$1,575,000
204 Ottawa St
San Mateo, CA 94401
San Mateo County housing market
San Mateo
Single-family median $2.05M, down 0.1% from a year earlier.
July to September 2026. Updated monthly from Redfin data.
$2.05MSingle-family median price
-0.1%Change from a year earlier
11Median days on market
51.9%Sold above list, all homes
San Mateo housing market
Single-family homes in San Mateo sold for a median of $2,049,183 from July to September 2026, down 0.1% from a year earlier. The median house spent 11 days on the market. Across all home types, 51.9% of 204 sales closed above list price.
With 1.8 months of supply, inventory is tight. At the current pace of sales, the homes for sale would sell out in under two months.
Home type changes the price a lot. Over the same period, the median was $1,262,515 for townhouses and $760,172 for condos.
All home types, July to September 2026
- Homes sold
- 204
- New listings
- 231
- Pending sales
- 187
- Homes for sale
- 122
- Months of supply
- 1.8
- Average sale-to-list ratio
- 104.9%
- Sold above list price
- 51.9%
- Single-family price per sq ft
- $1,341
Single-family median price, last two years
Each point covers three months of sales ending that month.
Show the numbers
| Three months ending | Median sale price | Single-family homes sold |
|---|---|---|
| September 2026 | $2,049,183 | 123 |
| August 2026 | $2,150,000 | 136 |
| July 2026 | $2,110,500 | 166 |
| June 2026 | $2,171,500 | 162 |
| May 2026 | $2,220,000 | 137 |
| April 2026 | $2,200,000 | 107 |
| March 2026 | $2,149,000 | 77 |
| February 2026 | $1,825,000 | 81 |
| January 2026 | $1,850,000 | 95 |
| December 2025 | $1,960,000 | 129 |
| November 2025 | $2,050,500 | 138 |
| October 2025 | $2,200,000 | 140 |
| September 2025 | $2,050,250 | 136 |
| August 2025 | $2,026,500 | 136 |
| July 2025 | $2,005,500 | 142 |
| June 2025 | $2,050,500 | 136 |
| May 2025 | $1,999,000 | 126 |
| April 2025 | $1,900,000 | 108 |
| March 2025 | $1,875,000 | 78 |
| February 2025 | $1,810,000 | 70 |
| January 2025 | $1,800,000 | 85 |
| December 2024 | $1,862,500 | 122 |
| November 2024 | $2,005,000 | 133 |
| October 2024 | $2,017,500 | 128 |
| September 2024 | $2,050,000 | 127 |
| Home type | Median price | Change from a year earlier | Price per sq ft | Homes sold | Median days on market | Sale-to-list |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single-family | $2,049,183 | -0.1% | $1,341 | 123 | 11 | 109.1% |
| Townhouse | $1,262,515 | -5.3% | $818 | 23 | 20 | 100.0% |
| Condo | $760,172 | -3.7% | $750 | 55 | 56 | 98.1% |
| 2 to 4 units | $1,650,000 | -13.2% | $700 | 3 | 7 | 93.9% |
Source: Redfin San Mateo housing market and the Redfin Data Center. Figures cover home sales from July to September 2026, a rolling three-month period, by home type. Totals across home types are sums and sales-weighted averages of Redfin's figures. Updated monthly; last updated October 20, 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Photo: Raed Atawneh, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons.
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About San Mateo
A guide to the city, its neighborhoods, and its homes.
San Mateo sits midway between San Francisco and San Jose on the Peninsula. It has one of the larger downtowns on the Peninsula, three Caltrain stations, and direct access to the San Mateo Bridge.
Homes range from 1920s Spanish and Tudor houses near Central Park to 1950s ranch homes in the hills and newer condos and townhomes around Bay Meadows and Hillsdale.
Getting around
US-101, I-280, and SR-92 all pass through town. SR-92 connects to the San Mateo Bridge and the East Bay.
Caltrain stops at San Mateo (downtown), Hayward Park, and Hillsdale. San Francisco International Airport is about 15 minutes north by car.
Neighborhoods
- Baywood and Aragon
- Older homes on tree-lined streets near Central Park and downtown, many from the 1920s to 1940s.
- San Mateo Park
- Larger lots and older estate-style homes on the border with Hillsborough.
- Sugarloaf and Laurelwood
- Hillside ranch homes from the 1950s and 1960s near Sugarloaf Mountain open space.
- Hillsdale and Bay Meadows
- Newer townhomes, condos, and single-family homes built on the former Bay Meadows racetrack, next to Hillsdale station.
- Shoreview, Mariner's Island, and Fiesta Gardens
- East of US-101. Post-war homes, townhomes, and condos near the bay.
- North Central and Downtown
- Older homes, duplexes, and apartments within walking distance of the downtown Caltrain station.
Homes
Single-family homes make up much of the city, but San Mateo also has a large supply of condos and townhomes, especially near downtown, Hillsdale, and Mariner's Island.
Older homes west of El Camino Real often have original details and older systems. Hillside homes may have view lots and more grading or drainage work.
Schools
Most of San Mateo is in the San Mateo-Foster City School District for kindergarten through 8th grade and the San Mateo Union High School District for 9th through 12th grade. College of San Mateo sits in the hills on the west side of town.
School boundaries change. Confirm the assigned schools for any address with the district before you buy.
Parks, shops, and things to do
Central Park has a Japanese garden, a rose garden, and playing fields. Coyote Point Recreation Area on the bay has a beach, a marina, and the CuriOdyssey science center.
Downtown runs along B Street and the numbered avenues, with restaurants, a cinema, and a weekly farmers market. Hillsdale Shopping Center anchors the south end of town.
What to check before you buy
- Parts of eastern San Mateo sit in FEMA flood zones. Check the flood map by address, since flood insurance can change your monthly cost.
- Older homes may have original sewer laterals, knob-and-tube wiring, or galvanized plumbing. Budget for inspections.
- Hillside lots may need a geotechnical review before additions or major remodels.
This guide is general information, not legal, tax, or inspection advice. Verify details for any specific property.
Sold in San Mateo
3 homes sold by Sean's team, $3,755,000
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San Mateo FAQs
What is the median home price in San Mateo?
$2,049,183 for single-family homes sold from July to September 2026, down 0.1% from a year earlier, according to Redfin. Townhouses had a median of $1,262,515. Condos had a median of $760,172.
Do homes in San Mateo sell over asking?
About half do. From July to September 2026, 51.9% of homes sold above list price, and the average sale-to-list ratio was 104.9%.
How fast do homes sell in San Mateo?
The median single-family home spent 11 days on the market from July to September 2026. The city had 1.8 months of supply across all home types.
Has Sean Rossiter's team sold homes in San Mateo?
Yes. Sean Rossiter's team has sold 3 homes in San Mateo since February 2017, most recently 204 Ottawa St for $1,575,000 in May 2021.
How do I contact a real estate agent for San Mateo?
Call or text Sean Rossiter at 650-400-0686 or email sean@seanrossiter.com. He is a Senior Premier Agent at Redfin based in Mountain View, California DRE #02105207.