961 Rio Vista Dr, Pacifica, CA 94044 Property Records

San Mateo County property record for 961 Rio Vista Dr, Pacifica, CA 94044

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 1 ba · 1,040 sqft · built 1953
Lot Size0.172 acres (7,500 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$1,303,000 (Aug 2021)
Tax Bill$16,110 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesAug 2021 Sale & Mortgage
Aug 2018 Mortgage
+ 4 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN023-214-050

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN023-214-050

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,040 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,040 sqft
Family RoomFamily Room
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1953
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1953
Architectural StyleRanch
Exterior MaterialStucco
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area7,500 sqft (0.172 acres)
Lot Dimensions150 ft deep x 50 ft wide
Garage Area380 sqft
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemCentral

Location & Zoning

Street Address961 RIO VISTA DR
CityPACIFICA
StateCA
Zip94044-4125
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR10006
Legal DescriptionLOT 8 BLOCK 1 LINDA MAR NO 1 RSM 37/22 23
Legal SubdivisionLINDA MAR NO 1
Legal Block1
Legal Lot Number8
JurisdictionSAN MATEO CA
Township / Civil DivisionSOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
Census Block Group3
Census Block3005
Census Tract603300

Owner

961 Rio Vista Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 2021.

Source: San Mateo County records, as of October 20, 2026

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

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address961 RIO VISTA DR, PACIFICA, CA 94044-4125
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingCommunity Property

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Aug 6, 2021Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
BANK OF THE WEST
Aug 23, 2018Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
WELLS FARGO BANK NA
May 4, 2021Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
QUICKEN LOANS LLC
May 4, 2021Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Sep 29, 2020Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
NOT AVAILABLE
Sep 29, 2020Affidavit of Death, Transfer
NOT AVAILABLE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleAug 6, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed SaleAug 6, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number2021116021
Prior Transfer DateNov 12, 2020
Prior Transfer Doc0000070655
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

August 2021: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionSAN MATEO CA
Recording DateAug 6, 2021
Property Address961 RIO VISTA DR, PACIFICA, CA 94044-4125
Document Number0000116021
Map ReferenceMB 37 PG 22&23
Instrument DateAug 5, 2021
Instrument2021-116021
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 30, 2021
Title CompanyLAWYERS TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$1,433.30
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCommunity Property with Right of Survivorship
Address961 RIO VISTA DR, PACIFICA, CA 94044-4125

Mortgage

Document Number0000116022
DateAug 6, 2021
Instrument2021-116022
Lender
NameBANK OF THE WEST
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term361 Months
DueSep 1, 2051

Mortgage

Document Number0000116023
DateAug 6, 2021
Instrument2021-116023
Lender
NameLANDED EDUCATORS LLC
TypeNon-Lending Institution
AddressSAN FRANCISCO, CA 94107
Agreement
TypeStand-Alone First Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record

August 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionSAN MATEO CA
Property Address961 RIO VISTA DR, PACIFICA, CA 94044-4125
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 5, 2021
Title CompanyCHICAGO TITLE CO

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000066349
DateAug 23, 2018
Instrument2018-066349
Lender
NameWELLS FARGO BANK NA
TypeBank
AddressSIOUX FALLS, SD 57104
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term181 Months
DueSep 1, 2033

May 2021: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionSAN MATEO CA
Recording DateMay 4, 2021
Property Address961 RIO VISTA DR, PACIFICA, CA 94044-4125
Document Number0000070655
Map ReferenceMB 37 PG 22&23
Instrument DateNov 12, 2020
Instrument2021-070655
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 28, 2021

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address7978 WILLIAMSON RD, JAMESTOWN, CA 95327-9635

Mortgage

Document Number0000070656
DateMay 4, 2021
Instrument2021-070656
Lender
NameQUICKEN LOANS LLC
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term175 Months
DueDec 1, 2035

May 2021: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionSAN MATEO CA
Recording DateMay 4, 2021
Property Address961 RIO VISTA DR, PACIFICA, CA 94044-4125
Document Number0000070657
Map ReferenceMB 37 PG 22&23
Instrument DateNov 12, 2020
Instrument2021-070657
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 7, 2023

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address7978 WILLIAMSON RD, JAMESTOWN, CA 95327-9635

September 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionSAN MATEO CA
Recording DateSep 29, 2020
Property Address961 RIO VISTA DR, PACIFICA, CA 94044-4125
Document Number0000103118
Instrument DateSep 14, 2020
Instrument103118
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 2, 2020
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Value
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipPersonal Trust
Address7988 WILLIAMSON RD JAMESTOWN CA 953279635, JAMESTOWN, CA 95327-9635

September 2020: Affidavit of Death, Transfer

Document TypeAffidavit of Death
JurisdictionSAN MATEO CA
Recording DateSep 29, 2020
Property Address961 RIO VISTA DR, PACIFICA, CA 94044-4125
Document Number0000103117
Instrument DateSep 14, 2020
Instrument103117
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 2, 2020
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address162 W STOCKTON ST SONORA CA 953704952, SONORA, CA 95370-4952

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 961 Rio Vista Dr was $16,110 with a homeowner's exemption.

Source: San Mateo County assessment roll, as of July 15, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateCalifornia
CountySan Mateo County
MunicipalityPacifica City
Secondary School DistrictJefferson Union High School District (09 - 12)
Elementary School DistrictPacifica School District (KG - 08)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$1,250,000 (-) Land $810,500 Building $439,500
2025$16,110.00 Homeowner's exemption$1,250,000 Land $810,500 Building $439,500
2023$15,061.00 (-3.03%) Homeowner's exemption$1,200,000 Land $778,000 Building $422,000$1,047,780
2022$15,531.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 961 Rio Vista Dr 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 A, within 500 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Community Rating SystemClass 8 (10% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies9 in force
Nearby Flood Claims14 (1979–2017)
Claims Outside the SFHA7 of 14
Most Recent ClaimFeb 2017 · Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides
Claims by Event
  • Severe Winter Storms And Flooding, Feb 1998 · 2 claims
  • Severe Storms, Flood, Mudslides & High Tide, Jan 1982 · 4 claims

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

Wildfire risk around 961 Rio Vista Dr is low, with a 0.03% annual chance of wildfire.

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

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 80% of the US · lower than 88% of California
Wildfire Likelihood0.03% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation

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 SystemNORTH COAST COUNTY WATER DIST
serves 38,546 people · EPA ID CA4110025
Water SourcePurchased surface water from several systems
Last State InspectionMar 2026
LeadUnder 1 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 771 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
AT&T
Fiber
5,000 / 5,000
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

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