Modern in Function, Timeless in Style, Automated for “Wow”

Combining many hard-to-finds, this one level, remodeled Baywood Knolls property is equal parts comfort, class and tech.  A polished curb appeal comes from a modern color palette and new front landscaping. Anchored by a large, open kitchen with stainless appliances, honed granite countertops, a central island and adjacent pantry/bar area, the main living space has exceptional interior flow. Step out to the magical backyard with its wine country vibe, true extended living space and customized for entertaining with extensive automated lighting and audio systems, and game day TV corner. A peaceful, unobstructed treetop view frames the SF downtown’s iconic towers in the distance. Three spacious bedrooms and two baths include a primary suite with views and a remodeled dressing room area with a wall of closets. An immaculate, finished garage with multiple storage options can double as workout and project space, while a separate laundry/mudroom corrals everyday messes. Connecting everything is an integrated tech/smart home system++ that streamlines and enhances countless little things, creating more time for the moments that really matter.
 
866 Parrott’s central location connects for both work and play. Popular Central Park, the main library and great local schools are just blocks away, and downtown San Mateo with its shops and restaurants is just over a mile. Baywood Knolls is known for its flexible mid-Peninsula location near the 92 that makes SFO, San Francisco and Silicon Valley easily accessible.


Property Details:
 

• Remodeled modern ranch with exceptional flow, all on one level
• Private front garden, newly landscaped with concrete planters, stepping stones, low maintenance turf, and a built-in wood bench. Gas line has been stubbed out for potential fire pit
• Gracious covered entry with espresso-stained, beveled glass front door
• Hardwood floors in all main rooms and bedrooms. Entryway with wall touchpad “turns on” desired systems/features
• Spacious living room with bay window and connected dining room share a two-sided wood-burning fireplace
• Dining room with views and a sliding door out to the backyard
• Large, remodeled kitchen has central island with counter seating. Freshly painted cabinets and classic honed granite countertops. Stainless appliances include a 6-burner Blue Star commercial gas range, Fisher & Paykel dish drawers, a refrigerator with water dispenser, and a microwave. Adjacent pantry/bar area with extra sink
• Primary suite with views and a sliding door to the backyard. Dressing room area with a customized closet wall. Remodeled en suite bathroom has a spacious walk-in shower with both overhead and handheld showers, and a wall towel warmer. Finishes are classic Carrera marble and subway tiles, with polished nickel fixtures. Dedicated electric tankless water heater for efficiency
• Two additional bedrooms have custom window coverings and closet built-ins
• Large hall bathroom with modern pendant lights and a wall-mounted fixture over a marble-topped vanity. A shower / bathtub combo has a wall mounted sliding bar for adjustable shower head height. Heated floors
• Central hallway with both linen and coat closets
• Remodeled laundry/mudroom practically located between the garage and kitchen is a drop zone and organizer with its built-in cabinets and wall hooks
• Attached two-car garage is immaculate. EV-ready 240V outlet. Epoxied floor, built-in cabinets and finished overhead storage, beverage fridge, wall-mounted TV and speakers, built-in sliding ladder for loft storage access, wall-mounted storage and organizer system. Additional off-street parking in the front driveway
• Private backyard has a wine country vibe and is customized for entertaining. Expansive ipe wood deck with modern railing. Separate area with ipe fence and wall-mounted TV for watching the game, and stairs leading to built-in planters and garden storage area. A stately oak adds shade by day and lights up at night. A peaceful, unobstructed treetop view frames the SF downtown and Bay Bridge in the distance
• Popular Central and Beresford Parks nearby. Walkable to downtown San Mateo
• Nearby schools include: Baywood Elementary, Borel Middle, Aragon High School, Crystal Springs Uplands School, Carey School, Serra High School, Tulane Montessori Children’s House, Centennial Montessori, St. Matthew Catholic School, Episcopal Day School. Buyer to verify districting and enrollment

 

Additional Features:
 

• Home is professionally networked with security, lighting, media, hvac, and irrigation all controlled by the Nice system and app
• Installed speakers in all rooms except front bedroom. Speakers in garage and exterior speakers in backyard
• Two exterior security cameras plus one inside garage. Doorbell with video and audio that will alert your smartphone when it rings
• Extensive automated exterior landscape lighting powered by FX Luminaire and controlled by the Elan/Nice system and app. Most lights are RGB multi-color

• Commercial grade network with hard-wired WiFi access points, two interior ceiling mounted, one backyard, provides solid WiFi throughout. Fiber ISP service on Parrott Drive
• Updated electrical and 200amp panel
• 240V 50 amp car charger outlet with independent EV meter for lower car charging rates from PG&E
• Lutron smart controls for almost all interior and exterior lights. Custom engraved keypads for group lighting controls. Single buttons for ON and OFF and many other controls
• Irrigation system for front and rear yards with remote access
• Alarm system with remote access. Most doors and windows are hardwired
• Ipe deck with concealed hardware. Integrated railing lights and hidden storage. Exterior TV and audio system with in-ground subwoofer

• Home exterior was recently repainted. New front landscaping 2025. Ipe deck and railing cleaned and re-stained, and extensive interior repainting including kitchen cabinets completed prior to marketing for sale