259 W 3rd Ave, San Mateo, CA 94402 Property Records

San Mateo County property record for 259 W 3rd Ave, San Mateo, CA 94402

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 4 ba · 3,300 sqft · built 1931
Lot Size0.193 acres (8,422 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$4,025,000 (Apr 2024)
Tax Bill$49,114 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesApr 2024 Sale & Mortgage
May 2022 Mortgage
+ 2 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN034-084-050

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN034-084-050

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths4 Baths
Total Rooms10 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area3,300 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,550 sqft
2nd Floor Area1,090 sqft
Family RoomFamily Room
StudyStudy

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1931
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1931
Lot Area8,422 sqft (0.193 acres)
Lot Dimensions127 ft deep x 66 ft wide
Garage Area340 sqft
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemCentral

Location & Zoning

Street Address259 W 3RD AVE
CitySAN MATEO
StateCA
Zip94402-1551
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR10006
Legal DescriptionLOT 5 BLOCK 9 & TRIANG 127.9 FT X 7.50 FT OF LOT 6 BLOCK 9 BAYWOOD RSM 16/3 4 5 CITY OF SAN MATEO
Legal SubdivisionBAYWOOD
Legal Block9
Legal Lot Number5,6
JurisdictionSAN MATEO CA
Township / Civil DivisionSAN MATEO
Census Block Group1
Census Block1002
Census Tract606500

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 Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address259 W 3RD AVE, SAN MATEO, CA 94402-1551
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingCommunity Property

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Apr 30, 2024Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA
May 2, 2022Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
STIFEL BANK & TRUST
May 29, 2018Deed of Trust, Mortgage
STIFEL BK&TR
Mar 10, 2017Grant Deed, Transfer
STIFEL BK&TR

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleApr 30, 2024 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleApr 30, 2024 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleMar 10, 2017 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number202422047
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

April 2024: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionSAN MATEO CA
Recording DateApr 30, 2024
Property Address259 W 3RD AVE, SAN MATEO, CA 94402-1551
Document Number0000022047
Map ReferenceMB 16 PG 3-5
Instrument DateApr 26, 2024
Instrument2024-022047
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 22, 2024
Title CompanyTWFG NATIONAL TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY, WFG NATIONAL TITLE INS CO

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$24,552.50
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCommunity Property with Right of Survivorship
Address259 W 3RD AVE, SAN MATEO, CA 94402-1551

Mortgage

Document Number0000022048
DateApr 30, 2024
Instrument2024-022048
Lender
NameJPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueMay 1, 2054

May 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionSAN MATEO CA
Property Address259 W 3RD AVE, SAN MATEO, CA 94402-1551
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedMay 24, 2022
Title CompanyTICOR TITLE ORANGE COUNTY BR, TICOR TTL ORANGE CNTY BRANCH

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address259 W 3RD AVE, SAN MATEO, CA 94402-1551

Mortgage

Document Number0000036512
DateMay 2, 2022
Instrument2022-036512
Lender
NameSTIFEL BANK & TRUST
TypeBank
AddressSAINT LOUIS, MO 63141
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueMay 1, 2052
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Rate2%
Type Change DateMay 1, 2027
Change Frequency6 Months
Min Rate At Change3%
Max Rate At Change7%
IndexOther
Margin3
Max Rate7%

May 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionSAN MATEO CA
Property Address259 W 3RD AVE, SAN MATEO, CA 94402-1551
Document Number0000042902
Instrument DateMay 29, 2018
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJun 19, 2018

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipRevocable Trust
Address259 W 3RD AVE SAN MATEO CA 944021551, SAN MATEO, CA 94402-1551

Mortgage

Document Number0000042902
DateJun 4, 2018
Instrument42902
Lender
NameSTIFEL BK&TR
TypeBank
Address12655 OLIVE BLVD # 250, ST LOUIS, MO 63141-6343
Agreement
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueJun 3, 2048
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Rate3.87%

March 2017: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionSAN MATEO CA
Recording DateMar 10, 2017
Property Address259 W 3RD AVE, SAN MATEO, CA 94402-1551
Document Number0000021152
Instrument DateFeb 13, 2017
Instrument21152
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedApr 3, 2017
Title CompanyNORTH AMERICAN TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$3,492.50
Amount AccuracyFull Value
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipPersonal Trust
Address259 W 3RD AVE SAN MATEO CA 944021551, SAN MATEO, CA 94402-1551

Mortgage

Document Number21153
DateMar 10, 2017
Instrument21153
Lender
NameSTIFEL BK&TR
TypeBank
Address12655 OLIVE BLVD # 250, ST LOUIS, MO 63141-6343
Agreement
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueMar 9, 2047
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Rate3.5%

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 Value
2026$4,187,609 (+2%) Land $2,722,726 Building $1,464,883
2025$49,114.00 (+17.08%)$4,105,500 (+15.92%) Land $2,669,340 Building $1,436,160
2023$41,950.00 (+1.29%) Homeowner's exemption$3,541,768 Land $2,872,459 Building $669,309
2022$41,414.00

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

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 10, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies2 in force
Nearby Flood Claims2 (1979–1998)
Claims Outside the SFHA1 of 2
Most Recent ClaimFeb 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.

Wildfire

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

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 98% of the US · lower than 98.4% of California
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond 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 342 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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