523 San Benito St, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019 - Photo 1

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$1,700,000

Sold
Closed
Single Family
2 Beds
2 Full Baths
1 Partial Bath
1,470 Sq. Ft.

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Property Description

Welcome to this "Jewel Box" property, built in 1925 situated in the historical Spanish Town neighborhood of Half Moon Bay. Just two blocks east of bustling Main Street you'll be swept back in time by this historically charming, yet functional two-bedroom, two-and-half bathroom home with adorable nooks that can be used as an office space or additional eating area. This home has been lovingly updated, including re-finishing the parquetry floors, updating the bathrooms and adding another full bath equipped with a spacious/sophisticated double shower. New electrical and plumbing. Another bonus is the full basement, providing ample storage space and for the creative potential. The lot has plenty of space for entertaining, including transforming the 2-story detached garage into an additional dwelling. The lot has been prepped for landscaping, positioned perfectly towards the rolling, sun swept hills. Location of this home is unmatched, very well maintained and ready for its next chapter to begin.

Full Property Details

Full Property Details for 523 San Benito St

General

Sold For: $1,700,000
Status: Closed
Type: Single Family
Source: RE_Infolink
MLS ID: ML82019617
Added to Site: 141 day(s) ago

Interior

Rooms/Areas: Unfinished Basement, Den / Study / Office, Office Area, Storage, Wine Cellar / Storage
Interior Features: Walk-In Closet
Fireplace(s): Living Room
Flooring: Hardwood

Rooms

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms: 3
Full Bathrooms: 2
Half Bathrooms: 1
Bathroom Features: Granite, Oversized Tub, 1 Shower over Tub, Stall Shower, Tile, Updated Bath

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms: 2

Other Rooms

Family Room: No Family Room
Kitchen: Tile Countertop, Garbage Disposal, Gas Oven/Range, Refrigerator
Laundry: In Utility Room

Additional Information

Extras: Not Applicable

Parking

Parking Features: On Street

Location

Area: East of Highway 1 / Spanish Town
County: San Mateo
Cross Streets: Miramontes

Heating & Cooling

Cooling Type: None
Heating Type: Central Air (Gas/Forced Air)

Utilities

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public
Utility Description: Public Utilities

Structural Information

Architectural Style: Spanish
Construction: Detached, Stucco
Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Roof: Bitumen
Square Feet: 1,470
Year Built: 1925

Lot Features

Property View: Hills, Neighborhood
Lot Size (Acres): 0.1722
Minimum Lot Size: 7500
Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 7,500
Grounds/Landscape: Balcony / Patio, BBQ Area, Low Maintenance, Storage Shed / Structure
Zoning: R1-B2
Lot Description: Mostly Level
Fencing (Description): Partial Fencing

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Schools

Schools serving 523 San Benito St

School District:Cabrillo Unified School District

Name	Grades	Distance
Alvin S. Hatch Elementary School 490 Miramontes Avenue, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019	K-5	0.4 mi
Manuel F. Cunha Intermediate School 600 Church Street, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019	6-8	0.3 mi
Half Moon Bay High School 1 Lewis Foster Drive, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019	9-12	0.8 mi

Disclaimer: School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.

Price & Sales History for 523 San Benito St

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

9/18/2025

Sold

$1,700,000

9.68%

MLS

8/29/2025

Listed

$1,550,000

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MLS

Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

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523 San Benito St, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019 (MLS# ML82019617) is a Single Family property that was sold at $1,700,000 on September 18, 2025. This property was listed by The Gray / LaVey Team from our Half Moon Bay Office.Want to learn more about 523 San Benito St? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Half Moon Bay? You can browse all Half Moon Bay real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

523 San Benito St Half Moon Bay, CA 94019