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$2,498,000

1242 Shafter Street, San Mateo, CA 94402

80% above the San Mateo median of $1.4M (97 active listings)

28% of San Mateo listings have cut their price · half have been listed 36+ days

3beds
1.5baths
2,080sqft
$1201/sqft

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About this home

This beloved Colonial pairs classic traditional character with stylish touches, and it feels special the moment you walk in. Sunlight fills every room, highlighting hardwood floors and elegant crown molding. The stunning living room invites gathering, with a cozy fireplace and French doors that bring the outdoors in. The casual dining room, framed by picture windows, is perfect for holiday dinners and celebrations. The home has an updated and inviting kitchen and family room, the true heart of the home. French sliders lead to an expansive backyard, ready for summer barbecues, weekend play, or simply relaxing outside. An ideal floor plan, indoor laundry room, and two-car garage, office or studio make everyday living easy. Walkable to downtown, parks and all the top rated schools. All of this is in the sought-after Baywood/Aragon school district. Come see where your next chapter begins.

Property details

Property type
Single Family
Year built
1936
Lot size
5,000 sqft
Garage spaces
2
Stories
2
County
San Mateo
Listed
today
MLS #
82064601
Listed by
Gillian Kilroy · Compass

Features

  • Detached Garage
  • Tandem Parking
  • Central Forced Air
  • Central AC
  • Fireplace: Family Room
  • Fireplace: Wood Burning
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Roof: Composition
  • Construction: Shingle
  • Parking
  • Utilities: Public Utilities
  • Sewer: Sewer in Street
  • Water: Public
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Copyright 2026 MLSListings Inc. Based on information from MLSListings MLS as of 10/29/2026. All data, including all measurements and calculations of area, is obtained from various sources and has not been, and will not be, verified by broker or MLS. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. MLS Listing #82064601. Listing courtesy of Compass.