551 Hamilton Ave, Menlo Park, CA 94025 Property Records

San Mateo County property record for 551 Hamilton Ave, Menlo Park, CA 94025

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 3 ba · 1,790 sqft · built 2005
Lot Size0.108 acres (4,684 sqft)
Owner2 Company Names on Record
Last Sale$1,760,000 (Jul 2023)
Tax Bill$22,042 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesJul 2023 Sale
May 2019 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone AE (high risk)
APN055-480-440

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN055-480-440

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths3 Baths
Total Rooms8 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,790 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,790 sqft
Family RoomFamily Room

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 2005
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2005
Lot Area4,684 sqft (0.108 acres)
Garage Area420 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Location & Zoning

Street Address551 HAMILTON AVE, 551
CityMENLO PARK
StateCA
Zip94025-1301
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionLOT 44 OF HAMILTON PARK RSM 134/24-28
Legal SubdivisionHAMILTON PARK
Legal Lot Number44
JurisdictionSAN MATEO CA
Township / Civil DivisionSAN MATEO
Census Block Group2
Census Block2023
Census Tract611700

Owner

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

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Owner of Record2 Company Names on Record
Mailing Address551 HAMILTON AVE, MENLO PARK, CA 94025-1301
Owner TypeCompany
VestingTrust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jul 7, 2023Grant Deed, Transfer
FIRSTAMERICAN TITLE COMPANY, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY
May 17, 2019Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
OTHER

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleJul 7, 2023 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJul 7, 2023 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleJul 28, 2016 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number202332343
Prior Transfer DateApr 26, 2019
Prior Transfer Doc0000037273
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

July 2023: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionSAN MATEO CA
Recording DateJul 7, 2023
Property Address551 HAMILTON AVE, MENLO PARK, CA 94025-1301
Document Number0000032343
Map ReferenceMB 134 PG 24-28
Instrument DateJun 27, 2023
Instrument2023-032343
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 2, 2023
Title CompanyFIRSTAMERICAN TITLE COMPANY, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$1,936.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipFamily Living Trust
Address6800 GULFPORT BLVD S STE 201, 201, SOUTH PASADENA, FL 33707-2156

May 2019: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionSAN MATEO CA
Recording DateMay 17, 2019
Property Address551 HAMILTON AVE, MENLO PARK, CA 94025-1301
Document Number0000037273
Instrument DateApr 25, 2019
Instrument37273
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 12, 2019
Title CompanyOTHER

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipRevocable Trust
Address551 HAMILTON AVE MENLO PARK CA 940251301, MENLO PARK, CA 94025-1301

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 DistrictRavenswood 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$1,831,104 (+2%) Land $1,040,400 Building $790,704
2025$22,042.00 (+14.52%)$1,795,200 (+14.95%) Land $1,020,000 Building $775,200
2023$19,248.00 (+5.35%) Homeowner's exemption$1,561,722 Land $780,861 Building $780,861$1,533,240
2022$18,270.00

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 AE
high risk
100-Year FloodplainYes
1% annual chance
FloodwayNo
Base Flood Elevation11.0 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementRequired
federally backed loans
Flood Insurance CostPremium on Record
median of 35 policies
Community Rating SystemClass 8 (10% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies35 in force
Nearby Flood Claims2 (1982–1998)
Most Recent ClaimFeb 1998 · rainfall accumulation

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 RiskNot rated
no burnable land within 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 511 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
AT&T
Fiber · DSL · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area
5,000 / 5,000
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20
Etheric Networks
Fixed Wireless
250 / 100

May also be available: Astound Broadband, GeoLinks, T-Mobile, Tekify Fiber & Wireless.

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