San Mateo County property record for 53 James Ave, Atherton, CA 94027
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 3 ba · 6,658 sqft · built 2007 |
| Lot Size | 1.15 acres (50,214 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $10,775,000 (Jul 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $136,823 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2017 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 061-123-070 |
| Primary APN | 061-123-070 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 16 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 6,658 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 9,078 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 5,268 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,390 sqft |
| Basement Area | 2,420 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Study | Study |
| Year Built | Built 2007 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2007 |
| Lot Area | 50,214 sqft |
| Lot Dimensions | 294 ft deep x 169 ft wide |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 53 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 8 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 | 8 |
| 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 | 53 JAMES AVE, ATHERTON, CA 94027-2056 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 28, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 28, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | May 23, 2003 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201765272 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 17, 2002 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000191970 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SAN MATEO CA |
| Recording Date | Jul 28, 2017 |
| Property Address | 53 JAMES AVE, ATHERTON, CA 94027-2056 |
| Document Number | 0000065272 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 20, 2017 |
| Instrument | 65272 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 30, 2017 |
| Title Company | LAWYERS TITLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $11,852.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Value |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 53 JAMES AVE ATHERTON CA 940272056, ATHERTON, CA 94027-2056 |
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 | $12,505,309 (+2%) Land $6,342,599 Building $6,162,710 | ||
| 2025 | $136,823.00 (+4.78%) | $12,260,108 (+4.04%) Land $6,218,235 Building $6,041,873 | |
| 2023 | $130,581.00 (+2.41%) | $11,784,034 Land $5,976,774 Building $5,807,260 | $8,548,830 |
| 2022 | $127,504.00 |
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 95% of the US · lower than 97% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 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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