San Mateo County property record for 2 Stern Ln, Atherton, CA 94027
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 7.5 ba · 7,767 sqft · built 2005 |
| Lot Size | 1.02 acres (44,539 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $11,140,000 (Sep 2008) |
| Tax Bill | $165,798 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 070-170-020 |
| Primary APN | 070-170-020 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 7.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 15 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 7,767 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 3,570 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 2,430 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,510 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,510 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Study | Study |
| Fireplaces | 3 Fireplaces |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2005 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2005 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 44,539 sqft |
| Lot Dimensions | 235 ft deep x 185 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Corner |
| Garage Area | 810 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 2 STERN LN |
|---|---|
| City | ATHERTON |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94027-5423 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1001A |
| Legal Description | LOT 1 STERN LANE ACRES RSM 47/18 TOWN OF ATHERTON |
| Legal Subdivision | STERN LANE ACRES |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | SAN MATEO CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SAN MATEO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 611400 |
2 Stern Ln is owner-occupied and held in a trust since September 2008.
Source: San Mateo County records, as of July 15, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 155 BOVET RD, 770, SAN MATEO, CA 94402-3153 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 30, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 30, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 19, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2008109229 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 21, 1996 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000103332 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 2 Stern Ln was $165,798 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: San Mateo County assessment roll, as of July 15, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| Municipality | Atherton Town |
| County | San Mateo County |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $15,220,672 (+2%) Land $7,316,309 Building $7,904,363 | |
| 2025 | $165,798.00 Homeowner's exemption | $14,922,228 Land $7,172,852 Building $7,749,376 |
| 2023 | $158,247.00 (+2.41%) Homeowner's exemption | $14,342,782 Land $6,894,322 Building $7,448,460 |
| 2022 | $154,521.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 2 Stern Ln in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1995.
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 13 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 13 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1995–1998) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 1998 · Severe Winter Storms And Flooding |
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 2 Stern Ln is low, with 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 94% of the US · lower than 96% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% 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 126 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Race Communications Fiber | 10,000 / 10,000 |
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
May also be available: Cruzio, Etheric Networks, T-Mobile.
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