A rare offering in the heart of San Mateo Park, 554 Edgewood Road blends elegant architectural details, enchanting interiors, & an extraordinary backyard retreat designed for both entertaining & everyday enjoyment. Rich with timeless character and lovingly shaped over generations, this distinguished residence carries a legacy of artistry, craftsmanship, and joyful living. Spanning approximately 3,205 sq ft, the home offers a gracious floor plan with formal rooms, inviting gathering spaces, five bedrooms, an office, study, and generous storage. French doors, warm light-filled interiors, and a striking living room fireplace framed by richly detailed California Batchelder-style relief tilework create a refined & welcoming atmosphere. Outdoors, the expansive backyard is a private retreat with a pool, patio, BBQ area, lawn, garage, and shed, offering an exceptional setting for summer afternoons, dinner parties, and relaxed California living. Recent improvements: new roof, new furnace, and new driveway gate, enhance comfort and convenience while preserving the homes historic charm. Elegant, warm - a rare opportunity in one of the Peninsulas most cherished neighborhoods, equidistant to downtown Burlingame and San Mateo.
Single-familyProperty Type
1927Year Built
0.33 acresLot Size
$1,560Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Laura Bryant•DRE #01818707• KW Advisors
Bought with Josh Sway Sanchez•DRE #02330017• KW Advisors
Est. $8,958 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 554 Edgewood Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
MLSListings #ML82051730
Aug 12, 2026
Sold
$5,000,000
$1,560/sq ft
Jul 2, 2026
Pending
—
Jun 19, 2026
Listed
$4,800,000
$1,498/sq ft
A rare offering in the heart of San Mateo Park, 554 Edgewood Road blends elegant architectural details, enchanting interiors, & an extraordinary backyard retreat designed for both entertaining & everyday enjoyment. Rich with timeless character and lovingly shaped over generations, this distinguished residence carries a legacy of artistry, craftsmanship, and joyful living. Spanning approximately 3,205 sq ft, the home offers a gracious floor plan with formal rooms, inviting gathering spaces, five bedrooms, an office, study, and generous storage. French doors, warm light-filled interiors, and a striking living room fireplace framed by richly detailed California Batchelder-style relief tilework create a refined & welcoming atmosphere. Outdoors, the expansive backyard is a private retreat with a pool, patio, BBQ area, lawn, garage, and shed, offering an exceptional setting for summer afternoons, dinner parties, and relaxed California living. Recent improvements: new roof, new furnace, and new driveway gate, enhance comfort and convenience while preserving the homes historic charm. Elegant, warm - a rare opportunity in one of the Peninsulas most cherished neighborhoods, equidistant to downtown Burlingame and San Mateo.
Public Records
Jun 28, 1974
Sold
$89,000
$28/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,000 (−1.7%)
$62,468 + $156,077
$218,545
2024
$4,068 (+14.5%)
$61,244 + $153,017
$214,261
2023
$3,554 (+2.9%)
$60,044 + $150,017
$210,061
2022
$3,453
$58,867 + $147,076
$205,943
2021
$3,453 (−6.7%)
$57,713 + $144,193
$201,906
2020
$3,703 (+19.2%)
$56,582 + $141,366
$197,948
2019
$3,106 (+10.4%)
$56,002 + $139,917
$195,919
2018
$2,813 (+17.5%)
$54,904 + $137,174
$192,078
2017
$2,395 (+5.2%)
$52,773 + $131,849
$184,622
2016
$2,277 (+0.4%)
$52,773 + $131,849
$184,622
2015
$2,268 (−4.1%)
$51,739 + $129,264
$181,003
2014
$2,364 (+13.9%)
$49,964 + $124,829
$174,793
2012
$2,075 (+1.1%)
$49,739 + $124,265
$174,004
2011
$2,051 (+4.2%)
$48,764 + $121,829
$170,593
2010
$1,968 (−0.8%)
$47,808 + $119,441
$167,249
2009
$1,983 (+1.7%)
$47,451 + $118,549
$166,000
2008
$1,950
$47,564 + $118,831
$166,395
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
5
Baths
3
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.33 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,490
Year built
1927
Style
Single Family Residential
County
San Mateo County
APN
031051170
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 10, 2026.
R1A
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 29, 2023 • Final
Single family (alteration/repair) - re-roof
Remove existing wood shake shingles and install new oriented strand board plywood. Install new GAF composition shingles on a residential building.
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
Parking
Garage Information
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Information
# of Total Parking Spaces: 4
Has Garage: Yes
Parking Features: Detached
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bedroom Information
Bedroom Features: Primary Bedroom on Ground Floor, More Than One Bedroom on Ground Floor
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 3
Bathroom Features: Showers over Tubs (2+), Full on Ground Floor
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter, Raised, Wood Frame
Roof: Composition, Shingle
Exterior Features
Fencing: Complete Perimeter
Pool Information
Pool Features: Heated, In Ground
Spa Features: Solar Cover
Stories
Stories: 2
Year Built
Year Built Details: 2
Property Information
Building Area Total (Sq. Ft.): 3,205
Financial
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Conventional
Utilities
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Central Forced Air (Gas)
Utility Information
Gas: Public Utilities
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: Public Utilities, Public Water
Water Source: Public
Location
School Information
Elementary School District: San Mateo-Foster City Elementary
High School District: San Mateo Union High
Middle/Junior High School: Borel Middle
Location Information
MLS Area: San Mateo Park / El Cerrito Park
Street Name: Edgewood
Street Number: 554
WalkScore Information
Walk Score: 33
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,490
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.33 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1927
Year Renovated: —
County: San Mateo County
APN: 031051170
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 10, 2026
Around this home
Schools
San Mateo Park Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi
2/10
Borel Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.9mi
8/10
San Mateo High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.3mi
9/10
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Local insights from Redfin agents
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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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Historical weather
San Mateo, CA • 94402
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Sun exposure
88/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 23% for direct sun exposure in San Mateo. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Estimated sale price
$4.87M – $5.90M
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