261 Palm Ave, Millbrae, CA 94030 Property Records

San Mateo County property record for 261 Palm Ave, Millbrae, CA 94030 · Last verified July 2026

Property Highlights

Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Bedrooms2 Beds
Bathrooms2.5 Baths
Year BuiltBuilt 1931
Square Footage1,970 sqft Living Area
Lot Size5,520 sqft (0.127 acres)
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Last Sale$1,633,000 (2016)
Tax Bill$23,146.00 (2025)

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN024-134-070

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths2.5 Baths
Partial Baths1 Partial Baths
Total Rooms7 Rooms
Building Area1,970 sqft Living Area
Gross Area2,290 sqft Gross Area
1st Floor1,330 sqft 1st Floor
Basement Area570 sqft Basement
Finished Basement250 sqft Finished
Unfinished Basement320 sqft Unfinished
Family RoomFamily Room

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1931
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1931
Lot Area5,520 sqft (0.127 acres)
Depth X Width120 ft x 46 ft Depth x Width
Parking Spaces1 Parking Spaces
Garage TypeBasement Garage
Garage Area320 sqft Garage

Utilities and HVAC

Cooling SystemCentral Cooling
Heating SystemCentral Heating

Location & Zoning

Street Address261 PALM AVE
CityMILLBRAE
StateCA
Zip94030-2442
Property UsageResidential Property Usage
TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionLOT 13 BLOCK 31 MILLBRAE HIGHLANDS 2
Legal SubdivisionMILLBRAE HIGHLANDS 2
Legal Block31
Legal Lot Number13
JurisdictionSAN MATEO CA
Minor Civil DivisionSOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
Census Blockgroup3
Census Block3011
Census Tract604800

Owner

Source: San Mateo County records · APN 024-134-070

Assessment roll updated July 15, 2026 · Last verified July 2026

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Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address261 PALM AVE, MILLBRAE, CA 94030-2442
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeOwner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Mar 18, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA
Oct 23, 2017Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
US BANK NA
Jul 06, 2018Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage
US BANK NA

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Verified Names on Deed
Last SaleDec 19, 2016 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleDec 19, 2016 · Amount on Record
Deed Doc Number2016134620
Prior Transfer DateDec 18, 1995
Prior Transfer Doc0000142349
Record RefreshedSep 20, 2026

March 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionSAN MATEO CA
Property Address261 PALM AVE, MILLBRAE, CA 94030-2442
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedApr 20, 2021
Title CompanyAMROCK TITLE CALIFORNIA INC

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address261 PALM AVE, MILLBRAE, CA 94030-2442

Mortgage

Document Number0000044153
DateMar 18, 2021
Instrument2021-044153
Lender
NameJPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA
TypeBank
AddressCOLUMBUS, OH 43240
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueApr 01, 2051

October 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionSAN MATEO CA
Property Address261 PALM AVE, MILLBRAE, CA 94030-2442
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 05, 2021
Title CompanyFIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000092942
DateOct 23, 2017
Instrument2017-092942
Lender
NameUS BANK NA
TypeBank
AddressOWENSBORO, KY 42301
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueNov 01, 2047

July 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionSAN MATEO CA
Property Address261 PALM AVE, MILLBRAE, CA 94030-2442
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 05, 2021
Title CompanySOLIDIFI

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000052583
DateJul 06, 2018
Instrument2018-052583
Lender
NameUS BANK NA
TypeBank
AddressLA JOLLA, CA 92037
Agreement
TypeCommercial Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Change FrequencyMonthly (Revolving credit lines are monthly unless stated otherwise).

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: San Mateo County records · Assessment roll updated July 15, 2026 · Last verified July 2026

Property Jurisdictions

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

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$1,933,134 (+2%) Land $966,567 Building $966,567
2025$23,146.00 (+5.66%)$1,895,230 (+4.04%) Land $947,615 Building $947,615
2023$21,907.00 (+8.6%)$1,821,638 Land $910,819 Building $910,819$1,877,760
2022$20,173.00

Flood & Wildfire

261 Palm Ave is in FEMA Zone X, outside the Special Flood Hazard Area, with no wildfire exposure.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · San Mateo County (06081C), updated September 10, 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal flood hazard · outside the 0.2% annual chance floodplain
Special Flood Hazard AreaNo

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities · 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020

Wildfire Risk to HomesNot rated
no burnable land in reach
Wildfire LikelihoodNegligible
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach of burnable land

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

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