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Off Market Aug 2022 for $2.9M

$3,406,755

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $18,388/mo

•

2,420

sq ft

523 Princeton Rd, San Mateo, CA 94402

About this home

This classic Baywood Knolls home is spacious with meticulous updates. The formal living room is detailed with wide plank floors, custom shutters, recessed lighting, and built-in bookshelves. With sliding glass doors, the formal dining room opens onto the side deck, which has stunning views of the Bay. The adjacent kitchen overlooks the dining room and living room, and it impresses with gorgeous dark wood cabinets, a breakfast bar, and high-end appliances. The main level contains two updated full baths and three large bedrooms. With one full bath in the hallway, the second one is en-suite. Upstairs, the luxurious primary bedroom features a built-in, a stunning bathroom with a large tub, separate shower, built-in dressers, and a view of the Bay. This retreat bedroom boasts an oversized walk-in closet. The lower level contains a bonus room with sliding glass doors leading to the backyard, which has a lawn and patio area. There is abundant storage space and a two-car garage.

Single-familyProperty Type

1949Year Built

6,000 sq ftLot Size

$1,408Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Maria Scott •DRE #01281152 • Coldwell Banker Realty

Contact: 650-207-9841

Bought with Christina Ng •DRE #00929017 • Compass

Redfin checked: 3 minutes ago

•Source:MLSListings #ML81899250

Redfin Estimate

$3,406,755

$492K since sold in August 2022$67K since August

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This home's estimate is 9% lower than the average sale price ($3.74M) of 5 comparable homes.

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B
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SOLD AUG 10, 2026
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C
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D
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SOLD JUN 3, 2026
$3,100,000
E
4 beds2.5 baths2,410 sq ft
510 Aragon Blvd, San Mateo, CA 94402

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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

106.6%

0.5% MoM

Median sale price

$2.5M

$129K MoM

Avg. days on market

12d

0 days MoM

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Sale history for 523 Princeton Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$36,107 (+3.8%)

$2,074,661 + $1,018,759

$3,093,420

2024

$34,777 (−0.9%)

$2,033,982 + $998,784

$3,032,766

2023

$35,109 (+527.2%)

$1,994,100 + $979,200

$2,973,300

2022

$5,598 (−0.9%)

$1,955,000 + $960,000

$2,915,000

2021

$5,647 (+9.0%)

$138,720 + $213,424

$352,144

2020

$5,180 (+1.1%)

$136,000 + $209,240

$345,240

2019

$5,125 (+6.8%)

$134,606 + $207,095

$341,701

2018

$4,801 (+8.5%)

$131,967 + $203,035

$335,002

2017

$4,423 (+2.2%)

$126,844 + $195,151

$321,995

2016

$4,330 (+1.1%)

$126,844 + $195,151

$321,995

2015

$4,284 (+0.3%)

$124,357 + $191,325

$315,682

2014

$4,271 (−0.8%)

$120,091 + $184,761

$304,852

2012

$4,304 (+9.6%)

$119,549 + $183,926

$303,475

2011

$3,927 (−2.0%)

$117,205 + $180,320

$297,525

2010

$4,007 (+6.1%)

$114,907 + $176,785

$291,692

2009

$3,775 (−1.0%)

$114,049 + $175,464

$289,513

2008

$3,815

$114,320 + $175,881

$290,201

Tax history for 523 Princeton Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$36,107 (+3.8%)

$2,074,661 + $1,018,759

$3,093,420

2024

$34,777 (−0.9%)

$2,033,982 + $998,784

$3,032,766

2023

$35,109 (+527.2%)

$1,994,100 + $979,200

$2,973,300

2022

$5,598 (−0.9%)

$1,955,000 + $960,000

$2,915,000

2021

$5,647 (+9.0%)

$138,720 + $213,424

$352,144

2020

$5,180 (+1.1%)

$136,000 + $209,240

$345,240

2019

$5,125 (+6.8%)

$134,606 + $207,095

$341,701

2018

$4,801 (+8.5%)

$131,967 + $203,035

$335,002

2017

$4,423 (+2.2%)

$126,844 + $195,151

$321,995

2016

$4,330 (+1.1%)

$126,844 + $195,151

$321,995

2015

$4,284 (+0.3%)

$124,357 + $191,325

$315,682

2014

$4,271 (−0.8%)

$120,091 + $184,761

$304,852

2012

$4,304 (+9.6%)

$119,549 + $183,926

$303,475

2011

$3,927 (−2.0%)

$117,205 + $180,320

$297,525

2010

$4,007 (+6.1%)

$114,907 + $176,785

$291,692

2009

$3,775 (−1.0%)

$114,049 + $175,464

$289,513

2008

$3,815

$114,320 + $175,881

$290,201

*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

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

6,000 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1949

Sq. Ft.

2,889

Year built

1949

Style

Single Family Residential

County

San Mateo County

APN

034044180

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

Jan 28, 2026 • Final

Photovoltaic - residential

Install two Enphase batteries with storage capacity. The batteries will be spaced less than three feet apart.

Battery

Electrical

Solar

Feb 3, 2025 • Final

Electrical, plumbing & mechanical - plumbing

Install a drainage system around the front and left sides of the home leading to a drywell with drain rock and filter fabric. Apply a waterproof membrane to the foundation and connect drain pipes, downspouts, and new surface drains. Install drainage clean outs and backfill with perforated pipe and permeable rock.

Grading

Plumbing

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
Garage Spaces: 2

Interior

Virtual Tour

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms (Minimum): 4
# of Bedrooms (Maximum): 4
Bedrooms: More than One Bedroom on Ground Floor, 2+ Primary Suites/Retreats, Walk-In Closet

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 3
Bathroom Description: Double Sinks, Full on Ground Floor, Primary - Oversized Tub, Primary (Stall Shower(s))

Room Information
Bonus/Hobby Room, Storage
Dining Room Description: Formal Dining Room

Interior Features
Laundry: In Utility Room
Flooring: Hardwood

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Description: Wood-Burning
Fireplaces (Minimum): 1

Heating & Cooling Information
Cooling: Central Forced Air
Heating: Central Forced Air

Exterior

Exterior Features
View: Bay
Roof: Composition

Building Information
Style: Traditional
Subclass: Single Family Home
Building Type: Detached
Concrete Perimeter, Pillars/Posts/Piers

Property Features
Living Sq. Ft.: 2,420

Property Information
Property Primary ID: 683607

Lot Information
Lot Acres: 0.1377
Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Source: Other (See Remarks)
Zoning: R1

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: 3

School Information
Elementary School: Baywood Elementary
Elementary School District: San Mateo-Foster City Elementary
High School: Aragon High
High School District: San Mateo Union High

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,889
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 6,000 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1949
Year Renovated: 1949
County: San Mateo County
APN: 034044180

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 2, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Incorporated: Yes

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Schools

Baywood Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi

7/10

Borel Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.8mi

8/10

Aragon High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.3mi

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

7 days above 86° expected this year, 15 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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Historical weather

San Mateo, CA • 94402

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In this area, properties receive around 10.5 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

$3.24M – $3.92M

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Home values near 523 Princeton Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
522 Princeton Rd, San Mateo, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1370 Sq. Ft.	$2,680,531
506 Princeton Rd, San Mateo, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1700 Sq. Ft.	$2,749,063

Address	Redfin Estimate
513 Princeton Rd, San Mateo, CA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2680 Sq. Ft.	$3,672,055
502 Princeton Rd, San Mateo, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1050 Sq. Ft.	$2,210,635

Address	Redfin Estimate
437 Princeton Rd, San Mateo, CA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2180 Sq. Ft.	$2,883,709
503 Princeton Rd, San Mateo, CA 5 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 2250 Sq. Ft.	$3,085,425

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