70 E 38th Ave, San Mateo, CA 94403 Property Records

San Mateo County property record for 70 E 38th Ave, San Mateo, CA 94403 · Last verified July 2026

Property Highlights

Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Bedrooms2 Beds
Bathrooms2 Baths
Year BuiltBuilt 1953
Square Footage1,590 sqft Living Area
Lot Size7,656 sqft (0.176 acres)
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Last Sale$1,302,000 (2016)
Tax Bill$21,010.00 (2025)

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN040-071-260

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Building Area1,590 sqft Living Area
1st Floor1,080 sqft 1st Floor
Family RoomFamily Room
Stories1 Stories

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1953
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1953
Lot Area7,656 sqft (0.176 acres)
Depth X Width123 ft x 63 ft Depth x Width
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
Garage Area420 sqft Garage

Utilities and HVAC

Cooling SystemCentral Cooling
Heating SystemCentral Heating

Location & Zoning

Street Address70 E 38TH AVE
CitySAN MATEO
StateCA
Zip94403-3508
Property UsageResidential Property Usage
TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description62.50 FT X 122.50 FT ON SELY LINE OF 38TH AVE COM 637.50 FT NELY FRM PACIFIC BLVD PTN OF LOT 15 SAN MATEO GARDENS RSM 20/14 CITY OF SAN MATEO
Legal SubdivisionSAN MATEO GARDENS
Legal Lot Number15
JurisdictionSAN MATEO CA
Minor Civil DivisionSAN MATEO
Census Blockgroup1
Census Block1011
Census Tract608501

Owner

Source: San Mateo County records · APN 040-071-260

Assessment roll updated July 15, 2026 · Last verified July 2026

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Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address70 E 38TH AVE, SAN MATEO, CA 94403-3508
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeOwner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Verified Names on Deed
Last SaleOct 20, 2016 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleOct 20, 2016 · Amount on Record
Deed Doc Number2016109589
Last Transfer DateDec 15, 2018
Transfer Doc0000100220
Record RefreshedSep 20, 2026

October 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionSAN MATEO CA
Property Address70 E 38TH AVE, SAN MATEO, CA 94403-3508
Document Number0000108866
Instrument DateOct 02, 2020
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedNov 12, 2020
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address70 E 38TH AVE SAN MATEO CA 944033508, SAN MATEO, CA 94403-3508

Mortgage

Document Number0000108866
DateOct 09, 2020
Instrument108866
Lender
NameBETTER MTG CORP ISAOA
AddressNEW YORK, NY 10271
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueOct 08, 2050

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: San Mateo County records · Assessment roll updated July 15, 2026 · Last verified July 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

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$1,751,074 (+2%) Land $770,650 Building $980,424
2025$21,010.00 (+4.21%) Homeowner's exemption$1,716,741 (+4.04%) Land $755,540 Building $961,201
2023$20,161.00 (+1.01%) Homeowner's exemption$1,650,080 Land $726,202 Building $923,878$1,847,790
2022$19,959.00

Flood & Wildfire

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, San Mateo County (06081C), updated September 10, 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026

Flood

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
Flood HazardMinimal
500-Year FloodplainNo
Special Flood Hazard AreaNo

Wildfire

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land in reach
Wildfire LikelihoodNegligible
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

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