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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

Pacific Union

Contact Raziel

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

It also offers single-family homes and condominiums at bargain-basement prices. Eastern Addition real estate mirrors that of its southern neighbor, Bowie Estate, in that it is comprised of a hodge-podge of housing styles from many eras. Eastern Addition is home to a handful of grand residences like the Coxhead House, built by Ernest Coxhead as a country retreat in 1891, on East Santa Inez Avenue. It is also where you’ll find a large number of low-rise apartment buildings sharing space with bungalows dating back to the World War I.

One-block circular circular East Ellsworth Court is a neat, well-maintained collection of 1940s ranch homes. The homes on Jefferson Court resemble those found in Hayward Park – pre-war bungalows with front porches and detached garages. North Ellsworth Avenue, lined with apartments and homes from the 1920s, 30s and 40s in Easton Addition, is a major road running directly into downtown.

There are 1940s ranch homes in Eastern Addition and there are modern condominiums – often on the same block. Single-family homes can be found for as little as $900,000 and as much as $1.5 million. The neighborhood median – such as it is, considering the diversity of Easton Addition homes for sale – hovers around $850,000 to $1,100,000, with several properties edging into the $1,200,000.

Eastern Addition’s late-model apartment buildings may look nondescript, but some of them hide a rich history. Consider the small, two-story complexes on Studio Circle. These typical 1960s lanai buildings sit on land once occupied by a drive-in movie theater, built by the founders of Pacific Studios, San Mateo’s short-lived silent movie-era answer to Hollywood.

Perhaps some visionary and enterprising builder will someday capitalize on Eastern Addition’s proximity to downtown, adding chic condos to the neighborhood. It would not be surprising. Despite Easton Addition’s broad range of existing real estate options, there’s always room for evolution and change in one of San Mateo’s oldest neighborhoods.

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

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 hodge-podge 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.