Google street view image for 523 Harvard Rd, San Mateo, CA 94402

Off Market Apr 1986 for $430K

$4,325,541

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $2,494/mo

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4 ba

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3,820

sq ft

523 Harvard Rd, San Mateo, CA 94402

About this home

523 Harvard Rd is a 3,820 square foot house on a 8,400 square foot lot with 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms. - it last sold on April 24, 1986 for $430,000. Based on Redfin's San Mateo data, we estimate the home's value is $4,325,541.

Single-familyProperty Type

1977Year Built

8,400 sq ftLot Size

$1,132Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$4,325,541

$3.9M since sold in April 1986$2,000 since August

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This home's estimate is 11.6% higher than the average sale price ($3.88M) of 6 comparable homes.

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$4,800,000
A
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SOLD JUN 11, 2026
$4,450,000
B
4 beds3.5 baths2,940 sq ft
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SOLD JUL 21, 2026
$3,800,000
C
4 beds4 baths2,463 sq ft
612 Hobart Ave, San Mateo, CA 94402
SOLD JUL 24, 2026
$3,000,000
D
4 beds4 baths2,850 sq ft
120 Gramercy Dr, San Mateo, CA 94402
SOLD MAY 29, 2026
$3,805,000
E
4 beds3 baths2,880 sq ft
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SOLD APR 16, 2026
$3,400,000
F
4 beds3 baths2,400 sq ft
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Market trends in 94402, CA

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

107.2%

1.0% MoM

Median sale price

$2.7M

$59K MoM

Avg. days on market

12d

0 days MoM

Recently sold homes

8 MoM

New listings for sale

$4,198,000
5 beds2.5 baths2,970 sq ft
769 Crescent Ave, San Mateo, CA 94402
3D & VIDEO TOUR
$2,398,000
4 beds5 baths2,940 sq ft
1710-1712 Gum St, San Mateo, CA 94402
$2,788,000
4 beds3 baths2,944 sq ft
942 S Eldorado St, San Mateo, CA 94402
$4,488,000
4 beds3 baths2,668 sq ft
440 Hobart Ave, San Mateo, CA 94402
$1,195,000
3 beds1 bath1,935 sq ft
610 S Amphlett Blvd, San Mateo, CA 94402
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Sale history for 523 Harvard Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$12,737 (+0.7%)

$235,604 + $762,742

$998,346

2024

$12,644 (+4.5%)

$230,985 + $747,788

$978,773

2023

$12,103 (−3.0%)

$226,456 + $733,127

$959,583

2022

$12,477 (+3.7%)

$222,016 + $718,752

$940,768

2021

$12,032 (+3.3%)

$217,663 + $704,660

$922,323

2020

$11,650 (+5.5%)

$213,396 + $690,844

$904,240

2019

$11,041 (+3.2%)

$211,208 + $683,761

$894,969

2018

$10,700 (+5.9%)

$207,067 + $670,355

$877,422

2017

$10,105 (+1.1%)

$199,027 + $644,326

$843,353

2016

$9,996 (+0.3%)

$199,027 + $644,326

$843,353

2015

$9,971 (−0.3%)

$195,125 + $631,693

$826,818

2014

$9,999 (+7.1%)

$188,431 + $610,019

$798,450

2012

$9,339 (+5.4%)

$187,580 + $582,376

$769,956

2011

$8,864 (−0.4%)

$183,902 + $570,957

$754,859

2010

$8,896 (+3.0%)

$180,297 + $559,762

$740,059

2009

$8,635 (+0.2%)

$178,950 + $555,579

$734,529

2008

$8,621

$179,376 + $556,899

$736,275

Tax history for 523 Harvard Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$12,737 (+0.7%)

$235,604 + $762,742

$998,346

2024

$12,644 (+4.5%)

$230,985 + $747,788

$978,773

2023

$12,103 (−3.0%)

$226,456 + $733,127

$959,583

2022

$12,477 (+3.7%)

$222,016 + $718,752

$940,768

2021

$12,032 (+3.3%)

$217,663 + $704,660

$922,323

2020

$11,650 (+5.5%)

$213,396 + $690,844

$904,240

2019

$11,041 (+3.2%)

$211,208 + $683,761

$894,969

2018

$10,700 (+5.9%)

$207,067 + $670,355

$877,422

2017

$10,105 (+1.1%)

$199,027 + $644,326

$843,353

2016

$9,996 (+0.3%)

$199,027 + $644,326

$843,353

2015

$9,971 (−0.3%)

$195,125 + $631,693

$826,818

2014

$9,999 (+7.1%)

$188,431 + $610,019

$798,450

2012

$9,339 (+5.4%)

$187,580 + $582,376

$769,956

2011

$8,864 (−0.4%)

$183,902 + $570,957

$754,859

2010

$8,896 (+3.0%)

$180,297 + $559,762

$740,059

2009

$8,635 (+0.2%)

$178,950 + $555,579

$734,529

2008

$8,621

$179,376 + $556,899

$736,275

*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

Sep 23, 2026 • Active

Electrical, plumbing & mechanical - electrical

Install a new air-cooled generator and generator pad in the backyard. Install new conduit and wiring from the generator to a new transfer switch and connect it to the existing main electrical panel. Run a new gas line from the generator to the utility meter.

Electrical

Gas

Generator

Apr 10, 2025 • Final

Electrical, plumbing & mechanical - plumbing

Reroute the existing gas line to a new meter location. No additional gas lines will be installed.

Gas

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: 830
Basement Finish: Finished
Basement Type: Full

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 4

Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Type: Central

Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace

Room Information
# of Rooms: 10

Exterior

Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Good
Building Style Type: Mediterranean
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: 3,820
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,710
Building Sq. Ft: 3,820
# of Stories: 2
Legal Description: LOT 15 BLK 6 BAYWOOD RSM 16/3 4 5

Parking & Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Type: Detached Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 460
Garage / Carport Type: Detached

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 8,400
Legal Lot Number: 15
Legal Block Number: 6
Acres: 0.1928
Depth Footage: 120
Front Footage: 70
Zoning Code: R1000B
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY

Location Information
Parcel Location Influence: Good

Utility Information
Sewer Type: Public
Water Service Type: Public

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 4.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,820
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 8,400 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1977
Year Renovated: 1993
County: San Mateo County
APN: 034102180

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 2, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Baywood Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi

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

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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

2/10 Heat Factor

6 days above 86° expected this year, 13 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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San Mateo, CA • 94402

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In this area, properties receive around 10.8 hours in June and 5 hours in December, placing it above the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$4.11M – $4.97M

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Home values near 523 Harvard Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
609 Harvard Rd, San Mateo, CA 4 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 3600 Sq. Ft.	$4,201,086
601 Harvard Rd, San Mateo, CA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 4420 Sq. Ft.	$4,716,067

Address	Redfin Estimate
531 Harvard Rd, San Mateo, CA 5 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3620 Sq. Ft.	$4,621,096
517 Harvard Rd, San Mateo, CA 5 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 3800 Sq. Ft.	$4,914,537

Address	Redfin Estimate
615 Harvard Rd, San Mateo, CA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2978 Sq. Ft.	$4,396,318
612 Harvard Rd, San Mateo, CA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$4,585,820

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Sale history for 523 Harvard Rd

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