542 Alhambra Rd is a 2,850 square foot house on a 5,805 square foot lot with 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's San Mateo data, we estimate the home's value is $3,439,416.
Single-familyProperty Type
1948Year Built
5,805 sq ftLot Size
$1,207Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$3,439,416
$25K since August
Recently sold homes
Estimate history
Homes for sale
This home's estimate is 12.6% lower than the average sale price ($3.94M) of 5 comparable homes.
As the MLS and public records start to fill up, we'll list the details here.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,041 (+1.8%)
$304,785 + $330,902
$635,687
2024
$8,879 (+3.5%)
$298,809 + $324,414
$623,223
2023
$8,579 (+1.0%)
$292,950 + $318,053
$611,003
2022
$8,492 (+2.8%)
$287,206 + $311,817
$599,023
2021
$8,264 (+5.2%)
$281,575 + $305,703
$587,278
2020
$7,856 (−5.7%)
$276,054 + $299,709
$575,763
2019
$8,328 (+21.5%)
$273,224 + $296,636
$569,860
2018
$6,852 (+4.4%)
$267,867 + $290,820
$558,687
2017
$6,561 (−0.5%)
$257,466 + $279,528
$536,994
2016
$6,595 (+3.5%)
$257,466 + $279,528
$536,994
2015
$6,372 (+1.4%)
$252,418 + $274,048
$526,466
2014
$6,285 (+3.8%)
$243,757 + $264,645
$508,402
2012
$6,053 (+2.7%)
$242,656 + $263,449
$506,105
2011
$5,891 (+2.0%)
$237,899 + $258,284
$496,183
2010
$5,777 (+1.0%)
$233,235 + $253,220
$486,455
2009
$5,721 (+2.8%)
$231,492 + $251,328
$482,820
2008
$5,566
$232,042 + $251,926
$483,968
Tax history for 542 Alhambra Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,041 (+1.8%)
$304,785 + $330,902
$635,687
2024
$8,879 (+3.5%)
$298,809 + $324,414
$623,223
2023
$8,579 (+1.0%)
$292,950 + $318,053
$611,003
2022
$8,492 (+2.8%)
$287,206 + $311,817
$599,023
2021
$8,264 (+5.2%)
$281,575 + $305,703
$587,278
2020
$7,856 (−5.7%)
$276,054 + $299,709
$575,763
2019
$8,328 (+21.5%)
$273,224 + $296,636
$569,860
2018
$6,852 (+4.4%)
$267,867 + $290,820
$558,687
2017
$6,561 (−0.5%)
$257,466 + $279,528
$536,994
2016
$6,595 (+3.5%)
$257,466 + $279,528
$536,994
2015
$6,372 (+1.4%)
$252,418 + $274,048
$526,466
2014
$6,285 (+3.8%)
$243,757 + $264,645
$508,402
2012
$6,053 (+2.7%)
$242,656 + $263,449
$506,105
2011
$5,891 (+2.0%)
$237,899 + $258,284
$496,183
2010
$5,777 (+1.0%)
$233,235 + $253,220
$486,455
2009
$5,721 (+2.8%)
$231,492 + $251,328
$482,820
2008
$5,566
$232,042 + $251,926
$483,968
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
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
Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 510
Basement Type: Unfinished
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 3
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Type: Central
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 3
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 8
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Good
Construction Type: Wood/Steel
Building Construction Quality: Good
View Information
View: Good
Property Information
Subdivision Name: PARROTT PARK
Living Sq. Ft: 2,850
Gross Sq. Ft: 3,360
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 2,210
Building Sq. Ft: 3,360
# of Stories: 2
Legal Description: LOT 18 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: 510
Garage / Carport Type: Basement
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 5,805
Legal Lot Number: 18
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: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,850
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 5,805 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1948
Year Renovated: 1948
County: San Mateo County
APN: 034111270
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 2, 2026
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
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.