1131 Hawthorne Drive

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Welcome to a home that feels pulled from the pages of a magazine - charming, elegant, & thoughtfully updated inside and out! . Nestled in one of San Mateos most desirable neighborhoods, this picture-perfect residence blends timeless beauty with modern comfort.

Property Highlights

Single story home 

All-New Systems: 40-year composition roof, copper plumbing throughout, new sewer lateral (2025), upgraded electrical, new furnace, insulated hot water pipes, and security system.

Energy Efficient: All-new vinyl windows (except one bedroom with powder-coated aluminum), fully insulated sheetrock walls (R-19 insulation) in all rooms, new attci floor/lighting/insulation, all new interior/exterior doors.

Interior Features

Flooring: Original 1940 hardwood floors, Douglas fir flooring in one bedroom, maple kitchen flooring, custom cedar closet floors.

Living Spaces: Custom mahogany built-ins, wood-burning fireplace with steel flue, stainless weather cap,  blue stone rock hearth, custom mantel with outlets.
Dining room: custom wainscoting walls & Anderson slider that opens to deck.

Kitchen: Carrera marble countertops, subway tile backsplash, new cabinets, drawers, raised soffit ceiling and breakfast nook

Bathroom: Marble floors, tiled shower with thermostatic valve, high tile wainscoting, and new fixtures.

Closets: Custom organizers and built-in hallway cabinet/mirror.

Outdoor Living

Entertainment Ready: Covered front porch, clear redwood deck around cement table, brick patio BBQ area with low-voltage lighting, copper BBQ sink (hot & cold water).

Custom Touches: Pergola with wisteria vines, copper-lined window planters, playhouse with electricity and windows, 3-tier water fountain with its own soundtrack, garden shed and woodshed. Raised soffit ceilings, wainscoting walls, crown molding, baseboards. 

Extras: Multiple hose bibs around home, sun awnings, 3-tiered water fountain with indoor switch, mature, blooming landscaping.

The laundry room you’ll actually love!
Chic and Functional Laundry/Mud Room
Side-yard or garage access, built-in shelving, utility sink, half bath, stylish black-and-white floors, Kenmore washer/dryer and handy clothesline. It has everything you need to keep life clean and organized.

Garage
Durable Epoxy Flooring – sleek, easy-to-clean, and ready for everything from weekend projects

Ample Storage – wall shelving keeps sports gear, holiday décor, and gardening tools neatly organized.

Smart Organization – pegboard-front cabinets make it easy to grab the right tool without rummaging.

Work-Ready Space – a roomy workbench with plenty of drawers for tinkering, fixing, or creating your next masterpiece.

About the Neighborhood:

Sunnybrae neighborhood offers a perfect blend of residential tranquility and urban convenience, making it a highly desirable place to call home.

This isn't just a regular house—it's a portal to a world where dreams and reality collide in the most epic way. It's just a hop, skip, and a jump away from the bustling downtown. That means you get the best of both worlds: the vibrant city life and the cozy sanctuary you've always wanted.

Central Park and downtown are practically your neighbors, which means you've got easy access to all the fun stuff—shops, restaurants, fitness and entertainment. This home has it all!  Captivating charm, stunning outdoor spaces, and an unbeatable location!

Trader Joes on S. Grant -  Neighborhood Grocery Store 

Employers: Proximity to BIG name employers with little to no commute:  Survey Monkey, Visa, Sony, Workday, Kaiser Permanente, Snowflake, Upstart, to name a few + startups in downtown. 

Travel: Experience the ultimate convenience of living just 10 minutes from San Francisco International Airport. Whether you're jetting off on a spontaneous getaway or welcoming family and friends, travel becomes effortless and stress-free. Enjoy more time making memories and less time in transit!

Well Ranked. Well Placed
Sunnybrae elementary
Borel Middle 
Aragon High
NOTE: Aragon ranked #1 for public high schools in San Mateo County 

LIST OF HOME IMPROVEMENTS :

ENTRY/FOYER
Built-in Mahogony bookshelf
Custom cedar floors in closet

UPDATED BATHROOM
Marble flooring
Shower stall with marble floor
Tile surround in shower
Tile wainscoting wall
Textured glass door for vintage charm
Thermostatic shower valve
New toilet and sink

Built-in cabinet and mirror in hallway

LIVING ROOM
Wood-burning fireplace with a stainless-steel flu and weather cap
Blue stone rock heath + around fireplace
Custom mantel with electrical outlets on top for decorations/string lights
Custom built Mahogony cabinets in corners of living room

DINING ROOM
Custom wainscoting walls
Anderson sliding glass door

OUTDOOR SPACE 
Custom built pergola with Wysteria growing on it
Front window planter boxes with custom built copper lining
Clear redwood deck built around cement table
BBQ are on brick patio with low voltage lighting
Copper BBQ sink with hot and cold water
Mature plants, trees and Wysteria
Playhouse/shed – custom built with electricity + windows
Brick pad/patio surrounds playhouse
Garden shed on side yard
Woodshed
Multiple hose bibs around both the front and back yards
Sun awnings at kitchen and laundry room windows
3-tiered water fountain with remote switch from dining room

2 cleanouts for plumbing on either side of the house
All plumbing in home replaced with copper
New Sewer Lateral July 2025

STRUCTUAL
New composition roof (40-year roof) and gutters
All new plumbing throughout home – copper
New sewer lateral replaced July 2025
Crawl space with cement floor + lighting
Attic floor: lighting, shelving, and insulation are new
All new interior and exterior doors
All new vinyl windows throughout home
(vinyl windows are popular due to their durability, energy efficiency, and low maintenance requirements, offering a cost-effective alternative to wood or metal frames)
Walls -  brand new sheetrock throughout home with R19 insulation behind in every room
New Maple flooring in kitchen
Douglas fir flooring in one of the bedrooms
Original 1940 hardwood floors everywhere else

New electrical in living/front room fireplace, kitchen, laundry room and garage
New furnace in hallway

So much love, care and detail.