5

BEDS

2,320

SQFT

5,000

SQFT LOT

Enchanting outdoor spaces and modern luxury come together superbly at this San Mateo Village home. Bursting with curb appeal, handsome horizontal fencing flanks the sides of the home, while a magnificent mature shade tree and immaculate, drought-tolerant landscaping surround a stone path leading to a covered front porch. Behind the front door waits an expansive and comfortable home with five bedrooms, three full bathrooms, and plenty of upgrades throughout. 

Welcome to 3985 O’Neill Drive, San Mateo

Entering inside an inviting formal living room, Natural Hickory engineered hardwood floors spread throughout the residence. Natural light filters in through large windows clad in white plantation shutters and a cozy gas fireplace is surrounded by a hearth and mantel with reclaimed wood from an inn dating back to the early 1900s in San Jose. The circular floor plan of this home creates an organic flow with an open, airy feeling. From the formal living room, head left toward the garage access, kitchen, and additional living areas, turn right to the main level bedrooms, and you’ll arrive back in the front living area. A staircase leads up to a second story with two additional bedrooms and a full bath. Under the stairs is a cupboard, perfect for toy storage or hide-and-seek!

An open gourmet kitchen has beautiful, warm butcher block counters with a breakfast bar, white cabinetry with thoughtful and ample storage, and a white tile backsplash. The appliance suite includes stainless steel double ovens, a brand new stainless steel side-by-side refrigerator, and a five-burner gas cooktop with a ceiling-mounted glass range hood overhead. A box window over the white apron front sink invites natural light inside and provides a sunny spot for herbs and indoor plants. 

Across from the kitchen is an informal living area. This central open space is a perfect place to entertain or relax, with plenty of room for comfy furniture. Glass sliders provide access to the rear yard and lots of natural light. Adjacent is a spacious formal dining room with space to entertain and host large meals. A triple bay window floods this room with natural light and showcases a serene view of the verdant rear yard.

The backyard is a flourishing space for adventure and entertainment. Wooden fencing surrounds a yard filled with fruit trees, topiary, shrubs, and flowers to create the feeling of a garden escape. A lush, grassy lawn offers a space for lawn games, and a charming paver stone patio area is shaded by a tall, producing orange tree. Along the back fence, a raised garden presents the opportunity to grow herbs and vegetables, while the side of the house is lined with long stem rose bushes that produce beautiful, fragrant flowers.

On the main level a spacious primary suite has a large sliding window to let in natural light and provide a serene view overlooking the backyard. A renovated ensuite bathroom features gray tile flooring, a twin-sink vanity with built-in cabinetry above, white subway and mosaic tile surround tub/shower, and Toto washlet. A large sliding door closet with built-in organization completes this space. Two additional bedrooms on the main level receive ample natural light and share a renovated hallway bath that has a large stall shower, single vanity, and skylight for natural light.

Heading upstairs, light enters from a large skylight above warming the natural hickory flooring. Two bedrooms receive ample natural light, and have glass sliding doors leading to a shared balcony running the width of the home with a lovely view overlooking the backyard. A renovated full bath and additional closet space complete the upstairs. 

A one-car garage has a glass-paneled garage door and window to allow in natural light, and a side door provide access to the rear yard. The garage features an EV charging station, epoxy coated floors, full-sized washer and dryer, and additional storage space. This home is host to a number of updates, including solar panels, multi-zone slim-line air conditioning, a recently replaced furnace, and smart home features like Yale Smartlock, Nest thermostats, and Nest Protect.

Simply known as "The Village'' this delightful neighborhood located in the heart of the Peninsula has a strong sense of community. Casanova Park is a couple of blocks away with a pedestrian bridge crossing Laurel Creek to Laurie Meadows Park. Enjoy athletic fields, play structures, a fenced dog park, and wildlife along Laurel Creek. Nearby schools, grocery stores like Whole Foods and Mollie Stones, shopping at Hillsdale Shopping Center and El Camino Real, and restaurants provide access to everything you need, while downtown San Mateo and Belmont are just a few miles away. Nearby Hillsdale CalTrain and US-101 via Hillsdale Boulevard simplify commuting and provide convenient access to Silicon Valley and San Francisco.

Highlights:

• 5 Bedrooms, 3 Baths | 2,320 sq ft of living space | Built 1950
• With its second-floor addition, this is one of the largest homes in the neighborhood, while retaining its mid-century charm.
• Lovely hardwood floors throughout both levels. 
• Sunny living room with wainscoting, gas fireplace, and plantation shutters. 
• Open gourmet kitchen with butcher block counters, breakfast bar, white cabinetry, and white brick tile backsplash, white apron front sink, stainless steel double ovens, a brand new stainless steel side-by-side refrigerator, a five-burner gas cooktop, and ceiling-mounted glass range hood. 
• Dining room with triple window bay, and adjacent open family room with sliders out to the back yard.
• Primary suite with renovated ensuite and two bedrooms with a shared renovated hall bathroom downstairs, and two bedrooms with a shared renovated bathroom upstairs.
• Multiple outdoor spaces with new landscaping, private wooden fencing, orange, and lime trees, raised garden bed, rose bushes, front porch, back patio, and second-story rear balcony running the width of the house. 
• The attached one-car garage with EV charging offers lots of extra storage plus laundry.
• Live Green with solar roof panels and EV charging!
• Close to Casanova Park, Laurie Meadows Park, great schools, Hillsdale Shopping Center, El Camino Real shops and restaurants, Whole Foods, Trader Joe’s, and many other outdoor and open spaces.
• Downtown San Mateo and Belmont are only a few miles away with more shopping and dining. 
• Less than a mile from Hillsdale Blvd with easy access toUS-101, and easy access to Hillsdale CalTrain.