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$1,944,613$863 / 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 93How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $1,900,000 on Aug 6, 2024

218 N ELLSWORTH AVE

SAN MATEO, CA 94401
7
Beds
4
Baths
2,253 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.
1927
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
13
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

$1.9M
$1.8M low$2.1M high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$1,900,000 · Aug 6, 2024

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$24,286 (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.$1,938,000 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$1,020,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$918,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$1,900,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,228,590

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.14 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
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Central
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Detached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(17)

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

Foreclosure Filings(4)

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
E
San Mateo Park Elementary SchoolD-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.8 mi
M
Borel Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.5 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

218 N Ellsworth 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 96% of homes in Downtown San Mateo
  • Costs more per square foot than 77% of homes in Downtown San Mateo
  • Bigger than 88% of homes in San Mateo 94401
  • Has a smaller lot than 78% of homes in Downtown San Mateo
  • Older than 94% of 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
$358K$2.4M

This home is worth more than 95% 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$1,944,613
CheaperTypical $1,132,546Pricier

Pricier than 95% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$863
CheaperTypical $828Pricier

Pricier than 55% of homes nearby

Living area2,253 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,230 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 88% of homes nearby

Lot size0.13 ac
SmallerTypical 0.16 acBigger

Bigger than 36% of homes nearby

Year built1927
OlderTypical 1954Newer

Newer than 12% of homes nearby

How 218 N Ellsworth Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeDowntown San MateoSan Mateo 94401San Mateo County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,944,61396% of homes95% of homes65% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$86377% of homes55% of homes38% of homes
Living areabigger than2,253 ft²81% of homes88% of homes75% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.13 ac22% of homes36% of homes44% of homes
Year builtnewer than192721% of homes12% of homes6% of homes

About 218 N Ellsworth Ave

How much is 218 N Ellsworth Ave, San Mateo, CA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 218 N Ellsworth Ave, San Mateo, CA is $1,944,613 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $1,813,585 to $2,075,641. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 218 N Ellsworth Ave, San Mateo, CA last sell?

218 N Ellsworth Ave, San Mateo, CA last sold on Aug 6, 2024 for $1,900,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 6 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 218 N Ellsworth Ave, San Mateo, CA?

218 N Ellsworth Ave, San Mateo, CA has 7 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 2,253 square feet of living space and a 0.13-acre lot.

When was 218 N Ellsworth Ave, San Mateo, CA built?

218 N Ellsworth Ave, San Mateo, CA was built in 1927, making it 99 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 218 N Ellsworth Ave, San Mateo, CA?

218 N Ellsworth Ave, San Mateo, CA is assigned to San Mateo High School (high), rated A; San Mateo Park Elementary School (elementary), rated D-; Borel Middle School (middle), 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 218 N Ellsworth 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 95% of them ($1,944,613 against a typical $1,132,546), its price per square foot is higher than 55% of them ($863 against a typical $828), it is bigger than 88% of them (2,253 ft² against a typical 1,230 ft²), its lot is bigger than 36% of them (0.13 ac against a typical 0.16 ac) and it is newer than 12% of them (1927 against a typical 1954). Measured against all of San Mateo County, it is worth more than 65% 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 218 N Ellsworth Ave, San Mateo, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 218 N Ellsworth Ave, San Mateo, CA was $24,286. The county assessed it at $1,938,000.

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