540 Helen Dr, Millbrae, CA 94030 Property Records

San Mateo County property record for 540 Helen Dr, Millbrae, CA 94030 · Last verified July 2026

Property Highlights

Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Bedrooms3 Beds
Bathrooms2 Baths
Year BuiltBuilt 1961
Square Footage2,536 sqft Living Area
Lot Size7,355 sqft (0.169 acres)
Garage353 sqft
Last Sale$880,000 (2012)
Tax Bill$17,180.00 (2025)

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN021-333-140

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms7 Rooms
Building Area2,536 sqft Living Area
1st Floor1,880 sqft 1st Floor
Family RoomFamily Room
Stories1 Stories

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1961
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1961
Lot Area7,355 sqft (0.169 acres)
Depth X Width100 ft x 77 ft Depth x Width
Parking Spaces1 Parking Spaces
Garage Area353 sqft Garage

Utilities and HVAC

Cooling SystemCentral Cooling
Heating SystemCentral Heating

Location & Zoning

Street Address540 HELEN DR
CityMILLBRAE
StateCA
Zip94030-1620
Property UsageResidential Property Usage
TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionLOT 7 GREEN HILLS MANOR RSM 49/12 CITY OF MILLBRAE
Legal SubdivisionGREEN HILLS MANOR
Legal Lot Number7
JurisdictionSAN MATEO CA
Minor Civil DivisionSOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
Census Blockgroup1
Census Block1001
Census Tract604500

Owner

Source: San Mateo County records · APN 021-333-140

Assessment roll updated July 15, 2026 · Last verified July 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record2 Company Names on File
Mailing Address274 WALTER HAYS DR, PALO ALTO, CA 94303-2925
Owner TypeOwner is a Company
VestingOwner is a Trust, Trust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jul 07, 2017Deed of Trust, Mortgage
BANK OF AMERICA
Feb 09, 2017Deed of Trust, Mortgage
BANK OF AMERICA

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Verified Names on Deed
Last SaleOct 02, 2012 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleOct 02, 2012 · Amount on Record
Deed Doc Number2012143152
Last Transfer DateOct 15, 2012
Transfer Doc0000154034
Record RefreshedSep 20, 2026

July 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionSAN MATEO CA
Property Address540 HELEN DR, MILLBRAE, CA 94030-1620
Document Number0000060168
Instrument DateJul 07, 2017
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedAug 23, 2018

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipLiving Trust
Address540 HELEN DR MILLBRAE CA 940301620, MILLBRAE, CA 94030-1620

Mortgage

Document Number0000060168
DateJul 14, 2017
Instrument60168
Lender
NameBANK OF AMERICA
TypeBank
AddressCHARLOTTE, NC 28255
Agreement
AmountAmount Recorded
Term180 Months
DueJul 13, 2032

February 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionSAN MATEO CA
Property Address540 HELEN DR, MILLBRAE, CA 94030-1620
Document Number0000015729
Instrument DateFeb 09, 2017
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedAug 16, 2018
Title CompanyTITLE RESOURCES GUARANTY COMPANY, TITLE RESOURCES GUARANTY CO.

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipLiving Trust
Address540 HELEN DR MILLBRAE CA 940301620, MILLBRAE, CA 94030-1620

Mortgage

Document Number0000015729
DateFeb 21, 2017
Instrument15729
Lender
NameBANK OF AMERICA
TypeBank
AddressCHARLOTTE, NC 28255
Agreement
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueFeb 20, 2047
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Rate3.37%

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: San Mateo County records · Assessment roll updated July 15, 2026 · Last verified July 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateCalifornia
CountySan Mateo County
MunicipalityMillbrae City
Elementary School DistrictMillbrae Elementary School District (KG - 08)
Secondary School DistrictSan Mateo Union High School District (09 - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

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

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$1,382,697 (+2%) Land $552,660 Building $830,037
2025$17,180.00 (+7.15%)$1,355,587 (+4.04%) Land $541,824 Building $813,763
2023$16,033.00 (+10.42%)$1,302,950 Land $520,785 Building $782,165$1,755,900
2022$14,520.00

Flood & Wildfire

540 Helen Dr is in FEMA Zone X, outside the Special Flood Hazard Area, with direct wildfire exposure (Low risk).

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · San Mateo County (06081C), updated September 10, 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal flood hazard · outside the 0.2% annual chance floodplain
Special Flood Hazard AreaNo

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities · 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020

Wildfire Risk to HomesLow
20th percentile of exposed land nationally · 11th in California
Wildfire LikelihoodLow — about 1 in 5,556 per year
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation at the parcel

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Nearby Properties on Helen Dr

Nearby Streets

Search Property Records by Address or Parcel Number