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listing_id: ML81943908
status: Closed
price: 4250000
beds: 3
baths_full: 3
baths_half: 1
sqft_living: 3030
sqft_lot: 23300
lot_acres: 0.534
year_built: 1915
property_type: Residential
property_subtype: Single Family Residence
address: "70 De Sabla Rd"
city: San Mateo
state: CA
zip: 94402
county: "San Mateo County"
lat: 37.564809
lng: -122.331388
days_on_market: 904
hoa_fee: 
hoa_frequency: 
garage_spaces: 2
list_agent: "Phil Chen"
list_office: "Christie's International Real Estate Sereno"
list_agent_phone: "(415) 271-1920"
list_agent_license: 01715177
mls_source: MLSL
modified: 2026-02-01
transaction_type: recentlySold
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Home | San Mateo County | San Mateo | 94402 | 70 De Sabla Rd

70 De Sabla Rd, San Mateo, CA 94402

MLS: ML81943908 | Status: Sold | Price: $4,250,000
Beds/Baths: 3 / 3 /1
Property Type: Residential

Quick Facts

Beds Baths Sq Ft Acres Lot Yr Built
3 3 /1 3,030 0.534 1915

Remarks

Immerse in history and nature at 70 De Sabla in San Mateo Park, an authentic Japanese teahouse and garden from the late 1880s. Crafted by Henry Pike Bowie and designed by Makoto Hagiwara. The private sanctuary boasts 500+ plant species, a tranquil koi pond, and a 400-year-old Japanese sandstone bridge. Inside, features 2 bedrooms and 2.5 baths. Living spaces frame the garden, leading to the grand upstairs primary bedroom suite and a large lower-level bedroom. A private guest studio above the garage adds the third bedroom and bath plus versatility. 70 De Sabla is a true trophy property, where history and tranquility converge.

MLS Listing Information

Field Value
MLS # ML81943908
MLS Source MLSListings, Inc.

Features

Interior Features

Feature Details
Bathrooms Double Sinks, Shower and Tub, Solid Surface
Kitchen Countertop - Solid Surface / Corian
Appliances Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Oven - Built-In, Washer/Dryer
Dining Room Formal Dining Room
Family Room Separate Family Room
Fireplace Gas Starter, Wood Burning
Flooring Carpet, Hardwood
Cooling None
Heating Central Forced Air - Gas

Exterior Features

Feature Details
Roof Shake
Foundation Raised, Crawl Space
Pool Other

Parking, School, and Other Information

Feature Details
Garage/Parking Detached, Electric Gate, Gate/Door Opener, Garage: 2 Car(s)
Elementary District San Mateo-Foster City Elementary
High School District San Mateo Union High
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Zoning R10006

Contact Information

Phil Chen
Christie's International Real Estate Sereno
License #: 01715177
Phone: (415) 271-1920

School Ratings

School data provided by GreatSchools.org

Nearby Schools

School Type Grades Distance Rating
South Hillsborough School public K-5 0.39 mi 8
San Mateo Park Elementary School public K-5 0.68 mi 2
San Mateo High School public 9-12 0.82 mi 9
Baywood Elementary School public K-5 0.90 mi 6
San Mateo Adult public UG 0.92 mi N/A
Sunnybrae Elementary School public K-5 1.03 mi 1
Aragon High School public 9-12 1.03 mi 10
North Shoreview Montessori Elementary School public K-8 1.08 mi 9
Borel Middle School public 6-8 1.16 mi 8
Washington Elementary School public K-5 1.20 mi 6
Burlingame High School public 9-12 1.47 mi 10
LEAD Elementary public K-5 1.69 mi 2
McKinley Elementary School public K-5 1.73 mi 7
Crocker Middle School public 6-8 1.76 mi 8
North Hillsborough School public K-5 1.77 mi 9
Parkside Montessori public PK,KG,1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8 1.92 mi 9
College Park Elementary School public K-5 1.96 mi 8
Meadow Heights Elementary School public K-5 1.96 mi 7
Bayside Academy public K-8 1.99 mi 6
Beresford Elementary School public K-5 2.13 mi 4

Disclosures

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This listing information is up-to-date as of February 01, 2026. For the most current information, please contact Phil Chen, (415) 271-1920.