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Last sold for $1,575,000 on Feb 27, 2026

1401 CARY AVE

SAN MATEO, CA 94401
5
Beds
2
Baths
2,324 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.13 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1950
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
9
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
4
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$1,575,000 · Feb 27, 2026

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$19,697 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$1,491,578 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$745,789
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$745,789
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$1,462,332
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,946,250

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountySAN MATEO
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.13
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Central
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(5)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
LEAD Elementary SchoolD
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.5 mi
M
Bayside AcademyB-
Middle · Grades KG–8 · 0.9 mi
H
Aragon High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.7 mi

District: San Mateo-Foster City Elementary School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 94401These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.105
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.84
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.537

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.94%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.25%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.11%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.32,992
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.8,021 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$113,608
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$152,157
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.58°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.20 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.66%

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How this home compares

1401 Cary Ave measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Bigger than 97% of homes in South Shoreview
  • Has a smaller lot than 70% of homes in San Mateo 94401
  • Older than 71% of homes in San Mateo County

How it measures up in San Mateo 94401

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in San Mateo 94401.

Living area2,324 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,227 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 88% of homes nearby

Lot size0.13 ac
SmallerTypical 0.16 acBigger

Bigger than 30% of homes nearby

Year built1950
OlderTypical 1954Newer

Newer than 41% of homes nearby

How 1401 Cary Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSouth ShoreviewSan Mateo 94401San Mateo County
Living areabigger than2,324 ft²97% of homes88% of homes77% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.13 ac50% of homes30% of homes38% of homes
Year builtnewer than195038% of homes41% of homes29% of homes

About 1401 Cary Ave

When did 1401 Cary Ave, San Mateo, CA last sell?

1401 Cary Ave, San Mateo, CA last sold on Feb 27, 2026 for $1,575,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 4 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 1401 Cary Ave, San Mateo, CA?

1401 Cary Ave, San Mateo, CA has 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2,324 square feet of living space and a 0.13-acre lot.

When was 1401 Cary Ave, San Mateo, CA built?

1401 Cary Ave, San Mateo, CA was built in 1950, making it 76 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 1401 Cary Ave, San Mateo, CA?

1401 Cary Ave, San Mateo, CA is assigned to LEAD Elementary School (elementary), rated D; Bayside Academy (middle), rated B-; Aragon High School (high), rated A+. All sit in San Mateo-Foster City Elementary School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1401 Cary Ave, San Mateo, CA compare to other homes in San Mateo 94401?

Among the 8,111 homes in San Mateo 94401, it is bigger than 88% of them (2,324 ft² against a typical 1,227 ft²), its lot is bigger than 30% of them (0.13 ac against a typical 0.16 ac) and it is newer than 41% of them (1950 against a typical 1954). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 1401 Cary Ave, San Mateo, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1401 Cary Ave, San Mateo, CA was $19,697. The county assessed it at $1,491,578.

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