1720 Palmetto Ave, Pacifica, CA 94044 Property Records

San Mateo County property record for 1720 Palmetto Ave, Pacifica, CA 94044

Property Summary

Property TypeRetail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel)
Lot Size0.121 acres (5,279 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$1,677,000 (Jan 2024)
Tax Bill$23,537 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesJan 2024 Sale
Aug 2022 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN016-031-110

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN016-031-110

Exterior

Lot Area5,279 sqft (0.121 acres)

Location & Zoning

Street Address1720 PALMETTO AVE
CityPACIFICA
StateCA
Zip94044-2223
Property CategoryCommercial
Property TypeCommercial > Retail > Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel)
Local Zoning CodeCL00C2
Legal DescriptionLOTS 23 24 BLOCK 12 SALADA BEACH
Legal SubdivisionSALADA BEACH
Legal Block12
Legal Lot Number23
JurisdictionSAN MATEO CA
Township / Civil DivisionSOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
Census Block Group4
Census Block4009
Census Tract603000

Owner

1720 Palmetto Ave, a commercial property, is owned by two individuals who bought it in January 2024.

Source: San Mateo County records, as of August 11, 2026

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address3958 VALLEY AVE, B, PLEASANTON, CA 94566-4701
Owner TypeIndividual

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jan 17, 2024Grant Deed, Transfer
CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY
Aug 1, 2022Grant Deed, Transfer · Commercial Mortgage
WACHTER INVESTMENTS INC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleJan 17, 2024 · Amount on File
Deed SaleJan 17, 2024 · Amount on File
Prior SaleAug 1, 2022 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number20242505
Prior Transfer DateDec 12, 2006
Prior Transfer Doc0000193423
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

January 2024: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionSAN MATEO CA
Recording DateJan 17, 2024
Property Address1720 PALMETTO AVE, PACIFICA, CA 94044-2223
Document Number0000002505
Map ReferenceMB 5 PG 20
Instrument DateJan 11, 2024
Instrument2024-002505
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedFeb 13, 2024
Title CompanyCHICAGO TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$1,844.70
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCommunity Property with Right of Survivorship
Address3958 VALLEY AVE STE B, B, PLEASANTON, CA 94566-4701

August 2022: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionSAN MATEO CA
Recording DateAug 1, 2022
Property Address1720 PALMETTO AVE, PACIFICA, CA 94044-2223
Document Number0000058213
Map ReferenceMB 5 PG 20
Instrument DateJul 25, 2022
Instrument2022-058213
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 25, 2022
Title CompanyFIRSTAMERICAN TITLE COMPANY, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$2,310.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address306 REICHLING AVE, PACIFICA, CA 94044-3048

Mortgage

Document Number0000058214
DateAug 1, 2022
Instrument2022-058214
Lender
NameWACHTER INVESTMENTS INC
TypeNon-Lending Institution
Agreement
TypeCommercial Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 1720 Palmetto Ave was $23,537.

Source: San Mateo County assessment roll, as of July 15, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateCalifornia
CountySan Mateo County
MunicipalityPacifica City
Secondary School DistrictJefferson Union High School District (09 - 12)
Elementary School DistrictPacifica School District (KG - 08)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2026$1,744,750 (+2%) Land $600,310 Building $1,144,440
2025$23,537.00$1,710,540 Land $588,540 Building $1,122,000
2023$28,564.00 (+60.14%)$2,100,000 Land $780,000 Building $1,320,000
2022$17,837.00

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.

Flood

FEMA maps place 1720 Palmetto Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 5 flood claims nearby since 1998.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 10, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Community Rating SystemClass 8 (10% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies12 units insured
incl. 4 condo units
Nearby Flood Claims5 (1998–2023)
Claims Outside the SFHA5 of 5
Most Recent ClaimJan 2023 · 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.

Wildfire

Wildfire risk around 1720 Palmetto Ave is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 80% of the US · lower than 88% of California
Wildfire Likelihood0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemNORTH COAST COUNTY WATER DIST
serves 38,546 people · EPA ID CA4110025
Water SourcePurchased surface water from several systems
Last State InspectionMar 2026
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2023–2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 399 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
AT&T
Fiber · DSL 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

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