Eleven days. Eighty-plus open house groups. Multiple offers. And a final sale price $61,000 over asking.
That is what happened at 1211 Wayne Way, San Mateo when we took this 3 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom Peninsula townhome to market in February 2026. Here is exactly how we did it and what it means for Peninsula sellers in 2026.
The Property
1211 Wayne Way is a beautifully finished 3BD/2.5BA home in one of San Mateo’s most sought-after pockets. The listing came with strong bones, a competitive price point at $1,588,888, and a seller who understood the value of presenting the home at its absolute best.
What made this property special was not just the address. It was the way the spaces felt. High ceilings in the living area. A striking accent wall that photographed beautifully. A layout designed for how people actually live. Staging elevated all of it.
The Strategy
We launched with professional photography, video, and a full digital marketing push across multiple platforms. Every detail of the presentation was intentional. The pricing strategy was designed to generate competition, not just interest.
Within the first weekend we had over 80 groups come through the open house. That kind of volume does not happen by accident. It is the result of proper launch sequencing, strategic pre-marketing to active buyers, and a property that shows well enough to stop people in their tracks.
The Result
We received multiple offers over asking. The final accepted offer came in at $61,000 above list price. The entire process from active listing to accepted offer took 11 days.
For context, the average days on market for comparable Peninsula condos and townhomes in Q1 2026 was well above that. This was not a coincidence. It was execution.
What it takes to sell a home in San Mateo in 2026
The Peninsula market in 2026 rewards preparation. Buyers are active, qualified, and ready to move when the right property hits. But they have options and they know when a home is overpriced or underprepared.
The sellers who win are the ones who enter the market with a complete strategy: accurate pricing, world-class presentation, and an agent who knows how to create urgency without pressure.
At 1211 Wayne Way, every one of those boxes was checked.
Thinking About Selling on the Peninsula?
If you own a home in San Mateo, Burlingame, San Carlos, Belmont, or anywhere on the Peninsula and you are thinking about your timing, this result is a data point worth paying attention to.
The strategy that worked at 1211 Wayne Way is the same strategy I bring to every listing. Precise pricing. Premium presentation. Aggressive marketing. And a process designed to generate maximum competition on your behalf.
I would be glad to walk you through what your home could be worth in today’s market and what the right launch strategy looks like for your specific situation.
No obligation. Just a real conversation about your options.
Rami Tannous REALTOR® | Nick Sadek Sotheby’s International Realty DRE #02334866 | 408-888-5144 | ramirealestate.com
