NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1265 Hermosa Way Menlo Park, CA 94025

Central Menlo Park Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $5,029,045 - $5,748,000

4 Beds
3 Baths
2,590 Sq Ft
$2,070/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 17, 2024

Last sale price $4,995,000 $1,929 Per Sq Ft

Est. 7% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $31,153/month

22 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Spa
  • Skyline View
  • Wood Flooring
  • Oak Knoll Elementary School Rated A
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Outdoor Kitchen

About This Home

As of May 2024

One of the best locations in Menlo Park on the north side of Santa Cruz Ave with no through traffic and just over one-half mile to downtown. Whole-home renovation in 2016 plus newly refreshed with refinished hardwood floors and a palette of white for chic sophistication. Natural light is a signature of the home both morning and afternoon with many skylights, most of which open and are equipped with automated sensor controls. Family room with bath, or optional fifth bedroom, is customized for temperature-controlled wine storage. 4 spacious bedrooms include the primary suite. Delightful outdoor venues with large spa, barbecue kitchen, and TRX fitness area. Attached 2-car garage wired for EV. Highly regarded Menlo Park School District. Perfect for Silicon Valley living.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Caitlin Darke

Compass License #01332161 Listed on: 04/14/2024

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Houda Tanverakul

Compass License #01838747

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $35,342

Year Built

  • Built in 1948

Lot Details

  • 10,080 Sq Ft Lot
  • Wood Fence
  • Level Lot
  • Back Yard
  • Zoning described as R10010

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage

Property Views

  • Skyline
  • Neighborhood

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Composition Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 2,590 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • High Ceiling
  • Skylights
  • Separate Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Crawl Space

Kitchen

  • Built-In Double Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Quartz Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • 3 Full Bathrooms
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Bathtub Includes Tile Surround
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry in unit
  • Washer and Dryer

Outdoor Features

  • Spa
  • Balcony
  • Outdoor Kitchen
  • Shed

Utilities

  • Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Heat Pump System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 071-052-010

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$35,342

Year Built

Built in 1948

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Style: Traditional
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 2590
  • Year Built: 1948
  • Zoning Description: R10010
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Separate Family Room
  • Fireplace: Living Room
  • Dining Room: Formal Dining Room
  • Kitchen: Cooktop - Gas, Countertop - Quartz, Dishwasher, Hood Over Range, Island with Sink, Microwave, Oven - Built-In, Oven - Double, Refrigerator
  • Living Sq Ft: 2590
  • Stories: 1
  • Bedrooms: Walk-in Closet
  • Laundry: Inside, Washer / Dryer
  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Fireplaces Min: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Bathroom: Primary - Stall Shower(s), Shower and Tub, Skylight, Stall Shower - 2+, Tile, Updated Bath
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Crawl Space
  • Pool Description: Spa - Gas, Spa - Jetted, Spa / Hot Tub
  • Roof: Composition, Shingle
  • View: Neighborhood
  • Yard/Grounds: Back Yard, Balcony / Patio, Outdoor Kitchen, Storage Shed / Structure
  • Fencing: Wood
  • Construction Type: 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, Heat Pump, Heating - 2+ Zones
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer - Public

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: High Ceiling, Skylight, Walk-in Closet

Schools

  • High School: 658

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Grade - Level
  • Parcel Number: 071-052-010
  • 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

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
Apr 14, 2024
Closed on
May 1, 2024
Sold by
Josef Cappel Markus and Tuttle Anne
Bought by
Kung Family Trust and Kung
Seller's Agent
Caitlin Darke
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Houda Tanverakul
Compass
List Price
$4,995,000
Sold Price
$4,995,000
Views
32
Current Estimated Value
$5,362,511

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$367,511
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.02%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 26, 2015
Sold by
Cappel Markus Josef and Cappel Anne Tuttle
Bought by
Cappel Markus Josef and Cappel Anne Tuttle

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,330,000
Interest Rate
2.87%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 6, 2004
Sold by
Solomon Robert and Solomon Jessica
Bought by
Cappel Markus and Tuttle Anne

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,350,000
Interest Rate
5.12%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 4, 2003
Sold by
Investor Growth Capital Inc
Bought by
Soloman Robert and Soloman Jessica

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,000,000
Interest Rate
4.62%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 2, 2000
Sold by
Russell Steven Paul Tr and Wagstaff Nancy Joan Tr
Bought by
Investor International U S Inc
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
Kung Family Trust $4,995,000 Lawyers Title Company
Cappel Markus Josef -- First American Title Ins Co
Cappel Markus $2,175,000 North American Title Co
Soloman Robert $2,000,000 Old Republic Title Company
Investor International U S Inc $2,100,000 North American Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Cappel Markus Josef $1,330,000
Previous Owner Cappel Markus $1,350,000
Previous Owner Soloman Robert $1,000,000
Closed Soloman Robert $300,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
05/17/2024 05/17/24 Sold $4,995,000 0.0% $1,929 / Sq Ft
05/07/2024 05/07/24 Pending -- -- --
04/14/2024 04/14/24 For Sale $4,995,000 -- $1,929 / 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 $35,342 $5,094,900 $4,038,180 $1,056,720
2023 $35,342 $2,914,028 $1,457,014 $1,457,014
2022 $33,747 $2,856,892 $1,428,446 $1,428,446
2021 $33,067 $2,800,876 $1,400,438 $1,400,438
2020 $32,891 $2,772,158 $1,386,079 $1,386,079
2019 $32,446 $2,717,802 $1,358,901 $1,358,901
2018 $31,655 $2,664,512 $1,332,256 $1,332,256
2017 $31,190 $2,612,268 $1,306,134 $1,306,134
2016 $30,391 $2,561,048 $1,280,524 $1,280,524
2015 $30,041 $2,522,580 $1,261,290 $1,261,290
2014 $29,541 $2,473,168 $1,236,584 $1,236,584
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Caitlin Darke

    Seller's Agent in 2024

    Caitlin Darke

    Compass

    (650) 388-8449

    15 in this area

    37 Total Sales

    Caitlin Darke
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    Buyer's Agent in 2024

    Houda Tanverakul

    Compass

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81961363

MLSListings

APN: 071-052-010

California San Mateo County Menlo Park 94025 Central Menlo Park

1265 Hermosa Way, Menlo Park, CA

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