San Mateo County property record for 491 Middle Ct, Menlo Park, CA 94025
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 3,327 sqft · built 1952 |
| Lot Size | 0.252 acres (10,961 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $1,500,000 (Oct 2009) |
| Tax Bill | $46,146 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 071-180-730 |
| Primary APN | 071-180-730 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,327 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,728 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,599 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1952 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1952 |
| Architectural Style | Contemporary |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Material | Tar & Gravel |
| Lot Area | 10,961 sqft (0.252 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 90 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 460 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 491 MIDDLE CT |
|---|---|
| City | MENLO PARK |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94025-5853 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R10010 |
| Legal Description | LOT 6 OAKDELL PARK RSM 33/44 CITY OF MENLO PARK |
| Legal Subdivision | CITY OF MENLO PARK |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | SAN MATEO CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SAN MATEO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1016 |
| Census Tract | 612800 |
Source: San Mateo County records, as of July 15, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 491 MIDDLE CT, MENLO PARK, CA 94025-5853 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 20, 2009 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 20, 2009 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Oct 7, 1993 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2009138331 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 22, 2013 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000016838 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $4,004,089 (+2%) Land $1,316,633 Building $2,687,456 | ||
| 2025 | $46,146.00 (+150.44%) | $3,925,579 (+175.93%) Land $1,290,817 Building $2,634,762 | |
| 2023 | $18,426.00 (-18.1%) | $1,422,694 Land $1,240,694 Building $182,000 | $3,181,770 |
| 2022 | $22,498.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 | 9 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1998) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 96% of the US · lower than 97.4% 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 555 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 |
| Cruzio Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: Etheric Networks, Race Communications, Sonic Telecom, T-Mobile.
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