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listing_id: ML81995532
status: Closed
price: 1760000
beds: 3
baths_full: 1
baths_half: 0
sqft_living: 1180
sqft_lot: 4725
lot_acres: 
year_built: 1947
property_type: Residential
property_subtype: Single Family Residence
address: "1521 Birch Ave"
city: San Mateo
state: CA
zip: 94402
county: "San Mateo County"
lat: 37.560741
lng: -122.305178
days_on_market: 425
hoa_fee: 
hoa_frequency: 
garage_spaces: 1
list_agent: "Cheri Cerna"
list_office: "Coldwell Banker Realty"
list_agent_phone: "(650) 867-2738"
list_agent_license: 00983252
mls_source: MLSL
modified: 2026-01-30
transaction_type: recentlySold
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Home | San Mateo County | San Mateo | 94402 | 1521 Birch Ave

1521 Birch Ave, San Mateo, CA 94402

MLS: ML81995532 | Status: Sold | Price: $1,760,000
Beds/Baths: 3 / 1
Property Type: Residential

Quick Facts

Beds Bath Sq Ft Sq Ft Lot Yr Built
3 1 1,180 4,725 1947

Remarks

Charming newly refurbished single level residence on a quiet street in prime Sunnybrae neighborhood! Notable curb appeal highlighted by an abundance of fragrant tree roses & wide aggregate driveway. Formal tiled entry leads to spacious LVRM comprised of refinished hardwood floor, focal point fireplace & custom plantation shutters. DR has built-in China cabinets adjacent to an open style kitchen w tiled counters, abundant cabinetry & a 5 burner gas range stove top w vent hood. Versatile floor plan reveals a central hallway w recessed lights, skylight & built-in bookshelf w cabinets. Updated hallway bath offers enclosed shower w seating bench & built-in linen cabinet. Ample size bedrooms w new neutral wall to wall carpet. Dual pane windows, crown molding, fresh neutral decorator paint throughout, new light fixtures & easy maintenance luxury vinyl flooring. Aggregate rear side patio for year round outdoor entertaining. Sun-drenched level yard w area for adding a large vegetable garden. Orange, lemon & apple trees. Attached one car garage with laundry area, utility sink, work bench, storage cabinets + a pull down ladder leading to extensive storage above garage. Fabulous mid-peninsula location! Close to all commuter routes, Trader Joes & downtown SM amenities! Expansion potential!

MLS Listing Information

Field Value
MLS # ML81995532
MLS Source MLSListings, Inc.

Features

Interior Features

Feature Details
Bedrooms Ground Floor Bedroom, More than One Bedroom on Ground Floor
Bathrooms Solid Surface, Stall Shower, Tile, Updated Bath(s), Full on Ground Floor
Kitchen Countertop - Tile, Exhaust Fan, Pantry
Appliances Cooktop - Gas, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Garbage Disposal, Microwave, Oven - Self Cleaning, Oven Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
Dining Room Breakfast Room, Formal Dining Room
Family Room No Family Room
Fireplace Living Room, Wood Burning
Flooring Carpet, Hardwood, Laminate, Vinyl/Linoleum
Laundry Hookup - Gas Dryer, In Garage, Tub / Sink
Cooling None
Heating Central Forced Air - Gas

Exterior Features

Feature Details
Roof Composition
Foundation Other, Crawl Space, Concrete Perimeter and Slab, Wood Frame
Style Country English, Ranch

Parking, School, and Other Information

Feature Details
Garage/Parking Attached Garage, Enclosed, Gate/Door Opener, Off-Street Parking, On Street, Garage: 1 Car(s)
Elementary District San Mateo-Foster City Elementary
High School District San Mateo Union High
Sewer Private Sewer
Water Public
Zoning R10006

Contact Information

Cheri Cerna
Coldwell Banker Realty
License #: 00983252
Phone: (650) 867-2738

Disclosures

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This listing information is up-to-date as of January 30, 2026. For the most current information, please contact Cheri Cerna, (650) 867-2738.