545 Fordham Road, San Mateo | $3,352,000

Baywood Spanish Revival LISTED BY SHELDON SOLD - 5 Offers in 11 Days

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Bath

2,864

Living Area in Sq. Ft.

7,200

Lot in Sq. Ft.

Offered at $2,949,000 Sold for $3,352,000

545 Fordham Road

Summary of the Home

Remodeled circa 1930 home with complete respect for its original character
Charming curb appeal exemplifies Spanish flair with red-tiled roof and iron railings
5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms; approximately 2,860 square feet
Paver stone walkway leads to a terra cotta-tiled covered porch with wide supporting column and inlaid painted tile detail on the steps
Paneled front door with inset glass opens to a traditional foyer with lantern-style light and stairs to private quarters
Beautiful hardwood floors, arched doorways, and glass door knobs recall the home’s early heritage
Spacious living room features a dramatic beamed and vaulted ceiling with center chandelier, a focal-point wood-burning fireplace with molded chimney piece that stretches to the ceiling with contemporary tile hearth, plus a broad front-facing arched window
An arched doorway opens to the formal dining room with ornately carved crown molding and amazing chandelier
Expanded and remodeled eat-in kitchen is appointed in new white cabinetry topped with elegant Arabasato White quartzite full-height subway-set tile backsplashes, and also features a center island beneath glass pendant lights; a casual dining area is defined by banquette seating and two windows
Appliances include: Viking 6-burner gas cooktop; Viking oven; GE Café microwave; Viking dishwasher; Viking refrigerator; Silhouette under-counter wine cooler/ beverage refrigerator
Master suite has crown molding, a large center drum light, French doors to the front-facing balcony, and two wardrobe closets; marble-appointed en suite bath has a honeycomb-patterned tile heated floor, a frameless glass shower surrounded in subway-set tile, and a dual-sink vanity topped in Arabasato White quartzite
Two additional bedrooms are located on the uppermost level and feature hardwood floors, a center drum light, and wardrobe closet; one has a customized closet with built-in drawers
Hallway bath has honeycomb-patterned tile floor, a single-sink vanity topped in Calacatta marble, and a tub with overhead shower
Lower-level family room has hardwood floors, a lofty ceiling, recessed lighting, plus a sliding glass door to the rear patio
Two lower-level bedrooms each have hardwood flooring, overhead lighting, and a wardrobe closet; has a sliding glass door to the rear patio
A Large Bonus Room / Gym / Playroom has an expansive walk-in closet
Hallway bath with frameless glass shower and striking mosaic-tile inlay has a single-sink vanity topped in quartz with coordinating mosaic-tile backsplash
Lower-level laundry room with limestone floor, butcher-block counter, stainless steel sink, and stackable front-loading Maytag washer plus Kenmore dryer; a door opens to a partially finished storage space
All systems updated with whole-house remodel / plumbed for A/C
Detached 2-car garage plus ample driveway parking
Private rear yard has a large level lawn and paver-stone patio with two distinct dining areas, all surrounded by lush perimeter landscaping
Lot size of approximately 7,200 square feet
Excellent location in the heart of the Baywood neighborhood less than 1 mile to shopping, dining, cinema, and Caltrain in downtown San Mateo, plus easy access to Highways 101, 280, and 92 for commuting to the City or Silicon Valley
Excellent San Mateo schools