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$1,735,665$1,215 / 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 91How 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
Last sold for $1,650,000 on Oct 26, 2020

159 W 38TH AVE

SAN MATEO, CA 94403
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,428 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.
0.12 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1946
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$1.7M
$1.6M low$1.9M high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$1,650,000 · Oct 26, 2020

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$21,678 (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.$1,821,730 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$1,214,487
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$607,243
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$1,786,011
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,656,810

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Bungalow
CountySAN MATEO
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.12
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
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(6)

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
Laurel Elementary SchoolD
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.3 mi
M
Abbott Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.7 mi
H
Hillsdale High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.8 mi

District: San Mateo-Foster City Elementary School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 94403These 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.104
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.85
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.516

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.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.34%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.7.9%
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.43,216
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.7,529 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$160,514
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$196,016
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.58°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.21 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

159 W 38th 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 less than 68% of homes in Westwood Knolls
  • Costs more per square foot than 72% of homes in San Mateo County
  • Smaller than 70% of homes in Westwood Knolls
  • Has a smaller lot than 71% of homes in Westwood Knolls
  • Older than 85% of homes in San Mateo 94403

What homes are worth in San Mateo 94403

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

This home
$558K$2.9M

This home is worth more than 51% of homes in San Mateo 94403.

How it measures up in San Mateo 94403

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in San Mateo 94403.

Estimated value$1,735,665
CheaperTypical $1,724,194Pricier

Pricier than 51% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$1215
CheaperTypical $1072Pricier

Pricier than 71% of homes nearby

Living area1,428 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,530 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 42% of homes nearby

Lot size0.12 ac
SmallerTypical 0.14 acBigger

Bigger than 31% of homes nearby

Year built1946
OlderTypical 1955Newer

Newer than 15% of homes nearby

How 159 W 38th Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWestwood KnollsSan Mateo 94403San Mateo County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,735,66532% of homes51% of homes60% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$121556% of homes71% of homes72% of homes
Living areabigger than1,428 ft²30% of homes42% of homes39% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.12 ac29% of homes31% of homes36% of homes
Year builtnewer than194637% of homes15% of homes18% of homes

About 159 W 38th Ave

How much is 159 W 38th Ave, San Mateo, CA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 159 W 38th Ave, San Mateo, CA is $1,735,665 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $1,570,866 to $1,900,464. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 159 W 38th Ave, San Mateo, CA last sell?

159 W 38th Ave, San Mateo, CA last sold on Oct 26, 2020 for $1,650,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 159 W 38th Ave, San Mateo, CA?

159 W 38th Ave, San Mateo, CA has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,428 square feet of living space and a 0.12-acre lot.

When was 159 W 38th Ave, San Mateo, CA built?

159 W 38th Ave, San Mateo, CA was built in 1946, making it 80 years old. It is a bungalow home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 159 W 38th Ave, San Mateo, CA?

159 W 38th Ave, San Mateo, CA is assigned to Laurel Elementary School (elementary), rated D; Abbott Middle School (middle), rated C; Hillsdale 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 159 W 38th Ave, San Mateo, CA compare to other homes in San Mateo 94403?

Among the 11,698 homes in San Mateo 94403, it is worth more than 51% of them ($1,735,665 against a typical $1,724,194), its price per square foot is higher than 71% of them ($1215 against a typical $1072), it is bigger than 42% of them (1,428 ft² against a typical 1,530 ft²), its lot is bigger than 31% of them (0.12 ac against a typical 0.14 ac) and it is newer than 15% of them (1946 against a typical 1955). Measured against all of San Mateo County, it is worth more than 60% 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 159 W 38th Ave, San Mateo, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 159 W 38th Ave, San Mateo, CA was $21,678. The county assessed it at $1,821,730.

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