San Mateo County property record for 488 Gilbert Ave, Menlo Park, CA 94025
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,130 sqft · built 1959 |
| Lot Size | 0.178 acres (7,736 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $1,948,000 (Nov 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $26,849 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2018 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 062-320-310 |
| Primary APN | 062-320-310 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,130 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,130 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Year Built | Built 1959 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1959 |
| Lot Area | 7,736 sqft (0.178 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 52 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 570 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 488 GILBERT AVE |
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| City | MENLO PARK |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94025-2926 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R10008 |
| Legal Description | ELY 51.57 FT OF SLY 150 FT OF ARB LOT 5 HANSCOM TRACT UNREC CITY OF MENLO PARK |
| Legal Subdivision | CITY OF MENLO PARK |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | SAN MATEO CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SAN MATEO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2004 |
| Census Tract | 613900 |
488 Gilbert Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in November 2018.
Source: San Mateo County records, as of October 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 488 GILBERT AVE, MENLO PARK, CA 94025-2926 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 29, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 29, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201893127 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 9, 1997 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000132516 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SAN MATEO CA |
| Recording Date | Nov 29, 2018 |
| Property Address | 488 GILBERT AVE, MENLO PARK, CA 94025-2926 |
| Document Number | 0000093127 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 21, 2018 |
| Instrument | 93127 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 13, 2018 |
| Title Company | CORNERSTONE TITLE COMPANY, CORNERSTONE TITLE CO |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $2,142.80 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Value |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 488 GILBERT AVE MENLO PARK CA 940252926, MENLO PARK, CA 94025-2926 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 488 Gilbert Ave was $26,849 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 | 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 | $2,216,487 (+2%) Land $1,966,167 Building $250,320 | ||
| 2025 | $26,849.00 Homeowner's exemption | $2,173,027 Land $1,927,615 Building $245,412 | |
| 2023 | $25,595.00 (+2.74%) Homeowner's exemption | $2,088,647 Land $1,852,764 Building $235,883 | $2,433,330 |
| 2022 | $24,912.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 488 Gilbert Ave 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 AE, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 95 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 95 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1980–2021) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2021 · other causes |
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 488 Gilbert Ave is low, with less than 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 97% of the US · lower than 97.8% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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 | 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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