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listing_id: ML81968819
status: Closed
price: 1735000
beds: 3
baths_full: 2
baths_half: 0
sqft_living: 1180
sqft_lot: 5000
lot_acres: 
year_built: 1953
property_type: Residential
property_subtype: Single Family Residence
address: "53 E 38th Ave"
city: San Mateo
state: CA
zip: 94403
county: "San Mateo County"
lat: 37.534873
lng: -122.291783
days_on_market: 685
hoa_fee: 
hoa_frequency: 
garage_spaces: 1
list_agent: "Stanley Lo"
list_office: "Green Banker Realty"
list_agent_phone: "(650) 373-0007"
list_agent_license: 00874415
mls_source: MLSL
modified: 2026-02-02
transaction_type: recentlySold
---

Home | San Mateo County | San Mateo | 94403 | 53 E 38th Ave

53 E 38th Ave, San Mateo, CA 94403

MLS: ML81968819 | Status: Sold | Price: $1,735,000
Beds/Baths: 3 / 2
Property Type: Residential

Quick Facts

Beds Baths Sq Ft Sq Ft Lot Yr Built
3 2 1,180 5,000 1953

Remarks

Nestled in the sought-after San Mateo Village neighborhood, this beautiful home is close to amenities like the vibrant Hillsdale Shopping Center, highly rated schools, and the Hillsdale Caltrain Station. With a Walk Score® of 86%, this "Very Walkable" location is ideal. The 101 Freeway is less than a mile away, and the 92 Freeway is around 2 miles away, making commuting easy. This contemporary home, adorned with modern touches, exudes warmth and sophistication. Inside, a spacious living area features a handsome fireplace and large picture windows that bathe the space in natural light, reflecting off the hardwood floors throughout the home. The dining area, open to the living room, is next to the eat-in kitchen with ample cabinet space, granite countertops, and stainless-steel appliances. The garage, accessible from the kitchen, offers plenty of storage and houses the laundry area. The home includes three bedrooms and two bathrooms, including a primary bedroom with an en-suite bath and private access to the backyard. The large backyard, with a patio, lawn, flowering plants, and fruit trees, is perfect for relaxing or entertaining. For those seeking a freshly painted, move-in-ready home with all the essentials + a newer roof, close to everything on the Peninsula, look no further.

MLS Listing Information

Field Value
MLS # ML81968819
MLS Source MLSListings, Inc.

Features

Interior Features

Feature Details
Kitchen Countertop - Granite
Appliances Dishwasher, Freezer, Garbage Disposal, Microwave, Oven Range, Refrigerator
Dining Room Breakfast Nook, Dining Area, Eat in Kitchen
Family Room No Family Room
Fireplace Living Room
Flooring Hardwood, Tile
Laundry In Garage
Cooling None
Heating Central Forced Air

Exterior Features

Feature Details
Roof Composition, Shingle
Foundation Concrete Perimeter, Raised
Style Contemporary

Parking, School, and Other Information

Feature Details
Garage/Parking Attached Garage, Garage: 1 Car(s)
Elementary District San Mateo-Foster City Elementary
High School District San Mateo Union High
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Zoning R10006

Contact Information

Stanley Lo
Green Banker Realty
License #: 00874415
Phone: (650) 373-0007

School Ratings

School data provided by GreatSchools.org

Nearby Schools

School Type Grades Distance Rating
George Hall Elementary School public K-5 0.17 mi 9
Laurel Elementary School public K-5 0.76 mi 3
Central Elementary School public K-5 0.89 mi 9
Abbott Middle School public 6-8 0.97 mi 4
Fiesta Gardens International Elementary School public K-5 1.00 mi 4
Beresford Elementary School public K-5 1.02 mi 4
Nesbit Elementary School public K-8 1.14 mi 6
College Park Elementary School public K-5 1.25 mi 9
Hillsdale High School public 9-12 1.26 mi 9
Foster City Elementary School public K-5 1.27 mi 9
Meadow Heights Elementary School public K-5 1.39 mi 7
Cipriani Elementary School public K-5 1.56 mi 8
San Mateo County Special Education School public K-12 1.69 mi N/A
San Mateo County Rop School public 11-12 1.69 mi N/A
Tierra Linda Middle School public 6-8 1.81 mi 10
Mariposa Upper Elementary School public 4,5 1.81 mi 10
Beach Park Elementary public K-5 1.83 mi 8
Parkside Montessori public PK,KG,1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8 1.87 mi 9
Borel Middle School public 6-8 1.93 mi 8
Ralston Intermediate School public 6-8 1.94 mi 10

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This listing information is up-to-date as of February 02, 2026. For the most current information, please contact Stanley Lo, (650) 373-0007.