San Mateo County property record for 540 Palmetto Ave, Pacifica, CA 94044
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 910 sqft · built 1949 |
| Lot Size | 0.142 acres (6,185 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $280,000 (Feb 2000) |
| Tax Bill | $6,459 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2022 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 009-162-500 |
| Primary APN | 009-162-500 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 910 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 910 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Year Built | Built 1949 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1949 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Tar & Gravel |
| Lot Area | 6,185 sqft (0.142 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 117 ft deep x 53 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 280 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 540 PALMETTO AVE |
|---|---|
| City | PACIFICA |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94044-1842 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R10006 |
| Legal Description | LOT 9 BLOCK 24 LESS PTN TO HWY PACIFIC MANOR NO 5 RSM 30/17 |
| Legal Subdivision | PACIFIC MANOR NO 5 |
| Legal Block | 24 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | SAN MATEO CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1026 |
| Census Tract | 602900 |
Source: San Mateo County records, as of July 15, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 540 PALMETTO AVE, PACIFICA, CA 94044-1842 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 4, 2000 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Feb 4, 2000 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 200015009 |
| Last Transfer Date | May 28, 2014 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000011316 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SAN MATEO CA |
| Recording Date | Feb 7, 2022 |
| Property Address | 540 PALMETTO AVE, PACIFICA, CA 94044-1842 |
| Document Number | 0000011316 |
| Map Reference | MB 30 PG 17 |
| Instrument Date | May 28, 2014 |
| Instrument | 2022-011316 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 3, 2022 |
| Title Company | TWFG NATIONAL TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY, WFG NATIONAL TITLE INS CO |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 540 PALMETTO AVE, PACIFICA, CA 94044-1842 |
| Document Number | 0000011317 |
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| Date | Feb 7, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-011317 |
| Name | UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 121 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2032 |
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 | $438,946 (+2%) Land $219,473 Building $219,473 | ||
| 2025 | $6,459.00 (+8.21%) Homeowner's exemption | $430,340 (+4.04%) Land $215,170 Building $215,170 | |
| 2023 | $5,969.00 (+6.02%) Homeowner's exemption | $413,630 Land $206,815 Building $206,815 | $770,850 |
| 2022 | $5,630.00 |
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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 15 (1989–2021) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 15 of 15 |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 2021 · river or lake flooding |
| Claims by Event |
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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 | 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 | 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 418 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless, DSL in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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