488 28th Ave, San Mateo, CA 94403 Property Records

San Mateo County property record for 488 28th Ave, San Mateo, CA 94403

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 2 ba · 1,260 sqft · built 1940
Lot Size0.157 acres (6,822 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$1,365,000 (Jun 2019)
Tax Bill$19,725 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesJan 2021 Mortgage
Jun 2019 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN039-324-010

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN039-324-010

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,260 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,260 sqft
Family RoomFamily Room
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1940
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1940
Architectural StyleBungalow
Exterior MaterialStucco
Construction TypeFrame
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area6,822 sqft (0.157 acres)
Lot Dimensions80 ft deep x 70 ft wide
View / LotCorner
Garage Area540 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemCentral
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address488 28TH AVE
CitySAN MATEO
StateCA
Zip94403-2407
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR10006
Legal DescriptionLOT 19 BLOCK 8 & SLY 15FT OF LOT 20 BLOCK 8 SAN MATEO TERRACE MAP NO 3 RSM 21/76 77 CITY OF SAN MATEO
Legal SubdivisionSAN MATEO TERRACE MAP NO 3
Legal Block8
Legal Lot Number19,20
JurisdictionSAN MATEO CA
Township / Civil DivisionSAN MATEO
Census Block Group3
Census Block3015
Census Tract607400

Owner

488 28th Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in June 2019.

Source: San Mateo County records, as of July 15, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address488 28TH AVE, SAN MATEO, CA 94403-2407
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingCommunity Property

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jan 19, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
QUICKEN LOANS LLC
Jun 28, 2019Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
PNC BANK NA

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleJun 28, 2019 · Amount on File
Deed SaleJun 28, 2019 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number201950215
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

January 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionSAN MATEO CA
Property Address488 28TH AVE, SAN MATEO, CA 94403-2407
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 16, 2021
Title CompanyFIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address488 28TH AVE, SAN MATEO, CA 94403-2407

Mortgage

Document Number0000007674
DateJan 19, 2021
Instrument2021-007674
Lender
NameQUICKEN LOANS LLC
TypeMortgage Company
AddressDETROIT, MI 48226
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term361 Months
DueFeb 1, 2051

June 2019: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionSAN MATEO CA
Recording DateJun 28, 2019
Property Address488 28TH AVE, SAN MATEO, CA 94403-2407
Document Number0000050215
Map ReferenceMB 21 PG 76
Instrument DateJun 23, 2019
Instrument2019-050215
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 9, 2021
Title CompanyCHICAGO TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCommunity Property with Right of Survivorship
Address488 28TH AVE, SAN MATEO, CA 94403-2407

Mortgage

Document Number0000050216
DateJun 28, 2019
Instrument2019-050216
Lender
NamePNC BANK NA
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term361 Months
DueJul 1, 2049

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 488 28th Ave was $19,725 with a homeowner's exemption.

Source: San Mateo County assessment roll, as of July 15, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateCalifornia
CountySan Mateo County
MunicipalitySan Mateo City
Elementary School DistrictSan Mateo-Foster City Elementary School District (KG - 08)
Secondary School DistrictSan Mateo Union High School District (09 - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$1,691,480 (+8.82%) Land $1,137,827 Building $553,653
2025$19,725.00 Homeowner's exemption$1,554,393 Land $1,115,517 Building $438,876
2023$18,675.00 (+1.09%) Homeowner's exemption$1,494,037 Land $1,072,201 Building $421,836$1,524,780
2022$18,474.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 488 28th Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 4 flood claims nearby since 1978.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 10, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies1 in force
Nearby Flood Claims4 (1978–1986)
Most Recent ClaimFeb 1986 · Severe Storms & 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

Wildfire risk around 488 28th 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 RiskLow
lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.2% of California
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemCALIFORNIA WATER SERVICE - SAN MATEO
private · serves 103,536 people · EPA ID CA4110008
Water SourcePurchased surface water from SAN FRANCISCO REGIONAL WATER SYSTEM
Last State InspectionMar 2025
Lead4 ppb (2023–2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 799 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Sonic Telecom
Fiber
10,000 / 10,000
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

May also be available: Etheric Networks, GeoLinks, T-Mobile, Verizon.

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