San Mateo Homes under $1.25 million

San Mateo Homes under $1.25 million

Welcome to San Mateo, California—a vibrant city nestled in the heart of San Mateo County, where the charm of suburban living meets the convenience of urban amenities. With its picturesque tree-lined streets, diverse neighborhoods, and a strong sense of community, San Mateo is an ideal place for families, professionals, and anyone seeking a welcoming environment.

San Mateo boasts a rich history and a thriving cultural scene, offering residents access to a variety of parks, shopping districts, and dining options. The city is known for its beautiful parks, such as Central Park, which features expansive green spaces, playgrounds, and sports facilities, perfect for outdoor enthusiasts and families alike. The bustling downtown area is home to an array of restaurants and cafes, showcasing cuisine from around the world, making it a culinary haven for food lovers.

For those looking to call San Mateo home, the real estate market offers a range of options, including charming homes under $1.25 million. These properties provide an excellent opportunity for first-time buyers or those looking to invest in a growing community. Whether you’re seeking a cozy bungalow or a modern townhouse, San Mateo’s diverse housing options cater to various lifestyles and preferences.

With its prime location just minutes from San Francisco and Silicon Valley, residents enjoy easy access to major employment centers, making San Mateo an attractive choice for commuters. Experience the best of California living in San Mateo, where community spirit meets the comforts of home. Discover your dream home in this enchanting city today!

Newest San Mateo Homes under $1.25 million

817 N Humboldt Street Unit 206, San Mateo
$785,000
2 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ ML82066399 MLS ⋅ Active Status ⋅ Woodlake BLDG.
Whether youre stepping into homeownership or rightsizing in style, this one checks every single box. This spacious, end-corner residence gives you all-day natural light, modern updates, and the most convenient footprint in the building. Access the nearby exterior door to greet guests from the main parking lot, or stroll across the path to the pools, gym, tennis courts, and clubhouse. Ideally positioned between Burlingame and San Mateo near major transit corridors, shopping, dining, and entertainment, this move-in-ready home offers convenience, location, and community all in one! Dont miss this rare Woodlake opportunity!

817 N Humboldt Street Unit 206, San Mateo
3222 Glendora Drive Unit 201, San Mateo
$475,000
1 Baths ⋅ ML82066622 MLS ⋅ Active Status
Enjoy light-filled living in this beautifully maintained top-floor corner studio condo, ideally located near Laurelwood Shopping Center, parks, and scenic trails. Vaulted ceilings and abundant natural light enhance the open living and dining area, while a spacious private balcony extends the living space outdoors. The generously sized, updated kitchen features quartz countertops, ample cabinetry, and stainless steel appliances. An updated bathroom with an oversized stall shower and hard flooring throughout completes the inviting interior. Located in a secured building equipped with a smart intercom security system, this home includes one garage parking space. Community amenities include a pool and shared laundry conveniently located on the same floor, with ample guest street parking nearby. Enjoy easy access to Laurelwood Park, Hillsdale Shopping Center, College of San Mateo, and Highways 92, 101, and 280.

3222 Glendora Drive Unit 201, San Mateo
1919 Alameda De Las Pulgas Unit 4, San Mateo
$525,000
1 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ ML82066525 MLS ⋅ Active Status
Discover the appeal of comfortable, low-maintenance living at 1919 Alameda de las Pulgas #4 in San Mateo. This inviting one-bedroom residence offers an opportunity to enjoy a convenient Peninsula location with easy access to shopping, dining, parks, and major commuter routes. Whether you're looking for your first home, a convenient place to call your own, or a smart alternative to renting, this residence offers an appealing combination of comfort, convenience, and lifestyle. Enjoy the opportunity to make this home your own while taking advantage of its desirable San Mateo location, with convenient access to both San Francisco and Silicon Valley. A wonderful opportunity to enjoy Peninsula living.

1919 Alameda De Las Pulgas Unit 4, San Mateo
822 Wharfside Road, San Mateo
$850,000
1 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ ML82066512 MLS ⋅ Active Status
Welcome to your new oasis! Luxuriate in an abundance of natural light pouring into your living room from your side balcony sliders and skylight above. This unit boasts two balconies, water view from the living room, fireplace, laundry room with washer and dryer included, upstairs is a LOFT with ample closets and storage that overlooks the living/dining room, and your very own detached garage. Come take a look. You could be in your new home by the new year!

822 Wharfside Road, San Mateo
1019 Shoreline Drive, San Mateo
$798,000
1 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ ML82066224 MLS ⋅ Active Status ⋅ Harbortown BLDG.
Discover the best of waterfront living at Harbortown! This spacious 1,150 sq. ft. 1 bedroom + loft, 1.5 bath home offers an enchanting combination of privacy, comfort, and tranquility. Enjoy an airy, light-filled interior with soaring vaulted ceilings and peaceful lagoon views from the living/dining areas and loft. Additional features include an inviting galley-style kitchen that opens to the dining area, in-unit laundry hookups, a private enclosed 1-car garage, and extra storage conveniently located off the loft. Connected on only one side, with no neighbors above or below, this home lives like a townhome. Two private balconies, one off the primary suite and another off the dining room, offer special spaces to relax and enjoy the tranquil surroundings. Enjoy Harbortowns resort-style amenities, including indoor and outdoor pools, spa, tennis and pickleball courts, basketball area, clubhouse and more! Ideally located near Parkside Aquatic Park, shopping, restaurants, Bridgepointe center, the Bay Trail, Mariners Point public golf course easy access to highways 92/101/280 and downtown San Mateo. A wonderful opportunity to enjoy a peaceful community in a prime San Mateo location. This is one you don't want to miss!

1019 Shoreline Drive, San Mateo
2655 Edison St Unit 204, San Mateo
$699,000
2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 41152012 MLS ⋅ Active Status
Welcome to Unit 204 at 2655 Edison Street, a beautifully updated 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom corner condo offering extra space, added privacy, and modern comfort in a convenient San Mateo location. As a desirable corner unit, this home offers a more spacious layout than other units, with no neighboring unit on one side for added privacy and a greater sense of separation.Step inside to a freshly painted interior filled with natural light from large windows. The open living and dining areas create a welcoming space for everyday living and entertaining, while the kitchen features brand-new Samsung smart stainless steel appliances and ample counter space for easy meal preparation.Both bedrooms are generously sized, and the two full bathrooms feature updated finishes. With its bright interior, functional layout, and desirable corner-unit location, this home offers a wonderful combination of space, comfort, and privacy.Conveniently located near Highways 92, 101, and 280, as well as Caltrain with connections to Bart, the property provides easy access to major commuting routes throughout the Peninsula and beyond. Nearby parks, schools, restaurants, shopping, and everyday essentials make it easy to enjoy all that San Mateo has to offer.Discover the perfect blend of modern comfort, spacious living, and an unbeatable San Mateo location - all in one inviting home.

2655 Edison St Unit 204, San Mateo
35 28th Avenue Unit 203, San Mateo
$745,000
2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ ML82065352 MLS ⋅ Active Status ⋅ Aquarius Homeowners Association BLDG.
Spacious, Convenient & Exceptional Value in the Heart of San Mateo! Discover an incredible opportunity to own a spacious 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom condominium offering comfort, convenience, and exceptional value in one of the Peninsula's most desirable locations. Soaring ceilings and abundant natural light create an airy, open feel, while a thoughtfully designed single-level floor plan offers effortless everyday living. Enjoy a generous living and dining area with fireplace, spacious updated stainless steel and modern cabinetry kitchen, two full bedrooms including a private primary suite, and two separate balconies- one off the living area and another off the primary suite perfect for morning coffee and fresh air. A rare in-unit laundry room adds everyday convenience, along with assigned garage parking and access to the community swimming pool. Ideally situated near El Camino Real, Hillsdale Shopping Center, public transportation, schools, the library, dining, and shopping, everything you need is within blocks. Whether purchasing your first home or your children's first home, or downsizing to a one level, or seeking a convenient Peninsula retreat, this home delivers an exceptional combination of space, lifestyle, location, and affordability. Why rent when you can own in San Mateo!

35 28th Avenue Unit 203, San Mateo
606 S Humboldt Street Unit 1, San Mateo
$915,000
2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ ML82064877 MLS ⋅ Active Status ⋅ 606 S Humboldt Hoa BLDG.
OW HOA DUES $440/mo. AND BIG VALUE near Downtown San Mateo! Modern 2 bed, 1 full + 1 half bath townhome sits in a boutique 7-unit complex. Enjoy a remodeled kitchen with stainless appliances, a modern floating staircase, an updated bath with dual sinks, a guest powder room, and in-unit laundry. Step outside to a private patio made for BBQs and al fresco dining. Also includes 1-car detached garage space, extra storage, a community garden, and a pet-friendly HOA. Under a mile to downtown dining, Central Park, and Caltrain, with quick access to 101.

606 S Humboldt Street Unit 1, San Mateo
221 N Delaware Street, San Mateo
$1,198,000
3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ ML82064806 MLS ⋅ Active Status
An extra-deep lot in downtown San Mateo with two units and room to grow. Built in 1907, this single-family home retains its original character, including an enclosed front porch. It has been converted so that each unit has its own full kitchen and bath. The front unit offers 2 bedrooms and 1 bath, and the back unit offers 1 bedroom and 1 bath. New heating and air conditioning are already in place. The possibilities are wide open. Live in one unit and let the rent from the other help cover the mortgage. Use both for multigenerational living, with privacy and independence under one roof. Or add it to your portfolio as a two-unit investment. The property is delivered vacant, so you can set your own rents and move at your own pace. Out back, the oversized yard is a rare find in such a central location. Mature fig and lemon trees frame a generous space for gardening and entertaining, with the potential to expand the existing home or add another dwelling. A detached garage and long driveway offer off-street parking, along with flexibility for storage, a workshop, or a possible future ADU conversion. Walk to the shops and restaurants of downtown San Mateo, with Caltrain and Hwy 101 close by for an easy commute anywhere on the Peninsula.

221 N Delaware Street, San Mateo
927 Shoreline Drive, San Mateo
$1,150,000
3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ ML82064688 MLS ⋅ Active Status ⋅ Harbortown BLDG.
Nestled in the tranquil Harbortown community, this updated top-floor end-unit condominium offers picturesque lagoon views and an airy, open floor plan. Hardwood flooring, soaring vaulted ceilings, walls of windows, and a skylight fill the interior with natural light. The inviting living room features a fireplace and dual sliding glass doors opening to a glass-lined balcony, perfect for morning coffee or evening relaxation overlooking the waterways. The adjoining dining area flows into a comfortable family room and updated kitchen appointed with quartz countertops, tile backsplash, and abundant storage. The primary suite boasts a wall of closets, waterway views, and an updated ensuite bath with oversized walk-in shower. 2 additional bedrooms share a refreshed hall bath featuring sleek tile and a shower-over-tub combination. A dedicated laundry room offers ample shelving. Community amenities include 3 pools, spa, sauna, kayak/boat storage, pickleball, and tennis courts. Ideally located less than a mile from Bridgepointe Shopping Center & restaurants, with easy access to Mariners Island Park, golf course, Highways 92 & 101 & San Mateo Caltrain stations. Downtown San Mateos dining, shopping & entertainment are approx. 3 miles away.

927 Shoreline Drive, San Mateo
815 N Humboldt Street Unit 304, San Mateo
$575,000
1 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ ML82064562 MLS ⋅ Active Status ⋅ Woodlake BLDG.
Resort-Style Living at Woodlake! This charming 1-bedroom, 1-bath condo features a stylish kitchen with white cabinetry, stainless steel GE appliances, quartz countertops, and a subway tile backsplash. The bathroom offers a separate vanity area for added convenience. Enjoy the best of resort-style living with access to six pools, four lighted tennis courts, a fully equipped fitness center, clubhouse, and beautifully landscaped grounds featuring a scenic lake and walking paths. Everyday conveniences are just steps away at the on-site shopping center, including Starbucks, Safeway, CVS, and more. Ideally located near downtown San Mateo, downtown Burlingame, local restaurants, SFO, Caltrain, and Coyote Point, Woodlake offers the perfect blend of comfort, convenience, and lifestyle. Come see why life at Woodlake feels like a getaway every day!

815 N Humboldt Street Unit 304, San Mateo
3415 La Selva, San Mateo
$900,000
2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ MC26218961 MLS ⋅ Active Status
Charming 2-bedroom, 1-bath unit in a convenient San Mateo location.

3415 La Selva, San Mateo
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