San Mateo County property record for 489 9th Ave, Menlo Park, CA 94025
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,190 sqft · built 1936 |
| Lot Size | 0.123 acres (5,350 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $290,000 (Mar 1995) |
| Tax Bill | $7,060 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2019 Line of Credit Dec 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 060-182-060 |
| Primary APN | 060-182-060 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,190 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,430 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,190 sqft |
| Basement Area | 240 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1936 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1936 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 5,350 sqft (0.123 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 107 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Garage Area | 240 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 489 9TH AVE |
|---|---|
| City | MENLO PARK |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94025-1801 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R10006 |
| Legal Description | SLY 50 FT LOT 11 BLOCK C FAIR OAKS ACRES RSM 6/12 |
| Legal Subdivision | FAIR OAKS ACRES |
| Legal Block | C |
| Legal Lot Number | 11 |
| Jurisdiction | SAN MATEO CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SAN MATEO |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3020 |
| Census Tract | 610602 |
489 9th Ave is owner-occupied and held in a trust since July 2005.
Source: San Mateo County records, as of July 15, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 489 9TH AVE, MENLO PARK, CA 94025-1801 |
| 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.
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 8, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit US BANK NA |
| Dec 9, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage FINANCE OF AMERICA MORTGAGE LLC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 10, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 10, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 199524218 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 27, 2005 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000144207 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SAN MATEO CA |
| Property Address | 489 9TH AVE, MENLO PARK, CA 94025-1801 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 5, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000062691 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 8, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019-062691 |
| Name | US BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | CINCINNATI, OH 45202 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 359 Months |
| Due | Jul 9, 2049 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SAN MATEO CA |
| Property Address | 489 9TH AVE, MENLO PARK, CA 94025-1801 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 5, 2022 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TTL MCLPC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 489 9TH AVE, MENLO PARK, CA 94025-1801 |
| Document Number | 0000142072 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 9, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-142072 |
| Name | FINANCE OF AMERICA MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | HORSHAM, PA 19044 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2051 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 489 9th Ave was $7,060 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: San Mateo County assessment roll, as of July 15, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | San Mateo County |
| Elementary School District | Redwood 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 | $496,822 (+2%) Land $248,411 Building $248,411 | ||
| 2025 | $7,060.00 Homeowner's exemption | $487,082 Land $243,541 Building $243,541 | |
| 2023 | $6,728.00 (+4.55%) Homeowner's exemption | $468,170 Land $234,085 Building $234,085 | $1,197,090 |
| 2022 | $6,435.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 489 9th Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2025.
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 | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2025) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2025 · 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 489 9th 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 | 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 313 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, 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, Sonic Telecom, T-Mobile.
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