161 Forest Ln, Menlo Park, CA 94025 Property Records

San Mateo County property record for 161 Forest Ln, Menlo Park, CA 94025

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,220 sqft · built 1965
Lot Size	0.041 acres (1,798 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$2,425,000 (Nov 2025)
Tax Bill	$17,256 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Nov 2025 Sale Sep 2018 Line of Credit + 2 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`060-343-300`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`060-343-300`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Total Rooms	6 Rooms
Building Area	2,220 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	2,780 sqft
1st Floor Area	1,080 sqft
2nd Floor Area	1,070 sqft
Basement Area	560 sqft
Family Room	Family Room
Game Room	Game Room

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1965
Effective Year Built	Effective 1965
Lot Area	1,798 sqft (0.041 acres)
Lot Dimensions	71 ft deep x 26 ft wide
Garage Type	Basement
Garage Area	560 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Central

Location & Zoning

Street Address	161 FOREST LN
City	MENLO PARK
State	CA
Zip	94025-3069
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R1T000
Legal Description	LOT 33 & 1/31 INT IN LOT 58 PARK FOREST UNIT NO 2 RSM 60/21 22
Legal Subdivision	PARK FOREST UNIT NO 2
Legal Lot Number	58
Jurisdiction	SAN MATEO CA
Township / Civil Division	SAN MATEO
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2010
Census Tract	612500

Owner

161 Forest Ln is owned by an individual who bought it in November 2025.

Source: San Mateo County records, as of July 15, 2026

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	857 CAMBRIDGE AVE, MENLO PARK, CA 94025-5305
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Single Woman

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Nov 14, 2025	Grant Deed, Transfer CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY
Sep 25, 2018	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit FIRST REPUBLIC BANK
Jun 2, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit FIRST REPUBLIC BANK
Jun 2, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage FIRST REPUBLIC BANK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Nov 14, 2025 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Nov 14, 2025 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Jul 29, 2011 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	202560990
Prior Transfer Date	Nov 14, 2012
Prior Transfer Doc	0000170920
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

November 2025: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	SAN MATEO CA
Recording Date	Nov 14, 2025
Property Address	161 FOREST LN, MENLO PARK, CA 94025-3069
Document Number	0000060990
Map Reference	MB 60 PG 21
Instrument Date	Nov 10, 2025
Instrument	2025-060990
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Dec 16, 2025
Title Company	CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$2,667.50
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	857 CAMBRIDGE AVE, MENLO PARK, CA 94025-5305

September 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	SAN MATEO CA
Property Address	161 FOREST LN, MENLO PARK, CA 94025-3069
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021
Title Company	CHICAGO TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0000074713
Date	Sep 25, 2018
Instrument	2018-074713

Lender

Name	FIRST REPUBLIC BANK
Type	Bank
Address	SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94111

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	300 Months
Due	Sep 26, 2043

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Change Frequency	Monthly

June 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	SAN MATEO CA
Property Address	161 FOREST LN, MENLO PARK, CA 94025-3069
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021
Title Company	CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0000050265
Date	Jun 2, 2020
Instrument	2020-050265

Lender

Name	FIRST REPUBLIC BANK
Type	Bank
Address	SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94111

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	300 Months
Due	Jun 26, 2045

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Change Frequency	Monthly

June 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	SAN MATEO CA
Property Address	161 FOREST LN, MENLO PARK, CA 94025-3069
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021
Title Company	CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0000050264
Date	Jun 2, 2020
Instrument	2020-050264

Lender

Name	FIRST REPUBLIC BANK
Type	Bank
Address	SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94111

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Jun 26, 2050

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Rate	2.5%
Type Change Date	Sep 1, 2025
Change Frequency	Annually
Min Rate At Change	2.99%
Index	1-Year CMT
Max Rate	10.9%

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 161 Forest Ln was $17,256, up 2.8% from the year before.

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

Property Jurisdictions

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)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026		$2,425,000 (+86.18%) Land $1,212,500 Building $1,212,500
2025	$17,256.00 (+2.84%) Homeowner's exemption	$1,302,518 Land $651,259 Building $651,259
2024	$16,780.00 (+2.19%)
2023	$16,421.00 (+2.77%) Homeowner's exemption	$1,251,942 Land $625,971 Building $625,971	$2,861,910
2022	$15,978.00

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 161 Forest Ln 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

Wildfire risk around 161 Forest Ln 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 99.8% of the US · lower than 99.8% 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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 253 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity Cable	2,000 / 250
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20
Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless	250 / 100
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20
AT&T DSL · Fiber, Fixed Wireless in parts of the area	100 / 20

May also be available: GeoLinks, Race Communications, Sonic Telecom.

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