San Mateo County property record for 281 Marcella Way, Millbrae, CA 94030
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,470 sqft · built 1956 |
| Lot Size | 0.209 acres (9,100 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on File |
| Last Sale | $555,000 (May 1999) |
| Tax Bill | $11,641 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 024-302-160 |
| Primary APN | 024-302-160 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,470 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,470 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1956 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1956 |
| Lot Area | 9,100 sqft (0.209 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 130 ft deep x 70 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 281 MARCELLA WAY |
|---|---|
| City | MILLBRAE |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94030-3020 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R10006 |
| Legal Description | LOT 11 BLOCK 21 MILLS ESTATE NO 4 RSM 39/17 18 19 CITY OF MILLBRAE |
| Legal Subdivision | MILLS ESTATE NO 4 |
| Legal Block | 21 |
| Legal Lot Number | 11 |
| Jurisdiction | SAN MATEO CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1009 |
| Census Tract | 604900 |
Source: San Mateo County assessment roll, APN 024-302-160, as of July 15, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 281 MARCELLA WAY, MILLBRAE, CA 94030-3020 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 06, 1999 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 06, 1999 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | May 01, 1998 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 199980452 |
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 29, 2011 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000039243 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: San Mateo County assessment roll as of July 15, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | San Mateo County |
| Municipality | Millbrae City |
| Elementary School District | Millbrae Elementary School District (KG - 08) |
| Secondary School District | San Mateo Union High School District (09 - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $887,464 (+2%) Land $443,732 Building $443,732 | ||
| 2025 | $11,641.00 (+6.72%) Homeowner's exemption | $870,064 (+4.04%) Land $435,032 Building $435,032 | |
| 2023 | $10,908.00 (+17.81%) Homeowner's exemption | $836,280 Land $418,140 Building $418,140 | $1,834,290 |
| 2022 | $9,259.00 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, San Mateo County (06081C), as of September 10, 2026 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 060816049001, as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition, as of 2020 · Last verified October 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 | 4 (1978–1986) |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 1986 · Severe Storms & Flooding |
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 88% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, 383 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Etheric Communications, LLC. Fixed Wireless | 250 / 100 |
| T-Mobile USA Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: California Internet.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, water system CA4110018, as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | CITY OF MILLBRAE serves 22,795 people |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from SAN FRANCISCO REGIONAL WATER SYSTEM |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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