San Mateo County property record for 870 el Capitan Dr, Millbrae, CA 94030
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,650 sqft · built 1960 |
| Lot Size | 0.138 acres (6,000 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on File |
| Last Sale | $888,000 (Jun 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $16,276 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2026 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 021-394-180 |
| Primary APN | 021-394-180 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,650 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,650 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1960 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Lot Area | 6,000 sqft (0.138 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 440 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 870 EL CAPITAN DR |
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| City | MILLBRAE |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94030-1517 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R10006 |
| Legal Description | LOT 3 BLOCK 6 GLENVIEW HIGHLANDS RSM 51/25 27 CITY OF MILLBRAE |
| Legal Subdivision | GLENVIEW HIGHLANDS |
| Legal Block | 6 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | SAN MATEO CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 604600 |
870 el Capitan Dr is owned by a company that bought it in June 2004.
Source: San Mateo County records, as of July 15, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 870 EL CAPITAN DR, MILLBRAE, CA 94030-1517 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Life Tenant |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 18, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 18, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 26, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2004126238 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 15, 2004 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000126239 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SAN MATEO CA |
| Recording Date | May 15, 2026 |
| Property Address | 870 EL CAPITAN DR, MILLBRAE, CA 94030-1517 |
| Document Number | 0000028164 |
| Instrument Date | May 8, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202628164 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 12, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Life Tenant |
| Address | 870 EL CAPITAN DR, MILLBRAE, CA 94030-1517 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 870 el Capitan Dr was $16,276.
Source: San Mateo County assessment roll, as of July 15, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | San Mateo County |
| Municipality | Millbrae City |
| Elementary School District | Millbrae 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 | $1,287,782 (+2%) Land $643,891 Building $643,891 | ||
| 2025 | $16,276.00 Homeowner's exemption | $1,262,532 Land $631,266 Building $631,266 | |
| 2023 | $15,185.00 (+12.76%) Homeowner's exemption | $1,213,508 Land $606,754 Building $606,754 | $1,271,070 |
| 2022 | $13,467.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 870 el Capitan Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2004.
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 Claims | 1 (2004) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2004 · tidal / storm surge |
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 risk around 870 el Capitan Dr is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 88% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 | CITY OF MILLBRAE serves 22,795 people · EPA ID CA4110018 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from SAN FRANCISCO REGIONAL WATER SYSTEM |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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 496 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · DSL in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless | 250 / 100 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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