521 E Capistrano Way, San Mateo, CA 94402 Property Records

San Mateo County property record for 521 E Capistrano Way, San Mateo, CA 94402

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 2 ba · 1,754 sqft · built 1952
Lot Size	0.125 acres (5,460 sqft)
Owner	2 Trust Names on File
Tax Bill	$12,319 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Mar 2026 Transfer Jan 2021 Transfer + 3 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`034-131-410`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`034-131-410`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Total Rooms	6 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,754 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,607 sqft
Family Room	Family Room
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1952
Effective Year Built	Effective 1952
Architectural Style	Ranch
Exterior Material	Stucco
Roof Material	Composition Shingle
Lot Area	5,460 sqft (0.125 acres)
Lot Dimensions	97 ft deep x 56 ft wide
Garage Area	403 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Central
Heating Fuel	Gas
Sewer	Municipal
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address	521 E CAPISTRANO WAY
City	SAN MATEO
State	CA
Zip	94402-2008
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R10006
Legal Description	LOT 19 BLOCK 2 PARROTT PARK RSM 23/67 68 CITY OF SAN MATEO
Legal Subdivision	PARROTT PARK
Legal Block	2
Legal Lot Number	19
Jurisdiction	SAN MATEO CA
Township / Civil Division	SAN MATEO
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2000
Census Tract	606400

Owner

521 E Capistrano Way is owner-occupied and held in a trust since July 1993.

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

Owner of Record	2 Trust Names on File
Mailing Address	521 E CAPISTRANO WAY, SAN MATEO, CA 94402-2008
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Company
Vesting	Trust, Revocable Trust

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

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Mar 23, 2026	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Jan 25, 2021	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY
Jan 25, 2021	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY
Aug 16, 2017	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim
Aug 15, 2017	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage HOMEBRIDGE FINANCIAL SERVICES INC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Transfer Date	Jul 28, 1993
Transfer Doc	0000021331
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

March 2026: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	SAN MATEO CA
Recording Date	Mar 23, 2026
Property Address	521 E CAPISTRANO WAY, SAN MATEO, CA 94402-2008
Document Number	0000014589
Map Reference	MB 23 PG 67&68
Instrument Date	Nov 25, 2025
Instrument	2026-014589
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Apr 24, 2026

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Revocable Trust
Address	521 E CAPISTRANO WAY, SAN MATEO, CA 94402-2008

January 2021: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	SAN MATEO CA
Recording Date	Jan 25, 2021
Property Address	521 E CAPISTRANO WAY, SAN MATEO, CA 94402-2008
Document Number	0000011637
Instrument Date	Jan 24, 2021
Instrument	11637
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Feb 22, 2021
Title Company	ATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Community Property
Address	1425 SOUTHDOWN RD HILLSBOROUGH CA 940107251, HILLSBOROUGH, CA 94010-7251

January 2021: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	SAN MATEO CA
Recording Date	Jan 25, 2021
Property Address	521 E CAPISTRANO WAY, SAN MATEO, CA 94402-2008
Document Number	0000011638
Instrument Date	Jan 24, 2021
Instrument	11638
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Feb 22, 2021
Title Company	ATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer Partial Interest

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Separate Estate/Property
Address	521 E CAPISTRANO WAY SAN MATEO CA 944022008, SAN MATEO, CA 94402-2008

August 2017: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	SAN MATEO CA
Recording Date	Aug 16, 2017
Property Address	521 E CAPISTRANO WAY, SAN MATEO, CA 94402-2008
Document Number	0000071234
Instrument Date	Aug 7, 2017
Instrument	71234
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 31, 2017

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Value
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Living Trust
Address	521 E CAPISTRANO WAY SAN MATEO CA 944022008, SAN MATEO, CA 94402-2008

August 2017: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	SAN MATEO CA
Recording Date	Aug 15, 2017
Property Address	521 E CAPISTRANO WAY, SAN MATEO, CA 94402-2008
Document Number	0000071009
Map Reference	MAP23 PG67&68
Instrument Date	Aug 2, 2017
Instrument	2017-071009
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 9, 2021
Title Company	TICOR TITLE CO

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	No Consideration Stated
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants
Address	521 E CAPISTRANO WAY, SAN MATEO, CA 94402-2008

Mortgage

Document Number	0000071010
Date	Aug 15, 2017
Instrument	2017-071010

Lender

Name	HOMEBRIDGE FINANCIAL SERVICES INC
Type	Funding / Finance Company

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Sep 1, 2047

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 521 E Capistrano Way was $12,319, up 1% from the year before.

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

Property Jurisdictions

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)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026		$895,458 (+2%) Land $400,511 Building $494,947
2025	$12,319.00 (+0.97%)	$877,901 Land $392,658 Building $485,243
2024	$12,201.00 (+2.32%)
2023	$11,924.00 (+1.4%)	$843,813 Land $377,411 Building $466,402	$2,201,490
2022	$11,759.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 521 E Capistrano Way 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	3 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.

Wildfire

The area around 521 E Capistrano Way 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

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 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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 570 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity Cable · Fiber in parts of the area	2,000 / 250
Astound Broadband Cable · Fiber in parts of the area	1,500 / 50
Verizon Fixed Wireless	1,000 / 75
Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area	250 / 100
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: AT&T, GeoLinks, Sonic Telecom, Unwired.

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