San Mateo County property record for 178 McLellan Ave, San Mateo, CA 94403
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,280 sqft · built 1951 |
| Lot Size | 0.165 acres (7,200 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $780,000 (Aug 2009) |
| Tax Bill | $18,432 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (reduced by levee) |
| APN | 040-052-330 |
| Primary APN | 040-052-330 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,280 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,140 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Year Built | Built 1951 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1951 |
| Lot Area | 7,200 sqft (0.165 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 230 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 178 MCLELLAN AVE |
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| City | SAN MATEO |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94403-2828 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R10006 |
| Legal Description | NELY 50 FT OF LOT 8 BLOCK 4 & SWLY 10 FT OF LOT 9 BLOCK 4 TOWN OF BERESFORD NO 1 RSM 14/44 45 CITY OF SAN MATEO |
| Legal Subdivision | TOWN OF BERESFORD NO 1 |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8,9 |
| Jurisdiction | SAN MATEO CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SAN MATEO |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4000 |
| Census Tract | 608501 |
178 McLellan Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in July 2012.
Source: San Mateo County records, as of July 15, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 178 MCLELLAN AVE, SAN MATEO, CA 94403-2828 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Single Person |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 27, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 27, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 29, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2009115453 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 24, 2012 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000113870 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SAN MATEO CA |
| Property Address | 178 MCLELLAN AVE, SAN MATEO, CA 94403-2828 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 178 MCLELLAN AVE, SAN MATEO, CA 94403-2828 |
| Document Number | 0000148383 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 21, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-148383 |
| Name | ZZ LENDING INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Address | WESTMINSTER, CA 92683 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2036 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 178 McLellan Ave was $18,432.
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 | $1,435,484 (+2%) Land $513,480 Building $922,004 | ||
| 2025 | $18,432.00 | $1,407,338 Land $503,412 Building $903,926 | |
| 2023 | $17,812.00 (+2.19%) | $1,352,692 Land $483,865 Building $868,827 | $2,211,120 |
| 2022 | $17,431.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 178 McLellan Ave in Zone X, where a levee reduces flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AO, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 50 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 50 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 7 (2008–2023) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 7 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2023 · Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| 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.
The area around 178 McLellan Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
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 819 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 |
| Astound Broadband Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,500 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless | 250 / 100 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: GeoLinks.
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