229 N Humboldt Street, San Mateo, California 94401, San Mateo, 94401 - bed, bath
229 N Humboldt Street
San Mateo, California 94401
Property Price
SUMMARY
Analysis of 229 N Humboldt Street, San Mateo, California 94401 is currently available with a list price of $1,798,888. The property maintains a Excellent Condition Rating (95/100), indicating excellent structural integrity and modern finishes throughout. This turnkey property requires minimal updates and is ready for immediate occupancy. Located in a high-demand neighborhood within the San Mateo Unified School District, this asset is categorized as a low-risk, high-reward acquisition suitable for both Buy-and-Hold Investors and Owner-Occupants willing to undertake light renovation work.
Condition Analysis
OVERALL CONDITION SCORE
Property is new construction or fully renovated.
While originally built in 1941, the property has undergone extensive recent renovations that bring it up to modern standards. The interior features a fully updated kitchen with stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops, and subway tile backsplashes. Bathrooms have been completely remodeled with contemporary vanities, custom tile work, and modern fixtures. The home also boasts new wide-plank flooring, recessed lighting, and fresh paint throughout, presenting a turnkey, like-new condition for the owner's unit.
PROSSTRENGTHS & OPPORTUNITIES
- Exceptional Unit Configuration
The rare combination of a 4-bedroom and a 3-bedroom unit provides significant rental upside and flexibility for owner-users seeking a property that functions like a large single-family home.
- Prime Transit-Oriented Location
Boasting a high walkability score in Bowie Estates, the property is less than a mile from downtown San Mateo and Caltrain, ensuring high tenant demand and long-term desirability.
- Turnkey Owner's Unit
The vacant primary unit features modern updates including remodeled bathrooms, an updated kitchen, and new flooring, allowing for immediate move-in or market-rate leasing without additional capital expenditure.
CONSRISKS & DEFICIENCIES
- MLS Listing Discrepancy
Living area discrepancy between mls listing and other public or private record. mls listing living area = 3328, other record living area = 3865.
- Vintage Infrastructure
Built in 1941, the property may require more intensive long-term maintenance or upgrades to aging systems and foundations compared to newer multi-family constructions.
- Tenant Occupancy Constraints
With one unit currently occupied by a tenant, a buyer may face limitations regarding immediate full-property renovations or the timing of repositioning the unit to current market rent levels.
About 229 N Humboldt Street
Beautiful duplex in the highly walkable Bowie Estates neighborhood that lives like a single-family home, an ideal opportunity for an owner-user or investor seeking strong income potential. The spacious owners unit is vacant and features 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms with updated flooring, remodeled baths, and an updated kitchen. The second unit offers 3beds, 2.5bath is tenant-occupied on a month-to-month lease, providing immediate rental income. Both units include in-unit washer and dryer, separate meters, and private garage parking. Situated on a generous 6,450 sq ft lot with yard space and ample on-site parking, the property is less than a mile from downtown San Mateo, Caltrain, and San Mateo High School, with convenient access to Highway 101. A rare duplex unit mix in a prime neighborhood.
Property Details
Public Facts
- Property Type
- Duplex
- Year Built
- 1941
- Lot Size
- 6,450 Sq. Ft.
Interior
- Total Bedrooms
- -
- Total Bathrooms
- -
Exterior & Parking
No exterior & parking available.
Utilities & Misc
- HOA Fee
- $0 / Month
Neighborhood Insights
San Mateo Unified Schools
San Mateo Park Elementary School
Grades K-5 • 1.2 mi
Horrall Elementary School
Grades K-5 • 1.2 mi
Baywood Elementary School
Grades K-5 • 1.6 mi
Sensitive Facilities
No sensitive facilities data found.
Neighborhood Comparison
| Feature | Subject | Average Home | Neighborhood Ranking (50 Listings) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beds | - | - | 50% |
| Baths | - | - | 50% |
| Square foot | 3,328 | 2,776.5 | 75% |
| Lot Size | 6,450 | 7,011 | 50% |
| Price | $1.80M | $1.69M | 50% |
| Price per sq ft | $541 | $642 | 25% |
| Built year | 1941 | 1933 | 50% |
| HOA | $0 | $0 | 50% |
| Days on market | 57 | 105 | 50% |
Pricing History
Listed for Sale
Jan 9, 2026
$1,798,888
Initial Listing