San Mateo County property record for 98 James Ave, Atherton, CA 94027
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 5.5 ba · 5,719 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.923 acres (40,211 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $5,113,800 (Aug 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $79,509 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 061-183-040 |
| Primary APN | 061-183-040 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 5.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 5,719 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 6,595 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 4,667 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,004 sqft |
| Basement Area | 876 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Study | Study |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Foundation Type | Pier/Post & Beam |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 40,211 sqft (0.923 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 6,784 ft deep x 6,784 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Corner |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Garage Area | 876 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 98 JAMES AVE |
|---|---|
| City | ATHERTON |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94027-2058 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1001A |
| Legal Description | LOT 5 BLOCK 11 MAP NO 2 LINDENWOOD RSM 21/60 TOWN OF ATHERTON |
| Legal Subdivision | MAP NO 2 LINDENWOOD |
| Legal Block | 11 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | SAN MATEO CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SAN MATEO |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3012 |
| Census Tract | 611500 |
Source: San Mateo County records, as of July 15, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 98 JAMES AVE, ATHERTON, CA 94027-2058 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 31, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 31, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jan 19, 1995 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2005150557 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 24, 2005 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000205524 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
Source: San Mateo County assessment roll, as of July 15, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| Municipality | Atherton Town |
| County | San Mateo County |
| Elementary School District | Menlo Park City Elementary School District (KG - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Sequoia Union High School District (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $7,155,527 (+2%) Land $4,878,712 Building $2,276,815 | ||
| 2025 | $79,509.00 (+4.83%) Homeowner's exemption | $7,015,224 (+4.04%) Land $4,783,051 Building $2,232,173 | |
| 2023 | $75,848.00 (+2.43%) Homeowner's exemption | $6,742,817 Land $4,597,320 Building $2,145,497 | $7,768,350 |
| 2022 | $74,051.00 |
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 | 2 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 | Low lower than 95% of the US · lower than 97% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% 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 | CALIFORNIA WATER SERVICE - BEAR GULCH private · serves 60,382 people · EPA ID CA4110006 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2025 |
| Lead | 4 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 299 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Race Communications Fiber | 10,000 / 10,000 |
| AT&T Fiber · DSL · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Etheric Networks, Sonic Telecom.
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