NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Estimated Value: $7,716,000 - $9,756,470

6 Beds
4.5 Baths
5,210 Sq Ft
$1,620/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold February 12, 2020

Last sale price $7,050,000 $1,353 Per Sq Ft

Est. 20% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $52,041/month

19 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wine Cellar
  • Private Pool
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Encinal Elementary School Rated A
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Vaulted Ceiling

About This Home

As of February 2020

Incredible, COMPLETELY REMODELED custom home nestled on a beautiful 1ac lot in a convenient central location close to award winning schools and downtown Menlo Park. 6 spacious Bedrooms, 4.5 remodeled Bathrooms plus, a large Office w/ built-ins. Luxurious Master Suite with stunning white marble bathroom and two HUGE walk-in closets. One of a kind Gourmet Kitchen with large informal dining area, two islands, counter seating, professional range & ovens and all top quality stainless appliances including 48" Sub-Zero and built-in Espresso/Capucchino machine. Wonderful, spacious Living, Dining and Family Rooms. Gorgeous yard with sparkling Pool, expansive lawns, incredible vegetable garden. 5210 Square Feet of Living Space in house. 929 Square Foot, 4-Car garage.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Liz Daschbach

Compass License #00969220 Listed on: 01/17/2020

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Monica Chung

Andersen, Jung & Co License #01079185

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $84,774

Year Built

  • 1953

Lot Details

  • 0.93 Acre Lot
  • Gated Home
  • Property is Fully Fenced
  • Wood Fence
  • Level Lot
  • Sprinklers on Timer
  • Back Yard

Parking

  • 4 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Shake Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 5,210 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Skylights in Kitchen
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Formal Entry
  • Wine Cellar
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Den
  • Library
  • Storage Room
  • Utility Room
  • Crawl Space

Kitchen

  • Open to Family Room
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Double Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Range Hood
  • Dishwasher
  • Wine Refrigerator
  • Kitchen Island
  • Stone Countertops
  • Trash Compactor
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Marble

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 6 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • Marble Bathroom Countertops
  • Stone Countertops In Bathroom
  • Dual Sinks
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Washer and Dryer
  • Laundry Tub

Home Security

  • Security Gate
  • Alarm System

Outdoor Features

  • Private Pool
  • Barbecue Area

Utilities

  • Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Vented Exhaust Fan

Community Details

  • Controlled Access

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$84,774

Year Built

1953

Lot Details

0

Parking

4

Listing Details

  • Zoning: R1
  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Style: Ranch
  • Age: 67
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 5210
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1953

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Kitchen / Family Room Combo, Separate Family Room
  • Fireplace: Family Room, Gas Log, Gas Starter, Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Dining Room: Breakfast Bar, Eat In Kitchen, Formal Dining Room
  • Kitchen: Cooktop - Gas, Countertop - Stone, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Garbage Disposal, Hood Over Range, Island, Island With Sink, Oven - Double, Pantry, Refrigerator, Skylight, Trash Compactor, Wine Refrigerator
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Sq Ft: 5210
  • Stories: 1
  • Security: Controlled / Secured Access, Security Alarm
  • Bedrooms: Ground Floor Bedroom, Primary Bedroom On Ground Floor, Primary Suite / Retreat, More Than One Bedroom On Ground Floor, Walk-In Closet
  • Laundry: In Utility Room, Tub / Sink, Washer / Dryer
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Marble
  • Additional Rooms: Den / Study / Office, Formal Entry, Laundry Room, Library, Storage, Utility Room, Wine Cellar / Storage
  • Fireplaces Min: 2
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 6
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 6
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 6
  • Bathroom: Double Sinks, Full On Ground Floor, Half On Ground Floor, Marble, Primary - Stall Shower(s), Shower Over Tub - 1, Stall Shower - 2+, Stone, Tub In Primary Bedroom, Updated Bath

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Crawl Space
  • Pool Description: Yes
  • Roof: Shake
  • Yard/Grounds: Back Yard, Bbq Area, Fenced, Sprinklers - Auto
  • Fencing: Complete Perimeter, Gate, Wood
  • Pool: Pool - Heated, Pool - In Ground

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 4
  • Garage Max: 4
  • Garage Min: 4
  • Garage Parking Features: Attached Garage, Gate / Door Opener, Parking Area

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Central Ac
  • Heating System: Central Forced Air - Gas, Heating - 2+ Zones
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer Connected

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: High Ceiling, Open Beam Ceiling, Security Gate, Skylight, Vaulted Ceiling, Walk-In Closet

Schools

  • School District: Sequoia Union High
  • Elementary School: Encinal Elementary
  • Middle School: Hillview Middle
  • High School: Menlo-Atherton High
  • High School: 658
  • Elementary School: 627
  • Middle School: 642

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Grade - Level
  • Lot Acres: 0.9320
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 40598.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 40598.00

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Double Pane Windows

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 12, 2022
Sold by
Lu John
Bought by
John Lu Trust
Current Estimated Value
$8,441,618

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 17, 2020
Closed on
Feb 10, 2020
Sold by
Borchers John A and Borchers Christina P
Bought by
Lu John
Seller's Agent
Liz Daschbach
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Monica Chung
Andersen, Jung & Co
List Price
$6,998,000
Sold Price
$7,050,000
Premium/Discount to List
$52,000
0.74%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.05%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 19, 2011
Sold by
Borchers John A and Borchers Christina P
Bought by
Borchers John A and Borchers Christina P

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$2,000,000
Interest Rate
3.12%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 23, 2003
Sold by
Pratt Charles H and Pratt Gene Fauro
Bought by
Borchers John A and Borchers Christina P

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,999,900
Interest Rate
3.58%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
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
John Lu Trust -- --
Lu John $7,050,000 North American Title Company
Borchers John A -- First American Title Company
Borchers John A $2,978,000 Fidelity National Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Borchers John A $2,000,000
Previous Owner Borchers John A $2,000,000
Previous Owner Borchers John A $2,000,000
Previous Owner Borchers John $2,000,000
Previous Owner Borchers John A $2,000,000
Previous Owner Borchers John A $500,000
Previous Owner Borchers John A $1,999,900
Previous Owner Pratt Charles H $1,500,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/12/2020 02/12/20 Sold $7,050,000 +0.7% $1,353 / Sq Ft
02/06/2020 02/06/20 Pending -- -- --
01/17/2020 01/17/20 For Sale $6,998,000 -- $1,343 / 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 $84,774 $7,710,202 $5,468,229 $2,241,973
2023 $84,774 $7,410,807 $5,255,892 $2,154,915
2022 $81,200 $7,265,498 $5,152,836 $2,112,662
2021 $79,832 $7,123,038 $5,051,800 $2,071,238
2020 $54,202 $4,761,996 $1,935,772 $2,826,224
2019 $53,559 $4,668,625 $1,897,816 $2,770,809
2018 $52,249 $4,577,085 $1,860,604 $2,716,481
2017 $52,247 $4,487,340 $1,824,122 $2,663,218
2016 $50,998 $4,399,354 $1,788,355 $2,610,999
2015 $50,554 $4,333,274 $1,761,493 $2,571,781
2014 $49,614 $4,248,393 $1,726,988 $2,521,405
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81779399

MLSListings

APN: 061-350-310