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listing_id: ML81935619
status: Closed
price: 1403000
beds: 3
baths_full: 2
baths_half: 1
sqft_living: 2130
sqft_lot: 4200
lot_acres: 
year_built: 1929
property_type: Residential
property_subtype: Single Family Residence
address: "553 Poplar Ave"
city: South San Francisco
state: CA
zip: 94080
county: "San Mateo County"
lat: 37.660932
lng: -122.419837
days_on_market: 984
hoa_fee: 
hoa_frequency: 
garage_spaces: 2
list_agent: "Arlene Sullivan"
list_office: "Coldwell Banker Realty"
list_agent_phone: "(650) 703-1830"
list_agent_license: 01053539
mls_source: MLSL
modified: 2026-02-01
transaction_type: recentlySold
---

Home | San Mateo County | South San Francisco | 94080 | 553 Poplar Ave

553 Poplar Ave, South San Francisco, CA 94080

MLS: ML81935619 | Status: Sold | Price: $1,403,000
Beds/Baths: 3 / 2 /1
Property Type: Residential

Quick Facts

Beds Baths Sq Ft Sq Ft Lot Yr Built
3 2 /1 2,130 4,200 1929

Remarks

This inviting home, full of charm and style, has been thoughtfully updated. A beautiful formal living room with large picture windows, gleaming hardwood floors and stunning brick fireplace set the stage for this special home. Classic French doors open to the elegant dining room and adjoining gorgeous updated kitchen with granite countertops, generous cabinet space and stainless steel appliances. Off the kitchen is a bright room that can serve as a breakfast rm, or would make a great home work space. Three bedrooms with ample closet space. The primary bedroom features a luxurious primary bathroom with double sinks, separate tub and sleek stall shower. Downstairs host an additional half bath, laundry area, wet sink, and an impressive large room with screen and projector -media room or it could be a wonderful family room. An expansive finished tandem garage with significant storage space provides an abundance of options. It's a gem not to be missed!

MLS Listing Information

Field Value
MLS # ML81935619
MLS Source MLSListings, Inc.

Features

Interior Features

Feature Details
Kitchen Countertop - Granite
Appliances Cooktop - Gas, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Hood Over Range, Oven Range - Built-In, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
Dining Room Dining Area
Family Room Other
Fireplace Living Room
Laundry Inside
Cooling None
Heating Central Forced Air

Exterior Features

Feature Details
Roof Tar/Gravel
Foundation Concrete Perimeter and Slab

Parking, School, and Other Information

Feature Details
Garage/Parking Attached Garage, Garage: 2 Car(s)
Elementary District South San Francisco Unified
High School District South San Francisco Unified
Water Public
Zoning R10006

Contact Information

Arlene Sullivan
Coldwell Banker Realty
License #: 01053539
Phone: (650) 703-1830

School Ratings

School data provided by GreatSchools.org

Nearby Schools

School Type Grades Distance Rating
Spruce Elementary School public K-5 0.28 mi 4
Parkway Heights Middle School public 6-8 0.49 mi 2
Martin Elementary School public K-5 0.55 mi 1
Community Day public 6-12 0.76 mi N/A
Los Cerritos Elementary School public K-5 0.78 mi 1
Sunshine Gardens Elementary School public K-5 0.95 mi 6
South San Francisco High School public 9-12 1.07 mi 8
Baden High (Continuation) School public 9-12 1.16 mi 2
South San Francisco Adult public UG 1.17 mi N/A
Ponderosa Elementary School public K-5 1.28 mi 6
El Camino High School public 9-12 1.30 mi 10
Buri Buri Elementary School public K-5 1.45 mi 7
Alta Loma Middle School public 6-8 1.65 mi 4
Brisbane Elementary School public K-5 1.77 mi 7
Lipman Middle School public 6-8 1.85 mi 7
Monte Verde Elementary School public K-5 2.44 mi 8
Allen (Decima M.) Elementary School public K-5 2.53 mi 5
Westborough Middle School public 6-8 2.53 mi 4
Skyline Elementary School public K-5 2.57 mi 8
Belle Air Elementary School public K-5 2.62 mi 2

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This listing information is up-to-date as of February 01, 2026. For the most current information, please contact Arlene Sullivan, (650) 703-1830.