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$1,531,806$1,135 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 90How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026
Last sold for $1,455,000 on Apr 3, 2017

979 ROSEWOOD DR

SAN MATEO, CA 94401
2
Beds
1
Baths
1,350 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.11 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1946
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$1.5M
$1.4M low$1.7M high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$1,455,000 · Apr 3, 2017
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$1,531,806
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$1,225,445

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$21,090 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$1,722,417 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$1,205,694
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$516,723
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$1,688,645
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$2,487,600

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountySAN MATEO
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.11
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Central
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(4)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Sunnybrae Elementary SchoolD
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.3 mi
M
Borel Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.7 mi
H
Aragon High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.9 mi

District: San Mateo-Foster City Elementary School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 94401These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.105
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.84
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.537

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.94%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.25%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.11%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.32,992
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.8,021 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$113,608
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$152,157
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.58°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.20 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.66%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.Yes

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

979 Rosewood Dr measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth more than 86% of homes in San Mateo 94401
  • Costs more per square foot than 83% of homes in San Mateo 94401
  • Smaller than 71% of homes in Hayward Park
  • Has a smaller lot than 91% of homes in San Mateo 94401
  • Older than 82% of homes in San Mateo County

What homes are worth in San Mateo 94401

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$357K$2.6M

This home is worth more than 86% of homes in San Mateo 94401.

How it measures up in San Mateo 94401

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in San Mateo 94401.

Estimated value$1,531,806
CheaperTypical $1,104,019Pricier

Pricier than 86% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$1135
CheaperTypical $823Pricier

Pricier than 83% of homes nearby

Living area1,350 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,220 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 58% of homes nearby

Lot size0.11 ac
SmallerTypical 0.16 acBigger

Bigger than 9% of homes nearby

Year built1946
OlderTypical 1954Newer

Newer than 24% of homes nearby

How 979 Rosewood Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeHayward ParkSan Mateo 94401San Mateo County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,531,80655% of homes86% of homes54% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$113560% of homes83% of homes67% of homes
Living areabigger than1,350 ft²29% of homes58% of homes34% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.11 ac17% of homes9% of homes23% of homes
Year builtnewer than194641% of homes24% of homes18% of homes

About 979 Rosewood Dr

How much is 979 Rosewood Dr, San Mateo, CA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 979 Rosewood Dr, San Mateo, CA is $1,531,806 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $1,371,780 to $1,691,832. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 979 Rosewood Dr, San Mateo, CA last sell?

979 Rosewood Dr, San Mateo, CA last sold on Apr 3, 2017 for $1,455,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 979 Rosewood Dr, San Mateo, CA?

979 Rosewood Dr, San Mateo, CA has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,350 square feet of living space and a 0.11-acre lot.

When was 979 Rosewood Dr, San Mateo, CA built?

979 Rosewood Dr, San Mateo, CA was built in 1946, making it 80 years old.

What schools serve 979 Rosewood Dr, San Mateo, CA?

979 Rosewood Dr, San Mateo, CA is assigned to Sunnybrae Elementary School (elementary), rated D; Borel Middle School (middle), rated A-; Aragon High School (high), rated A+. All sit in San Mateo-Foster City Elementary School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 979 Rosewood Dr, San Mateo, CA compare to other homes in San Mateo 94401?

Among the 8,111 homes in San Mateo 94401, it is worth more than 86% of them ($1,531,806 against a typical $1,104,019), its price per square foot is higher than 83% of them ($1135 against a typical $823), it is bigger than 58% of them (1,350 ft² against a typical 1,220 ft²), its lot is bigger than 9% of them (0.11 ac against a typical 0.16 ac) and it is newer than 24% of them (1946 against a typical 1954). Measured against all of San Mateo County, it is worth more than 54% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 979 Rosewood Dr, San Mateo, CA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 979 Rosewood Dr, San Mateo, CA was $21,090. The county assessed it at $1,722,417.

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