Welcome to 261 36th Avenue, a charming single-level home in San Mateo’s desirable Westwood Knolls neighborhood. Built in 1950 and offering 1,045 square feet of thoughtfully planned living space, this three-bedroom, one-bath residence blends classic mid-century character with a bright, functional floorplan. An attached one-car garage and a level 5,000 square foot lot with mature landscaping complete the picture, offering generous room to garden, entertain, and enjoy the outdoors. Homes of this era carry a warmth that’s hard to replicate, and this one has been cared for by the same ownership for years. There is a wonderful opportunity here for a buyer to add their own stamp, leveraging the existing floorplan and ample backyard. The location is a standout. Laurel Elementary and the Hillsdale branch of the San Mateo Public Library are just one to two blocks away, with Abbott Middle School and Hillsdale High School both less than a mile from the door. Hillsdale Shopping Center is under half a mile, offering grocery, dining, and specialty retail, and Beresford Recreation Center and Park is approximately one mile away. Commuters will appreciate the Hillsdale Caltrain station roughly a mile away, along with quick access to Highways 92 and 101.
Property Details
Price:
$1,549,000
MLS #:
ML82059644
Status:
Active
Beds:
3
Baths:
1
Type:
Single Family
Subtype:
Single Family Residence
Neighborhood:
699notdefined
Listed Date:
Aug 31, 2026
Finished Sq Ft:
1,020
Lot Size:
5,000 sqft / 0.11 acres (approx)
Year Built:
1950
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Schools
School District:
Other
Interior
Appliances
DW, GD, MW, RF, VEF
Bathrooms
1 Full Bathroom
Cooling
NO
Flooring
WOOD
Heating
FF, FA
Exterior
Accessibility Features
NO
Architectural Style
RAN
Attached Garage YN
1
Common Walls
NCW
Construction Materials
STC, CON
Direction Faces
N
Fencing
WD
Garage Spaces
1
Parking Spots
1
Parking Total
1
Roof
CMP, SHN
Financial
Map
Community
- Address261 36th AV San Mateo CA
- CitySan Mateo
- CountySan Mateo
- Zip Code94403
Market Summary
Current real estate data for Single Family in San Mateo as of Sep 18, 2026
80
Single Family Listed
70
Avg DOM
946
Avg $ / SqFt
$1,798,413
Avg List Price
Property Summary
- 261 36th AV San Mateo CA is a Single Family for sale in San Mateo, CA, 94403. It is listed for $1,549,000 and features 3 beds, 1 baths, and has approximately 1,020 square feet of living space, and was originally constructed in 1950. The current price per square foot is $1,519. The average price per square foot for Single Family listings in San Mateo is $946. The average listing price for Single Family in San Mateo is $1,798,413.
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