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📍 829 N Idaho Street, San Mateo, CA 94401
💰 Sale Price: $2,200,000
⏱️ 8 Days on the Market
😊 Happy sellers — even happier results!
Step Into Old Hollywood: Open House at 829 N Idaho St, San Mateo
When you walk through the arched doorways and into the sun-drenched courtyard of 829 N Idaho Street, you’re not just stepping into a house, you’re stepping into history. Built in 1929, this Spanish Revival gem was crafted in the same era when San Mateo tried to rival Hollywood as a hub for movie making.
🎬 San Mateo’s Brush With Hollywood
In the 1920s, an ambitious group of investors launched Pacific Studios in San Mateo, hoping to turn the Peninsula into the “Hollywood of the North.” Silent films like White Hands and The Great Alone were produced here, with scenes shot at Coyote Point and Ocean Beach standing in for far-off locales.
It was the very era when Charlie Chaplin was delighting audiences at Essanay Studios across the Bay in Niles. San Mateo’s Pacific Studios even boasted Mediterranean-style buildings, palm trees, and full production facilities echoing the glamorous sets of Old Hollywood.
While the studio itself didn’t survive the transition from silent films to “talkies,” the Spanish-style homes nearby including those on Idaho Street still carry the architectural DNA of that bygone cinematic era.
✨ Why This Home Captures the Old Hollywood Era
Spanish Revival Architecture - the Juliet balcony, arched plaster walls, stained glass, and hardwood floors echo the Mediterranean style that was popular when silent films were being made nearby at Pacific Studios.
Courtyard Living - outdoor spaces framed by lush landscaping feel like the romantic backdrops seen in 1920s movie sets.
Vintage Meets Modern - while built in 1929, thoughtful updates let you enjoy today’s comforts without losing historic charm.
Location with History - just blocks from where San Mateo’s own Pacific Studios once dreamed of rivaling Hollywood.
Walking through 829 N Idaho St, you can almost imagine directors scouting courtyards like this for their next silent picture, or actors rehearsing lines on the balcony before the dawn of sound.
🏡 4 Bedrooms | 2.5 Bathrooms | 2,243 SqFt
🌳 7,250 SqFt Lot | R-2 Zoning = Possibilities
Come experience a home where architecture and history intersect. This isn’t just a property — it’s a chance to own a tangible piece of the Old Hollywood era that briefly flourished right here in San Mateo.
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