San Mateo County property record for 492 Donaldson Ave, Pacifica, CA 94044
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,240 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.088 acres (3,849 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $800,000 (May 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $2,959 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2024 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 022-031-090 |
| Primary APN | 022-031-090 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,240 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 650 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1930 |
| Lot Area | 3,849 sqft (0.088 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 77 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Corner |
| Garage Area | 230 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 492 DONALDSON AVE |
|---|---|
| City | PACIFICA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94044-3209 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R10006 |
| Legal Description | LOTS 28 29 BLOCK 3 AMEND & SUPP MAP OF ROCKAWAY BEACH RSM 5/44 |
| Legal Subdivision | ROCKAWAY BEACH |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 28 |
| Jurisdiction | SAN MATEO CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 603100 |
492 Donaldson Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 2025.
Source: San Mateo County records, as of July 15, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 492 DONALDSON AVE, PACIFICA, CA 94044-3209 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Unmarried Man |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 8, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 8, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202522651 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SAN MATEO CA |
| Recording Date | Apr 24, 2024 |
| Property Address | 492 DONALDSON AVE, PACIFICA, CA 94044-3209 |
| Document Number | 0000021049 |
| Map Reference | MB 5 PG 44 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 23, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024-021049 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 20, 2024 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 396 PALOMAR CT, SAN BRUNO, CA 94066-4700 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 492 Donaldson Ave was $2,959.
Source: San Mateo County assessment roll, as of July 15, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | San Mateo County |
| Municipality | Pacifica City |
| Secondary School District | Jefferson Union High School District (09 - 12) |
| Elementary School District | Pacifica School District (KG - 08) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $969,000 (+913.25%) Land $765,000 Building $204,000 | ||
| 2025 | $2,959.00 Homeowner's exemption | $95,633 Land $19,568 Building $76,065 | |
| 2023 | $2,443.00 (-3.44%) Homeowner's exemption | $91,921 Land $18,809 Building $73,112 | $1,057,140 |
| 2022 | $2,530.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 492 Donaldson Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 14 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 14 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1998–2021) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 2021 · rainfall accumulation |
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 492 Donaldson Ave is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 88% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within 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 | NORTH COAST COUNTY WATER DIST serves 38,546 people · EPA ID CA4110025 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2026 |
| Lead | Under 1 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 37 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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