231 E Poplar Ave, San Mateo, CA 94401 Property Records

San Mateo County property record for 231 E Poplar Ave, San Mateo, CA 94401

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2 ba · 2,190 sqft · built 1941
Lot Size0.108 acres (4,708 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$1,329,000 (Oct 2023)
Tax Bill$17,321 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesOct 2023 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN032-181-190

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN032-181-190

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms7 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,190 sqft Living Area
Gross Area2,690 sqft
1st Floor Area1,230 sqft
Basement Area700 sqft
Finished Basement200 sqft
Unfinished Basement500 sqft
Family RoomFamily Room
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1941
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1941
Exterior MaterialStucco
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area4,708 sqft (0.108 acres)
Lot Dimensions98 ft deep x 49 ft wide
Garage TypeBasement
Garage Area500 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemCentral
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address231 E POPLAR AVE
CitySAN MATEO
StateCA
Zip94401-2409
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR20000
Legal DescriptionLOT 22 BLOCK 1 LEADLEY TERRACE RSM 22/31 32
Legal SubdivisionLEADLEY TERRACE
Legal Block1
Legal Lot Number22
JurisdictionSAN MATEO CA
Township / Civil DivisionSAN MATEO
Census Block Group3
Census Block3002
Census Tract605901

Owner

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address231 E POPLAR AVE, SAN MATEO, CA 94401-2409
Owner TypeCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleOct 5, 2023 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleOct 5, 2023 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number202348920
Prior Transfer DateDec 8, 1999
Prior Transfer Doc0000200048
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

October 2023: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionSAN MATEO CA
Recording DateOct 5, 2023
Property Address231 E POPLAR AVE, SAN MATEO, CA 94401-2409
Document Number0000048920
Map ReferenceMB 22 PG 31&32
Instrument DateSep 28, 2023
Instrument2023-048920
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 2, 2023
Title CompanyLAWYERS TITLE COMPANY/CA, LAWYERS TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$8,106.90
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateCalifornia
CountySan Mateo County
MunicipalitySan Mateo City
Elementary School DistrictSan Mateo-Foster City Elementary School District (KG - 08)
Secondary School DistrictSan Mateo Union High School District (09 - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$1,382,691 (+2%) Land $967,572 Building $415,119
2025$17,321.00 (+542.71%)$1,355,580 (+788.94%) Land $948,600 Building $406,980
2023$2,695.00 (+4.74%) Homeowner's exemption$152,494 Land $28,223 Building $124,271$1,161,540
2022$2,573.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 10, 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

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

Wildfire RiskNot 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 SystemCALIFORNIA WATER SERVICE - SAN MATEO
private · serves 103,536 people · EPA ID CA4110008
Water SourcePurchased surface water from SAN FRANCISCO REGIONAL WATER SYSTEM
Last State InspectionMar 2025
Lead4 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 694 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
AT&T
Fiber · Fixed Wireless, DSL in parts of the area
5,000 / 5,000
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250
Astound Broadband
Cable
1,500 / 50
Sonic Telecom
Fiber
1,000 / 1,000
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
1,000 / 75
Etheric Networks
Fixed Wireless
250 / 100

May also be available: GeoLinks, T-Mobile, Unwired.

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