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
Contact: 650-888-0772
Bought with Josh Sway Sanchez•DRE #02330017• KW Advisors
Est. $7,180 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
Aug 12, 2026
Sold
$5,000,000
$1,560/sq ft
Jul 2, 2026
Pending
—
Jul 2, 2026
Pending
—
Jun 20, 2026
Listed
$4,800,000
$1,498/sq ft
Jun 19, 2026
Listed
$4,800,000
$1,498/sq ft
+29
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%)
$61,244 + $153,017
$214,261
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
4
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 Jul 15, 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
Parking Information
Garage (Minimum): 2
Garage (Maximum): 2
Parking Description: Detached
Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 4
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms (Minimum): 5
# of Bedrooms (Maximum): 5
Bedrooms: More than One Bedroom on Ground Floor, Primary Bedroom on Ground Floor
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 3
Bathroom Description: Full on Ground Floor, 2+ Showers Over Tubs
Room Information
Bonus/Hobby Room, Den/Study/Office, Mud Room, Office Area, Storage, Other (See Remarks)
Pool Description: Heated, In-Ground, Spa - Solar Cover
Property Features
Amenities: High Ceiling, Other
Living Sq. Ft.: 3,205
Property Information
Horse Property: Possible
Property Primary ID: 746466
Lot Information
Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Zoning: R10010
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer Septic: Sewer (Public)
Utilities: Public Utilities
Water Information
Water: Public
Location
Multi-Unit Information
# of Stories: 2
School Information
Elementary School District: San Mateo-Foster City Elementary
Middle School: Borel Middle
High School District: San Mateo Union High
Public facts
Beds: 4
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 Jul 15, 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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