San Mateo County property record for 165 James Ave, Atherton, CA 94027
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 4.5 ba · 5,446 sqft · built 2011 |
| Lot Size | 0.941 acres (41,000 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $57,099 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 061-032-040 |
| Primary APN | 061-032-040 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 5,446 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,823 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 2,623 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Study | Study |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2011 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2011 |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 41,000 sqft (0.941 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 205 ft deep x 200 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 888 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 165 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 5 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 | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | SAN MATEO CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SAN MATEO |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3003 |
| Census Tract | 611500 |
165 James Ave is owner-occupied and held in a trust since September 2007.
Source: San Mateo County records, as of July 15, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 165 JAMES AVE, ATHERTON, CA 94027-2011 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 18, 2007 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000139666 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 165 James Ave was $57,099 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $5,060,908 (+2%) Land $836,022 Building $4,224,886 | ||
| 2025 | $57,099.00 Homeowner's exemption | $4,961,676 Land $819,630 Building $4,142,046 | |
| 2023 | $54,448.00 (+2.44%) Homeowner's exemption | $4,769,009 Land $787,803 Building $3,981,206 | $8,197,110 |
| 2022 | $53,152.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 165 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 165 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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