San Mateo County property record for 485 Pierce Rd, Menlo Park, CA 94025
| Property Type | Triplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 3 ba · 3,078 sqft · built 1964 |
| Lot Size | 0.101 acres (4,378 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $1,115,000 (Nov 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $13,336 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2020 Transfer Nov 2020 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 062-021-080 |
| Primary APN | 062-021-080 |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 12 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,078 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1964 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1964 |
| Architectural Style | Triplex |
| Lot Area | 4,378 sqft (0.101 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 70 ft deep x 58 ft wide |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Street Address | 485 PIERCE RD |
|---|---|
| City | MENLO PARK |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94025-1276 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Triplex |
| Legal Description | LOT 5 BLK 35 LESS SWLY PTN TO STATE HWY NEWBRIDGE PARK NO 3 |
| Legal Subdivision | NEWBRIDGE PARK NO 3 |
| Legal Block | 35 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | SAN MATEO CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SAN MATEO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2010 |
| Census Tract | 611700 |
485 Pierce Rd, a triplex, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in November 2020.
Source: San Mateo County records, as of July 15, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 485 PIERCE RD, MENLO PARK, CA 94025-1276 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Sole Owner |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 15, 2020 | Affidavit of Death, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Nov 17, 2020 | Grant Deed, Transfer CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE CO |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 17, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 17, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 9, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2020129605 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 20, 2020 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000129605 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Affidavit of Death |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SAN MATEO CA |
| Recording Date | Dec 15, 2020 |
| Property Address | 485 PIERCE RD, MENLO PARK, CA 94025-1276 |
| Document Number | 0000145244 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 3, 2020 |
| Instrument | 145244 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 22, 2021 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Personal Trust |
| Address | 4932 NORWICH PL NEWARK CA 945602013, NEWARK, CA 94560-2013 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SAN MATEO CA |
| Recording Date | Nov 17, 2020 |
| Property Address | 485 PIERCE RD, MENLO PARK, CA 94025-1276 |
| Document Number | 0000129605 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 20, 2020 |
| Instrument | 129605 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 21, 2020 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE CO |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $1,227.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Value |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 485 PIERCE RD MENLO PARK CA 940251276, MENLO PARK, CA 94025-1276 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 485 Pierce Rd was $13,336.
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 | Ravenswood City Elementary School District (KG - 08) |
| Secondary School District | Sequoia Union High School District (09 - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $764,462 (+2%) Land $382,231 Building $382,231 | |
| 2025 | $13,336.00 | $749,474 Land $374,737 Building $374,737 |
| 2023 | $12,499.00 (+4.38%) | $720,374 Land $360,187 Building $360,187 |
| 2022 | $11,974.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 485 Pierce Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 35 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 35 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1982–1998) |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 1998 · rainfall accumulation |
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 485 Pierce 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 |
|---|
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 554 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless, DSL in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: Etheric Networks, GeoLinks, Race Communications, T-Mobile.
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