2016 Birch Ave, San Carlos, CA 94070 Property Records

San Mateo County property record for 2016 Birch Ave, San Carlos, CA 94070

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	4 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,592 sqft · built 2021
Lot Size	0.115 acres (5,000 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$3,450,000 (May 2021)
Tax Bill	$43,478 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	May 2021 Sale May 2021 Sale & Mortgage + 2 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`050-282-140`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`050-282-140`

Interior

Bedrooms	4 Beds
Full Baths	3.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Total Rooms	7 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	2,592 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,418 sqft
2nd Floor Area	1,174 sqft
Family Room	Family Room
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 2021
Effective Year Built	Effective 2021
Architectural Style	Bungalow
Exterior Material	Stucco
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Material	Composition Shingle
Lot Area	5,000 sqft (0.115 acres)
Lot Dimensions	100 ft deep x 50 ft wide
Garage Area	257 sqft
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Central
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address	2016 BIRCH AVE
City	SAN CARLOS
State	CA
Zip	94070-3758
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R10006
Legal Description	LOT 15 BLOCK 6 SUNSET HIGHLANDS NO 2 RSM 19/59 60 CITY OF SAN CARLOS
Legal Subdivision	SUNSET HIGHLANDS NO 2
Legal Block	6
Legal Lot Number	15
Jurisdiction	SAN MATEO CA
Township / Civil Division	SAN MATEO
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2013
Census Tract	609400

Owner

2016 Birch Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in May 2021.

Source: San Mateo County records, as of July 15, 2026

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	2016 BIRCH AVE, SAN CARLOS, CA 94070-3758
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Community Property

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

Date	Document
May 21, 2021	Grant Deed, Transfer FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE CO
May 21, 2021	Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage PNC BANK NA
Jan 15, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage PATRICK & MARY POWER
Oct 10, 2019	Grant Deed, Transfer BANK OF THE ORIENT

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	May 21, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	May 21, 2021 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	May 21, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	202180109
Prior Transfer Date	Sep 3, 1996
Prior Transfer Doc	0000115951
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

May 2021: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	SAN MATEO CA
Recording Date	May 21, 2021
Property Address	2016 BIRCH AVE, SAN CARLOS, CA 94070-3758
Document Number	0000080108
Map Reference	MB 19 PG 59
Instrument Date	May 14, 2021
Instrument	2021-080108
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 10, 2021
Title Company	FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE CO

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$3,795.00
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Tenants in Common
Address	PO BOX 6956, MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA 94043

May 2021: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	SAN MATEO CA
Recording Date	May 21, 2021
Property Address	2016 BIRCH AVE, SAN CARLOS, CA 94070-3758
Document Number	0000080109
Map Reference	MB 19 PG 59
Instrument Date	May 14, 2021
Instrument	2021-080109
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 10, 2021
Title Company	FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE CO

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$3,795.00
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Community Property with Right of Survivorship
Address	2016 BIRCH AVE, SAN CARLOS, CA 94070-3758

Mortgage

Document Number	0000080110
Date	May 21, 2021
Instrument	2021-080110

Lender

Name	PNC BANK NA
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Jun 1, 2051

January 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	SAN MATEO CA
Property Address	2016 BIRCH AVE, SAN CARLOS, CA 94070-3758
Document Number	0000010331
Instrument Date	Jan 15, 2021
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 22, 2021
Title Company	FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Tenants in Common
Address	1968 BIRCH AVE SAN CARLOS CA 940703710, SAN CARLOS, CA 94070-3710

Mortgage

Document Number	0000010331
Date	Jan 22, 2021
Instrument	10331

Lender

Name	PATRICK & MARY POWER
Address	PO BOX 371235, MONTARA, CA 94037-1235

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record

October 2019: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	SAN MATEO CA
Recording Date	Oct 10, 2019
Property Address	2016 BIRCH AVE, SAN CARLOS, CA 94070-3758
Document Number	0000084234
Instrument Date	Sep 23, 2019
Instrument	84234
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Oct 31, 2019
Title Company	FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$1,595.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Value
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Tenants in Common
Address	PO BOX 6956 SAN CARLOS CA 940706956, SAN CARLOS, CA 94070-6956

Mortgage

Document Number	84235
Date	Oct 10, 2019
Instrument	84235

Lender

Name	BANK OF THE ORIENT
Type	Bank
Address	100 PINE ST # 600, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94111-5108

Agreement

Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Oct 9, 2049

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Rate	4.75%

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 2016 Birch Ave was $43,478 with a homeowner's exemption.

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

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	California
County	San Mateo County
Municipality	San Carlos City
Elementary School District	San Carlos Elementary School District (KG - 08)
Secondary School District	Sequoia Union High School District (09 - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value
2026		$3,809,077 (+2%) Land $2,208,161 Building $1,600,916
2025	$43,478.00 Homeowner's exemption	$3,734,390 Land $2,164,864 Building $1,569,526
2023	$36,299.00 (-10.22%) Homeowner's exemption	$3,589,380 Land $2,080,800 Building $1,508,580
2022	$40,429.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 2016 Birch Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

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 9 (5% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies	2 in force

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

The area around 2016 Birch 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

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 System	CALIFORNIA WATER SERVICE - SAN CARLOS private · serves 34,801 people · EPA ID CA4110007
Water Source	Purchased surface water from several systems
Last State Inspection	Sep 2024
Lead	6 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 738 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless, DSL in parts of the area	5,000 / 5,000
Xfinity Cable	2,000 / 250
Sonic Telecom Fiber	1,000 / 1,000
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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