153 E 5th Ave, San Mateo, CA 94401

Building Details

Year Built

1958

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Listing date Nov 28, 2025

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Overview

This commercial lease opportunity is located in Downtown San Mateo, across from Central Park. The space is approximately 845 square feet and is suitable for office, retail, or personal services. Currently, the space is built out as a hair salon. The location offers high visibility in a vibrant downtown setting with high pedestrian foot traffic and prominent signage opportunities. Public parking lots are easily accessible. The location has a WalkScore of 99 and is within walking distance of boutique shopping, trendy cafes, entertainment, and amenities. It is also close to dining and Michelin-starred restaurants. The property is in a transit-oriented location with convenient access to public transportation, including Caltrain (6 blocks away), SamTrans bus service, BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit), and San Francisco International Airport (SFO).

Suggested Use

Auto Parts Store Pharmacy Storage Facility Big Box & Wholesale Store Hotel & Motel Grocery & Convenience Store Barber Shop Discount Store (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Pet Grooming Service

Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

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City

San Mateo

County

San Mateo

State

California

Longitude

-122.322

Latitude

37.5636

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FAQs

What type of property is this?

Retail space - Prime commercial space in vibrant downtown San Mateo location.

Where is this retail space located?

The property is located at 153 E 5th Ave San Mateo, CA.

What is the lease rate?

The lease rate is $3,675 /Mo.

What are key features of this property?

This property features: Prime Downtown San Mateo location across from Central Park.; High visibility with high pedestrian foot traffic and prominent signage opportunities.; Versatile space suitable for office, retail, or personal services (currently a hair salon).