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listing_id: SF426121280
status: Active
price: 4500000
beds: 6
baths_full: 3
baths_half: 1
sqft_living: 4120
sqft_lot: 9420
lot_acres: 
year_built: 1929
property_type: Residential
property_subtype: Single Family Residence
address: "521 Dorchester Rd"
city: San Mateo
state: CA
zip: 94402
county: "San Mateo County"
lat: 37.568019
lng: -122.3453709
days_on_market: 1
hoa_fee: 
hoa_frequency: 
garage_spaces: 0
list_agent: "Calvin Kam"
list_office: "Compass"
list_agent_phone: "(415) 812-0235"
list_agent_license: 01888090
mls_source: RESFAR
modified: 2026-06-19
transaction_type: buy
---

Home | San Mateo County | San Mateo | 94402 | 521 Dorchester Rd

521 Dorchester Rd, San Mateo, CA 94402

MLS: SF426121280 | Status: Active | Price: $4,500,000
Beds/Baths: 6 / 3 /1
Property Type: Residential

Quick Facts

Beds Baths Sq Ft Sq Ft Lot Yr Built
6 3 /1 4,120 9,420 1929

Upcoming Open Houses

Date Time Hosted By
Saturday, June 20 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Sunday, June 21 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Tuesday, June 23 10:30 am - 1:30 pm

Remarks

521 Dorchester Road is a stately 6 bedroom, 3.5 bath Spanish-Mediterranean residence located in the heart of the historic San Mateo Park neighborhood, where classic architecture and tree-lined streets define one of the Peninsula's most highly-coveted communities. An inviting foyer welcomes you inside, highlighted by a wrought-iron banister staircase and rich architectural details that immediately set the tone for the home's warmth and sophistication. Upstairs, five generously sized bedrooms provide ample space for family living, including an expansive primary suite with an en-suite bathroom, dual closets, and a versatile office or multi-purpose retreat overlooking the backyard and pool. The main level offers exceptional scale and functionality featuring a gracious living room with wood-burning & gas fireplace surrounded by walls of windows, a sunny library complete with a second fireplace that opens directly to the back patio, a formal dining room and a large kitchen with adjoining eat-in family area designed for both everyday living and hosting. A sixth bedroom with an attached bathroom at the rear of the home offers flexibility for guests, extended family, or an au pair arrangement. A laundry-mudroom adds practicality and opens directly to the backyard. Outside, the grou

MLS Listing Information

Field Value
MLS # SF426121280
MLS Source San Francisco Association of Realtors® MLS
Days on Site 1

Features

Interior Features

Feature Details
Appliances Dryer, Washer
Fireplace Living Room, Other
Flooring Wood

Exterior Features

Feature Details
Pool In Ground, Pool - Yes
Style Mediterranean, Spanish

Parking, School, and Other Information

Feature Details
Garage/Parking Covered Parking, Other, Parking - Independent, Garage: 0 Car(s)

Contact Information

Calvin Kam
Compass
License #: 01888090
Phone: (415) 812-0235

Property Units

# Buildings # Leased Units # Total Units
0

School Ratings

School data provided by GreatSchools.org

Nearby Schools

School Type Grades Distance Rating
San Mateo Park Elementary School public K-5 0.15 mi 2
South Hillsborough School public K-5 0.62 mi 9
Washington Elementary School public K-5 0.89 mi 7
North Hillsborough School public K-5 0.92 mi 9
Crocker Middle School public 6-8 0.96 mi 8
McKinley Elementary School public K-5 1.00 mi 8
Burlingame High School public 9-12 1.01 mi 10
San Mateo High School public 9-12 1.10 mi 9
San Mateo Adult public UG 1.15 mi N/A
Baywood Elementary School public K-5 1.32 mi 7
Aragon High School public 9-12 1.56 mi 10
BSD Preschool public UG 1.56 mi N/A
Roosevelt Elementary School public K-5 1.56 mi 6
North Shoreview Montessori Elementary School public K-8 1.67 mi 10
West Hillsborough School public K-5 1.74 mi 9
Borel Middle School public 6-8 1.82 mi 8
Sunnybrae Elementary School public K-5 1.82 mi 2
Hoover Elementary public K-5 2.06 mi 8
Lincoln Elementary School public K-5 2.27 mi 8
LEAD Elementary public K-5 2.38 mi 2

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605 Barroilhet Ave $3,650,000 4 3/1 2,590 Active
1407 Carlton Rd $3,750,000 4 2/1 4,070 Active

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This listing information is up-to-date as of June 19, 2026. For the most current information, please contact Calvin Kam, (415) 812-0235.