NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1105 Hermosa Way Menlo Park, CA 94025

Central Menlo Park Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $4,152,000 - $5,648,000

4 Beds
4 Baths
2,915 Sq Ft
$1,690/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 08, 2019

Last sale price $3,350,000 $1,149 Per Sq Ft

Est. 47% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $29,493/month

36 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Wood Flooring
  • Oak Knoll Elementary School Rated A
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • 4-minute walk to Tinker Park

About This Home

As of May 2019

SINGLE-STORY HOME MOMENTS FROM DOWNTOWN | Located near downtown amenities, this rarely available residence provides incredible luxury in highly desirable Central Menlo Park. Gorgeously updated and expanded, the home embraces a versatile layout complete with open-concept gathering areas, a den, and a one-of-a-kind gourmet kitchen. Patios, an expansive backyard, and a screened veranda permit all-season enjoyment. Included are a two-car garage, hardwood floors, lots of natural light, a heavenly master suite, and much, much more. Everything is at your fingertips, including prized Menlo Park schools, Stanford University, popular shopping centers, and the exciting downtown areas of both Menlo Park and Palo Alto.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Julie Tsai Law

Compass License #01339682 Listed on: 03/11/2019

Last Buyer's Agent

Dana Van Hulsen

Compass License #01749772

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $42,947

Year Built

  • Built in 1947

Lot Details

  • 10,080 Sq Ft Lot
  • Property is Fully Fenced
  • Wood Fence
  • Level Lot
  • Sprinklers on Timer
  • Back Yard
  • Zoning described as R10010

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Composition Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 2,915 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Fireplace With Gas Starter
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Garden Windows
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Den
  • Neighborhood Views
  • Crawl Space

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Gas Oven
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Granite Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • 4 Full Bathrooms
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Washer and Dryer
  • Laundry Tub

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Vented Exhaust Fan
  • Thermostat
  • 220 Volts
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 071-052-070

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$42,947

Year Built

Built in 1947

Lot Details

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Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Style: Ranch
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 2915
  • Year Built: 1947
  • Zoning Description: R10010
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Separate Family Room
  • Fireplace: Family Room, Gas Starter, Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Dining Room: Breakfast Bar, Formal Dining Room
  • Kitchen: 220 Volt Outlet, Countertop - Granite, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Island with Sink, Microwave, Oven Range - Gas, Refrigerator
  • Living Sq Ft: 2915
  • Stories: 1
  • Bedrooms: Primary Bedroom on Ground Floor, Primary Suite / Retreate - 2+, More than One Bedroom on Ground Floor, Walk-in Closet
  • Laundry: Electricity Hookup (220V), In Utility Room, Inside, Tub / Sink, Washer / Dryer
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
  • Additional Rooms: Den / Study / Office, Laundry Room
  • Fireplaces Min: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Bathroom: Shower over Tub - 1, Stall Shower - 2+, Tub in Primary Bedroom, Tubs - 2+, Updated Bath
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter and Slab, Crawl Space
  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Neighborhood
  • Yard/Grounds: Back Yard, Balcony / Patio, Fenced, Sprinklers - Auto, Sprinklers - Lawn
  • Fencing: Complete Perimeter, Fenced, Wood
  • Construction Type: Stucco, Wood Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Spaces: 2
  • Garage Parking Features: Attached Garage

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Central AC
  • Heating System: Central Forced Air - Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer - Public

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: Garden Window, Vaulted Ceiling, Walk-in Closet

Schools

  • High School: 658

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Grade - Level, Regular
  • Parcel Number: 071-052-070
  • Lot Acres: 0.2314
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 10080.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 10080.00

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Double Pane Windows, Thermostat Controller

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: Sequoia Union High
  • Elementary School Text: Oak Knoll Elementary
  • High School Text: Menlo-Atherton High
  • Middle School Text: Hillview Middle

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 11, 2019
Closed on
Apr 29, 2019
Sold by
Searle Lucille C
Bought by
Freedom Michael and Freedom Rebecca Goldsmith
Seller's Agent
Julie Tsai Law
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Dana Van Hulsen
Compass
List Price
$3,500,000
Sold Price
$3,350,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$150,000
-4.29%
Current Estimated Value
$4,926,575

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$1,576,575
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.14%
Original Mortgage
$2,000,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,711,128
Interest Rate
2.95%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Estimated Equity
$3,215,447

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 8, 2014
Closed on
Sep 19, 2014
Sold by
Thompson Shawn C and Desbiens Alysia Marie
Bought by
Searle Robert E and Searle Lucille C
Seller's Agent
Michael Repka
Deleon Realty
Buyer's Agent
Michael Repka
Deleon Realty
List Price
$2,298,000
Sold Price
$2,630,000
Premium/Discount to List
$332,000
14.45%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.41%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 27, 2005
Sold by
Johnson Carl T and Johnson Julie A
Bought by
Thompson Shawn C and Desbiens Alysia Marie

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,180,000
Interest Rate
5.87%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 5, 2001
Sold by
Johnson Carl T and Johnson Julie A
Bought by
Johnson Carl T and Johnson Julie A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$250,000
Interest Rate
6.63%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 22, 1998
Sold by
Johnson Carl T and Johnson Julie A
Bought by
Johnson Carl T and Johnson Julie A
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Freedom Michael $3,350,000 First American Title Company
Searle Robert E $2,630,000 Chicago Title Insurance Co
Thompson Shawn C $1,475,000 First American Title Company
Johnson Carl T -- American Title Co
Johnson Carl T -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Freedom Michael $2,000,000
Previous Owner Thompson Shawn C $1,180,000
Previous Owner Johnson Carl T $250,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
05/08/2019 05/08/19 Sold $3,350,000 0.0% $1,149 / Sq Ft
04/17/2019 04/17/19 Pending -- -- --
04/12/2019 04/12/19 Price Changed $3,350,000 -4.3% $1,149 / Sq Ft
03/11/2019 03/11/19 For Sale $3,500,000 +33.1% $1,201 / Sq Ft
10/06/2014 10/06/14 Sold $2,630,000 +14.4% $931 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
09/17/2014 09/17/14 Pending -- -- --
09/08/2014 09/08/14 For Sale $2,298,000 -- $813 / Sq Ft
Source: MLSListings

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $42,947 $3,736,984 $2,175,260 $1,561,724
2023 $42,947 $3,591,874 $2,090,793 $1,501,081
2022 $40,950 $3,521,447 $2,049,798 $1,471,649
2021 $40,172 $3,452,400 $2,009,606 $1,442,794
2020 $39,973 $3,417,000 $1,989,000 $1,428,000
2019 $8,992 $602,263 $386,068 $216,195
2018 $7,652 $590,455 $378,499 $211,956
2017 $7,510 $578,878 $371,078 $207,800
2016 $7,345 $567,528 $363,802 $203,726
2015 $31,326 $2,630,000 $1,315,000 $1,315,000
2014 $20,862 $1,696,965 $822,159 $874,806
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • J

    Seller's Agent in 2019

    Julie Tsai Law

    Compass

  • Dana Van Hulsen

    Buyer's Agent in 2019

    Dana Van Hulsen

    Compass

    (650) 248-3950

    1 in this area

    14 Total Sales

    Dana Van Hulsen
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  • Michael Repka

    Seller's Agent in 2014

    Michael Repka

    Deleon Realty

    (650) 488-7325

    39 in this area

    764 Total Sales

    Michael Repka
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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81742212

MLSListings

APN: 071-052-070

California San Mateo County Menlo Park 94025 Central Menlo Park

1105 Hermosa Way, Menlo Park, CA

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