San Mateo County property record for 540 29th Ave, San Mateo, CA 94403
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,110 sqft · built 1945 |
| Lot Size | 0.118 acres (5,120 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $400,000 (May 2000) |
| Tax Bill | $10,447 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 039-284-220 |
| Primary APN | 039-284-220 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,110 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,290 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,110 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 180 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Year Built | Built 1945 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1945 |
| Lot Area | 5,120 sqft (0.118 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 102 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 280 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 540 29TH AVE |
|---|---|
| City | SAN MATEO |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94403-3202 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R106 |
| Legal Description | LOT 5 BLOCK 15 LESS NLY 25 FT SAN MATEO TERRACE MAP NO 5 RSM22/35 CITY OF SAN MATEO |
| Legal Subdivision | SAN MATEO TERRACE MAP NO 5 |
| Legal Block | 15 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | SAN MATEO CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SAN MATEO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| Census Tract | 607300 |
540 29th Ave is owner-occupied and held in a trust since May 2015.
Source: San Mateo County records, as of July 15, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 540 29TH AVE, SAN MATEO, CA 94403-3202 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 26, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 26, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200062491 |
| Last Transfer Date | May 11, 2015 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000055602 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 540 29th Ave was $10,447 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: San Mateo County assessment roll, as of July 15, 2026
| 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) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $760,320 (+2%) Land $380,160 Building $380,160 | ||
| 2025 | $10,447.00 Homeowner's exemption | $745,412 Land $372,706 Building $372,706 | |
| 2023 | $10,087.00 (+3.16%) Homeowner's exemption | $716,470 Land $358,235 Building $358,235 | $932,580 |
| 2022 | $9,778.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 540 29th Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 1983.
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 | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1983–2016) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2016 · other causes |
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.
The area around 540 29th Ave 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 |
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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 - 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 |
| 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 732 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max 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 · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,500 / 50 |
May also be available: Etheric Networks, T-Mobile.
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