San Mateo County property record for 1526 Birch Ave, San Mateo, CA 94402
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 3 ba · 2,500 sqft · built 1947 |
| Lot Size | 0.103 acres (4,500 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $4,490 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2025 Transfer Dec 2025 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (reduced by levee) |
| APN | 035-084-070 |
| Primary APN | 035-084-070 |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,500 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,180 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1947 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1947 |
| Lot Area | 4,500 sqft (0.103 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 90 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 290 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 1526 BIRCH AVE |
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| City | SAN MATEO |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94402-2102 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R10006 |
| Legal Description | LOT 15 BLOCK 28 SUNNYBRAE MAP NO 3 RSM 26/11 12 13 CITY OF SAN MATEO |
| Legal Subdivision | SUNNYBRAE MAP NO 3 |
| Legal Block | 28 |
| Legal Lot Number | 15 |
| Jurisdiction | SAN MATEO CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SAN MATEO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| Census Tract | 607600 |
Source: San Mateo County records, as of July 15, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1526 BIRCH AVE, SAN MATEO, CA 94402-2102 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 15, 2025 | Transfer on Death Deed, Transfer |
| Dec 15, 2025 | Transfer on Death Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 12, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000068600 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Transfer on Death Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SAN MATEO CA |
| Recording Date | Dec 15, 2025 |
| Property Address | 1526 BIRCH AVE, SAN MATEO, CA 94402-2102 |
| Document Number | 0000068601 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 12, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025-068601 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 7, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1526 BIRCH AVE, SAN MATEO, CA 94402-2102 |
| Document Type | Transfer on Death Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SAN MATEO CA |
| Recording Date | Dec 15, 2025 |
| Property Address | 1526 BIRCH AVE, SAN MATEO, CA 94402-2102 |
| Document Number | 0000068600 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 2, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025-068600 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 7, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1526 BIRCH AVE, SAN MATEO, CA 94402-2102 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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Source: San Mateo County assessment roll, as of July 15, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | San Mateo County |
| Municipality | San Mateo City |
| Elementary School District | San Mateo-Foster City Elementary School District (KG - 08) |
| Secondary School District | San Mateo Union High School District (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $219,573 (+2%) Land $29,949 Building $189,624 | ||
| 2025 | $4,490.00 (-1.86%) Homeowner's exemption | $215,268 (+4.04%) Land $29,362 Building $185,906 | |
| 2024 | $4,575.00 (+6.74%) | ||
| 2023 | $4,286.00 (+2.66%) Homeowner's exemption | $206,911 Land $28,223 Building $178,688 | $2,033,010 |
| 2022 | $4,175.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 reduced by levee · depends on levee performance |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 8 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2022) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 2022 · Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 - SAN MATEO private · serves 103,536 people · EPA ID CA4110008 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from SAN FRANCISCO REGIONAL WATER SYSTEM |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2025 |
| Lead | 4 ppb (2023–2025) 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 797 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless, DSL in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 250 |
| Astound Broadband Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,500 / 50 |
| Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless | 250 / 100 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: GeoLinks, Sonic Telecom, Unwired, Verizon.
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