Classic, timeless, and perfectly located in the Parrot Park neighborhood of Baywood, this home boasts beautiful appointments and extensive updates. The home begins with formal living and dining rooms that give way to a contemporary kitchen and inviting sunroom entirely surrounded in windows and a French door to the rear yard the perfect space for indoor/outdoor living. Downstairs, enjoy additional living space in the media/recreation room complete with built-in cabinetry, sound speakers, and sliding glass door to the rear yard. There are 3 bedrooms and 2.5 baths, including the top-floor primary suite with updated en suite bath, plus there is a separate studio fully customized for todays home office needs. All around, ample room for fresh-air living and play unfolds with eco-friendly synthetic lawn, patio, and deck. Plus, Central Park awaits just blocks away for added recreation along with downtown San Mateo for shops and restaurants. Welcome home!
This home has been updated, yet maintains it's 1940's charm. Upon entering, living spaces are downstairs and bedrooms/full bathrooms are upstairs. Kitchen features a Viking gas range with hood, prep sink, center island with wine fridge, generous...
storage, breakfast bar and spacious breakfast nook with floor-to-ceiling windows facing the back yard. Floor plan would provide a nice flow for indoor/outdoor entertaining. Laundry room with stackable, front-loading LG washer / dryer is located between media /recreation room and the attached 2-car garage. Approximately one mile to Downtown San Mateo dining / shopping / Century 12 movie theater / Caltrain station and 7 miles to San Francisco International Airport.
4 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Susan Otolski
Redfin Associate agent
Sale history for 563 Alhambra Rd
Date
Event
Price
MLSListings #ML81893039
Jul 29, 2022
Sold
$2,825,000
$1,519/sq ft
Jun 24, 2022
Pending
—
May 23, 2022
Listed
$3,095,000
$1,664/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 10, 1998
Sold
$739,000
$397/sq ft
MLSListings #ML89821658
Jul 10, 1998
Listing Removed
—
May 27, 1998
Sold
$739,000
$397/sq ft
Apr 24, 1998
Listed
$739,000
$397/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 18, 1992
Sold
$495,000
$266/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$32,998 (+7.2%)
$1,882,500 + $650,500
$2,533,000
2024
$30,789 (−0.5%)
$2,058,000 + $711,000
$2,769,000
2023
$30,936 (+114.4%)
$2,142,000 + $739,500
$2,881,500
2022
$14,431 (+2.6%)
$1,907,000 + $659,000
$2,566,000
2021
$14,071 (+4.6%)
$545,854 + $545,854
$1,091,708
2020
$13,456 (+4.0%)
$535,151 + $535,151
$1,070,302
2019
$12,937 (+4.8%)
$529,664 + $529,664
$1,059,328
2018
$12,347 (+4.3%)
$519,279 + $519,279
$1,038,558
2017
$11,839 (+1.4%)
$499,116 + $499,116
$998,232
2016
$11,679 (−2.4%)
$499,116 + $499,116
$998,232
2015
$11,969 (+4.5%)
$489,330 + $489,330
$978,660
2014
$11,458 (+0.2%)
$472,539 + $472,539
$945,078
2012
$11,431 (+2.7%)
$470,404 + $470,404
$940,808
2011
$11,135 (+1.5%)
$461,181 + $461,181
$922,362
2010
$10,976 (+3.1%)
$452,139 + $452,139
$904,278
2009
$10,649 (+0.4%)
$448,760 + $448,760
$897,520
2008
$10,608
$449,827 + $449,827
$899,654
Tax history for 563 Alhambra Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$32,998 (+7.2%)
$1,882,500 + $650,500
$2,533,000
2024
$30,789 (−0.5%)
$2,058,000 + $711,000
$2,769,000
2023
$30,936 (+114.4%)
$2,142,000 + $739,500
$2,881,500
2022
$14,431 (+2.6%)
$1,907,000 + $659,000
$2,566,000
2021
$14,071 (+4.6%)
$545,854 + $545,854
$1,091,708
2020
$13,456 (+4.0%)
$535,151 + $535,151
$1,070,302
2019
$12,937 (+4.8%)
$529,664 + $529,664
$1,059,328
2018
$12,347 (+4.3%)
$519,279 + $519,279
$1,038,558
2017
$11,839 (+1.4%)
$499,116 + $499,116
$998,232
2016
$11,679 (−2.4%)
$499,116 + $499,116
$998,232
2015
$11,969 (+4.5%)
$489,330 + $489,330
$978,660
2014
$11,458 (+0.2%)
$472,539 + $472,539
$945,078
2012
$11,431 (+2.7%)
$470,404 + $470,404
$940,808
2011
$11,135 (+1.5%)
$461,181 + $461,181
$922,362
2010
$10,976 (+3.1%)
$452,139 + $452,139
$904,278
2009
$10,649 (+0.4%)
$448,760 + $448,760
$897,520
2008
$10,608
$449,827 + $449,827
$899,654
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5,698 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,860
Year built
1948
Style
Single Family Residential
County
San Mateo County
APN
034112270
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 2, 2026.
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
Jul 20, 2022 • Final
Electrical, plumbing & mechanical - plumbing
Plumbing
Jul 19, 2022 • Final
Public works - encroachment permits (general construction)
Replace the sewer lateral from the building cleanout to the city main in the street right of way.
Plumbing
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.
Elementary School District: San Mateo-Foster City Elementary
Middle School: Borel Middle
High School: Aragon High
High School District: San Mateo Union High
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,860
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 5,698 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1948
Year Renovated: —
County: San Mateo County
APN: 034112270
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 2, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Incorporated: No
Around this home
Schools
Baywood Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi
7/10
Borel Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.6mi
8/10
Aragon High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.6mi
10/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
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.