Google street view image for 538 Alhambra Rd, San Mateo, CA 94402

Off Market Feb 1998 for $510K

$2,958,155

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $2,587/mo

•

2,420

sq ft

538 Alhambra Rd, San Mateo, CA 94402

About this home

538 Alhambra Rd is a 2,420 square foot house on a 5,778 square foot lot with 4 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms. - it last sold on February 26, 1998 for $510,000. Based on Redfin's San Mateo data, we estimate the home's value is $2,958,155.

Single-familyProperty Type

1946Year Built

5,778 sq ftLot Size

$1,222Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$2,958,155

$2.4M since sold in February 1998$3,000 since August

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This home's estimate is 4.3% lower than the average sale price ($3.09M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 3, 2026
$3,625,000
A
3 beds2 baths1,840 sq ft
228 Harvard Rd, San Mateo, CA 94402
SOLD MAR 9, 2026
$3,500,000
B
3 beds2 baths2,232 sq ft
365 Parrott Dr, San Mateo, CA 94402
SOLD NOV 19, 2025
$2,510,000
C
3 beds2 baths1,990 sq ft
331 Sonora Dr, San Mateo, CA 94402
SOLD JUL 30, 2026
$3,610,000
D
3 beds3 baths2,450 sq ft
401 Castilian Way, San Mateo, CA 94402
SOLD JUN 18, 2026
$2,550,000
E
3 beds2.5 baths2,360 sq ft
55 Crystal Springs Rd, San Mateo, CA 94402
SOLD OCT 6, 2025
$2,760,000
F
3 beds2 baths1,900 sq ft
505 Castilian Way, 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

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

OPEN SAT, 12PM TO 4PM
$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
3D WALKTHROUGH
$2,250,000
3 beds2 baths1,610 sq ft
508 Maple St, San Mateo, CA 94402
OPEN SAT, 1PM TO 4PM
$5,495,000
5 beds5 baths3,420 sq ft
408 Warren Rd, San Mateo, CA 94402
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Sale history for 538 Alhambra Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$10,972 (+0.6%)

$415,310 + $415,310

$830,620

2024

$10,910 (+2.6%)

$407,167 + $407,167

$814,334

2023

$10,632 (+1.9%)

$399,184 + $399,184

$798,368

2022

$10,432 (+0.7%)

$391,357 + $391,357

$782,714

2021

$10,356 (+7.3%)

$383,684 + $383,684

$767,368

2020

$9,656 (+2.1%)

$376,161 + $376,161

$752,322

2019

$9,455 (+5.7%)

$372,304 + $372,304

$744,608

2018

$8,945 (+1.8%)

$365,004 + $365,004

$730,008

2017

$8,785 (+2.2%)

$350,832 + $350,832

$701,664

2016

$8,600 (+0.5%)

$350,832 + $350,832

$701,664

2015

$8,553 (+5.2%)

$343,953 + $343,953

$687,906

2014

$8,131 (+1.5%)

$332,151 + $332,151

$664,302

2012

$8,011 (+4.4%)

$330,650 + $330,650

$661,300

2011

$7,674 (+0.9%)

$324,167 + $324,167

$648,334

2010

$7,603 (+4.3%)

$317,811 + $317,811

$635,622

2009

$7,287 (+1.1%)

$315,436 + $315,436

$630,872

2008

$7,208

$316,186 + $316,186

$632,372

Tax history for 538 Alhambra Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$10,972 (+0.6%)

$415,310 + $415,310

$830,620

2024

$10,910 (+2.6%)

$407,167 + $407,167

$814,334

2023

$10,632 (+1.9%)

$399,184 + $399,184

$798,368

2022

$10,432 (+0.7%)

$391,357 + $391,357

$782,714

2021

$10,356 (+7.3%)

$383,684 + $383,684

$767,368

2020

$9,656 (+2.1%)

$376,161 + $376,161

$752,322

2019

$9,455 (+5.7%)

$372,304 + $372,304

$744,608

2018

$8,945 (+1.8%)

$365,004 + $365,004

$730,008

2017

$8,785 (+2.2%)

$350,832 + $350,832

$701,664

2016

$8,600 (+0.5%)

$350,832 + $350,832

$701,664

2015

$8,553 (+5.2%)

$343,953 + $343,953

$687,906

2014

$8,131 (+1.5%)

$332,151 + $332,151

$664,302

2012

$8,011 (+4.4%)

$330,650 + $330,650

$661,300

2011

$7,674 (+0.9%)

$324,167 + $324,167

$648,334

2010

$7,603 (+4.3%)

$317,811 + $317,811

$635,622

2009

$7,287 (+1.1%)

$315,436 + $315,436

$630,872

2008

$7,208

$316,186 + $316,186

$632,372

*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

R1C

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

Nov 18, 2024 • Final

Single family (alteration/repair) - kitchen & bath remodel (flat)

Remodel a kitchen by relocating the cooking range to a new peninsula island with a preparation sink. Replace the existing sink, extend the counter, and relocate the refrigerator into a new nook. Remove a non-load bearing wall between the kitchen and family room with no structural work included.

Kitchen

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: 390
Basement Type: Unfinished

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
# of 1/2 Baths: 1

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

Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace

Room Information
# of Rooms: 7

Exterior

Exterior Information
Construction Type: Wood/Steel
Building Construction Quality: Good

View Information
View: Good

Property Information
Subdivision Name: PARROTT PARK
Living Sq. Ft: 2,030
Gross Sq. Ft: 2,420
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 2,030
Building Sq. Ft: 2,420
# of Stories: 1
Legal Description: LOT 19 BLOCK 7 PARROTT PARK RSM 23/67 68 CITY OF SAN MATEO

Parking & Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Type: Basement Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 390
Garage / Carport Type: Basement

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 5,805
Legal Lot Number: 19
Legal Block Number: 7
Acres: 0.1333
Depth Footage: 107
Front Footage: 54
Zoning Code: R10006
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,420
Stories: 1.0
Parking Spaces: —
Basement: No
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 5,778 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1946
Year Renovated: 1951
County: San Mateo County
APN: 034111260
HOA Dues: —
Garage: No
Features: —

Home facts updated by owner on Oct 9, 2018

Around this home

Schools

Baywood Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi

7/10

Borel Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.7mi

8/10

Aragon High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.6mi

10/10

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Lifestyle

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Local insights from Redfin agents

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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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San Mateo, CA • 94402

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Sun exposure

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

$2.81M – $3.40M

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Home values near 538 Alhambra Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
554 Alhambra Rd, San Mateo, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1700 Sq. Ft.	$2,541,713
545 Alhambra Rd, San Mateo, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1590 Sq. Ft.	$2,810,177

Address	Redfin Estimate
564 Alhambra Rd, San Mateo, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1420 Sq. Ft.	$2,842,114
513 Alhambra Rd, San Mateo, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1230 Sq. Ft.	$2,489,051

Address	Redfin Estimate
520 Alhambra Rd, San Mateo, CA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1550 Sq. Ft.	$2,461,023
541 Alhambra Rd, San Mateo, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2297 Sq. Ft.	$3,276,076

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Property details

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