San Mateo County property record for 78 Macbain Ave, Atherton, CA 94027
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 2,380 sqft · built 1960 |
| Lot Size | 0.327 acres (14,244 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on File |
| Last Sale | $570,000 (Apr 1995) |
| Tax Bill | $13,391 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2022 Mortgage Jul 2018 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 070-354-060 |
| Primary APN | 070-354-060 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,380 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,380 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Study | Study |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1960 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 14,244 sqft (0.327 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 286 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 290 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 78 MACBAIN AVE |
|---|---|
| City | ATHERTON |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94027-4119 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1001A |
| Legal Description | NELY 50 FT OF LOT 26 THOMPSONS SUB VALPARAISO PARK RSM 3/76 TOWN OF ATHERTON |
| Legal Subdivision | PARAISO PARK |
| Legal Lot Number | 26 |
| Jurisdiction | SAN MATEO CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SAN MATEO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1010 |
| Census Tract | 611400 |
Source: San Mateo County assessment roll, as of July 15, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 78 MACBAIN AVE, ATHERTON, CA 94027-4119 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 25, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage MUFG UNION BANK NA |
| Jul 10, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · ARM MUFG UNION BANK NA |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 13, 1995 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 13, 1995 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 199537032 |
| Last Transfer Date | May 27, 2005 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000095332 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SAN MATEO CA |
| Property Address | 78 MACBAIN AVE, ATHERTON, CA 94027-4119 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 18, 2022 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 78 MACBAIN AVE, ATHERTON, CA 94027-4119 |
| Document Number | 0000006846 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 25, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-006846 |
| Name | MUFG UNION BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | SAN DIEGO, CA 92121 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 481 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2062 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 3.12% |
| Type Change Date | Feb 1, 2032 |
| Change Frequency | 6 Months |
| Min Rate At Change | 2.75% |
| Max Rate At Change | 5.12% |
| Index | Other |
| Max Rate | 9.12% |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SAN MATEO CA |
| Property Address | 78 MACBAIN AVE, ATHERTON, CA 94027-4119 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000053476 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 10, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018-053476 |
| Name | MUFG UNION BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | FOOTHILL RANCH, CA 92610 |
| Type | ARM |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2048 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 3.5% |
| Type Change Date | Jul 1, 2025 |
| Change Frequency | Annually |
| Min Rate At Change | 2.52% |
| Max Rate At Change | 8.5% |
| Index | 1-Year LIBOR |
| Max Rate | 8.5% |
Source: San Mateo County assessment roll, as of July 15, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| Municipality | Atherton Town |
| County | San Mateo County |
| Elementary School District | Menlo Park City Elementary School District (KG - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Sequoia Union High School District (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $975,702 (+2%) Land $487,851 Building $487,851 | ||
| 2025 | $13,391.00 (+5.35%) Homeowner's exemption | $956,572 (+4.04%) Land $478,286 Building $478,286 | |
| 2023 | $12,711.00 (+2.57%) Homeowner's exemption | $919,428 Land $459,714 Building $459,714 | $3,741,030 |
| 2022 | $12,392.00 |
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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1998) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 1998 · Severe Winter Storms And 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 | Low lower than 94% of the US · lower than 96% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | CALIFORNIA WATER SERVICE - BEAR GULCH private · serves 60,382 people · EPA ID CA4110006 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2025 |
| Lead | 4 ppb (2022–2024) 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 253 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Etheric Communications, LLC. Fixed Wireless | 250 / 100 |
| T-Mobile USA Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber, Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: California Internet, Race Telecommunications, Sonic Telecom.
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