500 Virginia Avenue

San Mateo, CA 94402

$4,250,000
Last Sold Price
4
Beds
3
Baths
1
1/2 Bath
4,790 Sq. Ft.
$887 / Sq. Ft.
4,790
Sq. Ft.
$887
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Step into a piece of history at 500 Virginia Ave in Baywood, a 1928 masterpiece by Thomas A. Cavanagh. Known as the "Master Model Home" for its innovative design, this English Country style residence drew over 50,000 visitors in its first month. The homes grandeur greets you with a formal entry, stone flooring, and hand-carved doors. The living room boasts a stone fireplace, wood-beamed ceiling, and large leaded glass windows. The grand dining room is perfect for entertaining. The main floor also...Step into a piece of history at 500 Virginia Ave in Baywood, a 1928 masterpiece by Thomas A. Cavanagh. Known as the "Master Model Home" for its innovative design, this English Country style residence drew over 50,000 visitors in its first month. The homes grandeur greets you with a formal entry, stone flooring, and hand-carved doors. The living room boasts a stone fireplace, wood-beamed ceiling, and large leaded glass windows. The grand dining room is perfect for entertaining. The main floor also features a generous kitchen, breakfast room, family room, powder room, laundry room, and an ensuite bedroom. Upstairs, the primary suite offers two walk-in closets and bay views, along with two additional bedrooms, a shared bath, and a bonus room or office. This 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath home includes an elevator, ample storage, and a 2-car garage. The landscaped grounds feature a gated entry, pool, yard, and deck. NOTE: County sf shows 4790, Floor plan done by Butch Patel shows 4324. Buyer to satisfy themselves

Listing Agents

  1. Susan Herman

    Susan Herman

    Listing Agent

    Compass

    DRE #00688139

    susan.herman@compass.com

    P: (650)-400-4383

  2. Austin Herman

    Austin Herman

    Alternative Listing Agent

    Compass

    DRE #01845939

    austin.herman@compass.com

    P: (650)-773-8652

Property Details for 500 Virginia Avenue

MLS City Name
SAN MATEO
Building Type
Detached
Garage Spaces
2
View
Bay, Neighborhood
Cross Street
Jackson
LISTING UPDATED: 10/08/2024 02:35 PM

Property Details for 500 Virginia Avenue

StatusSold
MLS #ML81980076
Days on Compass12
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle-Family Homes / Detached
Year Built1927
Lot Size0.23 AC / 10,200 SF
CountySan Mateo County
Buyer's Agent Compensation2.5%

Building Information for 500 Virginia Avenue

Stories2Year Built1927Building Size-Lot Size0.23 AC / 10,200 SF

Property Information for 500 Virginia Avenue

Features
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Room Information
  • Additional Rooms: Basement - Unfinished, Bonus / Hobby Room, Den / Study / Office, Formal Entry, Laundry Room, Storage, Wine Cellar / Storage
  • Bathroom: Half on Ground Floor, Primary - Stall Shower(s), Shower and Tub, Tub in Primary Bedroom
  • Bedrooms: Ground Floor Bedroom, Primary Suite / Retreat, Walk-in Closet
  • Dining Room: Breakfast Room, Formal Dining Room
  • Family Room: Separate Family Room
  • Kitchen: Cooktop - Electric, Cooktop - Gas, Countertop - Solid Surface / Corian, Oven - Built-In, Pantry, Refrigerator
  • Number of Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Number of Half Bathrooms: 1
Features
  • Amenities: High Ceiling, Walk-in Closet
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: Living Room
  • Fireplaces Min: 1
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile, Vinyl / Linoleum
  • Laundry: In Utility Room, Washer / Dryer
  • Living SqFt: 4790
  • Pool: Yes
Utilities
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Other
  • Sewer Septic: Sewer - Public
  • Utilities: Public Utilities
  • Water: Public
Garage
  • Garage and Parking: Attached Garage
  • Garage Max: 2
  • Garage Min: 2
Property Details
Homeowners Association
  • HOA Exists: 0
  • HOA Fee: $0
Property Details
  • Area Text: Baywood/Parrott Park
  • Roof: Composition
  • Stories: Two Story
  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Year Built Source: Assessor
  • Street Number: 500
  • Street Name: Virginia
  • Street Suffix: Avenue
  • Area ID: 438
Lot / Property Details
Building Information
  • Number Of Stories: 2
  • Structure SqFt: 4790
  • Structure SqFt Source: Assessor
  • Age: 97
Development Information
  • Zoning Detail: R10006
Location Information
  • City Limits: Yes
  • Incorporated: Yes
  • Parcel Number: 034-063-090
  • County Name: San Mateo
  • City Name: SAN MATEO
  • City Postal ID: 62
  • Postal Code: 94402
  • Elementary School: 608
  • Elementary School District: 938
  • High School District Text: San Mateo Union High
Lot Information
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Horse Property: No
  • Lot Acres: .23
  • Lot Description: Views
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Yard Grounds: Deck, Fenced

Property History for 500 Virginia Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
DateEvent & SourcePrice

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 500 Virginia Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$57,690Additions$345,910Total$403,600
Tax Record2024$8,919 ($743 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Total Finished SqFt4,790 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt4,790 SqFtStories2Lot Size10,015 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1927ZoningR10006CountySAN MATEOAPN034-063-090

Schools near 500 Virginia Avenue

This home is within San Mateo Union High School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - K to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Baywood Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Borel Middle School
Public6 to 8

Aragon High School
Public9 to 12

College Park Elementary School
PublicK to 5

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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