San Mateo County property record for 856 14th Ave, Menlo Park, CA 94025
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 870 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.124 acres (5,394 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $521,000 (Jun 2009) |
| Tax Bill | $9,071 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 055-211-070 |
| Primary APN | 055-211-070 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 870 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 870 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 5,394 sqft (0.124 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 98 ft deep x 55 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 230 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Street Address | 856 14TH AVE |
|---|---|
| City | MENLO PARK |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94025-1912 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R10006 |
| Legal Description | LOT 97 ATHLONE TERRACE MAP NO 5 RSM 31/9 |
| Legal Subdivision | ATHLONE TERRACE MAP NO 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 97 |
| Jurisdiction | SAN MATEO CA |
| Township / Civil Division | SAN MATEO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| Census Tract | 610602 |
856 14th Ave is owner-occupied and held in a trust since June 2009.
Source: San Mateo County records, as of July 15, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 856 14TH AVE, MENLO PARK, CA 94025-1912 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 15, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 15, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 29, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200977992 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 856 14th Ave was $9,071 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: San Mateo County assessment roll, as of July 15, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County | San Mateo County |
| Elementary School District | Redwood 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 | $684,324 (+2%) Land $342,162 Building $342,162 | ||
| 2025 | $9,071.00 Homeowner's exemption | $670,906 Land $335,453 Building $335,453 | |
| 2023 | $8,686.00 (+4.64%) Homeowner's exemption | $644,856 Land $322,428 Building $322,428 | $791,100 |
| 2022 | $8,301.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 856 14th 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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 11 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 11 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.
The area around 856 14th 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 |
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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 867 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: Astound Broadband, GeoLinks, Race Communications.
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