San Mateo County property record for 139 James Ave, Atherton, CA 94027
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 3 ba · 3,770 sqft · built 1951 |
| Lot Size | 0.967 acres (42,126 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $6,150,000 (Feb 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $71,486 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2025 Mortgage Feb 2024 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 061-032-060 |
| Primary APN | 061-032-060 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 3,770 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,490 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1951 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1951 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 42,126 sqft (0.967 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 192 ft deep x 227 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 720 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 139 JAMES AVE |
|---|---|
| City | ATHERTON |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94027-2011 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1001A |
| Legal Description | LOT 3 BLOCK 17 LINDENWOOD MAP NO 5 RSM 33/22 23 TOWN OF ATHERTON |
| Legal Subdivision | LINDENWOOD MAP NO 5 |
| Legal Block | 17 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | SAN MATEO CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SAN MATEO |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3003 |
| Census Tract | 611500 |
139 James Ave is held in a trust since February 2024.
Source: San Mateo County records, as of July 15, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 139 JAMES AVE, ATHERTON, CA 94027-2011 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 5, 2025 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
| Feb 6, 2024 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage HSBC BANK USA |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 6, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 6, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20247314 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 28, 2012 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000038722 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SAN MATEO CA |
| Property Address | 139 JAMES AVE, ATHERTON, CA 94027-2011 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 31, 2025 |
| Title Company | SERVICELINK |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 139 JAMES AVE, ATHERTON, CA 94027-2011 |
| Document Number | 0000066403 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 5, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025-066403 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | SIOUX FALLS, SD 57104 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2055 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 4.87% |
| Type Change Date | Dec 1, 2032 |
| Change Frequency | 6 Months |
| Min Rate At Change | 2.87% |
| Max Rate At Change | 6.87% |
| Index | SOFR Average 30-Day |
| Max Rate | 9.87% |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SAN MATEO CA |
| Recording Date | Feb 6, 2024 |
| Property Address | 139 JAMES AVE, ATHERTON, CA 94027-2011 |
| Document Number | 0000007314 |
| Map Reference | MB 33 PG 22&23 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 25, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024-007314 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 27, 2024 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE, OLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $6,765.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Family Trust |
| Address | 139 JAMES AVE, ATHERTON, CA 94027-2011 |
| Document Number | 0000007315 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 6, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024-007315 |
| Name | HSBC BANK USA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2054 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 139 James Ave was $71,486.
Source: San Mateo County assessment roll, as of July 15, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| Municipality | Atherton Town |
| County | San Mateo County |
| Elementary School District | Menlo Park City Elementary School District (KG - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Sequoia Union High School District (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $6,398,460 (+2%) Land $5,810,634 Building $587,826 | ||
| 2025 | $71,486.00 | $6,273,000 Land $5,696,700 Building $576,300 | |
| 2023 | $23,519.00 (+2.49%) Homeowner's exemption | $1,916,320 Land $958,160 Building $958,160 | $6,123,870 |
| 2022 | $22,947.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 139 James Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 10, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 139 James Ave is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 97% of the US · lower than 97.8% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | CALIFORNIA WATER SERVICE - BEAR GULCH private · serves 60,382 people · EPA ID CA4110006 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2025 |
| Lead | 4 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 299 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Race Communications Fiber | 10,000 / 10,000 |
| AT&T Fiber · DSL · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Etheric Networks, Sonic Telecom.
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