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Property Description
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!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 1521 Birch Ave
General
- Sold For: $1,760,000
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: RE_Infolink
- MLS ID: ML81995532
Property History
- 1521 Birch Ave, San Mateo, CA
- Sold $1,760,000 on 4/1/25
- Listed $1,548,000 on 2/26/25
Interior
- Rooms/Areas: Attic, Formal Entry, Storage
- Interior Features: Skylight
- Fireplace(s): Living Room, Wood-Burning
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Laminate, Vinyl / Linoleum
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Bathroom Features: Full on Ground Floor, Solid Surface, Stall Shower, Tile, Updated Bath
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
- Bedroom Features: Ground-Floor Bedroom, More than One Bedroom on Ground Floor
Other Rooms
- Family Room: No Family Room
- Kitchen: Gas Cooktop, Tile Countertop, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Garbage Disposal, Microwave, Self-Cleaning Oven, Electric Oven/Range, Pantry, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Gas Hookup, In Garage, Tub/Sink, Washer / Dryer
Additional Information
- Extras: Not Applicable
- Security/Safety: None
Parking
- Garage Spaces: 1
- Parking Features: Attached Garage, Enclosed, Gate / Door Opener, Off-Street Parking, On Street, Undersized, Workshop in Garage
Location
- Area: 19th Avenue Park / Sunnybrae
- County: San Mateo
- Cross Streets: 16th Avenue
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: None
- Heating Type: Central Air (Gas/Forced Air)
Utilities
- Sewer: Private Sewer, Sewer Connected
- Water: Individual Water Meter, Public
- Telecomm.: Cable TV
- Utility Description: Individual Electric Meters, Individual Gas Meters, Natural Gas, Public Utilities
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Country English, Ranch
- Construction: Detached, Stucco, Wood Frame
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter and Slab, Crawlspace, Foundation
- Roof: Composition
- Disability Access: None
- Square Feet: 1,180
- Year Built: 1947
Lot Features
- Property View: Neighborhood
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.1085
- Minimum Lot Size: 4725
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 4,725
- Grounds/Landscape: Back Yard, Balcony / Patio, BBQ Area, Fenced, Sprinklers - Auto, Sprinklers - Lawn
- Zoning: R10006
- Lot Description: Mostly Level
- Fencing (Description): Fenced Back, Gate, Mixed Height / Type, Not Surveyed, Wood
Green Features
- Energy Efficient: Double-Pane Windows, Insulation (Unknown), Skylight
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Schools
Schools serving 1521 Birch Ave
School Districts:San Mateo-Foster City Elementary School District, San Mateo Union High School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Sunnybrae Elementary School 1031 South Delaware Street, San Mateo, CA 94402 | K-5 | 0.4 mi |
Borel Middle School 425 Barneson Avenue, San Mateo, CA 94402 | 6-8 | 1.2 mi |
Aragon High School 900 Alameda de las Pulgas, San Mateo, CA 94402 | 9-12 | 1.6 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
1521 Birch Ave, San Mateo, CA 94402 (MLS# ML81995532) is a Single Family property that was sold at $1,760,000 on April 01, 2025. This property was listed by Cheri Cerna from our San Carlos Office.Want to learn more about 1521 Birch Ave? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in San Mateo? You can browse all San Mateo real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.



