620 1st Ave, San Mateo, CA 94401 Property Records

San Mateo County property record for 620 1st Ave, San Mateo, CA 94401

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details5 bd · 4 ba · 2,190 sqft · built 1932
Lot Size0.148 acres (6,450 sqft)
Owner2 Trust Names on File
Last Sale$43,000 (Jun 2017)
Tax Bill$19,101 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesSep 2026 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN034-163-040

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN034-163-040

Interior

Bedrooms5 Beds
Full Baths4 Baths
Total Rooms13 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area2,190 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area2,190 sqft
Basement Area1,160 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1932
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1989
Architectural StyleMulti-Family
Lot Area6,450 sqft (0.148 acres)
Lot Dimensions150 ft deep x 46 ft wide
Garage Area210 sqft
Parking Spaces950 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemCentral

Location & Zoning

Street Address620 1ST AVE
CitySAN MATEO
StateCA
Zip94401-3224
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeRM0003
Legal DescriptionN 45 FT OF ARB LOTS 4 5 6 BLOCK 28 TOWN OF SAN MATEO VOL 2 MISC PG 95
Legal SubdivisionTOWN OF SAN MATEO
Legal Block28
Legal Lot Number4
JurisdictionSAN MATEO CA
Township / Civil DivisionSAN MATEO
Census Block Group1
Census Block1014
Census Tract606202

Owner

620 1st Ave is held in a trust since June 2017.

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

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

Owner of Record2 Trust Names on File
Mailing Address3916 GILLIS DR, SAN MATEO, CA 94403-3635
Owner TypeCompany
VestingTrust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleJun 15, 2017 · Amount on File
Deed SaleJun 15, 2017 · Amount on File
Prior SaleFeb 27, 2014 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number201751579
Prior Transfer DateFeb 11, 2014
Prior Transfer Doc0000016478
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

September 2026: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionSAN MATEO CA
Recording DateSep 24, 2026
Property Address620 1ST AVE, SAN MATEO, CA 94401-3224
Document Number0000054105
Instrument DateSep 17, 2026
Instrument202654105
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 23, 2026
Title CompanyNONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipFamily Trust
Address3916 GILLIS DR, SAN MATEO, CA 94403-3635

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 620 1st Ave was $19,101.

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateCalifornia
CountySan Mateo County
MunicipalitySan Mateo City
Elementary School DistrictSan Mateo-Foster City Elementary School District (KG - 08)
Secondary School DistrictSan Mateo Union High School District (09 - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2026$1,407,427 (+2%) Land $709,718 Building $697,709
2025$19,101.00$1,379,832 Land $695,803 Building $684,029
2023$17,655.00 (-0.59%)$1,326,258 Land $668,786 Building $657,472
2022$17,759.00

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.

Flood

FEMA maps place 620 1st Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 10, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Nearest Special Flood Hazard AreaZone AE, within 500 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies5 in force
Nearby Flood Claims1 (2022)
Most Recent ClaimDec 2022 · Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, 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.

Wildfire

The area around 620 1st 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 RiskNot 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 SystemCALIFORNIA WATER SERVICE - SAN MATEO
private · serves 103,536 people · EPA ID CA4110008
Water SourcePurchased surface water from SAN FRANCISCO REGIONAL WATER SYSTEM
Last State InspectionMar 2025
Lead4 ppb (2023–2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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 791 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
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
Sonic Telecom
Fiber
1,000 / 1,000
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
1,000 / 75
Unwired
Fixed Wireless
300 / 25
Etheric Networks
Fixed Wireless
250 / 100

May also be available: GeoLinks, T-Mobile.

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