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listing_id: ML81980076
status: Closed
price: 4250000
beds: 4
baths_full: 3
baths_half: 1
sqft_living: 4790
sqft_lot: 10200
lot_acres: 
year_built: 1927
property_type: Residential
property_subtype: Single Family Residence
address: "500 Virginia Ave"
city: San Mateo
state: CA
zip: 94402
county: "San Mateo County"
lat: 37.554653
lng: -122.332832
days_on_market: 588
hoa_fee: 
hoa_frequency: 
garage_spaces: 2
list_agent: "Susan Herman"
list_office: "Compass"
list_agent_phone: "(650) 400-4383"
list_agent_license: 00688139
mls_source: MLSL
modified: 2026-02-02
transaction_type: recentlySold
---

Home | San Mateo County | San Mateo | 94402 | 500 Virginia Ave

500 Virginia Ave, San Mateo, CA 94402

MLS: ML81980076 | Status: Sold | Price: $4,250,000
Beds/Baths: 4 / 3 /1
Property Type: Residential

Quick Facts

Beds Baths Sq Ft Sq Ft Lot Yr Built
4 3 /1 4,790 10,200 1927

Remarks

Step into a piece of history at 500 Virginia Ave in Baywood, a 1928 masterpiece by Thomas A. Cavanagh. Known as the "Master Model Home" for its innovative design, this English Country style residence drew over 50,000 visitors in its first month. The homes grandeur greets you with a formal entry, stone flooring, and hand-carved doors. The living room boasts a stone fireplace, wood-beamed ceiling, and large leaded glass windows. The grand dining room is perfect for entertaining. The main floor also features a generous kitchen, breakfast room, family room, powder room, laundry room, and an ensuite bedroom. Upstairs, the primary suite offers two walk-in closets and bay views, along with two additional bedrooms, a shared bath, and a bonus room or office. This 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath home includes an elevator, ample storage, and a 2-car garage. The landscaped grounds feature a gated entry, pool, yard, and deck. NOTE: County sf shows 4790, Floor plan done by Butch Patel shows 4324. Buyer to satisfy themselves

MLS Listing Information

Field Value
MLS # ML81980076
MLS Source MLSListings, Inc.

Features

Interior Features

Feature Details
Bedrooms Ground Floor Bedroom, Primary Suite/Retreat, Walk-in Closet
Bathrooms Primary - Stall Shower(s), Shower and Tub, Tub in Primary Bedroom, Half on Ground Floor
Kitchen Countertop - Solid Surface / Corian, Pantry
Appliances Cooktop - Electric, Cooktop - Gas, Oven - Built-In, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
Dining Room Breakfast Room, Formal Dining Room
Family Room Separate Family Room
Fireplace Living Room
Flooring Hardwood, Tile, Vinyl/Linoleum
Laundry In Utility Room
Cooling None
Heating Other

Exterior Features

Feature Details
Roof Composition
Foundation Concrete Perimeter

Parking, School, and Other Information

Feature Details
Garage/Parking Attached Garage, Garage: 2 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

Listing Agent Co-Listing Agent
Susan Herman Austin Herman
Compass Compass
License #: 00688139 License #: 01845939
Phone: (650) 400-4383 Phone: (650) 773-8652

School Ratings

School data provided by GreatSchools.org

Nearby Schools

School Type Grades Distance Rating
Baywood Elementary School public K-5 0.21 mi 7
Aragon High School public 9-12 0.35 mi 10
South Hillsborough School public K-5 0.55 mi 9
Borel Middle School public 6-8 0.70 mi 8
San Mateo Park Elementary School public K-5 1.13 mi 2
Sunnybrae Elementary School public K-5 1.19 mi 2
Meadow Heights Elementary School public K-5 1.40 mi 7
San Mateo High School public 9-12 1.53 mi 9
San Mateo Adult public UG 1.62 mi N/A
Beresford Elementary School public K-5 1.66 mi 4
North Shoreview Montessori Elementary School public K-8 1.67 mi 10
College Park Elementary School public K-5 1.83 mi 9
Washington Elementary School public K-5 1.84 mi 7
Crocker Middle School public 6-8 1.85 mi 8
Hillsdale High School public 9-12 1.89 mi 9
North Hillsborough School public K-5 1.94 mi 9
Fiesta Gardens International Elementary School public K-5 1.95 mi 4
West Hillsborough School public K-5 1.96 mi 9
LEAD Elementary public K-5 2.02 mi 2
Parkside Montessori public PK,KG,1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8 2.05 mi 9

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This listing information is up-to-date as of February 02, 2026. For the most current information, please contact Susan Herman, (650) 400-4383.