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listing_id: ML81998112
status: Closed
price: 5500
beds: 3
baths_full: 3
baths_half: 0
sqft_living: 2090
sqft_lot: 5963
lot_acres: 
year_built: 1951
property_type: Residential Lease
property_subtype: Single Family Residence for Rent
address: "242 42nd Ave"
city: San Mateo
state: CA
zip: 94403
county: "San Mateo County"
lat: 37.527278
lng: -122.29815
days_on_market: 407
hoa_fee: 
hoa_frequency: 
garage_spaces: 2
list_agent: "Mitch Wackerman"
list_office: "Coldwell Banker Realty"
list_agent_phone: "(650) 455-9503"
list_agent_license: 02061906
mls_source: MLSL
modified: 2026-01-30
transaction_type: rent
---

Home | San Mateo County | San Mateo | 94403 | 242 42nd Ave

242 42nd Ave, San Mateo, CA 94403

MLS: ML81998112 | Status: Sold | Price: $5,500
Beds/Baths: 3 / 3
Property Type: Residential Lease

Quick Facts

Beds Baths Sq Ft Sq Ft Lot Yr Built
3 3 2,090 5,963 1951

Remarks

Breathtaking views of the Bay and Peninsula! Welcome to this charming and spacious three-bedroom single-family home in the Westwood Knolls neighborhood of San Mateo. With fresh paint and new carpets, this beautiful property features two levels. The top level boasts two bedrooms and two bathrooms, a spacious living room/family room combo with a fireplace, dining room, wet bar, and gourmet kitchen -- perfect for relaxing or entertaining. The primary bedroom offers ample closet space, a sliding glass door opening to the top deck with bay views, and an ensuite bathroom equipped with two sinks and a luxurious bathtub. Down the hall, you'll find a second bedroom and a full bathroom with a separate tub and shower. The bottom level features a spacious bonus room that can be used as an office or entertainment room, a cozy bedroom with a walk-in closet and full bathroom, and an adjacent room with a jacuzzi and sauna. Additional features include an attached two-car garage, a large basement area perfect for extra storage, a spacious backyard, and a detached shed. Conveniently located near Laurel Elementary School, Abbott Middle School, and Hillsdale High School. Schedule a tour and see why San Mateo is considered the heart of the Peninsula!

MLS Listing Information

Field Value
MLS # ML81998112
MLS Source MLSListings, Inc.

Features

Interior Features

Feature Details
Dining Room Formal Dining Room
Family Room Separate Family Room
Fireplace Wood Burning
Cooling None
Heating Central Forced Air

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

Rental Information

Feature Details
Rent Includes None

Contact Information

Mitch Wackerman
Coldwell Banker Realty
License #: 02061906
Phone: (650) 455-9503

School Ratings

School data provided by GreatSchools.org

Nearby Schools

School Type Grades Distance Rating
Laurel Elementary School public K-5 0.54 mi 3
Abbott Middle School public 6-8 0.62 mi 4
George Hall Elementary School public K-5 0.79 mi 9
Central Elementary School public K-5 0.86 mi 9
Cipriani Elementary School public K-5 0.93 mi 8
Hillsdale High School public 9-12 0.93 mi 9
Beresford Elementary School public K-5 1.04 mi 4
Nesbit Elementary School public K-8 1.28 mi 6
Meadow Heights Elementary School public K-5 1.30 mi 7
Ralston Intermediate School public 6-8 1.31 mi 10
Tierra Linda Middle School public 6-8 1.42 mi 10
Mariposa Upper Elementary School public 4,5 1.42 mi 10
Fiesta Gardens International Elementary School public K-5 1.46 mi 4
Carlmont High School public 9-12 1.58 mi 10
College Park Elementary School public K-5 1.70 mi 9
Fox Elementary School public K-5 1.81 mi 10
Foster City Elementary School public K-5 1.88 mi 9
San Mateo County Special Education School public K-12 1.93 mi N/A
San Mateo County Rop School public 11-12 1.93 mi N/A
Borel Middle School public 6-8 2.02 mi 8

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This listing information is up-to-date as of January 30, 2026. For the most current information, please contact Mitch Wackerman, (650) 455-9503.