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234 Elm St APT 309, San Mateo, CA, 94401

2beds
2baths
1,240sqft
$839,000
$677price/sqft
$5,766/moest. monthly cost
$230,640/yrincome needed

About This Home

Enjoy sunny, peaceful, top-floor living in a well-established downtown community.  Bamboo floors in the living and dining areas, tiled kitchen with stainless steel appliances, birch cabinets, and granite countertops.  Two large, well-maintained bathrooms and two spacious bedrooms with fresh carpet and ample closets.  An inviting, open balcony with southern exposure overlooks a pool and palms.  The building features a new, high-quality roof, refurbished elevator, refinished backyard pool and clubhouse with new sauna. Its a short walk to the diverse restaurants, shops, and parks of downtown San Mateo and Burlingame.  Commuting is a breeze with easy access to freeways, Caltrain, and the airport, with two rarely available parking spaces in the secured garage.  Welcome home!

Getting Around

88
WalkingVery Walkable
49
TransitSome Transit
73
BikeVery Bikeable

Schools

8/10
Borel Middle SchoolGrades 6-81.5 mi
9/10
San Mateo High SchoolGrades 9-120.6 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 1964

Materials

  • Foundation: Other
  • Roof: Other

Type & Style

  • Home type: Condo
  • Property subType: Condominium,Residential

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Electric Cooktop,Dishwasher,Freezer,Disposal,Range Hood,Electric Oven/Range,Refrigerator
  • Laundry features: Coin Operated,Community Facility

Bathroom

  • Features: PrimaryStallShowers, ShoweroverTub1

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • Full bathrooms: 2

Dining Room

  • Features: DiningArea

Family Room

  • Features: NoFamilyRoom

Features

  • Flooring: Carpet,Other,Tile

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Forced Air
  • Cooling features: None

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 1,240
  • Total interior livable area: 1,240 sqft

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: 105400310
  • Zoning: RM00R4
  • Special condition: Standard

Features

  • Stories: 1
  • Pool features: Community
  • Has view: Yes
  • View description: Other

Parking

  • Total spaces: 2
  • Parking features: Assigned,Common,Garage Door Opener
  • Covered spaces: 2
  • Carport: Yes
  • Carport spaces: 2

Climate Risk is Financial Risk

Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.

Biggest Threats for This Home

  • Earthquake
    EarthquakeRelatively High

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Earthquake

FEMA Declared Disasters in San Mateo County and California

Earthquake
Flood
Mud Landslide
Severe Ice Storm
Severe Storm
Snowstorm
Straight Line Winds
Tropical Storm
Winter Storm

Understanding the Costs

Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.

Estimated Costs Today

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $4,242$50,904
Home Insurance *$89$1,068
Property Taxes $1,037$12,444
Electricity $398$4,786
Total$5,766$69,192
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$197,691/yr
40% on housing$172,980/yr
45% on housing$153,760/yr

California FAIR Plan Programs

California FAIR Plan Association

Covered
WildfireWildfire
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Current Policies
Residential: 417,310Commercial: 13,990
Total Premiums$1.42B
Total Exposure$429.84B

How Costs Could Change Over Time

Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 7.1%
7.1%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 4.3%
4.3%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: 0.7%
0.7%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$677This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 94401$504
San Mateo County$915

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 94401$1,084
San Mateo County$1,106

Current Market Trends

Median Price Per Square Foot

The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.

Historicals for This Listing

Zestimate History ($/sqft)

Price History

DateEventPrice
2026-07-14Price change$839,000
2026-06-11Listed for sale$888,888
2003-09-16Sold$395,000
1996-09-27Sold$195,000

For Sale by Agent

AgentEric W Berggren
BrokerageColdwell Banker Realty

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