed
$1,625,000
$488/sq ft
MASTER CRAFTSMANSHIP ABOUNDS IN THIS ELEGANT, REMODELED MEDITERRANEAN- STYLE BEAUTY IN PRIME BAYWOOD! LARGE, WELCOMING FRONT VERANDA; HIGH, BEAMED- CEILING LIVING RM; WONDERFUL MASTER SUITE + VIEWING DECK! LIBRARY + OFFICE!
Public Records
May 27, 1986
Sold
$495,000
$149/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$49,009 (+1.3%)
$2,097,752 + $2,175,361
$4,273,113
2024
$48,362 (+2.9%)
$2,056,620 + $2,132,708
$4,189,328
2023
$46,980 (+0.8%)
$2,016,295 + $2,090,891
$4,107,186
2022
$46,616 (+1.7%)
$1,976,760 + $2,049,894
$4,026,654
2021
$45,823 (+43.4%)
$1,938,000 + $2,009,700
$3,947,700
2020
$31,951 (+3.9%)
$1,900,000 + $1,950,000
$3,850,000
2019
$30,759 (+3.3%)
$1,345,071 + $1,345,071
$2,690,142
2018
$29,766 (+2.1%)
$1,318,698 + $1,318,698
$2,637,396
2017
$29,166 (+1.2%)
$1,267,493 + $1,267,493
$2,534,986
2016
$28,809
$1,267,493 + $1,267,493
$2,534,986
2015
$28,804 (+3.5%)
$1,242,641 + $1,242,641
$2,485,282
2014
$27,825 (+162.4%)
$1,200,000 + $1,200,000
$2,400,000
2012
$10,603 (+3.1%)
$456,130 + $481,918
$938,048
2011
$10,284 (+3.0%)
$447,187 + $472,469
$919,656
2010
$9,988 (+0.2%)
$438,419 + $463,205
$901,624
2009
$9,963 (+0.1%)
$435,143 + $459,744
$894,887
2008
$9,952
$436,177 + $460,837
$897,014
Tax history for 520 Harvard Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$49,009 (+1.3%)
$2,097,752 + $2,175,361
$4,273,113
2024
$48,362 (+2.9%)
$2,056,620 + $2,132,708
$4,189,328
2023
$46,980 (+0.8%)
$2,016,295 + $2,090,891
$4,107,186
2022
$46,616 (+1.7%)
$1,976,760 + $2,049,894
$4,026,654
2021
$45,823 (+43.4%)
$1,938,000 + $2,009,700
$3,947,700
2020
$31,951 (+3.9%)
$1,900,000 + $1,950,000
$3,850,000
2019
$30,759 (+3.3%)
$1,345,071 + $1,345,071
$2,690,142
2018
$29,766 (+2.1%)
$1,318,698 + $1,318,698
$2,637,396
2017
$29,166 (+1.2%)
$1,267,493 + $1,267,493
$2,534,986
2016
$28,809
$1,267,493 + $1,267,493
$2,534,986
2015
$28,804 (+3.5%)
$1,242,641 + $1,242,641
$2,485,282
2014
$27,825 (+162.4%)
$1,200,000 + $1,200,000
$2,400,000
2012
$10,603 (+3.1%)
$456,130 + $481,918
$938,048
2011
$10,284 (+3.0%)
$447,187 + $472,469
$919,656
2010
$9,988 (+0.2%)
$438,419 + $463,205
$901,624
2009
$9,963 (+0.1%)
$435,143 + $459,744
$894,887
2008
$9,952
$436,177 + $460,837
$897,014
*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
3
Baths
3
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
8,049 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1950
Sq. Ft.
3,190
Year built
1936
Style
Single Family Residential
County
San Mateo County
APN
034072130
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
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
Mar 18, 2022 • Final
Single family (alteration/repair) - kitchen & bath remodel (flat)
Remodel the ground floor bathroom of a single-family home. Install new finishes and replacement fixtures, including a shower and bath combination, a water closet, and lavatory sinks in a vanity.
Bathroom
Remodel
Nov 29, 2021 • Final
Electrical, plumbing & mechanical - plumbing
Plumbing
Water heater
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.
Fireplace Description: Gas-Burning, In Living Room, Wood-Burning
Heating & Cooling Information
Heating: Forced Air, Gas
Exterior
Exterior Features
View: Bay, City Lights, Neighborhood
Fencing: Fenced Back, Partial Fencing, Other (See Remarks)
Roof: Tile
Yard/Grounds: Backyard, Balcony/Patio, Barbecue Area, Courtyard, Fenced, Porch(s) (Enclosed), Sprinkler(s) (Auto), Sprinkler(s) (Lawn), Storage Shed/Structure, Other (See Remarks)
Building Information
Style: Mediterranean, Spanish
Subclass: Single Family Home
Building Type: Detached
Construction Type: Wood Frame
Concrete Perimeter
Property Features
Amenities: Open Beam Ceiling, Security Gate, Vaulted Ceiling, Walk-In Closet, Other
Living Sq. Ft.: 3,328
Security Features: Fire Alarm, Security Alarm, Security Fence
Property Information
Property Primary ID: 266585
Land Information
Soil: Unknown
Lot Information
Lot Acres: 0.1928
Lot Description: Grade (Sloped Up), Views
Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Zoning: R10006
Financial
Tax/Assessment Information
City Transfer Tax: No
Utilities
Utility Information
Energy Features: Energy Star Appliances, Insulation (Per Owner)
Sewer Septic: Sewer (Public)
Utilities: Individual Electric Meters, Individual Gas Meters
Water Information
Water: Public
Location
Multi-Unit Information
# of Stories: 2
School Information
Elementary School: Baywood Elementary
Elementary School District: San Mateo-Foster City Elementary
Middle School: Borel Middle
High School: Aragon High
High School District: San Mateo Union High
Location Information
3/4 of a mile West of Downtown San Mateo and approximately 1-mile north of 92/Alameda de las Pulgas exit.
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,190
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 8,049 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1936
Year Renovated: 1950
County: San Mateo County
APN: 034072130
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 2, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Incorporated: No
Around this home
Schools
Baywood Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.2mi
7/10
Borel Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.6mi
8/10
Aragon High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.4mi
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.