San Mateo County property record for 540 Grace Dr, Menlo Park, CA 94025
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,970 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.257 acres (11,188 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $1,960,000 (Jul 1999) |
| Tax Bill | $36,121 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 071-180-330 |
| Primary APN | 071-180-330 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Building Area | 3,970 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,500 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,690 sqft |
| Basement Area | 860 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 330 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 530 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 11,188 sqft (0.257 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 110 ft deep x 110 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 450 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 540 GRACE DR |
|---|---|
| City | MENLO PARK |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94025-5770 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R10010 |
| Legal Description | LOT 8 YALE TRACT RSM 30/18 CITY OF MENLO PARK |
| Legal Subdivision | CITY OF MENLO PARK |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | SAN MATEO CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SAN MATEO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1016 |
| Census Tract | 612800 |
540 Grace Dr is owner-occupied and held in a trust since November 2011.
Source: San Mateo County records, as of July 15, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 540 GRACE DR, MENLO PARK, CA 94025-5770 |
| 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.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 15, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 15, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 23, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 1999119854 |
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 8, 2011 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000009390 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 540 Grace Dr was $36,121 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 | $3,072,722 (+2%) Land $1,536,361 Building $1,536,361 | ||
| 2025 | $36,121.00 Homeowner's exemption | $3,012,474 Land $1,506,237 Building $1,506,237 | |
| 2023 | $34,399.00 (+2.73%) Homeowner's exemption | $2,895,498 Land $1,447,749 Building $1,447,749 | $4,932,090 |
| 2022 | $33,485.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 540 Grace Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1998.
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.
Wildfire risk around 540 Grace Dr is low, with 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 80% of the US · lower than 88% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 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 461 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless 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 |
| Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless | 250 / 100 |
May also be available: Sonic Telecom, T-Mobile.
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