San Mateo County property record for 185 Echo Ln, Portola Valley, CA 94028
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 3,080 sqft · built 1958 |
| Lot Size | 0.412 acres (17,929 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $1,975,000 (Feb 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $28,279 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2017 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 079-160-200 |
| Primary APN | 079-160-200 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 11 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 3,080 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,730 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Study | Study |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1958 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1958 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 17,929 sqft (0.412 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 238 ft deep x 75 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 450 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 185 ECHO LN |
|---|---|
| City | PORTOLA VALLEY |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94028-7843 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R10015 |
| Legal Description | LOT 155 & ADJ PTN OF PARK AVE ABAND BROOKSIDE PARK |
| Legal Subdivision | BROOKSIDE PARK |
| Legal Lot Number | 155 |
| Jurisdiction | SAN MATEO CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SAN MATEO |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4038 |
| Census Tract | 613200 |
185 Echo Ln is owner-occupied and held in a trust since April 2013.
Source: San Mateo County records, as of July 15, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 185 ECHO LN, PORTOLA VALLEY, CA 94028-7843 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 28, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 28, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 30, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201332818 |
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 26, 2013 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000072031 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SAN MATEO CA |
| Property Address | 185 ECHO LN, PORTOLA VALLEY, CA 94028-7843 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000035088 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 24, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017-035088 |
| Name | JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | COLUMBUS, OH 43240 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 420 Months |
| Due | Apr 12, 2052 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
The 2025 property tax bill for 185 Echo Ln was $28,279 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: San Mateo County assessment roll, as of July 15, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | San Mateo County |
| Municipality | Portola Valley Town |
| Elementary School District | Portola Valley Elementary School District (KG - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Sequoia Union High School District (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,480,700 (+2%) Land $1,678,084 Building $802,616 | ||
| 2025 | $28,279.00 Homeowner's exemption | $2,432,060 Land $1,645,181 Building $786,879 | |
| 2023 | $27,467.00 (+2.78%) Homeowner's exemption | $2,337,622 Land $1,581,298 Building $756,324 | $3,108,330 |
| 2022 | $26,723.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 185 Echo Ln in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 8 flood claims nearby since 1979.
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 10 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 10 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 8 (1979–1998) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 8 |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 1998 · Severe Winter Storms And Flooding |
| Claims by Event |
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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 185 Echo Ln is low, with a 0.04% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 63% of the US · lower than 78% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.04% 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 168 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Cruzio, Etheric Networks.
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