San Mateo County property record for 197 Hillside Ave, Menlo Park, CA 94025
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 3 ba · 2,650 sqft · built 1974 |
| Lot Size | 0.453 acres (19,743 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $11,798 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2024 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 074-040-440 |
| Primary APN | 074-040-440 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,650 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,240 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,000 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 650 sqft |
| Basement Area | 590 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1974 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1974 |
| Lot Area | 19,743 sqft (0.453 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Garage Area | 590 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 197 HILLSIDE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | MENLO PARK |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94025-6537 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R10010 |
| Legal Description | PARCEL 3 PARCEL MAP VOL 14/45 |
| Legal Subdivision | ANDREWS |
| Legal Lot Number | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | SAN MATEO CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SAN MATEO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2002 |
| Census Tract | 612900 |
Source: San Mateo County records, as of July 15, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 197 HILLSIDE AVE, MENLO PARK, CA 94025-6537 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 24, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000006179 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SAN MATEO CA |
| Recording Date | Jan 31, 2024 |
| Property Address | 197 HILLSIDE AVE, MENLO PARK, CA 94025-6537 |
| Document Number | 0000006180 |
| Map Reference | MB 14 PG 45 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 23, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024-006180 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 21, 2024 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants in Common |
| Address | 197 HILLSIDE AVE, MENLO PARK, CA 94025-6537 |
Source: San Mateo County assessment roll, as of July 15, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | San Mateo County |
| Elementary School District | Las Lomitas Elementary School District (KG - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Sequoia Union High School District (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $941,026 (+2%) Land $257,694 Building $683,332 | ||
| 2025 | $11,798.00 (+2.81%) Homeowner's exemption | $922,576 (+4.04%) Land $252,642 Building $669,934 | |
| 2023 | $11,476.00 (+2.67%) | $886,754 Land $242,833 Building $643,921 | $3,889,080 |
| 2022 | $11,178.00 |
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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 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 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.
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 589 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Cruzio Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless | 250 / 100 |
May also be available: Race Communications, Sonic Telecom, T-Mobile.
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