Location, Location, Location.  This sweet, updated and expanded 1920's home has character and convenience.  It's just a few short blocks from Caltrain, 101, and vibrant downtown San Mateo's restaurants, shops, movie theaters, and beautiful Central Park that features picnic areas, tennis courts and Japanese Tea Garden.  This home has delightful and classic character, with the traditional front porch, tall baseboards, and built-in cabinets in living and dining rooms.  Yet it also has the modern conveniences of an updated kitchen and bathroom and dual-pane windows.  The floor plan flows nicely, formal living room, to separate dining room, to eat-in kitchen, to the family room with sliding glass door to backyard.  A short hallway separates 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom from the living spaces.  The laundry room is large enough to accommodate additional cabinets for storage and a desk.  The detached garage has been expanded to include a workshop, or finish off the interior of this space for an office or other purpose.  The backyard is fenced and private.  The house roof is only a few months old, and the light and bright interior has been freshly painted.  This home combines character, convenience, and modern upgrades in a highly sought-after location.