220 North San Mateo Drive, San Mateo, CA 94401-2661, USA


Property Overview:

220 N San Mateo Dr is a multi-family property in San Mateo, CA, built in 1938. The building features 8 units (4 studios and 4 one-bedroom/one-bath apartments), totaling approximately 4,310 sq. ft. of living space. The property sits on a large 18,700–19,000 sq. ft. lot and includes garage parking for each unit. About half of the lot is undeveloped, offering significant value-add or redevelopment potential (including possible ADUs).


Neighborhood Highlights:

  • Crime Rate:

    • Personal crime risk: 6.2% (lower than state average of 11.8%).
    • Property crime risk: 4.7% (lower than state average of 10.8%).
  • Schools:
    Nearby schools include College Park Elementary, San Mateo High, and Borel Middle.

    • Average SAT score: 975 (state average).
  • Job Market:

    • 54.6% white-collar jobs, 45.4% blue-collar jobs.
    • Unemployment rate: 4.0% (lower than state average of 4.7%).
  • Demographics:

    • Community population: 32,760 (11% growth since 2000).
    • 56% families with children.
    • Largest age group: 25-34 years (18.03%); second largest: 35-44 years (16.22%).
  • Natural Disaster Risk:

    • Moderate flood risk, low tornado risk, high earthquake risk.
  • Weather:

    • Average temperature: 51.0°F (January), 66.5°F (July).
    • Average rainfall: 20.4 inches/year.
    • Average snowfall: 0 inches/year.
  • Cost of Living:

    • Median household income: $61,942.
    • Average annual spending: $49,596.

Property Features:

  • 8 total units: 4 studios and 4 one-bedroom/one-bath apartments.
  • Garage parking for each unit.
  • Large lot (approx. 18,700–19,000 sq. ft.) with significant undeveloped land.
  • Favorable zoning allows for potential redevelopment or addition of ADUs.
  • Value-add opportunity: Half the lot is vacant, suitable for new development or expansion.
  • Proximity to major employers: Franklin Templeton Investments, Sony, Snowflake, Rakuten, Roblox.
  • Easy access to transportation: U.S. Route 101, State Route 92, San Mateo Caltrain Station, San Mateo-Hayward Bridge, Interstate 280, El Camino Real.

Location Benefits:

  • Walking distance to Downtown San Mateo and close to Downtown Burlingame, offering high-end shopping, dining, and entertainment.
  • Strong employment fundamentals and low vacancy rates in the area.
  • Commuter-friendly with access to major highways and public transit.
  • Attractive investment opportunity due to zoning flexibility, development potential, and prime location.

Price and Status History

date type price
2016-02-26 Sold 4125000
2021-12-27 Sold 4125000
2023-09-24 Rental 2100
2023-10-06 Rental 2100
2024-05-08 For Sale 5200000
2024-07-30 Rental 1800
2024-08-07 Rental 1800
2025-03-13 For Sale 4380000

Superfund Enterprise Management System

SITE NAME ADDRESS FEDERAL FACILITY NPL STATUS NON-NPL STATUS CONTAMINANTS SEMS EPA ID DISTANCE (MILES)
UNIVERSAL COATINGS OFF 280 EUGENE A DORAN BRG, San Mateo, CA 94401, USA N N NF 0 CAD980637037 0.97

Toxic Release Inventory

No data found within 1.0 miles for this property.

Integrated Compliance Information System - Air

No data found within 1.0 miles for this property.

Flood Risk Info

fld_zone very high impact: up to 0.0001 miles high impact: up to 0.2 miles moderate impact: up to 0.5 miles low-moderate impact: up to 1.5 miles
A 0 0 0 4
AE 0 0 4 25
AH 0 0 0 0
AO 0 0 0 0
VE 0 0 0 1

Flood Zone Type

code meaning
A 1% annual chance flood zone determined using approximate methods. No BFEs shown. Flood insurance and management standards apply.
AE 1% annual chance flood zone determined by detailed methods. BFEs shown. Insurance and floodplain management required.
AH Shallow flooding (ponding) zones with depths between 1-3 feet. BFEs shown. Insurance and management required.
AO Shallow flooding (sheet flow) zones with depths 1-3 feet. BFEs or average depths shown. High-velocity areas may exist.
VE Coastal 1% annual chance flood zone with wave action. BFEs shown. Insurance and management required.

Earthquake Risk Info

zone_name quad_name very high impact: up to 0.0001 miles high impact: up to 2.0 miles moderate impact: up to 10.0 miles
San Andreas - Peninsula Montara Mountain 0 0 1
San Andreas - Peninsula San Francisco South 0 0 1
San Andreas - Peninsula San Mateo 0 0 1
San Andreas - Peninsula Woodside 0 0 1

Landslide Risk Info

lscat very high impact: up to 0.0001 miles high impact: up to 0.04 miles moderate impact: up to 0.1 miles low-moderate impact: up to 0.2 miles
8 0 0 0 0

Liquefaction Risk Info

Suscept very high impact: up to 0.0001 miles high impact: up to 0.05 miles moderate impact: up to 0.5 miles low-moderate impact: up to 1.0 miles
High 0 0 0 0
Very high 0 0 1 1

Wild fire Risk Info

haz_class very high impact: up to 0.0001 miles high impact: up to 0.5 miles moderate impact: up to 1.5 miles low-moderate impact: up to 3.0 miles
High 0 0 0 0
Very High 0 0 1 1

Traffic Noise by Hour x Weekday

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