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$1,494,558$895 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 96How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026

142 N RAILROAD AVE

SAN MATEO, CA 94401
6
Beds
4
Baths
1,670 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.
1902
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
10
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$1.5M
$1.4M low$1.6M high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$9,397 (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.$442,050 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$221,025
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$221,025
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$433,384
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$986,310

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.8 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.34%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.0.2 percent flood zone

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

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
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Wood Shingle
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.

H
San Mateo High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.4 mi
M
Borel Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.5 mi
E
Highlands Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 3.5 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

142 N Railroad 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.

  • Worth more than 88% of homes in North Central
  • Costs more per square foot than 71% of homes in North Central
  • Bigger than 76% of homes in North Central
  • Has a smaller lot than 81% of homes in North Central
  • Among the oldest homes in San Mateo County

What homes are worth in San Mateo 94401

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$368K$2.6M

This home is worth more than 80% of homes in San Mateo 94401.

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.

Estimated value$1,494,558
CheaperTypical $1,164,336Pricier

Pricier than 80% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$895
CheaperTypical $858Pricier

Pricier than 55% of homes nearby

Living area1,670 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,230 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 74% of homes nearby

Lot size0.13 ac
SmallerTypical 0.17 acBigger

Bigger than 32% of homes nearby

Year built1902
OlderTypical 1954Newer

Older than almost all homes nearby

How 142 N Railroad Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNorth CentralSan Mateo 94401San Mateo County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,494,55888% of homes80% of homes52% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$89571% of homes55% of homes42% of homes
Living areabigger than1,670 ft²76% of homes74% of homes53% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.13 ac19% of homes32% of homes40% of homes
Year builtnewer than19022% of homesalmost no homesalmost no homes

About 142 N Railroad Ave

How much is 142 N Railroad Ave, San Mateo, CA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 142 N Railroad Ave, San Mateo, CA is $1,494,558 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $1,433,585 to $1,555,531. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 142 N Railroad Ave, San Mateo, CA last sell?

142 N Railroad Ave, San Mateo, CA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 142 N Railroad Ave, San Mateo, CA?

142 N Railroad Ave, San Mateo, CA has 6 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 1,670 square feet of living space and a 0.13-acre lot.

When was 142 N Railroad Ave, San Mateo, CA built?

142 N Railroad Ave, San Mateo, CA was built in 1902, making it 124 years old.

What schools serve 142 N Railroad Ave, San Mateo, CA?

142 N Railroad Ave, San Mateo, CA is assigned to San Mateo High School (high), rated A; Borel Middle School (middle), rated A-; Highlands Elementary School (elementary), rated B. All sit in San Mateo-Foster City Elementary School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 142 N Railroad Ave, San Mateo, CA compare to other homes in San Mateo 94401?

Among the 8,111 homes in San Mateo 94401, it is worth more than 80% of them ($1,494,558 against a typical $1,164,336), its price per square foot is higher than 55% of them ($895 against a typical $858), it is bigger than 74% of them (1,670 ft² against a typical 1,230 ft²), its lot is bigger than 32% of them (0.13 ac against a typical 0.17 ac) and it is newer than almost none of them (1902 against a typical 1954). Measured against all of San Mateo County, it is worth more than 52% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 142 N Railroad Ave, San Mateo, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 142 N Railroad Ave, San Mateo, CA was $9,397. The county assessed it at $442,050.

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