Google street view image for 540 Fordham Rd, San Mateo, CA 94402

Off Market Dec 1977 for $169K

$3,986,136

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $800/mo

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3 ba

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2,672

sq ft

540 Fordham Rd, San Mateo, CA 94402

About this home

540 Fordham Rd is a 2,672 square foot house on a 7,200 square foot lot with 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. - it last sold on December 16, 1977 for $169,000. Based on Redfin's San Mateo data, we estimate the home's value is $3,986,136.

Single-familyProperty Type

1940Year Built

7,200 sq ftLot Size

$1,492Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$3,986,136

$3.8M since sold in December 1977$205K since August

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This home's estimate is 11.2% higher than the average sale price ($3.59M) of 5 comparable homes.

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$3,610,000
A
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SOLD AUG 5, 2026
$4,420,000
B
4 beds3 baths2,900 sq ft
459 Cornell Ave, San Mateo, CA 94402
SOLD JUN 3, 2026
$3,100,000
C
4 beds2.5 baths2,410 sq ft
510 Aragon Blvd, San Mateo, CA 94402
SOLD JUN 16, 2026
$3,250,000
D
4 beds3 baths1,740 sq ft
563 Edinburgh St, San Mateo, CA 94402
SOLD APR 21, 2026
$3,550,000
E
4 beds3 baths3,050 sq ft
250 Harvard Rd, 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 540 Fordham Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$7,335 (+10.0%)

$58,890 + $375,712

$434,602

2024

$6,668 (+2.0%)

$57,736 + $368,346

$426,082

2023

$6,536 (+3.7%)

$56,604 + $361,124

$417,728

2022

$6,301 (+5.7%)

$55,495 + $354,044

$409,539

2021

$5,961 (+2.3%)

$54,407 + $347,102

$401,509

2020

$5,827 (+4.2%)

$53,341 + $340,297

$393,638

2019

$5,590 (+11.3%)

$52,795 + $336,808

$389,603

2018

$5,024 (+9.0%)

$51,760 + $330,204

$381,964

2017

$4,608 (−0.1%)

$49,751 + $317,383

$367,134

2016

$4,613 (−0.1%)

$49,751 + $317,383

$367,134

2015

$4,618 (+0.6%)

$48,776 + $311,160

$359,936

2014

$4,589 (+2.5%)

$47,103 + $300,484

$347,587

2012

$4,477

$46,891 + $299,126

$346,017

2011

$4,477 (+7.4%)

$45,972 + $293,261

$339,233

2010

$4,170 (+4.0%)

$45,071 + $287,511

$332,582

2009

$4,010 (+3.3%)

$44,735 + $285,363

$330,098

2008

$3,883

$44,842 + $286,041

$330,883

Tax history for 540 Fordham Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$7,335 (+10.0%)

$58,890 + $375,712

$434,602

2024

$6,668 (+2.0%)

$57,736 + $368,346

$426,082

2023

$6,536 (+3.7%)

$56,604 + $361,124

$417,728

2022

$6,301 (+5.7%)

$55,495 + $354,044

$409,539

2021

$5,961 (+2.3%)

$54,407 + $347,102

$401,509

2020

$5,827 (+4.2%)

$53,341 + $340,297

$393,638

2019

$5,590 (+11.3%)

$52,795 + $336,808

$389,603

2018

$5,024 (+9.0%)

$51,760 + $330,204

$381,964

2017

$4,608 (−0.1%)

$49,751 + $317,383

$367,134

2016

$4,613 (−0.1%)

$49,751 + $317,383

$367,134

2015

$4,618 (+0.6%)

$48,776 + $311,160

$359,936

2014

$4,589 (+2.5%)

$47,103 + $300,484

$347,587

2012

$4,477

$46,891 + $299,126

$346,017

2011

$4,477 (+7.4%)

$45,972 + $293,261

$339,233

2010

$4,170 (+4.0%)

$45,071 + $287,511

$332,582

2009

$4,010 (+3.3%)

$44,735 + $285,363

$330,098

2008

$3,883

$44,842 + $286,041

$330,883

*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

Oct 23, 2026 • Active

Single family (alteration/repair) - re-roof

Remove existing composition shingles and apply synthetic underlayment. Install new class A shingles. No new sheathing is included.

Roofing

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: 380
Basement Type: Unfinished

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 3

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

Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 2
Has Fireplace

Room Information
# of Rooms: 9

Exterior

Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Good
Building Style Type: Tudor
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: 2,672
Gross Sq. Ft: 3,052
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,686
Building Sq. Ft: 3,052
# of Stories: 2
Legal Description: LOT 6 BLOCK 5 BAYWOOD RSM 16/3 4 5 CITY OF SAN MATEO

Parking & Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Type: Basement Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 380
Garage / Carport Type: Basement

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 7,200
Legal Lot Number: 6
Legal Block Number: 5
Acres: 0.1653
Depth Footage: 120
Front Footage: 60
Zoning Code: R10006
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: 5
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,672
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 7,200 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1940
Year Renovated: 1971
County: San Mateo County
APN: 034103240

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 • 0.5mi

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, 14 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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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

$3.79M – $4.59M

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Home values near 540 Fordham Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
520 Fordham Rd, San Mateo, CA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3340 Sq. Ft.	$3,881,555
523 Fordham Rd, San Mateo, CA 5 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3220 Sq. Ft.	$4,005,035

Address	Redfin Estimate
600 Fordham Rd, San Mateo, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1830 Sq. Ft.	$3,311,421
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545 Fordham Rd, San Mateo, CA 5 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2866 Sq. Ft.	$4,629,383

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