San Mateo County property record for 970 Laurel Ave, San Mateo, CA 94401
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,640 sqft · built 1922 |
| Lot Size | 0.207 acres (9,026 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $1,350,000 (Jul 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $20,317 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 034-276-050 |
| Primary APN | 034-276-050 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,640 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,310 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,640 sqft |
| Basement Area | 670 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1922 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1922 |
| Architectural Style | Spanish |
| Roof Material | Tar & Gravel |
| Lot Area | 9,026 sqft (0.207 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 86 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Garage Area | 670 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 970 LAUREL AVE |
|---|---|
| City | SAN MATEO |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94401-4232 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R10006 |
| Legal Description | NLY PORT OF LOT 20 ON LAUREL AVE GLAZENWOOD RSM 10/43 44 CITY OF SAN MATEO |
| Legal Subdivision | GLAZENWOOD |
| Legal Lot Number | 20 |
| Jurisdiction | SAN MATEO CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SAN MATEO |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3007 |
| Census Tract | 606400 |
Source: San Mateo County records, as of July 15, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 970 LAUREL AVE, SAN MATEO, CA 94401-4232 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 20, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 20, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Dec 2, 1993 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2012102320 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 25, 2006 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000086406 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
Source: San Mateo County assessment roll, as of July 15, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | San Mateo County |
| Municipality | San Mateo City |
| Elementary School District | San Mateo-Foster City 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 | $1,695,666 (+2%) Land $847,833 Building $847,833 | ||
| 2025 | $20,317.00 (+4.8%) Homeowner's exemption | $1,662,418 (+4.04%) Land $831,209 Building $831,209 | |
| 2023 | $19,387.00 (+0.72%) Homeowner's exemption | $1,597,866 Land $798,933 Building $798,933 | $2,500,560 |
| 2022 | $19,249.00 |
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 | 1 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
|---|
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 MATEO private · serves 103,536 people · EPA ID CA4110008 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from SAN FRANCISCO REGIONAL WATER SYSTEM |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2025 |
| Lead | 4 ppb (2023–2025) 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 906 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 |
| Astound Broadband Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,500 / 50 |
| Sonic Telecom Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless | 250 / 100 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: GeoLinks, Unwired, Verizon.
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