San Mateo County property record for 49 James Ave, Atherton, CA 94027
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 5.5 ba · 6,150 sqft · built 2011 |
| Lot Size | 0.923 acres (40,215 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $1,870,000 (Aug 1998) |
| Tax Bill | $58,700 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 061-132-040 |
| Primary APN | 061-132-040 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 5.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 11 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 6,150 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 3,652 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 2,498 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Study | Study |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2011 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2011 |
| Architectural Style | Mediterranean |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 40,215 sqft (0.923 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 170 ft deep x 235 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Corner |
| Garage Area | 651 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 49 JAMES AVE |
|---|---|
| City | ATHERTON |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94027-2056 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1001A |
| Legal Description | LOT 6 BLOCK 15 LINDENWOOD MAP NO 4 RSM 29/20 21 TOWN OF ATHERTON |
| Legal Subdivision | LINDENWOOD MAP NO 4 |
| Legal Block | 15 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | SAN MATEO CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SAN MATEO |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3001 |
| Census Tract | 611500 |
Source: San Mateo County records, as of July 15, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 49 JAMES AVE, ATHERTON, CA 94027-2056 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 14, 1998 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 14, 1998 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 1998129190 |
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 5, 2004 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000168966 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: San Mateo County assessment roll, as of July 15, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| Municipality | Atherton Town |
| County | San Mateo County |
| Elementary School District | Menlo Park 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 | $5,210,548 (+2%) Land $1,495,135 Building $3,715,413 | ||
| 2025 | $58,700.00 (+4.86%) Homeowner's exemption | $5,108,381 (+4.04%) Land $1,465,819 Building $3,642,562 | |
| 2023 | $55,977.00 (+2.44%) Homeowner's exemption | $4,910,018 Land $1,408,900 Building $3,501,118 | $8,126,550 |
| 2022 | $54,645.00 |
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 |
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 97% of the US · lower than 97.8% 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 - 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 299 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Race Communications Fiber | 10,000 / 10,000 |
| 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Etheric Networks, Sonic Telecom.
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