San Mateo County property record for 172 Elm Ave, Burlingame, CA 94010
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,930 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.324 acres (14,100 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $4,891 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2019 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 028-263-150 |
| Primary APN | 028-263-150 |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,930 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,300 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,580 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,340 sqft |
| Basement Area | 370 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Lot Area | 14,100 sqft (0.324 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 145 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 440 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 172 ELM AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BURLINGAME |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94010-6444 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R10006 |
| Legal Description | HAVING 97.57 FT MOL FRONTAGE ON ELM AVE PTN OF LOTS 19 & 20 BLK 1 BURLINGAME PARK NO 3 RSM C/63 |
| Legal Subdivision | BURLINGAME PARK NO 3 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 19,20 |
| Jurisdiction | SAN MATEO CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1019 |
| Census Tract | 605502 |
172 Elm Ave is owner-occupied and held in a trust since August 2019.
Source: San Mateo County records, as of July 15, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 172 ELM AVE, BURLINGAME, CA 94010-6444 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 9, 2019 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000067201 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | SAN MATEO CA |
| Recording Date | Aug 22, 2019 |
| Property Address | 172 ELM AVE, BURLINGAME, CA 94010-6444 |
| Document Number | 0000067201 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 9, 2019 |
| Instrument | 67201 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 13, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 172 ELM AVE BURLINGAME CA 940106444, BURLINGAME, CA 94010-6444 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 172 Elm Ave was $4,891 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: San Mateo County assessment roll, as of July 15, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | San Mateo County |
| Municipality | Burlingame City |
| Elementary School District | Burlingame 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 | $356,771 (+2%) Land $94,229 Building $262,542 | ||
| 2025 | $4,891.00 Homeowner's exemption | $349,777 Land $92,382 Building $257,395 | |
| 2023 | $4,336.00 (+2.38%) Homeowner's exemption | $336,197 Land $88,796 Building $247,401 | $2,741,670 |
| 2022 | $4,235.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 172 Elm Ave in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2021.
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 moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 9 (5% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2021) |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 2021 · river or lake flooding |
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 172 Elm 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.2% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 | CITY OF BURLINGAME serves 32,453 people · EPA ID CA4110003 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2024 |
| Lead | 6 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 561 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Astound Broadband Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
| Sonic Telecom Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
May also be available: Etheric Networks, T-Mobile.
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