San Mateo County property record for 262 W 3rd Ave, San Mateo, CA 94402
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,980 sqft · built 1952 |
| Lot Size | 0.118 acres (5,153 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $2,700,000 (Apr 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $29,730 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2026 Sale & Mortgage Oct 2018 Transfer + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 034-085-120 |
| Primary APN | 034-085-120 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,980 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,350 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,180 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 800 sqft |
| Basement Area | 370 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Year Built | Built 1952 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1952 |
| Lot Area | 5,153 sqft (0.118 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 80 ft deep x 54 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Garage Area | 370 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 262 W 3RD AVE |
|---|---|
| City | SAN MATEO |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94402-1524 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R10006 |
| Legal Description | SELY 80 FT X 30 FT FRONT & REAR MEAS OF LOT 1 BLOCK 1 BAYWOOD RSM 16/3 4 5 CITY OF SAN MATEO |
| Legal Subdivision | BAYWOOD |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | SAN MATEO CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SAN MATEO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 606500 |
262 W 3rd Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in April 2026.
Source: San Mateo County records, as of July 15, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 262 W 3RD AVE, SAN MATEO, CA 94402-1524 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Community Property |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 17, 2026 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage WELLS FARGO |
| Oct 3, 2018 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| May 15, 2017 | Grant Deed, Transfer FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 17, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 17, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 15, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202620237 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 26, 2018 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000077076 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SAN MATEO CA |
| Recording Date | Apr 17, 2026 |
| Property Address | 262 W 3RD AVE, SAN MATEO, CA 94402-1524 |
| Document Number | 0000020237 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 15, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202620237 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 28, 2026 |
| Title Company | WFG NATIONAL TITLE INSURANCE, WFG NATIONAL TITLE INSURANCE C |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $299,970.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Community Property |
| Address | 262 W 3RD AVE, SAN MATEO, CA 94402-1524 |
| Document Number | 0000020238, |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 17, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202620238 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2056 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Rate | 5.75% |
| Initial Type | Adjustable Rate |
| Adjustable | Adjustable Rate Rider |
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SAN MATEO CA |
| Recording Date | Oct 3, 2018 |
| Property Address | 262 W 3RD AVE, SAN MATEO, CA 94402-1524 |
| Document Number | 0000077076 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 26, 2018 |
| Instrument | 77076 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 25, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 262 W 3RD AVE SAN MATEO CA 944021524, SAN MATEO, CA 94402-1524 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SAN MATEO CA |
| Recording Date | May 15, 2017 |
| Property Address | 262 W 3RD AVE, SAN MATEO, CA 94402-1524 |
| Document Number | 0000041719 |
| Instrument Date | May 8, 2017 |
| Instrument | 41719 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 7, 2017 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $2,321.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 262 W 3RD AVE SAN MATEO CA 944021524, SAN MATEO, CA 94402-1524 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 262 W 3rd Ave was $29,730, up 1.1% from the year before.
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 | $2,497,805 (+2%) Land $1,882,234 Building $615,571 | ||
| 2025 | $29,730.00 (+1.09%) | $2,448,829 Land $1,845,328 Building $603,501 | |
| 2024 | $29,409.00 (+3.25%) | ||
| 2023 | $28,482.00 (+1%) Homeowner's exemption | $2,353,740 Land $1,773,673 Building $580,067 | $2,606,310 |
| 2022 | $28,199.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 262 W 3rd Ave 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.
Wildfire risk around 262 W 3rd Ave is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 98% of the US · lower than 98.4% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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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