San Mateo County property record for 29 E 38th Ave, San Mateo, CA 94403
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,080 sqft · built 1953 |
| Lot Size | 0.115 acres (5,000 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $1,205,000 (Oct 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $16,547 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2019 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 040-096-130 |
| Primary APN | 040-096-130 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,080 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,080 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1953 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1953 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 5,000 sqft (0.115 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 270 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 29 E 38TH AVE |
|---|---|
| City | SAN MATEO |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94403-3507 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R10006 |
| Legal Description | LOT 27 BLOCK 7 GLENDALE VILLAGE RSM 32/2 3 CITY OF SAN MATEO |
| Legal Subdivision | GLENDALE VILLAGE |
| Legal Block | 7 |
| Legal Lot Number | 27 |
| Jurisdiction | SAN MATEO CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SAN MATEO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1010 |
| Census Tract | 608501 |
29 E 38th Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in October 2019.
Source: San Mateo County records, as of July 15, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 29 E 38TH AVE, SAN MATEO, CA 94403-3507 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 25, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 25, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201989583 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 29, 2011 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000038393 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SAN MATEO CA |
| Recording Date | Oct 25, 2019 |
| Property Address | 29 E 38TH AVE, SAN MATEO, CA 94403-3507 |
| Document Number | 0000089583 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 22, 2019 |
| Instrument | 89583 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 13, 2019 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE CO |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,325.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Value |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Community Property |
| Address | 632 N CLAREMONT ST #A SAN MATEO CA 944011710, A, SAN MATEO, CA 94401-1710 |
| Document Number | 89584 |
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| Date | Oct 25, 2019 |
| Instrument | 89584 |
| Name | NEWFI LNDG |
|---|---|
| Address | EMERYVILLE, CA 94608 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Oct 24, 2049 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 29 E 38th Ave was $16,547 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $1,344,194 (+2%) Land $976,076 Building $368,118 | ||
| 2025 | $16,547.00 Homeowner's exemption | $1,317,838 Land $956,938 Building $360,900 | |
| 2023 | $15,854.00 (+1.43%) Homeowner's exemption | $1,266,667 Land $919,780 Building $346,887 | $1,317,060 |
| 2022 | $15,630.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 29 E 38th Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 | 7 in force |
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.
The area around 29 E 38th Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 734 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless, DSL in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Astound Broadband Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless | 250 / 100 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: GeoLinks, Sonic Telecom.
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