San Mateo County property record for 688 Roble Ave, Menlo Park, CA 94025
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,240 sqft · built 1929 |
| Lot Size | 0.129 acres (5,631 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $1,525,000 (Mar 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $23,602 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 071-331-140 |
| Primary APN | 071-331-140 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,240 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,240 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Year Built | Built 1929 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1929 |
| Lot Area | 5,631 sqft (0.129 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 113 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 320 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 320 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 688 ROBLE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | MENLO PARK |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94025-4812 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R30000 |
| Legal Description | CENTER 50 FT OF LOT 8 BLAKE TRACT |
| Legal Subdivision | BLAKE TRACT |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | SAN MATEO CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SAN MATEO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 612600 |
688 Roble Ave is owned by two individuals who bought it in March 2014.
Source: San Mateo County records, as of August 14, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 667 JOSINA AVE, PALO ALTO, CA 94306-2714 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 27, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 27, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 25, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201425321 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 30, 2004 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000255667 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 688 Roble Ave was $23,602.
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 | $1,906,816 (+2%) Land $1,816,795 Building $90,021 | ||
| 2025 | $23,602.00 | $1,869,428 Land $1,781,172 Building $88,256 | |
| 2023 | $22,493.00 (+2.74%) | $1,796,838 Land $1,712,008 Building $84,830 | $1,727,730 |
| 2022 | $21,893.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 688 Roble Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1978.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1978) |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 1978 · tidal / storm surge |
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.
The area around 688 Roble Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within 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 705 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless | 250 / 100 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: GeoLinks, Race Communications.
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