501 Willow Rd, Menlo Park, CA 94025 Property Records

San Mateo County property record for 501 Willow Rd, Menlo Park, CA 94025

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 5.5 ba · 2,510 sqft · built 1987
Lot Size0.035 acres (1,508 sqft)
Owner2 Company Names on Record
Tax Bill$8,609 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesNov 2020 Transfer
Oct 2020 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN062-490-020

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN062-490-020

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths5.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms11 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,510 sqft Living Area
Gross Area4,010 sqft
1st Floor Area1,500 sqft
2nd Floor Area1,010 sqft
Basement Area1,500 sqft
Family RoomFamily Room
StudyStudy

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1987
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1987
Lot Area1,508 sqft (0.035 acres)
Lot Dimensions45 ft deep x 85 ft wide
Garage TypeBasement
Garage Area1,500 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemCentral

Location & Zoning

Street Address501 WILLOW RD
CityMENLO PARK
StateCA
Zip94025-2616
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR30000
Legal DescriptionPARCEL 2 OF PARCEL MAP VOL 61/99-100
JurisdictionSAN MATEO CA
Township / Civil DivisionSAN MATEO
Census Block Group5
Census Block5000
Census Tract613900

Owner

Source: San Mateo County records, as of July 15, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record2 Company Names on Record
Mailing Address985 LASSEN DR, MENLO PARK, CA 94025-6632
Owner TypeCompany
VestingTrust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Nov 5, 2020Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY
Oct 23, 2020Affidavit of Death, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last Transfer DateOct 20, 2020
Transfer Doc0000123648
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

November 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionSAN MATEO CA
Recording DateNov 5, 2020
Property Address501 WILLOW RD, MENLO PARK, CA 94025-2616
Document Number0000123648
Instrument DateOct 20, 2020
Instrument123648
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedDec 11, 2020
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipSole Owner
Address2 LINDEN AVE ATHERTON CA 940272130, ATHERTON, CA 94027-2130

October 2020: Affidavit of Death, Transfer

Document TypeAffidavit of Death
JurisdictionSAN MATEO CA
Recording DateOct 23, 2020
Property Address501 WILLOW RD, MENLO PARK, CA 94025-2616
Document Number0000116112
Instrument DateOct 20, 2020
Instrument116112
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedDec 1, 2020
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipPersonal Trust
Address2 LINDEN AVE ATHERTON CA 940272130, ATHERTON, CA 94027-2130

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: San Mateo County assessment roll, as of July 15, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateCalifornia
CountySan Mateo County
MunicipalityMenlo Park City
Elementary School DistrictMenlo Park City Elementary School District (KG - 08)
Secondary School DistrictSequoia Union High School District (09 - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$512,471 (+2%) Land $102,479 Building $409,992
2025$8,609.00 (+5.59%)$502,423 (+4.04%) Land $100,470 Building $401,953
2023$8,153.00 (+2.84%)$482,915 Land $96,569 Building $386,346$3,579,300
2022$7,928.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 10, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Flood Insurance CostPremium on Record
median of 62 policies
Community Rating SystemClass 8 (10% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies62 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.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 98% of the US · lower than 98.4% of California
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemMENLO PARK MUNICIPAL WATER
serves 22,362 people · EPA ID CA4110017
Water SourcePurchased surface water from several systems
Last State InspectionJan 2025
Lead3 ppb (2022–2024)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 425 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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