San Mateo County property record for 85 Watkins Ave, Atherton, CA 94027
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 2,220 sqft · built 2001 |
| Lot Size | 0.15 acres (6,550 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $2,850,000 (Nov 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $37,647 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2018 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 060-332-280 |
| Primary APN | 060-332-280 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,220 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,580 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,180 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,040 sqft |
| Basement Area | 360 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Study | Study |
| Year Built | Built 2001 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2001 |
| Lot Area | 6,550 sqft (0.15 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 131 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Garage Area | 360 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 85 WATKINS AVE |
|---|---|
| City | ATHERTON |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94027-3044 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 22 BLK B MENLO PARK VILLA LOTS RSM 1/93 |
| Legal Subdivision | MENLO PARK VILLA |
| Legal Block | B |
| Legal Lot Number | 22 |
| Jurisdiction | SAN MATEO CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SAN MATEO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2024 |
| Census Tract | 611500 |
85 Watkins Ave is owner-occupied and held in a trust since November 2018.
Source: San Mateo County records, as of July 15, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 85 WATKINS AVE, ATHERTON, CA 94027-3044 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 7, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 7, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 23, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201887153 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 22, 2014 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000029102 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SAN MATEO CA |
| Recording Date | Nov 7, 2018 |
| Property Address | 85 WATKINS AVE, ATHERTON, CA 94027-3044 |
| Document Number | 0000087153 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 29, 2018 |
| Instrument | 87153 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 30, 2018 |
| Title Company | LAWYERS TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $3,135.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Value |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Living Trust |
| Address | 85 WATKINS AVE ATHERTON CA 940273044, ATHERTON, CA 94027-3044 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 85 Watkins Ave was $37,647 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: San Mateo County assessment roll, as of July 15, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| Municipality | Atherton Town |
| County | San Mateo County |
| 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 | $3,242,808 (+2%) Land $2,275,656 Building $967,152 | ||
| 2025 | $37,647.00 Homeowner's exemption | $3,179,225 Land $2,231,036 Building $948,189 | |
| 2023 | $35,873.00 (+2.46%) Homeowner's exemption | $3,055,774 Land $2,144,403 Building $911,371 | $4,581,450 |
| 2022 | $35,012.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 85 Watkins Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 Policies | 4 in force |
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 85 Watkins Ave is low, with less than 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 98% of the US · lower than 98.4% of California |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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 296 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Race Communications 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 |
May also be available: Etheric Networks, GeoLinks, Sonic Telecom, T-Mobile.
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