San Mateo County property record for 253 Harvard Rd, San Mateo, CA 94402
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,845 sqft · built 1949 |
| Lot Size | 0.223 acres (9,695 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $1,279,000 (Sep 2002) |
| Tax Bill | $23,813 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2022 Transfer Sep 2022 Line of Credit + 3 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 034-081-100 |
| Primary APN | 034-081-100 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,845 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,700 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,040 sqft |
| Basement Area | 855 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1949 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1949 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 9,695 sqft (0.223 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 112 ft deep x 85 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Corner |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Garage Area | 855 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 253 HARVARD RD |
|---|---|
| City | SAN MATEO |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94402-2215 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R10006 |
| Legal Description | LOT 10 BLOCK 11 BAYWOOD RSM 16/3 4 5 CITY OF SAN MATEO |
| Legal Subdivision | BAYWOOD |
| Legal Block | 11 |
| Legal Lot Number | 10 |
| Jurisdiction | SAN MATEO CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SAN MATEO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1007 |
| Census Tract | 606500 |
253 Harvard Rd is held in a trust since August 2022.
Source: San Mateo County records, as of July 15, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 253 HARVARD RD, SAN MATEO, CA 94402-2215 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 8, 2022 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE CO |
| Sep 8, 2022 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Line of Credit SEA WEST COAST GUARD FCU |
| Apr 12, 2021 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer OLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY |
| Apr 12, 2021 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage SEA WEST COAST GUARD FCU |
| Dec 1, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit BANK OF AMERICA |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 17, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 17, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2002183113 |
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 23, 2022 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000065856 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SAN MATEO CA |
| Recording Date | Sep 8, 2022 |
| Property Address | 253 HARVARD RD, SAN MATEO, CA 94402-2215 |
| Document Number | 0000065858 |
| Map Reference | MB 16 PG 3-5 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 23, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-065858 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2023 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE CO |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Family Trust |
| Address | 253 HARVARD RD, SAN MATEO, CA 94402-2215 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SAN MATEO CA |
| Recording Date | Sep 8, 2022 |
| Property Address | 253 HARVARD RD, SAN MATEO, CA 94402-2215 |
| Document Number | 0000065856 |
| Map Reference | MB 16 PG 3-5 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 23, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-065856 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 30, 2022 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE CO |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Community Property with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 253 HARVARD RD, SAN MATEO, CA 94402-2215 |
| Document Number | 0000065857 |
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| Date | Sep 8, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-065857 |
| Name | SEA WEST COAST GUARD FCU |
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| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 300 Months |
| Due | Sep 25, 2047 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | SAN MATEO CA |
| Recording Date | Apr 12, 2021 |
| Property Address | 253 HARVARD RD, SAN MATEO, CA 94402-2215 |
| Document Number | 0000058470 |
| Map Reference | MB 16 PG 3-5 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 6, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-058470 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2023 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Family Trust |
| Address | 253 HARVARD RD, SAN MATEO, CA 94402-2215 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | SAN MATEO CA |
| Recording Date | Apr 12, 2021 |
| Property Address | 253 HARVARD RD, SAN MATEO, CA 94402-2215 |
| Document Number | 0000058468 |
| Map Reference | MB 16 PG 3-5 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 5, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-058468 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 13, 2021 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE, OLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Community Property with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 253 HARVARD RD, SAN MATEO, CA 94402-2215 |
| Document Number | 0000058469 |
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| Date | Apr 12, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-058469 |
| Name | SEA WEST COAST GUARD FCU |
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| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | SAN MATEO CA |
| Property Address | 253 HARVARD RD, SAN MATEO, CA 94402-2215 |
| Document Number | 0000004231 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 1, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 31, 2018 |
| Title Company | OTHER |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Personal Trust |
| Address | 253 HARVARD RD SAN MATEO CA 944022215, SAN MATEO, CA 94402-2215 |
| Document Number | 0000004231 |
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| Date | Jan 23, 2018 |
| Instrument | 4231 |
| Name | BANK OF AMERICA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | TAMPA, FL 33634 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 253 Harvard Rd was $23,813.
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 | $1,929,459 (+2%) Land $944,727 Building $984,732 | ||
| 2025 | $23,813.00 | $1,891,627 Land $926,203 Building $965,424 | |
| 2023 | $22,959.00 (-5.81%) | $1,818,177 Land $890,239 Building $927,938 | $3,353,040 |
| 2022 | $24,376.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 253 Harvard Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1979.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1979–1998) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 1998 · Severe Winter Storms And Flooding |
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 253 Harvard Rd 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 342 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Astound Broadband Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
| Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless | 250 / 100 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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