217 W 40th Ave

$1,750,000
Price
3
Beds
1,720 Sq. Ft.
$1,017 / Sq. Ft.
1,720
Sq. Ft.
$1,017
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Incredible value with upside potential - bring an offer! Offers due by Monday 12/15 at 10:00AM. Welcome home to views in Westwood Knolls! This inviting 3-bedroom, 2-bath home offers 1,720 square feet of living space on a generous 6,824 square foot lot. The spacious family room showcases vaulted ceilings and floor-to-ceiling windows with a sliding door that opens to the large, level backyard with outstanding views. A separate living room with an adjoining dining area adds flexibility for both entertaining...Incredible value with upside potential - bring an offer! Offers due by Monday 12/15 at 10:00AM. Welcome home to views in Westwood Knolls! This inviting 3-bedroom, 2-bath home offers 1,720 square feet of living space on a generous 6,824 square foot lot. The spacious family room showcases vaulted ceilings and floor-to-ceiling windows with a sliding door that opens to the large, level backyard with outstanding views. A separate living room with an adjoining dining area adds flexibility for both entertaining and everyday living. With two fireplaces, generous living spaces, and a thoughtfully designed floor plan, the home combines comfort with versatility. Freshly painted and professionally landscaped, it is move-in ready while also providing an excellent canvas for your updates and personal touches as desired. Ideally situated in a sought-after neighborhood, the property is close to schools, including top-rated Hillsdale High School, with convenient access to CalTrain, Highways 92, 101, and 280. There is a large offering of shops, restaurants, and entertainment options nearby, including Hillsdale Shopping Center. 217 W 40th Avenue offers an exceptional opportunity in the heart of San Mateo for the best in living indoors and outdoors!

Property Details for 217 West 40th Avenue

MLS City Name
SAN MATEO
Building Type
Detached
Garage Spaces
0
View
Bay, City Lights, Neighborhood
Cross Street
Edison St
LISTING UPDATED: 12/14/2025 12:21 AM

Property Details for 217 West 40th Avenue

StatusActive
MLS #ML82028991
Days on Compass7
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle-Family Homes / Detached
Year Built1950
Lot Size0.16 AC / 6,824 SF
CountySan Mateo County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Christie's International Real Estate Sereno, Alana Corso, DRE #01914996
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Building Information for 217 West 40th Avenue

Stories1Year Built1950Building Size-Lot Size0.16 AC / 6,824 SF

Payment Calculator

$10,220 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$8,647

Property Taxes

$1,573

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 217 West 40th Avenue

Features
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Room Information
  • Bathroom: Shower and Tub, Stall Shower, Tile, Updated Bath
  • Dining Room: Dining "L"
  • Family Room: Separate Family Room
  • Kitchen: Countertop - Quartz, Garbage Disposal, Oven Range - Gas, Refrigerator
  • Number of Full Bathrooms: 2
Features
  • Amenities: Open Beam Ceiling, Vaulted Ceiling
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: Family Room, Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces Min: 2
  • Flooring: Laminate, Tile
  • Laundry: In Utility Room, Outside, Washer / Dryer
  • Living SqFt: 1720
  • Pool: No
Utilities
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan, Central AC
  • Heating: Central Forced Air
  • Sewer Septic: Sewer - Public
  • Utilities: Individual Electric Meters, Natural Gas, Public Utilities
  • Water: Public
Carport and Parking
  • Carport Min: 2
Garage
  • Garage and Parking: Carport, On Street
  • Garage Max: 0
  • Garage Min: 0
Property Details
Homeowners Association
  • HOA Exists: 0
  • HOA Fee: $0
Property Details
  • Area Text: Westwood Knolls Etc.
  • Roof: Composition
  • Stories: One Story
  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Year Built Source: Assessor
  • Street Number: 217
  • Street Name: 40th
  • Street Direction Prefix: West
  • Street Suffix: Avenue
  • Area ID: 425
Lot / Property Details
Building Information
  • Number Of Stories: 1
  • Structure SqFt: 1720
  • Structure SqFt Source: Assessor
  • Age: 75
Development Information
  • Zoning Detail: R10006
Location Information
  • City Limits: Yes
  • Incorporated: No
  • Parcel Number: 042-223-040
  • County Name: San Mateo
  • City Name: SAN MATEO
  • City Postal ID: 62
  • Postal Code: 94403
  • Elementary School: 652
  • Elementary School District: 938
  • Middle School Text: Abbott Middle
  • High School District Text: San Mateo Union High
  • High School Text: Hillsdale High
Lot Information
  • Fencing: Fenced Back, Wood
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter and Slab
  • Horse Property: No
  • Lot Acres: .16
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Yard Grounds: Balcony / Patio, Fenced, Sprinklers - Lawn

Property History for 217 West 40th Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 11, 2025

Price Change

EBRD #ML82028991

$1,750,000
Dec 11, 2025

Price Change

MLSListings #ML82028991

$1,750,000
Dec 8, 2025

Price Change

EBRD #ML82028991

$1,800,000
Dec 8, 2025

Price Change

MLSListings #ML82028991

$1,800,000
Dec 8, 2025

Listed (Active)

EBRD #ML82028991

$1,750,000
Dec 8, 2025

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #ML82028991

$1,750,000
Dec 7, 2025

Withdrawn

EBRD #ML82022207

Dec 7, 2025

Withdrawn

MLSListings #ML82022207

$1,800,000
Nov 13, 2025

Price Change

EBRD #ML82022207

$1,800,000
Nov 13, 2025

Price Change

MLSListings #ML82022207

$1,800,000
Oct 17, 2025

Price Change

EBRD #ML82022207

$1,900,000
Oct 17, 2025

Price Change

MLSListings #ML82022207

$1,900,000
Oct 7, 2025

Price Change

EBRD #ML82022207

$1,949,000
Oct 7, 2025

Price Change

MLSListings #ML82022207

$1,949,000
Sep 19, 2025

Listed (Active)

EBRD #ML82022207

$1,998,000
Sep 19, 2025

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #ML82022207

$1,998,000
Jul 5, 2019

Sold

MLSListings #ML81731243

$1,400,000
Jul 5, 2019

Sold

EBRD #ML81731243

$1,400,000
Jul 4, 2019

Sold

RESFAR #475678

$1,400,000
Jun 19, 2019

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #648985543

$1,400,000
Jan 4, 2019

Pending

MLSListings #ML81731243

Jan 4, 2019

Pending

EBRD #ML81731243

Jan 3, 2019

Pending

RESFAR #475678

Nov 15, 2018

Listed (Active)

EBRD #ML81731243

$1,495,000
Nov 15, 2018

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #ML81731243

$1,495,000
Nov 14, 2018

Price Change

RESFAR #475678

$1,495,000
Nov 14, 2018

Listed (Active)

RESFAR #475678

$1,445,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/11/2025

Price Change

EBRD #ML82028991

$1,750,000
12/11/2025

Price Change

MLSListings #ML82028991

$1,750,000
12/08/2025

Price Change

EBRD #ML82028991

$1,800,000
12/08/2025

Price Change

MLSListings #ML82028991

$1,800,000
12/08/2025

Listed (Active)

EBRD #ML82028991

$1,750,000
12/08/2025

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #ML82028991

$1,750,000
12/07/2025

Withdrawn

EBRD #ML82022207

12/07/2025

Withdrawn

MLSListings #ML82022207

$1,800,000
11/13/2025

Price Change

EBRD #ML82022207

$1,800,000
11/13/2025

Price Change

MLSListings #ML82022207

$1,800,000
10/17/2025

Price Change

EBRD #ML82022207

$1,900,000
10/17/2025

Price Change

MLSListings #ML82022207

$1,900,000
10/07/2025

Price Change

EBRD #ML82022207

$1,949,000
10/07/2025

Price Change

MLSListings #ML82022207

$1,949,000
09/19/2025

Listed (Active)

EBRD #ML82022207

$1,998,000
09/19/2025

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #ML82022207

$1,998,000
07/05/2019

Sold

MLSListings #ML81731243

$1,400,000
07/05/2019

Sold

EBRD #ML81731243

$1,400,000
07/04/2019

Sold

RESFAR #475678

$1,400,000
06/19/2019

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #648985543

$1,400,000
01/04/2019

Pending

MLSListings #ML81731243

01/04/2019

Pending

EBRD #ML81731243

01/03/2019

Pending

RESFAR #475678

11/15/2018

Listed (Active)

EBRD #ML81731243

$1,495,000
11/15/2018

Listed (Active)

MLSListings #ML81731243

$1,495,000
11/14/2018

Price Change

RESFAR #475678

$1,495,000
11/14/2018

Listed (Active)

RESFAR #475678

$1,445,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 217 West 40th Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$1,312,373Additions$218,727Total$1,531,100
Tax Record2024$18,874 ($1,573 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Total Finished SqFt1,720 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,720 SqFtStories1Lot Size6,824 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1950ZoningR10006CountySAN MATEOAPN042-223-040Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 217 West 40th Avenue

This home is within San Mateo Union High School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - K to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Laurel Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Abbott Middle School
Public6 to 8

Hillsdale High School
Public9 to 12

Beach Park Elementary
PublicK to 5

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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217 West 40th Avenue is a single family home for sale in San Mateo, CA 94403. This property was listed for sale on December 8, 2025 by Christie's International Real Estate Sereno, it's currently listed at $1,750,000. It has been on the market for a total of 7 days and was last sold on July 5, 2019. This listing's school districts are San Mateo-Foster City School District, San Mateo Union High School District. Nearby schools include Laurel Elementary School, Abbott Middle School and Hillsdale High School. 217 West 40th Avenue is a 3-bed, 2-bath, 1,720 sqft single family home built in 1950.

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Listing Courtesy of Christie's International Real Estate Sereno, Alana Corso, DRE #01914996

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