827 S Idaho St, San Mateo, CA 94402, USA


Property Overview:

827 S Idaho St is a single-family home in San Mateo, CA 94402, built in 1938. It features 2 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, and 1,250 sq. ft. of living space on a 5,900–6,192 sq. ft. lot (survey varies). The home includes an attached one-car garage, an artist’s studio with half bath, and is currently zoned R-2 (allowing for expansion, duplex, or ADU). The property last sold for $1,120,000 on August 19, 2020. Estimated current value: $1,113,575–$1,439,990.


Neighborhood Highlights:

  • Crime Rate:

    • Low overall crime risk (7 criminal/sex offenders within 1 mile).
  • Schools:

    • Highly rated nearby schools: Sunnybrae Elementary, Borel Middle, Aragon High.
    • Other nearby schools: Martha Williams School, St. Timothy School.
  • Nearby Amenities:

    • Grocery stores: Everybody’s Market, Market Fiesta Latina, Chavez Supermarkets.
    • Coffee shops: Shoreview Cafe, Mini Coffee, JOE & THE JUICE.
    • Restaurants: Dum - Indian Comfort Food, Kamakshi’s Kitchen, America’s House.
    • Parks: Brae Park, Ryder Court Park, Central Park.
  • Natural Disaster Risk:

    • Very high earthquake risk
    • Very low tornado risk
    • Moderate to low flood risk
  • Average Sale Price for Similar Homes:

    • Ranges from $1,113,575 to $1,406,603.

Property Features:

  • Charming 2-bedroom, 1-bath home with hardwood flooring in living room and bedrooms.
  • Wood-burning fireplace in living room.
  • Classic Wedgewood stove and breakfast nook with built-in shelving in kitchen.
  • Attached one-car garage plus artist’s studio with half bath.
  • Newer roof (approx. 3 years old).
  • Sewer lateral replaced in 2013 (city program).
  • Large, level lot with R-2 zoning:
    • Potential to expand existing home, build a second unit/duplex, or add an ADU.
  • City-approved plans and building permit for a 2,362 sq. ft. home with three suites, office, full hallway bath, and two-car garage (for expansion).
  • Prime corner location at Idaho & 9th Ave, minutes from Downtown San Mateo.

Location Benefits:

  • Central location with easy access to downtown San Mateo, shopping, dining, highways, Caltrain, and SFO airport.
  • Top-rated high school nearby (Aragon High).
  • Ideal for commuters to San Francisco and Silicon Valley.
  • Established, sought-after neighborhood with strong potential for rental income or future expansion.

Price and Status History

date type price
2020-07-31 For Sale 1098000
2020-08-07 Pending NaN
2020-08-08 Pending NaN
2020-08-19 Sold 1027500
2023-09-13 For Sale 1439990
2023-12-15 For Sale 1439990
2024-06-01 Price Estimation 1113575
2024-12-08 Off Market NaN
2025-04-30 For Sale 2488000

Superfund Enterprise Management System

SITE NAME ADDRESS FEDERAL FACILITY NPL STATUS NON-NPL STATUS CONTAMINANTS SEMS EPA ID DISTANCE (MILES)
BROWNING-FERRIS INDS East 3rd Avenue, San Mateo, CA 94401, USA N N NF 0 CAD980637045 0.44
UNIVERSAL COATINGS OFF 280 EUGENE A DORAN BRG, San Mateo, CA 94401, USA N N NF 0 CAD980637037 0.92

Toxic Release Inventory

FACILITY NAME ADDRESS TOTAL FORMS LAST FORM YEAR RISK SCREENING FACILITY ID DISTANCE (MILES)
WAYNE HERZOG ENGRAVING INC 910 South Amphlett Boulevard, San Mateo, CA 94402-1801, USA 6 1990 N/A 94402WYNHR910SA 0.06

Integrated Compliance Information System - Air

PLANT NAME ADDRESS OPERATING STATUS DISTANCE (MILES)
DELAWARE SHELL AUTO SERVICE 1790 South Delaware Street, San Mateo, CA 94402-2651, USA OPR: Operating 0.88

Flood Risk Info

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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

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Landslide Risk Info

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Liquefaction Risk Info

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High 0 0 0 0
Very high 0 1 1 2

Wild fire Risk Info

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High 0 0 0 0
Very High 0 0 0 1

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