San Mateo County property record for 298 Selby Ln, Atherton, CA 94027
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,200 sqft · built 1951 |
| Lot Size | 0.236 acres (10,273 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $1,500,000 (Jan 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $24,113 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 059-274-090 |
| Primary APN | 059-274-090 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,200 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,350 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1951 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1951 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 10,273 sqft (0.236 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 82 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Corner |
| Garage Area | 480 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 298 SELBY LN |
|---|---|
| City | ATHERTON |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94027-3931 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R10006 |
| Legal Description | LOTS 97 98 BLOCK 12 OAKLEIGH PARK NO 3 RSM 8/29 |
| Legal Subdivision | OAKLEIGH PARK NO 3 |
| Legal Block | 12 |
| Legal Lot Number | 97 |
| Jurisdiction | SAN MATEO CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SAN MATEO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1024 |
| Census Tract | 611300 |
298 Selby Ln is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in September 2009.
Source: San Mateo County records, as of July 15, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 298 SELBY LN, ATHERTON, CA 94027-3931 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Borrower in Default |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 25, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 25, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 8, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200511765 |
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 14, 2009 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000127911 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 298 Selby Ln was $24,113 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: San Mateo County assessment roll, as of July 15, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | San Mateo County |
| Elementary School District | Redwood City Elementary School District (KG - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Sequoia Union High School District (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,138,140 (+2%) Land $1,700,681 Building $437,459 | ||
| 2025 | $24,113.00 Homeowner's exemption | $2,096,218 Land $1,667,335 Building $428,883 | |
| 2023 | $23,429.00 (+4.91%) Homeowner's exemption | $2,014,823 Land $1,602,592 Building $412,231 | $3,302,010 |
| 2022 | $22,333.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 298 Selby Ln in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1998.
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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1998–2022) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 2022 · Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
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 298 Selby Ln is low, with 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 94% of the US · lower than 96% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 - BEAR GULCH private · serves 60,382 people · EPA ID CA4110006 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2025 |
| Lead | 4 ppb (2022–2024) 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 704 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless | 250 / 100 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Astound Broadband, Race Communications.
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