NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Estimated Value: $1,944,733 - $3,889,000

1 Bed
1 Bath
450 Sq Ft
$6,186/Sq Ft Est. Value

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Open to Family Room
  • Dining Area
  • Laurel Elementary School Rated A
  • Washer and Dryer
  • 1-Story Property

About This Home

As of August 2020

Charming, newly renovated (2018), furnished garden cottage (in-law) with separate entrance, private bathroom, and gourmet chef's kitchen. The separate kitchen/living area includes a full-sized refrigerator, four-burner range, dishwasher, over the range microwave with convection oven, quartz countertops, and a washer/dryer. This room is suited for 1 to 2 people. Includes bi-weekly cleaning service, heat, hot water, internet, electricity, mountain bike and lock, parking, cable television, sewer, and trash for $150 flat fee utilities per month with an additional utility fee for double occupancy. The cottage is located next to picturesque garden which is maintained by the owner. The cottage has a private and shared patio/pergola and includes off-street parking for one car. It is located in Menlo Park just blocks from University Avenue in Palo Alto and is very convenient to Stanford University. Minimum 1 month lease required. No pets.

Last Agent to Rent the Property

Shannon Thoke

Harper Properties, Inc. License #02009066 Listed on: 07/16/2020

Last Renter's Agent

Shannon Thoke

Harper Properties, Inc. License #02009066 Listed on: 07/16/2020

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $18,860

Year Built

  • 1921

Lot Details

  • 7,004

Parking

  • On-Street Parking

Interior Spaces

  • 450 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Dining Area
  • Washer and Dryer

Kitchen

  • Open to Family Room
  • Gas Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Additional Features

  • 7,004 Sq Ft Lot
  • Heating System Uses Gas

Listing and Financial Details

  • Security Deposit $2,550
  • Property Available on 9/2/20
  • Rent includes gardener
  • 1-Month Min and 12-Month Max Lease Term

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$18,860

Year Built

1921

Lot Details

0

Rental Info

  • Available: 09/02/2020
  • Lease Terms: Credit Report Required
  • Maximum Lease Months: 12
  • Minimum Lease Months: 1
  • Rent Includes: Gardener
  • Security Deposit: 2550

Listing Details

  • Subclass: House For Rent
  • Restrictions: Pets - Not Allowed
  • Age: 99
  • Listing Class: Residential Lease/Rental
  • Structure Sq Ft: 450
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1921

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Kitchen / Family Room Combo
  • Dining Room: Dining Area
  • Kitchen: Cooktop - Gas, Dishwasher, Microwave, Oven - Gas, Refrigerator
  • Living Sq Ft: 450
  • Stories: 1
  • Laundry: Washer / Dryer
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 1
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 1

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Parking Features: On Street

Utilities

  • Heating System: Gas

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Complex Name: Willows

Schools

  • School District: Sequoia Union High
  • Elementary School: Laurel Elementary
  • High School: Menlo-Atherton High
  • High School: 658
  • Elementary School: 653

Lot Info

  • Lot Acres: 0.1608
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 7006.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 7006.00

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 24, 2017
Closed on
Dec 29, 2016
Sold by
Thoke Shannon B
Bought by
Watson Jason O and Thoke Shannon B
Seller's Agent
Shannon Thoke
Harper Properties, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Shannon Thoke
Harper Properties, Inc.
Sold Price
$2,635
Current Estimated Value
$2,783,911

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$2,781,276

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 5, 2009
Sold by
Thoke Shannon and Thomas Shannon B
Bought by
Thoke Shannon B

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$625,000
Interest Rate
5.03%
Mortgage Type
Commercial

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 1, 2006
Sold by
Krazit Thomas J
Bought by
Thoke Shannon B

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 26, 2004
Sold by
Fong Eric A and Fong Elizabeth R
Bought by
Krazit Thomas and Thoke Shannon

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$680,000
Interest Rate
5.5%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 1, 2002
Sold by
Tasto Sallie Reid
Bought by
Fong Eric A and Fong Elizabeth R

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 6, 2002
Sold by
Reid Sallie
Bought by
Tasto Robert N and Tasto Sallie Reid
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Watson Jason O -- None Available
Thoke Shannon B -- Fidelity National Title Co
Thoke Shannon B -- None Available
Krazit Thomas $850,000 Chicago Title Insurance Comp
Fong Eric A -- --
Tasto Sallie Reid -- --
Tasto Robert N -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Thoke Shannon B $625,000
Closed Krazit Thomas $680,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/04/2020 08/04/20 Rented $2,550 -3.8% --
08/04/2020 08/04/20 Under Contract -- -- --
07/22/2020 07/22/20 Price Changed $2,650 +3.9% $6 / Sq Ft
07/22/2020 07/22/20 Price Changed $2,550 -3.8% $6 / Sq Ft
07/16/2020 07/16/20 For Rent $2,650 -1.9% --
06/08/2020 06/08/20 Rented $2,700 +3.9% --
05/28/2020 05/28/20 Price Changed $2,599 +4.0% $5 / Sq Ft
05/25/2020 05/25/20 Price Changed $2,499 -3.8% $5 / Sq Ft
05/23/2020 05/23/20 Price Changed $2,599 -7.1% $5 / Sq Ft
05/13/2020 05/13/20 Price Changed $2,799 -3.4% $6 / Sq Ft
05/02/2020 05/02/20 Price Changed $2,899 -3.3% $6 / Sq Ft
04/12/2020 04/12/20 For Rent $2,999 -6.3% --
11/08/2018 11/08/18 Rented $3,200 +1.6% --
08/19/2018 08/19/18 Off Market $3,149 -- --
08/12/2018 08/12/18 Price Changed $3,149 0.0% $7 / Sq Ft
08/10/2018 08/10/18 Price Changed $3,150 -3.1% $7 / Sq Ft
08/03/2018 08/03/18 Price Changed $3,250 +1.6% $7 / Sq Ft
08/03/2018 08/03/18 Price Changed $3,200 -3.0% $7 / Sq Ft
08/02/2018 08/02/18 Price Changed $3,300 -5.7% $7 / Sq Ft
07/11/2018 07/11/18 For Rent $3,500 +32.8% --
02/17/2017 02/17/17 Rented $2,635 +9.8% --
02/15/2017 02/15/17 Price Changed $2,400 -4.0% $7 / Sq Ft
01/24/2017 01/24/17 For Rent $2,500 -- --
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 $18,860 $1,556,017 $592,403 $963,614
2023 $18,860 $1,495,599 $569,400 $926,199
2022 $17,969 $1,466,276 $558,236 $908,040
2021 $17,517 $1,437,528 $547,291 $890,237
2020 $17,420 $1,422,791 $541,680 $881,111
2019 $17,207 $1,394,894 $531,059 $863,835
2018 $16,511 $1,344,546 $520,647 $823,899
2017 $15,281 $1,227,989 $510,439 $717,550
2016 $14,823 $1,203,913 $500,431 $703,482
2015 $14,707 $1,185,832 $492,915 $692,917
2014 $14,474 $1,162,605 $483,260 $679,345
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81801492

MLSListings

APN: 063-430-680