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listing_id: ML81956903
status: Closed
price: 1125000
beds: 3
baths_full: 2
baths_half: 0
sqft_living: 1090
sqft_lot: 10560
lot_acres: 
year_built: 1925
property_type: Residential
property_subtype: Single Family Residence
address: "521 3rd Ave"
city: Redwood City
state: CA
zip: 94063
county: "San Mateo County"
lat: 37.475612
lng: -122.205005
days_on_market: 772
hoa_fee: 
hoa_frequency: 
garage_spaces: 2
list_agent: "Philip Watson"
list_office: "Christie's International Real Estate Sereno"
list_agent_phone: "(650) 274-5187"
list_agent_license: 00605221
mls_source: MLSL
modified: 2026-02-01
transaction_type: recentlySold
---

Home | San Mateo County | Redwood City | 94063 | 521 3rd Ave

521 3rd Ave, Redwood City, CA 94063

MLS: ML81956903 | Status: Sold | Price: $1,125,000
Beds/Baths: 3 / 2
Property Type: Residential

Quick Facts

Beds Baths Sq Ft Sq Ft Lot Yr Built
3 2 1,090 10,560 1925

Remarks

Welcome to 521 3rd Ave, nestled in the vibrant heart of Redwood City, where convenience meets potential. This charming property presents an exceptional opportunity for investors or homeowners seeking a project to transform into their dream residence. Situated within close proximity to shopping, transportation hubs, sprawling parks, and the bustling hub of Silicon Valley, this location offers unparalleled accessibility and lifestyle convenience. 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms - 1090 square feet of living space, this home sits on an expansive lot spanning over 10,500 square feet. The ample lot size provides endless possibilities for expansion, customization, and outdoor living enhancements. Although in need of some TLC, this fixer-upper beckons with promise and potential. Whether you're an astute investor looking to capitalize on the thriving real estate market or a homeowner with a vision for creating your ideal living space, this property offers a blank canvas awaiting your personal touch.

MLS Listing Information

Field Value
MLS # ML81956903
MLS Source MLSListings, Inc.

Features

Interior Features

Feature Details
Dining Room Eat in Kitchen
Family Room No Family Room
Cooling None
Heating Other

Exterior Features

Feature Details
Roof Composition
Foundation Concrete Perimeter

Parking, School, and Other Information

Feature Details
Garage/Parking Detached, Garage: 2 Car(s)
Elementary District Redwood City Elementary
High School District Sequoia Union High
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Zoning R20000

Contact Information

Philip Watson
Christie's International Real Estate Sereno
License #: 00605221
Phone: (650) 274-5187

School Ratings

School data provided by GreatSchools.org

Nearby Schools

School Type Grades Distance Rating
Sequoia District Adult Education public UG 0.30 mi N/A
Garfield Elementary School public K-8 0.41 mi 6
Taft Elementary School public K-5 0.65 mi 4
Hoover Elementary School public K-8 0.69 mi 5
Encinal Elementary School public K-5 1.29 mi 9
Adelante Selby Spanish Immersion School public K-5 1.47 mi 6
McKinley Institute Of Technology public 6-8 1.74 mi 6
North Star Academy public 3-8 1.76 mi 10
Tide Academy public 9-12 1.76 mi 9
Laurel Elementary School public K-5 1.89 mi 10
Sequoia High School public 9-12 1.93 mi 7
Menlo-Atherton High School public 9-12 1.93 mi 8
Orion Alternative School public K-5 1.96 mi 9
Henry Ford Elementary School public K-5 2.04 mi 4
John F. Kennedy Middle School public 6-8 2.12 mi 7
Roosevelt Elementary School public K-8 2.22 mi 4
Belle Haven Elementary School public K-5 2.40 mi 1
Hillview Middle School public 6-8 2.52 mi 9
Redwood High School public 9-12 2.55 mi 2
Las Lomitas Elementary School public K-3 2.64 mi 10

Disclosures

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This listing information is up-to-date as of February 01, 2026. For the most current information, please contact Philip Watson, (650) 274-5187.