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916 E 4th Ave, San Mateo, CA 94401 Property Records

San Mateo County property record for 916 E 4th Ave, San Mateo, CA 94401

Property Summary

Property TypeRetail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel)
Details1,900 sqft · built 1930
Lot Size0.13 acres (5,646 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$1,060,000 (May 2017)
Tax Bill$18,603 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesMay 2017 Sale & Mortgage
May 2017 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN033-165-120

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN033-165-120

Interior

Stories1 Story
Building Area1,900 sqft Gross Area
1st Floor Area1,900 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1930
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1930
Lot Area5,646 sqft (0.13 acres)

Location & Zoning

Street Address916 E 4TH AVE
CitySAN MATEO
StateCA
Zip94401-3319
Property CategoryCommercial
Property TypeCommercial > Retail > Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel)
Local Zoning CodeRM00R4
Legal Description50 FT X 112 FT 11 IN ON 4TH AVE COM 100 FT FROM HUMBOLDT ST PTN OF LOTS 2 3 & 4 BLOCK 35 EASTERN ADDITION TO SAN MATEO RSM 1/58
Legal SubdivisionEASTERN ADDITION
Legal Block35
Legal Lot Number2
JurisdictionSAN MATEO CA
Township / Civil DivisionSAN MATEO
Census Block Group2
Census Block2010
Census Tract606202

Owner

916 E 4th Ave, a commercial property, is owned by two individuals who bought it in May 2017.

Source: San Mateo County records, as of July 15, 2026

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address2655 EDISON ST, 307, SAN MATEO, CA 94403-2368
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingSole Owner

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
May 15, 2017Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
CHAO T WU
May 15, 2017Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleMay 15, 2017 · Amount on File
Deed SaleMay 15, 2017 · Amount on File
Prior SaleDec 4, 1996 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number201741944
Prior Transfer DateNov 27, 1996
Prior Transfer Doc0000149575
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

May 2017: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionSAN MATEO CA
Recording DateMay 15, 2017
Property Address916 E 4TH AVE, SAN MATEO, CA 94401-3319
Document Number0000041944
Instrument DateMay 11, 2017
Instrument41944
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 9, 2017
Title CompanyCHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE CO

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$1,166.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipSeparate Estate/Property
Address2655 EDISON ST #307 SAN MATEO CA 944032368, 307, SAN MATEO, CA 94403-2368

Mortgage

Document Number41946
DateMay 15, 2017
Instrument41946
Lender
NameCHAO T WU
Address991 W HEDDING ST # 103, SAN JOSE, CA 95126-1248
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record

May 2017: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionSAN MATEO CA
Recording DateMay 15, 2017
Property Address916 E 4TH AVE, SAN MATEO, CA 94401-3319
Document Number0000041945
Instrument DateMay 11, 2017
Instrument41945
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 3, 2018
Title CompanyCHICAGO TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipSeparate Estate/Property
Address2655 EDISON ST #307 SAN MATEO CA 944032368, 307, SAN MATEO, CA 94403-2368

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 916 E 4th Ave was $18,603.

Source: San Mateo County assessment roll, as of July 15, 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

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2026$1,254,819 (+2%) Land $1,183,795 Building $71,024
2025$18,603.00$1,230,216 Land $1,160,584 Building $69,632
2023$16,924.00 (+2.68%)$1,182,447 Land $1,115,518 Building $66,929
2022$16,483.00

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.

Flood

FEMA maps place 916 E 4th Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 10, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Nearest Special Flood Hazard AreaZone AE, within 500 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies2 in force

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

The area around 916 E 4th Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemCALIFORNIA WATER SERVICE - SAN MATEO
private · serves 103,536 people · EPA ID CA4110008
Water SourcePurchased surface water from SAN FRANCISCO REGIONAL WATER SYSTEM
Last State InspectionMar 2025
Lead4 ppb (2023–2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 697 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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
Verizon
Fixed Wireless		1,000 / 75
Unwired
Fixed Wireless		300 / 25
Etheric Networks
Fixed Wireless		250 / 100
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20

May also be available: GeoLinks, Sonic Telecom.

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