San Mateo County property record for 172 Essex Way, Pacifica, CA 94044
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 3,238 sqft · built 1984 |
| Lot Size | 0.119 acres (5,181 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $7,394 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 023-037-150 |
| Primary APN | 023-037-150 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,238 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,678 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,950 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,000 sqft |
| Basement Area | 440 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Year Built | Built 1984 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1984 |
| Lot Area | 5,181 sqft (0.119 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Garage Area | 440 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 172 ESSEX WAY |
|---|---|
| City | PACIFICA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94044-3914 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R10006 |
| Legal Description | LOTS 7 8 BLOCK 18 SAN PEDRO TERRACE |
| Legal Subdivision | SAN PEDRO TERRACE |
| Legal Block | 18 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | SAN MATEO CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4008 |
| Census Tract | 603200 |
Source: San Mateo County assessment roll, as of July 15, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 172 ESSEX WAY, PACIFICA, CA 94044-3914 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 5, 1999 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000096187 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: San Mateo County assessment roll, as of July 15, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | San Mateo County |
| Municipality | Pacifica City |
| Secondary School District | Jefferson Union High School District (09 - 12) |
| Elementary School District | Pacifica School District (KG - 08) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $512,099 (+2%) Land $99,554 Building $412,545 | ||
| 2025 | $7,394.00 (+6.53%) Homeowner's exemption | $502,059 (+4.04%) Land $97,602 Building $404,457 | |
| 2023 | $6,941.00 (+6.62%) Homeowner's exemption | $482,567 Land $93,813 Building $388,754 | $2,003,940 |
| 2022 | $6,510.00 |
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 minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 5 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 9 (1982–2018) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 6 of 9 |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 2018 · tidal / storm surge |
| Claims by Event |
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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 | Low lower than 64% of the US · lower than 78% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.03% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation at the parcel |
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | NORTH COAST COUNTY WATER DIST serves 38,546 people · EPA ID CA4110025 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2026 |
| Lead | Under 1 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 271 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Etheric Communications, LLC. Fixed Wireless | 250 / 100 |
| T-Mobile USA Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Unwired.
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