San Mateo County property record for 286 Willow Rd, Menlo Park, CA 94025
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 870 sqft · built 1942 |
| Lot Size | 0.115 acres (5,005 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $465,000 (May 2001) |
| Tax Bill | $9,316 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2022 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 062-311-170 |
| Primary APN | 062-311-170 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Building Area | 870 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 870 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Year Built | Built 1942 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1942 |
| Lot Area | 5,005 sqft (0.115 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 91 ft deep x 55 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 240 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 286 WILLOW RD |
|---|---|
| City | MENLO PARK |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94025-2712 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R10008 |
| Legal Description | LOT 18 THE WILLOWS |
| Legal Subdivision | THE WILLOWS |
| Legal Lot Number | 18 |
| Jurisdiction | SAN MATEO CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SAN MATEO |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5012 |
| Census Tract | 613900 |
286 Willow Rd is held in a trust since June 2022.
Source: San Mateo County records, as of July 15, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 286 WILLOW RD, MENLO PARK, CA 94025-2712 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 16, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 16, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200170204 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 6, 2022 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000050965 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SAN MATEO CA |
| Recording Date | Jun 28, 2022 |
| Property Address | 286 WILLOW RD, MENLO PARK, CA 94025-2712 |
| Document Number | 0000050965 |
| Map Reference | MB 24 PG 11 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 6, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-050965 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 286 WILLOW RD, MENLO PARK, CA 94025-2712 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 286 Willow Rd was $9,316.
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 | $714,678 (+2%) Land $357,339 Building $357,339 | ||
| 2025 | $9,316.00 | $700,666 Land $350,333 Building $350,333 | |
| 2023 | $8,832.00 (+3.49%) | $673,460 Land $336,730 Building $336,730 | $1,190,970 |
| 2022 | $8,534.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 286 Willow Rd in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 10, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 62 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 62 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.
The area around 286 Willow Rd has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 | MENLO PARK MUNICIPAL WATER serves 22,362 people · EPA ID CA4110017 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Jan 2025 |
| Lead | 3 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 425 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 | 2,000 / 250 |
May also be available: Etheric Networks, GeoLinks, T-Mobile, Verizon.
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