San Mateo County property record for 1531 Laurel Pl, Menlo Park, CA 94025
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,329 sqft · built 1951 |
| Lot Size | 0.269 acres (11,702 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $1,700,000 (Jul 2010) |
| Tax Bill | $40,169 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2017 Mortgage Jul 2021 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 061-390-140 |
| Primary APN | 061-390-140 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 13 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 3,329 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,570 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Study | Study |
| Year Built | Built 1951 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1951 |
| Lot Area | 11,702 sqft (0.269 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 158 ft deep x 75 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 372 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 1531 LAUREL PL |
|---|---|
| City | MENLO PARK |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94025-3123 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R10010 |
| Legal Description | LOT 7 LAUREL MANOR RSM 32/19 CITY OF MENLO PARK |
| Legal Subdivision | CITY OF MENLO PARK |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | SAN MATEO CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SAN MATEO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2006 |
| Census Tract | 612500 |
1531 Laurel Pl is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in July 2010.
Source: San Mateo County records, as of July 15, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1531 LAUREL PL, MENLO PARK, CA 94025-3123 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 29, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage MORGAN STANLEY PRIVATE BANK NA |
| Jul 2, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit STAR ONE CU |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 30, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 30, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 5, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201083479 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 27, 2006 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000030736 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SAN MATEO CA |
| Property Address | 1531 LAUREL PL, MENLO PARK, CA 94025-3123 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 5, 2022 |
| Title Company | TRGC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000086034 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 29, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017-086034 |
| Name | MORGAN STANLEY PRIVATE BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | MOUNT LAUREL, NJ 08054 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2047 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SAN MATEO CA |
| Property Address | 1531 LAUREL PL, MENLO PARK, CA 94025-3123 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 5, 2022 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE, OLD REPUBLIC TITLE CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1531 LAUREL PL, MENLO PARK, CA 94025-3123 |
| Document Number | 0000100611 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 2, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-100611 |
| Name | STAR ONE CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | SUNNYVALE, CA 94088 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 298 Months |
| Due | Apr 30, 2046 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1531 Laurel Pl was $40,169.
Source: San Mateo County assessment roll, as of July 15, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | San Mateo County |
| Municipality | Menlo Park City |
| 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 | $2,835,158 (+2%) Land $1,110,774 Building $1,724,384 | ||
| 2025 | $40,169.00 | $2,779,569 Land $1,088,995 Building $1,690,574 | |
| 2023 | $38,620.00 (+2.26%) | $2,671,638 Land $1,046,709 Building $1,624,929 | $3,922,380 |
| 2022 | $37,768.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1531 Laurel Pl in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| 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.
Wildfire risk around 1531 Laurel Pl is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 96% of the US · lower than 97.4% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 - 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 324 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Sonic Telecom Fiber | 10,000 / 10,000 |
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless · DSL in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Astound Broadband, Etheric Networks, GeoLinks, Race Communications.
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