San Mateo County property record for 689 Birch Ave, San Mateo, CA 94402
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,060 sqft · built 1941 |
| Lot Size | 0.103 acres (4,500 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $1,360,000 (Jul 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $19,880 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2017 Sale & Mortgage Jul 2017 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (reduced by levee) |
| APN | 035-013-430 |
| Primary APN | 035-013-430 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,060 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,470 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,060 sqft |
| Basement Area | 410 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Year Built | Built 1941 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1941 |
| Lot Area | 4,500 sqft (0.103 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 90 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Garage Area | 410 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 689 BIRCH AVE |
|---|---|
| City | SAN MATEO |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94402-1950 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R10006 |
| Legal Description | LOT 18 BLOCK 7 SUNNYBRAE MAP NO 2 RSM 22/37 |
| Legal Subdivision | SUNNYBRAE MAP NO 2 |
| Legal Block | 7 |
| Legal Lot Number | 18 |
| Jurisdiction | SAN MATEO CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SAN MATEO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 607600 |
Source: San Mateo County records, as of July 15, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 689 BIRCH AVE, SAN MATEO, CA 94402-1950 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Community Property |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 21, 2017 | Grant Deed, Transfer BANK OF AMERICA |
| Jul 7, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 21, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 21, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Aug 23, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201762929 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 22, 1997 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000071618 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SAN MATEO CA |
| Recording Date | Jul 21, 2017 |
| Property Address | 689 BIRCH AVE, SAN MATEO, CA 94402-1950 |
| Document Number | 0000062929 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 13, 2017 |
| Instrument | 62929 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 14, 2017 |
| Title Company | NORTH AMERICAN TITLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,496.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Value |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Community Property |
| Address | 689 BIRCH AVE SAN MATEO CA 944021950, SAN MATEO, CA 94402-1950 |
| Document Number | 62930 |
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| Date | Jul 21, 2017 |
| Instrument | 62930 |
| Name | BANK OF AMERICA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | 101 S TRYON ST, CHARLOTTE, NC 28280-0002 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jul 20, 2047 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SAN MATEO CA |
| Recording Date | Jul 7, 2017 |
| Property Address | 689 BIRCH AVE, SAN MATEO, CA 94402-1950 |
| Document Number | 0000057792 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 8, 2017 |
| Instrument | 57792 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 4, 2017 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 689 BIRCH AVE SAN MATEO CA 944021950, SAN MATEO, CA 94402-1950 |
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 | $1,585,210 (+2%) Land $887,845 Building $697,365 | ||
| 2025 | $19,880.00 (+3.14%) Homeowner's exemption | $1,554,129 (+4.04%) Land $870,437 Building $683,692 | |
| 2023 | $19,275.00 (+4.15%) Homeowner's exemption | $1,493,783 Land $836,638 Building $657,145 | $1,105,830 |
| 2022 | $18,507.00 |
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 reduced by levee · depends on levee performance |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2010) |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 2010 · rainfall accumulation |
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 | 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 915 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 |
| Astound Broadband Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
| Sonic Telecom Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Unwired Fixed Wireless | 300 / 25 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless | 250 / 100 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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