Offered at $2,998,000
Modern Living in the Heart of San Mateo Park
Remodeled Two-Story Residence | Light-Filled Interiors | Abundant Windows and French Doors | Grand Living Room with Fireplace | Elegant Formal Dining Room | Chef’s Kitchen Overlooking Backyard | Adjacent Mud and Laundry Room | Expansive Primary Suite with Dressing Area and Spa Bath | Two Additional Upstairs Bedrooms | Future Main-Level Guest or Office Suite | Professionally Designed Backyard with Architectural Plantings | Butterfly and Hummingbird Gardens | Gated Front Yard with Mature Trees | New Landscaping and Paver Driveway | Attached Two-Car Garage with Storage | Coveted San Mateo Park Location | Ideally Set Between Downtown San Mateo and Burlingame Avenue | Moments from Shops, Dining, Parks, and Top Peninsula Schools
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Welcome to 39 El Cerrito Avenue, a light-filled and beautifully remodeled two-story residence perfectly situated in San Mateo Park—one of the Peninsula’s most beloved neighborhoods. This exceptional property blends timeless architecture, modern updates, and an effortless connection to nature. Ideally located between Downtown San Mateo and Burlingame Avenue, it offers the best of both vibrant communities.
The home’s inviting presence begins at the gated front yard, framed by mature perimeter trees—privet, plum, and apple—and a newly landscaped setting with an expansive paver driveway. Inside, sunlight streams through a plethora of windows and French glass doors, filling every space with warmth and views of the gardens beyond.
The grand living room, centered by a fireplace, flows naturally into an elegant dining room and casual living space, creating a perfect balance for both everyday comfort and refined entertaining. The chef’s kitchen overlooks the backyard and features high-end finishes and a thoughtfully placed mud and laundry room nearby for everyday convenience.
Upstairs, the primary suite offers a high ceiling, dressing area or office, and a spa-inspired bath with soaking tub and custom finishes. Two additional bedrooms and a remodeled bathroom complete the second level. A flexible main-level space has been envisioned as a future fourth bedroom suite or guest retreat—ideal for visitors or a work-from-home setup.
The expansive backyard is a private sanctuary—filled with architectural plantings, layered textures, and trees that attract butterflies and hummingbirds. The front yard is equally captivating, creating a continuous sense of nature and design from the street to the rear garden.
Completing the home is an attached two-car garage with generous storage. With privacy, natural light, and effortless style, 39 El Cerrito Avenue captures the heart of San Mateo Park—classic charm, modern living, and a location that connects perfectly to all the Peninsula has to offer.
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About San Mateo
San Mateo is located within San Mateo County about 18 miles from downtown San Francisco. It is the second most populous city in the county. Rising from the San Francisco Bay into the hills, San Mateo is a robust city with a diversified housing stock. Many homes in the area were built between 1940 and 1960, but you will also find a variety of newer and older homes. From townhomes to single-family homes, there is an abundance of housing options in San Mateo. After work, San Mateo residents have many opportunities for leisure. There are numerous parks in the area as well as a marina and bike paths that crisscross the town. Just west of the city is Crystal Springs Reservoir where you will find miles of open space and trails.