459 Cornell Avenue, San Mateo, CA 94402
Single-family home · 2 recorded sales since 2019
Sold August 2026
Listing Agent: Serena Conti (DRE #01953361) · Listing Office: Compass · Contact: (650) 375-1111 · Bought with: Maria Scott · Coldwell Banker Realty · MLS #ML82053847 · Source: CRMLS
How this sale compares
459 Cornell Avenue sold for $4,420,000 in August 2026, 11% over its $3,998,000 list price, after 2 days on the market. That works out to $1,524 per square foot on 2,900 square feet. Across 83 closed sales in 94402 over the last 12 months, the median sold price is $2,675,000 and the median is $1,381 per square foot, 9.4% below this sale's $1,524.
| Quarter | Closed sales in 94402 | Median sold price |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | 7 | $2,750,000 |
| Q2 2026 | 41 | $2,610,000 |
| Q3 2026 | 31 | $2,700,000 |
| Q4 2026 | 4 | $2,450,000 |
Figures are MLS-reported closed sales (CRMLS); ZIP medians cover the last 12 months. Nalren does not estimate values. Recently sold in San Mateo · Homes for sale in 94402
Description
Rarely available Mediterranean with an exceptional floor plan in one of San Mateo's most desirable neighborhoods. Beautifully updated while preserving its timeless character, the home features four bedrooms on the upper level, gracious formal living and dining rooms, an eat-in kitchen, and a separate family room with direct access to the private backyard. Rich architectural details include gleaming hardwood floors, classic millwork, exposed beams, corbel accents, a stained-glass window, a coffered dining room ceiling, and two fireplaces. The spacious primary suite features a beautifully remodeled Carrara marble and quartz bath, while three additional upstairs bedrooms share a tastefully updated hall bath. The private backyard offers an Ipe deck, paver patio, and level lawn. Built in 1932, this approximately 2,900 square foot residence sits on an approximately 6,839 square foot lot and is ideally located near downtown San Mateo, Caltrain, parks, shopping, dining, and major commute routes.
Listing description from the August 2026 sale, as reported to CRMLS.
Sale history
Recent sales near 459 Cornell Avenue
222 Harvard Road: Sold $4,195,000 · 4 bd · 3 ba · 2,930 sqft · Sep 2026 · 0.1 mi
228 Harvard Road: Sold $3,625,000 · 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,840 sqft · Jul 2026 · 0.1 mi
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Buyer's agent: Matt Aragoni, Coldwell Banker Realty | DRE #01978236511 Yale Drive: Sold $3,060,880 · 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,650 sqft · May 2026 · 0.4 mi
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Buyer's agent: Celine Song, Coldwell Banker Realty | DRE #01914600508 Maple Street: Sold $2,911,000 · 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,610 sqft · Sep 2026 · 0.4 mi
401 Castilian Way: Sold $3,610,000 · 3 bd · 3 ba · 2,450 sqft · Jul 2026 · 0.5 mi
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Buyer's agent: Kevin Barranti, Compass | DRE #02019329811 Nevada Avenue: Sold $3,165,000 · 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,170 sqft · May 2026 · 0.5 mi
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