San Mateo County property record for 551 Grace Dr, Menlo Park, CA 94025
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,660 sqft · built 1951 |
| Lot Size | 0.255 acres (11,127 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $19,961 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2021 Mortgage Feb 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 071-180-250 |
| Primary APN | 071-180-250 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,660 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,560 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Study | Study |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1951 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1951 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 11,127 sqft (0.255 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 105 ft deep x 107 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Corner |
| Garage Area | 430 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 551 GRACE DR |
|---|---|
| City | MENLO PARK |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94025-5724 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R10010 |
| Legal Description | ON SE COR OF OAKDELL DR & GRACE DR ACREAGE CITY OF MENLO PARK |
| Legal Subdivision | CITY OF MENLO PARK |
| Jurisdiction | SAN MATEO CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SAN MATEO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1016 |
| Census Tract | 612800 |
551 Grace Dr is owner-occupied and held in a trust since June 2012.
Source: San Mateo County records, as of July 15, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 551 GRACE DR, MENLO PARK, CA 94025-5724 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Jun 3, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage COMERICA BANK |
| Feb 18, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage STEARNS LENDING LLC |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 25, 2006 |
| Deed Sale | Oct 25, 2006 |
| Prior Sale | May 7, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2006160737 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 26, 2012 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000095284 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SAN MATEO CA |
| Property Address | 551 GRACE DR, MENLO PARK, CA 94025-5724 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 23, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 551 GRACE DR, MENLO PARK, CA 94025-5724 |
| Document Number | 0000086181 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 3, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-086181 |
| Name | COMERICA BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | DALLAS, TX 75201 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SAN MATEO CA |
| Property Address | 551 GRACE DR, MENLO PARK, CA 94025-5724 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 17, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 551 GRACE DR, MENLO PARK, CA 94025-5724 |
| Document Number | 0000027474 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 18, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-027474 |
| Name | STEARNS LENDING LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | LEWISVILLE, TX 75057 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2051 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 551 Grace Dr was $19,961 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 | $1,713,073 (+2%) Land $845,326 Building $867,747 | ||
| 2025 | $19,961.00 Homeowner's exemption | $1,679,484 Land $828,751 Building $850,733 | |
| 2023 | $18,951.00 (+2.64%) Homeowner's exemption | $1,614,269 Land $796,570 Building $817,699 | $4,851,000 |
| 2022 | $18,463.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 551 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 551 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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