Sold
Last Sold Price
5 beds2,866 sqft

545 Fordham Rd, San Mateo, CA 94402

Single FamilyProperty Type
0.17 acresLot Size
1930Year Built
$1,170/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Completely remodeled circa 1930 home with wonderful original character seamlessly woven into thoroughly modern conveniences. Gorgeous hardwood floors, ornate crown molding, arched entryways, and glass door knobs. Three levels, 5 bedrooms, and 3 full baths, with private quarters located away from the public spaces. Stunning new and expanded gourmet kitchen has Arabascato White quartzite counter tops, commercial-grade appliances, and room for casual dining. Large lot with manicured grounds and two...Completely remodeled circa 1930 home with wonderful original character seamlessly woven into thoroughly modern conveniences. Gorgeous hardwood floors, ornate crown molding, arched entryways, and glass door knobs. Three levels, 5 bedrooms, and 3 full baths, with private quarters located away from the public spaces. Stunning new and expanded gourmet kitchen has Arabascato White quartzite counter tops, commercial-grade appliances, and room for casual dining. Large lot with manicured grounds and two patios. Detached 2-car garage and paver-stone driveway. Less than 1 mile to downtown shopping, dining, and Caltrain. Beautiful Baywood neighborhood with outstanding schools.
Listing Agent
  1. Sheldon Rilliet

    Sheldon Rilliet

    Listing Agent

    Alain Pinel Realtors

    DRE #01828200

    sheldon.rilliet@compass.com

    P: (415) 559-9691

    M: (650) 931-2085

Listing closed: 10/11/2017 12:00 AM • Source: MLSListings, MLS#: ML81677218
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Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$3,260,000

Avg days on market

16

Sale-to-list ratio

108.6%

San Mateo, CA

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Location

Listing Courtesy of Alain Pinel Realtors, Sheldon Rilliet, DRE #01828200

Sold By Pacific Union International Inc, Raziel Ungar, DRE #01701234

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Property Information for 545 Fordham Road

Property Details

  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • MLS City Name: SAN MATEO
  • Building Type: Detached
  • Style: Spanish
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • View: Garden / Greenbelt
  • Cross Street: Virginia

Building Information

  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1930
  • Lot Size: 0.17 AC / 7,200 SF

Features

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Room Information
  • Additional Rooms: Basement - Finished, Bonus / Hobby Room, Formal Entry, Laundry Room, Storage
  • Bathroom: Double Sinks, Dual Flush Toilet, Marble, Primary - Stall Shower(s), Shower and Tub, Solid Surface, Stall Shower - 2+, Stone, Tile, Updated Bath
  • Bedrooms: 5.0
  • Dining Room: Eat in Kitchen, Formal Dining Room
  • Family Room: Separate Family Room
  • Kitchen: Cooktop - Gas, Countertop - Quartz, Countertop - Stone, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Garbage Disposal, Hood Over Range, Microwave, Oven - Built-In, Oven - Self Cleaning, Refrigerator, Wine Refrigerator
  • Possible Bedrooms: .00
  • Number of Full Bathrooms: 3
Features
  • Amenities: High Ceiling, Open Beam Ceiling
  • Communications: Cable TV
  • Energy Features: Ceiling Insulation, Double Pane Windows, Low Flow Toilet, Thermostat Controller
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1.0
  • Fireplaces Min: 1
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Marble, Stone, Tile
  • Laundry: Tub / Sink, Washer / Dryer
  • Living SqFt: 2866
  • Pool: No
Utilities
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Central Forced Air - Gas, Heating - 2+ Zones
  • Sewer Septic: Sewer - Public, Sump Pump
  • Utilities: Public Utilities
  • Water: Public
Garage
  • Garage and Parking: Detached Garage, Gate / Door Opener
  • Garage Max: 2
  • Garage Min: 2

Property Details

Homeowners Association
  • HOA Exists: 0
  • HOA Fee: $0
Property Details
  • Exterior: Stucco, Wood
  • Area Text: Baywood/Parrott Park
  • Roof: Clay, Tile
  • Stories: 2.0
  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Year Built Source: Assessor
  • Street Number: 545
  • Street Name: Fordham
  • Street Suffix: Road
  • Area ID: 438

Lot / Property Details

Building Information
  • Number Of Stories: 2
  • Structure SqFt: 2866
  • Structure SqFt Source: Other
  • Age: 87
Development Information
  • Construction Type: Stucco, Wood Frame
  • Zoning Detail: R10006
Location Information
  • City Limits: Yes
  • Incorporated: No
  • Parcel Number: 034-104-180
  • County Name: San Mateo
  • City Name: SAN MATEO
  • City Postal ID: 62
  • Postal Code: 94402
  • Elementary School District: 938
  • High School District Text: San Mateo Union High
Lot Information
  • Current Rent: $0
  • Fencing: Fenced Back, Wood
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter and Slab
  • Horse Property: No
  • Lot Acres: .17
  • Lot Description: Auto Sprinkler F&R, Landscape Back, Landscape Front
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Yard Grounds: Back Yard, Balcony / Patio, Sprinklers - Auto, Sprinklers - Lawn

Mobile / Manufactured Information

Other Information
  • Dual Variable: No

Property History for 545 Fordham Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 11, 2017

Sold

EBRD #SF462470

$3,352,000—
Oct 11, 2017

Sold

RESFAR #462470

$3,352,000—
Oct 10, 2017

Sold

MLSListings #ML81677218

$3,352,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/11/2017

Sold

EBRD #SF462470

$3,352,000
10/11/2017

Sold

RESFAR #462470

$3,352,000
10/10/2017

Sold

MLSListings #ML81677218

$3,352,000

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

Public Records for 545 Fordham Road

Taxable Value

Land

$2,155,500

Additions

$1,285,500
Total$3,441,000

Tax Record

2025

$40,703 ($3,392 / month)

Home Facts

Beds

3

Baths

3

Total Finished SqFt

3,788 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

2,866 SqFt

Finished Basement SqFt

922 SqFt

Stories

1

Lot Size

7,200 SqFt

Style

Single Family Residence

Year Built

1930

Year Renovated

1930

Zoning

R10006

County

SAN MATEO

APN

034-104-180

Schools near 545 Fordham Road

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
Baywood Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Borel Middle School
Public6 to 8

Aragon High School
Public9 to 12

College Park Elementary School
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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 545 Fordham Road, San Mateo, CA 94402
$3,352,000
5
2,866
7,200
$3,650,000
5
3,890
7,200
$1,800,000
–
–
3,920
7,200
$2,850,000
5
3,475
7,200
$2,875,000
4
3,480
7,200
$2,200,000
2
1
1,600
7,200

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Listing Courtesy of Alain Pinel Realtors, Sheldon Rilliet, DRE #01828200

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