152 29TH Ave San Mateo, CA 94403

Listed at: $750,000

Beds:	3
Baths:	1
Sq. Ft.:	1,510
$/Sq. Ft.:	$497
Lot Size:	6,660 Sq. Ft.
Property Type:	Detached Single Family
Style:	Ranch
Stories:	1
View:	Neighborhood
Year Built:	1940
Community:	Park Western Subdivision/Hillsdale
County:	San Mateo
MLS#:	80958089
Source:	MLSListings
Status:	Pending Without Release This listing is in escrow, past inspections and waiting for loan funding. "Without Release" indicates that the current buyer doesn’t need to sell a home to buy the new home.
On Redfin:	10 days

Beautiful 3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home Boasts 1,500 sqft of Living Space. 2 Oversized Bdrs with Walk In Closets. Spacious Formal Dining Room w/ French Doors leading to a Central Patio Area, Ideal for Entertaining. Architectural Accents Crown Molding & Excessive Natural Light. A spacious Detached 2 Car Garage with loft storage & a workshop, Office & 1/2 bath, permitted in the 50′s, Great LOCATION!

Thanks to Burbed reader Jeff for this find!

Here’s what Jeff had to say:

The first picture obviously has that funky sky that typical of the overboard photoshopping.  Maybe its part of "Ideal for entertaining", you know, entertaining guests with LSD.  Some of the bedroom photoshopping makes it look like it has mold problems and glowing rugs.

You know what? I bet Jeff also didn’t like Avatar because he hates how technology makes everything better.

Just look at this picture:

Without the use of technology, you might look at this and think “Yuck, it’s a 1950’s kitchen”. But with technology? It looks like it’s from the future.

OMG the future is so bright from this house you’ll need to wear shades to see it!

2107 ENSENADA Way, San Mateo, CA 94403 | MLS# 80946224
2107 ENSENADA Way San Mateo, CA 94403
Price: $948,000

Beds: 3
Baths: 3
Sq. Ft.: 1,590
$/Sq. Ft.: $596
Lot Size: 7,200 Sq. Ft.
Property Type: Detached Single Family
Style: Contemporary
Stories: 2
View: Neighborhood, Golf Course
Year Built: 1953
Community: San Mateo Terrace
County: San Mateo
MLS#: 80946224
Source: MLSListings
Status: Active
On Redfin: 9 days
Float among the tree tops in your living room. Swim naked in the pool. Watch the sunset dining on the back deck. Feel like you???re on vacation in this open, airy 3 bed, 2 bth home. Private grounds, on a quiet cul-de-sac with a peek of the golf course. Remodeled master suite opens to private patio. Designer closets. Seller Desires “AS IS” Offer. Unwarr. bonus room & bath downstairs.

Thanks to Burbed reader Edward for this find!

Wow. You can swim naked at this house in San Mateo. I’m sure that’s exactly what every single geek in Silicon Valley has been looking for! The ability to bare it all, in their very own backyard!

San Fernando Valley, watch out!

More importantly, the seller desires “as is” offer. That’s key because as a buyer, you want a seller who has the fortitude to say “screw you”. That confidence can mean only one thing: it’s going to be a great house for you and your twins (children).

Hey, it’s even got an unwarranted bonus room and bath downstairs…. just think of the possibilities Mr. Hefner! Just think of the possibilities.

484 W 25TH Ave, San Mateo, CA 94403 | MLS# 80939555
484 W 25TH Ave San Mateo, CA 94403
Price: $780,000

Beds: 3
Baths: 2
Sq. Ft.: 1,350
$/Sq. Ft.: $578
Lot Size: 5,000 Sq. Ft.
Property Type: Detached Single Family
Style: Ranch
Stories: 1
Year Built: 1940
Community: Beresford Manor
County: San Mateo
MLS#: 80939555
Source: MLSListings
Status: Pending Without Release
On Redfin: 20 days
Gorgeous 3bd, 2ba corner lot in very desirable neighborhood in fantastic school district. Modern, well maintained home has hardwood & title floors throughout. Beautiful cabinets & countertops, eat in kitchen, dining room, gas fireplace in living room, swimming pool & hot tub, a/c in house & garage, washer/dryer and amazing finished 2 car garage. 1350 SQ FT with tons of outdoor living space!

Thanks to Burbed reader rinkrat for this find!

If you love cars, you’ll love this house. Look… the realtor even features that as the leading picture. This finished garage even has a space for the latest sporting sensation: sitting down punching! That’s right, it combines the convenience of sitting, with the drama of punching a bag. Sweet!

Oh wait, there’s another picture. I guess we should take a look.

Yeah yeah, house house. Whatever.

Also, this house has plenty of living space outside. Just look… isn’t it obvious from this picture?

Hey… wasn’t there something about a pool? Eh… whatever. It’s all about the garage baby. Vroom vroom!

Jay Leno eat your heart out!

Property details
Type: Detached Single Family
Status: Pending w/o release
List Date: 07/27/09
Price: $452,000
Location: 1524 NORTON ST, San Mateo, CA 94401 (map)
Area: 414 – San Mateo – South Shoreview
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms Full: 1
Approx. Sq. Ft.: 1000
Approx. Lot Size: 6,400.sf
Approx age: 56
MLS#: 80936060

Elementary School District: 938 – San Mateo-Foster City Elementary

High School District: 939 – San Mateo Union High

Description: Charming San Mateo Home! Low maintenance backyard, 3 full bedrooms. Title shows as 1 bath, property is currently has 1.5 baths (permits unknown). Tile kitchen counters and shower enclosure. Must see! Not a Short Sale!

Thanks to Burbed reader rinkrat for this find!

Wow! Tile kitchen counters! That’s so incredibly rare these days… with granite this, granite that, concrete this, concrete that. It’s like a throw back to back when… when… well… when tile kitchen counters were cool.

Retro is in, my friends. It is in.

But what caught the attention of rinkrat was the low maintenance backyard. Now, as we all know, that’s a good thing because we all want to be more green, save the earth, yada yada yada.

Let’s take a look at this green backyard shall we?

That’s definitely sustainable.I keep see that yard staying like that for 10 years without any fertilizer or water!

Hm. What’s behind that wall? Guesses anyone?

1953 IVY St, San Mateo, CA 94403 | MLS# 80941349
1953 IVY St San Mateo, CA 94403
Price: $868,000

Beds: 3
Baths: 3
Sq. Ft.: 1,439
$/Sq. Ft.: $603
Lot Size: 4,000 Sq. Ft.
Property Type: Detached Single Family
Stories: 1
Year Built: 1921
Community: Fiesta Gardens
County: San Mateo
MLS#: 80941349
Source: MLSListings
Status: Active
On Redfin: 11 days
Extraordinary Fiesta Gardens home, completely remodeled, large master suite w/ 2 add’l bedroom suites. Detached garage converted to 237 sqft in-law unit (not incl in sqftage), driveway has 4 car capacity. Dramatic kitchen w/ granite counters, stainless apps & handsome cherry cabinetry. All baths have fun, artistic twists of color and textures. Lush gardens accented w/ fruit trees & roses.

Thanks to Burbed reader sonarrat for this find.

What an interesting listing! It has such a fun and festive combination of facts! Let’s take a look at this dramatic kitchen shall we?

Wow. Stainless steel! Granite! Wow. Very dramatic. I think we should call TNT and let them know about this kitchen, as they claim to know drama. (BTW, what’s that on the wall above the range?)

But let’s face it, the real benefit of this house is the fact that it has a driveway that can fit 4+ cars. With everyone aspiring to be Jay Leno these days, it’s quite easy to rack up a huge number of cars. And, the fact that you can monetize the garage as a rental means that there will be even more cars. Fortunately this house can accommodate it all.

You can probably even rent out part of that driveway for parking spots. Cha-ching!

And at the end of a hard day of work being an entrepreneur, you can go outside to your lush gardens and say “This is all mine (in 40 years).”

Ah.

829 N IDAHO St, San Mateo, CA 94401 | MLS# 80937239
829 N IDAHO St San Mateo, CA 94401
Price: $799,500

Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,110
$/Sq. Ft.: $379
Lot Size: 7,250 Sq. Ft.
Property Type: Detached Single Family
Stories: 2
Year Built: 1929
Community: Bowie Estate
County: San Mateo
MLS#: 80937239
Source: MLSListings
Status: Active
On Redfin: 7 days
Classic Spanish Style Single Family Home in San Mateo! 4 Bedrooms, 2.5 Bathrooms, Living Room with Fireplace, Formal Dining Room, Kitchen with Breakfast Area, Sun Room. Hardwood Floors, Large Backyard with Patio & Lawn. 1 Car Garage, Large Lot!

Thanks to Burbed reader Wendy for this find.

Let’s look at the picture she found most intriguing:

While Wendy thought that this was simply a woman sleeping on a couch, this is in fact representative of a fine art style in San Mateo – I believe this is known as “Woman in Real Bay Area haute couture in gentle slumber”

But to truly understand what’s going on here, we must interpret the picture. What is the woman dreaming of? Is it the same dream as yours? Of owning this fine home in the center of the world? Is it a dream? Or is it reality? Your reality. Just stop by your local Realtor to realize this reality. Quickly!

This photo alone increase the house’s value by at least $50,000!

Thanks Wendy!

(And thanks to nomadic for pointing out there was no post today – stupid draft button…)

1022 S DELAWARE St, San Mateo, CA 94402 | MLS# 80931255
1022 S DELAWARE St San Mateo, CA 94402
Price: $469,950

Beds: 2
Baths: 1
Sq. Ft.: 860
$/Sq. Ft.: $546
Lot Size: 4,280 Sq. Ft.
Property Type: Detached Single Family
Style: Contemporary
Stories: 1
Year Built: 1949
Community: Hayward Park
County: San Mateo
MLS#: 80931255
Source: MLSListings
Status: Pending With Release
On Redfin: 14 days
Move in ready! Not a short sale or REO! This beautifully updated home includes updated kitchen and bathroom with new appliances, upgraded lighting and fixtures. Newly installed carpeting and tile flooring. Fresh paint in & out and professional landscaping. Beautiful garage conversion (permits unknown)

Thanks to Burbed reader Jeff for this find!

Apple pie, lawns, debt, and baseball – America. And this house further realizes the American Dream by having a striped lawn.

That’s right – no longer do you have to lust after the fields at NameOfTheDay Park, you can have it right at home. Sure a full game of baseball might be hard since your lot is just 4,280 square feet – but maybe you can play half court baseball. Uh. Or something like that.

I was going to say “Go ahead and buy your slice of the American Dream today” – but it looks like someone has beat you already.

Best of luck buying your own ballfield!

In light of Sunday’s post on houses for $400,000 across the nation, this week Burbed is featuring a selection of Bay Area houses for the same price.

1819 HAMLET St, San Mateo, CA 94403 | MLS# 80927588
1819 HAMLET St San Mateo, CA 94403
Price: $425,000

Beds: 3
Baths: 2
Sq. Ft.: 1,220
$/Sq. Ft.: $348
Lot Size: 5,280 Sq. Ft.
Property Type: Detached Single Family
Style: Contemporary
Stories: 1
View: Neighborhood
Year Built: 1954
Community: Parkside
County: San Mateo
MLS#: 80927588
Source: MLSListings
Status: Active
On Redfin: 24 days
3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Parkside Fixer Upper! Hardwood Floors under carpeting. RV parking in back of home. This home has a lot of potential, but is a contractor’s special. This is a Probate Sale, with possible court confirmation.

Alright, at $425,000 this is a tad more expensive than the $400k price point we were aiming for. But let’s face it, this house is full of potential. You’ve got what clearly is part of an original Roman empire wall (who knew they got all the way to San Mateo) and some giant kitty litter boxes for your lions!

It’s a contractor’s special, and as we all know, a huge part of Silicon Valley’s workforce is self-employed as contractors. So go ahead you RoR contractor – this house is for you!

And while you’re fixing it up, just camp out in your RV behind the house – ‘cuz this house has room for one and is just dying for one.

Win win win!

421 S Eldorado St, San Mateo, CA 94402 | MLS# 15523897
421 S Eldorado St San Mateo, CA 94402
Price: $580,000

Beds: 3
Baths: 1
Sq. Ft.: 930
$/Sq. Ft.: $624
Lot Size: 920 Sq. Ft.
Property Type: Single family
Style: Bungalow
Stories: 1
View: City
Year Built: 1912
Community: Safe, Clean, Stable
County: San Mateo
Listing #: 15523897
Source: Zillow
Status: Active
On Redfin: 304 days
What the Owner Loves: Easy access transportation to 280, 101, 92, Caltran, Buses. Walk to center of village.

Thanks to Burbed reader Jeff for this find!

As everyone knows, social media, having a conversation, being authentic – those are the things that make companies rich. Look at Apple and Google and how they are so open and having a conversation with their customers and using social media. Uh. I mean. Facebook. Look at how much money they are bringing in. Uh.

Well in any case, these owners took it to heart and made this ad personal. Forget interior pictures, it shows the people who have been taking care of this house for you. It even features what the owners love! Sweet!

Personally, I like the community – it’s “Safe, clean, stable”

What an awesome name! Maybe you should get your community to rename itself “Awesome, amazing, and astounding!”

414 CAVANAGH St, San Mateo, CA 94403 | MLS# 80916757
414 CAVANAGH St San Mateo, CA 94403
Price: $399,000

Beds: 2
Baths: 1
Sq. Ft.: 870
$/Sq. Ft.: $459
Lot Size: 5,500 Sq. Ft.
Property Type: Detached Single Family
Style: Ranch
Stories: 1
Year Built: 1949
Community: North Shoreview/Dore Cavanaugh
County: San Mateo
MLS#: 80916757
Source: MLSListings
Status: Pending With Release
On Redfin: 49 days
Great home in move-in condition. Bath with tile floors and shower, updated kitchen with new tile counter tops and cabinets, great back yard with mature fruit tree and detached new bonus room(no permit)used as office/workshop.

Thanks to Burbed reader Wendy for this find. Wow… what a great deal for a cute little house. Let’s check out the bonus in the back:

Aw. This house comes with its own little Mini-Me!

But wait… Wendy has something important to say:

This cute, 2/1 move-in ready house is in San Mateo. And for only $399k it seemed way too good to be true. The best part of it is that the backyard backs up into a giant power station. You would never know from the photos since they are all taken from the opposite direction. But the moment you step into the kitchen or out the backyard, it is all you can see. You can see the power lines from the satellite photo view. The scariest thing is that the current owners apparently purchased it for $675k back in 2005 and now have to short sale it. But alas, time is running out, someone has already put an offer in on this unique jewel.

Hm. Maybe it’s time we looked past mini-me to see the whole picture. Here’s a Bird’s Eye View:

Um. Uh. Wow.

Well is it any wonder this house used to be priced at $675,000? It comes with unlimited energry. Just get a whole bunch of hangers, move them back and forth repeatedly, boom! You’re not just inducing current, you’re inducing free cash flow and profits!

Awesome find. No wonder it has been snatched up already!