San Mateo County property record for 281 W 3rd Ave, San Mateo, CA 94402
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 2,540 sqft · built 1946 |
| Lot Size | 0.181 acres (7,880 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $2,772,000 (Aug 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $33,054 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 034-084-010 |
| Primary APN | 034-084-010 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,540 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,020 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,450 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,090 sqft |
| Basement Area | 480 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1946 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1946 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 7,880 sqft (0.181 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 87 ft deep x 82 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Corner |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Garage Area | 480 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 281 W 3RD AVE |
|---|---|
| City | SAN MATEO |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94402-1551 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R10006 |
| Legal Description | LOT 1 BLOCK 9 BAYWOOD RSM 16/3 4 5 CITY OF SAN MATEO |
| Legal Subdivision | BAYWOOD |
| Legal Block | 9 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | SAN MATEO CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SAN MATEO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| Census Tract | 606500 |
Source: San Mateo County records, as of July 15, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 281 W 3RD AVE, SAN MATEO, CA 94402-1551 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Community Property |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 6, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 6, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | May 18, 2006 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202441460 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 8, 1994 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000132395 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $2,827,440 (+2%) Land $1,836,000 Building $991,440 | ||
| 2025 | $33,054.00 (+57.81%) Homeowner's exemption | $2,772,000 (+63.22%) Land $1,800,000 Building $972,000 | |
| 2023 | $20,946.00 (-2.4%) Homeowner's exemption | $1,698,366 Land $849,183 Building $849,183 | $2,944,890 |
| 2022 | $21,460.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
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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