Downtown, CA Housing Market

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The Downtown housing market is somewhat competitive. The median sale price of a home in Downtown was $625K last month, down 60.9% since last year. The median sale price per square foot in Downtown is $446, down 41.8% since last year.

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Downtown Housing Market Trends

What is the housing market like in Downtown today?

$625K

Sale Price

-60.9%
since last year

$446

Sale $/Sq. Ft.

-41.8%
since last year

Under List Price

0.9%

Days on Market

Down Payment

25.0%

Total Homes Sold

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How hot is the Downtown housing market?

Downtown is somewhat competitive. Homes sell in 32 days.

100

Somewhat Competitive

Some homes get multiple offers.
The average homes sell for about 1% below list price and go pending in around 32 days.
Hot homes
can sell for around list price and go pending in around 8 days.

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San Mateo Park

100

Very Competitive

Many homes get multiple offers, some with waived contingencies.
The average homes sell for about 3% above list price and go pending in around 13 days.
Hot homes
can sell for about 4% above list price and go pending in around 6 days.

Hillsdale

100

Very Competitive

Many homes get multiple offers, some with waived contingencies.
The average homes sell for about 5% above list price and go pending in around 18 days.
Hot homes
can sell for about 10% above list price and go pending in around 9 days.

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Home offer insights for Downtown

Explore recent offers and recently sold homes in Downtown

Recent offers

Offer Not Accepted|
12 Weeks Ago
~$1.25M Offer
Sold for $1.25M
3 bd | 1.5 ba | ~1,000 sqft
Over List Price
10%
Days on Market
24
Competing Offers
3
Down Payment
—
Ali Naimi
Downtown Redfin Agent

View houses in Downtown that sold recently

Recently sold homes

SOLD DEC 12, 2024
$185,000 Last Sold Price
1 bed
1 bath
968 sq ft
1 Baldwin Ave #1014, San Mateo, CA 94401
List Price
$218,000
Sale to List
15% under list
Days on Market
135 days
1 Baldwin Ave #1014, San Mateo, CA 94401
SOLD DEC 10, 2024
$810,000 Last Sold Price
2 beds
2 baths
1,280 sq ft
601 Laurel Ave #402, San Mateo, CA 94401
List Price
$810,000
Sale to List
0% over list
Days on Market
0 days
601 Laurel Ave #402, San Mateo, CA 94401
SOLD DEC 5, 2024
$1,385,000 Last Sold Price
3 beds
2.5 baths
1,366 sq ft
156 Tilton Ave, San Mateo, CA 94401
(415) 695-7707
List Price
$1,298,888
Sale to List
7% over list
Days on Market
56 days
156 Tilton Ave, San Mateo, CA 94401
SOLD DEC 4, 2024
$645,000 Last Sold Price
1 bed
1 bath
648 sq ft
10 Crystal Springs Rd #2512, San Mateo, CA 94402
List Price
$655,000
Sale to List
2% under list
Days on Market
113 days
10 Crystal Springs Rd #2512, San Mateo, CA 94402
SOLD NOV 25, 2024
$1,525,000 Last Sold Price
2 beds
1.5 baths
1,240 sq ft
58 Tilton Ter, San Mateo, CA 94401
List Price
$1,500,000
Sale to List
2% over list
Days on Market
46 days
58 Tilton Ter, San Mateo, CA 94401
SOLD NOV 20, 2024
$625,000 Last Sold Price
2 beds
2 baths
1,400 sq ft
1 Baldwin Ave #603, San Mateo, CA 94401
List Price
$695,000
Sale to List
10% under list
Days on Market
573 days
1 Baldwin Ave #603, San Mateo, CA 94401
SOLD NOV 18, 2024
$2,420,000 Last Sold Price
4 beds
3 baths
2,484 sq ft
621-623 S Grant St, San Mateo, CA 94402
List Price
$2,200,000
Sale to List
10% over list
Days on Market
54 days
621-623 S Grant St, San Mateo, CA 94402
SOLD NOV 18, 2024
$140,000 Last Sold Price
1 bed
1 bath
930 sq ft
1 Baldwin Ave #418, San Mateo, CA 94401
List Price
$149,000
Sale to List
6% under list
Days on Market
326 days
1 Baldwin Ave #418, San Mateo, CA 94401
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Schools in Downtown

Learn about schools in the Downtown area

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Middle
High

GreatSchools Rating

3/10

Sunnybrae Elementary School

Public • K-5

372

Students

18 reviews

School data provided by GreatSchools. School service boundaries are intended to be used as reference only. To verify enrollment eligibility for a property, contact the school directly.

Climate's impact on Downtown housing

Learn about natural hazards and environmental risks, such as floods, fires, wind, and heat that could impact homes in Downtown.

Heat Factor - Major

98% of properties are at major risk of heat over the next 30 years

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Transportation in Downtown

Learn about the walkability, bikeability, and transit-friendliness of Downtown

96 / 100

Walker's Paradise

Walk Score®

46 / 100

Some Transit

Transit Score®

80 / 100

Very Bikeable

Bike Score®

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