San Mateo County property record for 254 W 40th Ave, San Mateo, CA 94403
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,570 sqft · built 1953 |
| Lot Size | 0.116 acres (5,046 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $2,060,000 (Apr 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $2,577 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2022 Reverse Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 042-221-090 |
| Primary APN | 042-221-090 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,570 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,410 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,570 sqft |
| Basement Area | 840 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Year Built | Built 1953 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1953 |
| Lot Area | 5,046 sqft (0.116 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 95 ft deep x 53 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 450 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 254 W 40TH AVE |
|---|---|
| City | SAN MATEO |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94403-4350 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R10006 |
| Legal Description | LOT 9 BLOCK 11 SAN MATEO KNOLLS RSM 22/8 9 CITY OF SAN MATEO |
| Legal Subdivision | SAN MATEO KNOLLS |
| Legal Block | 11 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | SAN MATEO CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SAN MATEO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 607100 |
254 W 40th Ave is held in a trust since April 2025.
Source: San Mateo County records, as of July 15, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 58 W 40TH AVE, SAN MATEO, CA 94403-4515 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Revocable Trust |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 17, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 17, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202518584 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 15, 2002 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000053490 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SAN MATEO CA |
| Property Address | 254 W 40TH AVE, SAN MATEO, CA 94403-4350 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 5, 2022 |
| Title Company | WFG NATIONAL TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 254 W 40TH AVE, SAN MATEO, CA 94403-4350 |
| Document Number | 0000050441 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 27, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-050441 |
| Name | OPEN MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | AUSTIN, TX 78737 |
| Type | Reverse Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 4.96% |
| Adjustable | Adjustable Rate Rider |
| Type Change Date | Aug 1, 2022 |
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Index | 1-Year CMT |
| Max Rate | 9.96% |
The 2025 property tax bill for 254 W 40th Ave was $2,577.
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 | $2,101,200 (+1,451.7%) Land $1,428,000 Building $673,200 | ||
| 2025 | $2,577.00 | $135,413 Land $34,250 Building $101,163 | |
| 2023 | $2,558.00 (+5.57%) | $130,157 Land $32,921 Building $97,236 | $1,796,220 |
| 2022 | $2,423.00 |
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.
FEMA maps place 254 W 40th Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 10, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 254 W 40th 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 785 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Sonic Telecom Fiber | 10,000 / 10,000 |
| 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless | 250 / 100 |
May also be available: GeoLinks, T-Mobile.
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