San Mateo County property record for 602 Sylvan Ave, San Mateo, CA 94403
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,990 sqft · built 1945 |
| Lot Size | 0.137 acres (5,987 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $2,300,000 (Jun 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $28,375 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2026 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 039-302-340 |
| Primary APN | 039-302-340 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,990 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,130 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Study | Study |
| Year Built | Built 1945 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1945 |
| Lot Area | 5,987 sqft (0.137 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 109 ft deep x 55 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 230 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 602 SYLVAN AVE |
|---|---|
| City | SAN MATEO |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94403-3216 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R10006 |
| Legal Description | LOT 2 BLOCK 22 SAN MATEO TERRACE MAP NO 7 RSM 23/70 CITY OF SAN MATEO |
| Legal Subdivision | SAN MATEO TERRACE MAP NO 7 |
| Legal Block | 22 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | SAN MATEO CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SAN MATEO |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3000 |
| Census Tract | 607300 |
602 Sylvan Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in June 2024.
Source: San Mateo County records, as of July 15, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 602 SYLVAN AVE, SAN MATEO, CA 94403-3216 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 21, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 21, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 18, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202432715 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 6, 1996 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000150859 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SAN MATEO CA |
| Recording Date | Apr 6, 2026 |
| Property Address | 602 SYLVAN AVE, SAN MATEO, CA 94403-3216 |
| Document Number | 0000017646 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202617646 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 12, 2026 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Community Property, 149 |
| Address | 602 SYLVAN AVE, SAN MATEO, CA 94403-3216 |
| Document Number | 0000017646, |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 6, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202617646 |
| Name | GUARANTEED RATE, INC |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2056 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 6% |
| Initial Type | Fixed Rate |
| Max Rate | -1% |
The 2025 property tax bill for 602 Sylvan Ave was $28,375 with a homeowner's exemption, up 102.9% from the year before.
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 | $2,392,920 (+2%) Land $1,456,560 Building $936,360 | ||
| 2025 | $28,375.00 (+102.92%) Homeowner's exemption | $2,346,000 Land $1,428,000 Building $918,000 | |
| 2024 | $13,983.00 (+11.06%) | ||
| 2023 | $12,591.00 (+1.1%) Homeowner's exemption | $969,185 Land $424,715 Building $544,470 | $1,723,050 |
| 2022 | $12,454.00 |
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 602 Sylvan Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2009.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2009–2017) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2017 · Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides |
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 602 Sylvan 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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