San Mateo County property record for 837 Elm St, San Carlos, CA 94070
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,390 sqft · built 1951 |
| Lot Size | 0.145 acres (6,313 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $1,690,000 (Jul 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $23,260 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2023 Transfer Jul 2017 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 050-163-080 |
| Primary APN | 050-163-080 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,390 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,330 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Year Built | Built 1951 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1951 |
| Lot Area | 6,313 sqft (0.145 acres) |
| Garage Area | 430 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 837 ELM ST |
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| City | SAN CARLOS |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94070-3062 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R10006 |
| Legal Description | LOT 1 BLOCK 1 HOWARD PARK |
| Legal Subdivision | HOWARD PARK |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | SAN MATEO CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SAN MATEO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2009 |
| Census Tract | 609201 |
Source: San Mateo County records, as of July 15, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 837 ELM ST, SAN CARLOS, CA 94070-3062 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 17, 2023 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Jul 31, 2017 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 31, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 31, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | May 11, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201765945 |
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 17, 2022 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000001954 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | SAN MATEO CA |
| Recording Date | Jan 17, 2023 |
| Property Address | 837 ELM ST, SAN CARLOS, CA 94070-3062 |
| Document Number | 0000001954 |
| Map Reference | MB 18 PG 68&69 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 17, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2023-001954 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Living Trust |
| Address | 837 ELM ST, SAN CARLOS, CA 94070-3062 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SAN MATEO CA |
| Recording Date | Jul 31, 2017 |
| Property Address | 837 ELM ST, SAN CARLOS, CA 94070-3062 |
| Document Number | 0000065945 |
| Map Reference | MAP18 PG68&69 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 27, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017-065945 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 9, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE CO |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 837 ELM ST, SAN CARLOS, CA 94070-3062 |
| Document Number | 0000065946 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 31, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017-065946 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2047 |
Source: San Mateo County assessment roll, as of July 15, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | San Mateo County |
| Municipality | San Carlos City |
| Elementary School District | San Carlos Elementary School District (KG - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Sequoia Union High School District (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,961,384 (+2%) Land $1,372,971 Building $588,413 | ||
| 2025 | $23,260.00 (+4.89%) Homeowner's exemption | $1,922,926 (+4.04%) Land $1,346,050 Building $576,876 | |
| 2023 | $22,175.00 (+2.43%) Homeowner's exemption | $1,848,258 Land $1,293,782 Building $554,476 | $2,221,200 |
| 2022 | $21,649.00 |
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 AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Community Rating System | Class 9 (5% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 5 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 5 (1983–2023) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 5 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2023 · Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| 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 | 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 CARLOS private · serves 34,801 people · EPA ID CA4110007 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2024 |
| Lead | 6 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 738 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 |
| Sonic Telecom Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless | 250 / 100 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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