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Craftsman Heritage Updated for Luxury Living

This classic 1915 Craftsman has been transformed into a chic and stylish home while preserving the architectural character of its past. Tall flowering foliage frames the elevated and covered front porch, which overlooks the sidewalk-lined streets of this enchanting neighborhood. Inside, rich wood details abound with extensive millwork, coffered ceiling details, and wainscot paneling – all tied together with espresso-hued hardwood floors throughout. Built-in leaded glass-front cabinetry from the bygone era provides functionality today with integrated space for media while modern lighting selections also honor the home’s heritage.

The showstopper of the home is the newly remodeled kitchen – a masterpiece of design with Carrara marble-style quartz counters, breakfast/wine bar seating, plus a display of encaustic tiles that add a contemporary designer element befitting the original Craftsman style. A collection of high-end appliances stands ready for any chef, wraparound open shelves are perfect for cookbooks or china display, and built-in wine storage adds a finishing touch. Beyond the kitchen, and concealed by a pocket door, the remodel continues into a customized mudroom and dedicated office space with extensive built-ins and abundant natural light.

The home’s personal accommodations comprise 3 bedrooms and 2 baths highlighted by the master suite with private rear porch and sky-lit travertine bath with large frameless-glass shower. The newly remodeled second bath is beautifully appointed complete with heated towel bars for a sumptuous touch. Behind the scenes, luxurious modern amenities are many, including motorized window treatments, Nest thermostat, video front door and surveillance, plus distributed speakers and surround sound. Bringing the home fully into the 21st century are eco-friendly features that include solar panels for electricity, tankless water heater, and high-quality synthetic lawn in the private rear yard.

Located just 4 blocks from famed Burlingame Avenue for upscale shopping and dining, this home is equally convenient to tech centers in San Francisco or Silicon Valley making it the ideal home for Peninsula living.

Facts and Figures

Offered at $1,595,000
Sold for $1,650,000
3 bedrooms 2 bathrooms
1,570 sq. ft. home, per paid vendor
5,650 sq. ft. lot, per county records
Built in 1915
Park Elementary, Borel Middle School, San Mateo High School
Listed on April 17th, 2020

Listed by Raziel Ungar

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Amenities

Extensively remodeled circa 1915 Craftsman
3 bedrooms, office, and 2 baths, including master suite
Approximately 1,570 square feet of living space
Picture-perfect curb appeal showcases Craftsman style with signature covered front porch, lantern lighting, and white railings above brick cladding
Elevated front door, inset with beveled-edge glass panes, opens to the living room; espresso-hued hardwood floors are introduced and continue throughout
Classic original Craftsman details appoint the living room, which doubles as a media center with surround sound wiring; richly hued wood finishes include wainscot, all millwork, and coffered ceiling detail; a wall of original glass-front cabinetry integrates a fireplace outlined in mosaic tiles beneath media wiring; leaded glass windows and sconce lighting enhance the ambiance
Spacious formal dining room continues the rich millwork, which includes elevated plate rail molding encircling the room, millwork around a wall-to-wall window, and coffered ceiling detail; built-in china cabinetry recalls the home’s early history with leaded glass fronts and mirror-backed serving counter; a modern retro-style chandelier illuminates the room
Stunning chef’s kitchen, completely remodeled in 2019, features Shaker-style white cabinetry and open shelving with Carrara marble-style quartz counters and subway-set tile backsplashes; a to-the-ceiling panel of decorative encaustic tiles adorns the cooking center; a contrasting center island offers seating on 3 sides; recessed lights dot the ceiling
Top-of-the-line stainless steel KitchenAid appliances include a 6-burner commercial-style gas cooktop, two ovens, dishwasher, and built-in refrigerator; a microwave drawer is built into the island
A pocket door in the kitchen opens to a mudroom with solar tube and banquette/storage seating beneath a paneled wall with hooks for coats; stairs lead down to a French door to the rear yard and continue down to the partial basement
Adjoining the mudroom is a dedicated office/study center with expansive picture window and entire wall of floor-to-ceiling cabinetry
Fully remodeled hallway bathroom has porcelain tile floors, updated quartz-topped vanity, heated towel bars, and a tub with overhead shower surrounded in subway-set tile with mosaic feature strip; a window provides added ventilation and natural light
Front bedroom features original wood millwork, wainscot, coffered ceiling, and expansive picture window; a side window and period-style mini chandelier provide added light
Second bedroom, with dual entrances to front hall and to master bedroom hall, has a mirrored closet with built-in organizers, side-by-side windows, crown moldings, and a ceiling light
Master bedroom suite opens to a large rear porch through double French doors with matching sidelights; double-door closet with custom organizers; updated en suite bathroom in travertine has a skylight, pedestal sink, and frameless-glass shower
Partial basement with space for play/fitness, storage, plus laundry area with Kenmore washer and dryer, utility sink, and Elfa storage system
Other features include: motorized window treatments in some rooms; tankless water heater; surveillance cameras; Arlo video front doorbell; Nest thermostat; security alarm; wiring for surround sound in the living room; dual-zone sound speakers in office and kitchen; 6-month-old furnace; pull-down stairs to significant attic space with dormer windows; solar panels on long-term lease with Tesla for electricity
Detached garage, with paneled walls and cathedral ceiling, has parking space for one vehicle plus second sky-lit bay for workshop/recreation space with ample electrical outlets and suspended fluorescent lighting; significant off-street parking on the gated driveway
Inviting rear yard with eco-friendly synthetic lawn and tall perimeter foliage for privacy
Lot size of approximately 5,650 square feet
Excellent location just 4 blocks to famed Burlingame Avenue for upscale shopping and dining
San Mateo schools: Park Elementary; Borel Middle; San Mateo High

About the Eastern Addition Neighborhood

A diverse urban neighborhood whose borders include several blocks of San Mateo’s growing downtown, San Mateo's Eastern Addition is an amazingly central location. The neighborhood, which borders Burlingame to the north, sits between Delaware Street and El Camino to the east and west and offers an array of single-family homes, condominiums and apartments stretching across a wide range of price points.

Living here means embracing an urban lifestyle. The Eastern Addition neighborhood is super walkable to Burlingame Avenue’s excellent restaurants and shopping, as well as downtown San Mateo’s shops and restaurants too. Commuters can walk to the downtown CalTrain station or drive a short way to Highway 101. Families will note that venerable San Mateo High School lies within the neighborhood, on Delaware Street.

The Eastern Addition neighborhood includes a mix of romantic bungalow homes, small condo buildings and apartments on pretty tree-lined blocks. Many homes easily sell between $1.5 and $2 million, and two bedroom condos typically start in the $880k range and can easily go over $1 million.

Boasting a convenient location and a downtown vibe but still offering small residential streets and vintage homes — plus a wide variety of apartment and condominium choices — the Eastern Addition neighborhood is an excellent choice for buyers looking for an urban lifestyle that also offers a foothold in the San Mateo market.

To view a detailed google map of the Eastern Addition neighborhood, click here. The MLS area is 417.

History

In 1920, a group of local investors bought 103 acres of land facing Peninsula Avenue. There they built a state-of-the-art studio, producing a half-dozen films in seven years before the advent of “talkies” made Pacific Studios suddenly obsolete. Pacific’s original administrative office building still stands at 430 Peninsula Avenue, on the western border of Eastern Addition.

Learn More About Eastern Addition

Eastern Addition neighborhood offers San Mateo’s homebuyers’ the best opportunity for urban living

Eastern Addition real estate mirrors that of its southern neighbor, Bowie Estate, in that it is comprised of a collection of housing styles from many eras. Because downtown proper lacks significant urban condominium presence, Eastern Addition (not to be confused with Burlingame's very different "Easton Addition") offers San Mateo homebuyers' best opportunity for urban living.