San Mateo County property record for 187 Essex Way, Pacifica, CA 94044
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,100 sqft · built 1975 |
| Lot Size | 0.125 acres (5,453 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $850,000 (Apr 2009) |
| Tax Bill | $14,783 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 023-036-230 |
| Primary APN | 023-036-230 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Building Area | 2,100 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,500 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,100 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,000 sqft |
| Basement Area | 400 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Year Built | Built 1975 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1975 |
| Lot Area | 5,453 sqft (0.125 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 106 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Corner |
| Garage Area | 420 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 187 ESSEX WAY |
|---|---|
| City | PACIFICA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94044-3915 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R10006 |
| Legal Description | LOTS 25 & 26 BLK 8 SAN PEDRO TERRACE BY THE SEA RSM 5/60 |
| Legal Subdivision | SAN PEDRO TERRACE |
| Legal Block | 8 |
| Legal Lot Number | 25,26 |
| Jurisdiction | SAN MATEO CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4016 |
| 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 | 187 ESSEX WAY, PACIFICA, CA 94044-3915 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Community Property |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 8, 2009 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 8, 2009 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Apr 14, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 200940477 |
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 16, 2011 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000159006 |
| 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 | $1,116,472 (+2%) Land $558,236 Building $558,236 | ||
| 2025 | $14,783.00 (+8.79%) | $1,094,582 (+4.04%) Land $547,291 Building $547,291 | |
| 2023 | $13,589.00 (+6.61%) | $1,052,080 Land $526,040 Building $526,040 | $1,409,490 |
| 2022 | $12,747.00 |
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 67% of the US · lower than 81% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.03% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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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