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437 Wisnom Avenue Eastern Addition, San Mateo

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Updated Spanish Bungalow Just One Mile to Downtown

Retaining all the character and charm of its circa 1922 roots, this classic Spanish bungalow presents modern updates inside and out. Red tile roofing, gorgeous hardwood floors, classic crown moldings, and built-in cabinetry recall the home’s early heritage yet offer features still sought after today. The fully updated kitchen has contemporary cabinets topped in Corian and all stainless steel appliances. An office or playroom off the kitchen overlooks the rear yard and a formal dining room, complete with period details, is perfect for hosting friends and family. Two bedrooms are served by a luxuriously appointed bath, finished from floor to ceiling in Carrara marble. A rear patio is encircled in raised flower beds and connects to the fully finished garage that offers added space for hobbies or recreation. All of this, plus proximity to downtowns Burlingame and San Mateo, and Caltrain and Highway 101 for commuting, makes this an ideal place to call home.

Facts and Figures

Offered at $950,000
Sold for $1,301,000
2 bedrooms 1 bathroom
1,040 sq. ft. home, per county records
3,840 sq. ft. lot, per county records
Built in 1922
San Mateo Park, Borel Middle School, San Mateo High School (buyer to verify)
Listed on June 1st, 2017
MLS# 81654006

Listed by Raziel Ungar

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Amenities

Beautifully updated circa 1922 Spanish bungalow
2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom
Approximately 1,040 square feet of living space
Just one mile in either direction to downtowns Burlingame and San Mateo
Enchanting curb appeal showcases the home’s original heritage with stucco siding and red tile roof
A short flight of stairs with iron railing leads to a glass front door with true divided-lights beneath an overhang with red tile roof
Hardwood floors, crown moldings, and some original hardware are introduced upon entering and continue throughout most of the home
Inviting living room has period ceiling detail, recessed lighting, and front-facing true divided-light windows; a focal-point wood-burning fireplace is surrounded in original bricks and flanked by built-in shelves set beneath windows; crown and chair rail moldings showcase the home’s original detail
Formal dining room features tall baseboards, crown and chair rail moldings, of-the-era built-in cabinetry, and recessed ceiling detail
Fully updated in 2016, kitchen has contemporary cabinetry, Corian counters, and subway-set tiled backsplash; stone like vinyl finishes the floor
All stainless steel appliances include a Dynasty 4-burner gas range, Frigidaire dishwasher, and Frigidaire refrigerator
In-kitchen laundry area has a sink, Corian counters, and GE washer and dryer
Flexible room off the kitchen, ideal as an office or playroom, has new recessed lighting completed in 2017, true divided-light French doors to the rear patio, and row of square windows
Two bedrooms, one at the front of the home and one at the rear, each have a center light, two windows, and wardrobe closet; rear bedroom features new duo Luxurious remodeled hallway bath completely updated in 2015 including plumbing; finished in Carrara marble throughout with hex tile flooring, modern light fixtures, custom linen cabinet, long custom vanity with sink and makeup area, plus a glass-enclosed tub with overhead shower
Detached 2-car tandem garage, fully finished with drywall, laminate wood flooring, and recessed lighting, provides bonus space for hobbies or recreation
Gravel and concrete paved driveway provides ample off-street parking
Rear yard is fully fenced and features a brick-paved patio plus concrete pads bordered in grass, perfect for seating for al fresco dining; newly installed retaining wall is finished in stucco with integrated flower beds; landscaping just completed in 2016
Additional features include hot water heater added in 2017 and new exterior paint completed between 2014 and 2017
Lot size of approximately 3,840 square feet
Access to San Mateo schools
One mile to Caltrain and minutes to Highway 101 for San Francisco or Silicon Valley tech center commutes

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 $800k 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.