Median estimated market value for properties in this county.
AssessorSearch county dataSan Mateo County, CA
San Mateo County, CA assessor property search and records
Use this county guide to find official assessor property search resources, recorder and deed links, tax records, GIS parcel maps, permits, and property data insights for San Mateo County, California. Search an address or APN, then jump to official county sources or property tax and value data.
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Official sources
San Mateo County assessor, recorder, tax, and parcel map sources
Use this table to find the official county source for assessor property search, recorded documents, property tax, GIS parcel maps, permits, and zoning records.
| Record type | Official source | Notes |
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| Assessed values | San Mateo County Assessor Property Searchsmcacre.gov/assessor/property-tax-look |
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| Deeds and recorded documents | San Mateo County Recorder Document Searchapps.smcacre.org/recorderworks/ |
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| Property taxes | San Mateo County Property Tax Look-upcounty-taxes.net/ca-sanmateo/services/property-tax |
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| GIS and parcel maps | San Mateo County GIS Map Viewergis.smcgov.org/apps2/publicviewer |
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| Permits and building records | San Mateo County Online Permit Centeraca-prod.accela.com/smcgov/Welcome.aspx |
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| Zoning and land use | San Mateo County Zoning Informationwww.smcgov.org/planning/get-zoning-information |
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County data
San Mateo County tax rates and property values
County and city-level rollups from AssessorSearch indexed property data. Use these values as directional context, then verify parcel-specific details with the official county sources above.
Median assessed value from county assessment records when available.
AssessorSearch county dataMedian annual property tax amount from indexed tax records when available.
AssessorSearch county dataMedian effective property tax rate calculated from annual tax and value fields.
AssessorSearch county dataCity property data
Top city rollups for estimated value, assessed value, property tax rate, and tax amount.
| City | Median estimated value | Median assessed value | Median effective property tax rate | Median tax amount |
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| San Mateo | $1,821,178 | $801,950 | 0.69% | $10,831 |
| Daly City | $1,195,309 | $527,532 | 0.61% | $6,630 |
| Redwood City | $2,051,982 | $906,026 | 0.59% | $10,759 |
| South San Francisco | $1,285,108 | $608,839 | 0.59% | $7,175 |
| Menlo Park | $2,897,278 | $1,366,569 | 0.67% | $16,648 |
| San Bruno | $1,389,703 | $525,000 | 0.59% | $6,521 |
| Pacifica | $1,304,127 | $608,393 | 0.64% | $8,259 |
| San Carlos | $2,543,082 | $1,094,813 | 0.61% | $13,573 |
| Foster City | $1,831,944 | $861,962 | 0.64% | $9,920 |
| Burlingame | $2,956,229 | $1,222,577 | 0.59% | $13,507 |
FAQ
San Mateo County property records FAQ
Common questions about assessor, deed, tax, GIS, and permit records.
Where can I search San Mateo County property records by address?
Use the official San Mateo County Assessor Property Search to search San Mateo County property records by address or parcel number. Use AssessorSearch property search as a free, easy-to-use option to search San Mateo County by address or APN.
How do I find the owners of San Mateo County properties?
Use the official San Mateo County Assessor Property Search for county ownership and parcel records when owner names are available online. Use AssessorSearch property search as a free, easy-to-use option to look up San Mateo County properties by address or APN.
Where can I verify assessed value in San Mateo County?
Use the official San Mateo County Assessor Property Search for assessed values, parcel details, exemptions, and property characteristics when those records are available online.
Where can I look up San Mateo County property tax bills or payments?
Use the official San Mateo County Property Tax Look-up for property tax bills, payment history, due dates, or tax collector records.
Where can I find deeds or recorded documents in San Mateo County?
Use the official San Mateo County Recorder Document Search for deeds, mortgages, liens, plats, and other recorded documents. These records are usually separate from assessor property-value records.
Where can I view parcel maps or GIS data in San Mateo County?
Use the official San Mateo County GIS Map Viewer for parcel maps, map layers, boundaries, and GIS context. GIS maps should be treated as reference tools, not legal surveys.
Where can I search permits or zoning in San Mateo County?
Use San Mateo County Online Permit Center for permits and San Mateo County Zoning Information for zoning or land-use records. City properties may require city-specific permit or planning portals.
Can I build a list of San Mateo County property owners?
Use Affix by AssessorSearch for county property owner lists, filters, exports, skip tracing, and outreach workflows.
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