NOT LISTED FOR SALE

169 Poplar Ave Millbrae, CA 94030

Highlands Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,960,000 - $2,556,749

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,440 Sq Ft
$1,635/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: June 19, 2020

Last sale price $1,650,000 $1,146 Per Sq Ft

Est. 43% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $14,905 / mo

10 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Spring Valley Elementary School Rated A-
  • Formal Dining Room
  • 2-minute walk to Millbrae Skate Park

About This Home

As of June 2020

Welcome to 169 Poplar Avenue! Located on a spacious corner lot in Millbrae Highlands, this property is R-2 zoned, making it possible to add a 2nd unit. This split level home exudes old world Spanish charm. The exterior has been freshly painted and the landscaping is expertly redone. The home features hardwood floors, arched picture windows, beautiful molding, formal entry, living & dining room, separate breakfast nook, 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. The spacious park-like backyard is wonderful for gardening, family gatherings & entertainment. The full basement offers ample storage and unlimited potential. Enjoy the convenient location, just a few blocks away from vibrant Downtown Millbrae, walking distance to award winning schools, and minutes to Highway 280 & 101 - making it easy to commute to SF, SFO, East Bay & Silicon Valley. UPDATE: Offer Date has been set for Tuesday, May 26, 2020 by 10 am.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Disen Cai

KW Advisors License #70010134 Listed on: 05/15/2020

KW Advisors

Last Buyer's Agent

Disen Cai

KW Advisors License #70010134 Listed on: 05/15/2020

KW Advisors

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • 1936

Lot Details

  • 5,101 Sq Ft Lot
  • Back Yard Fenced
  • Level Lot
  • Corners Of The Lot Have Been Marked

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Tandem Parking
  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Tar and Gravel Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,440 Sq Ft Home
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Laundry in Garage
  • Unfinished Basement

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Gas Oven
  • Range Hood

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

1936

Lot Details

5,101 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Zoning: R20000
  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1440
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1936

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Dining Room: Breakfast Nook, Formal Dining Room
  • Kitchen: Hood Over Range, Oven - Gas, Refrigerator
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Sq Ft: 1440
  • Laundry: In Garage
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Rooms: Basement - Unfinished
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Roof: Tar And Gravel
  • Fencing: Fenced Back

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Parking Features: Attached Garage, On Street, Tandem Parking

Utilities

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

Schools

  • High School: 659

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Corners Marked, Grade - Level
  • Lot Acres: 0.1171
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 5100.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 5100.00

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 15, 2020
Closed on
Jun 10, 2020
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Disen Cai
KW Advisors
Buyer's Agent
Disen Cai
KW Advisors
List Price
$1,399,000
Sold Price
$1,650,000
Premium/Discount to List
$251,000
17.94%
Current Estimated Value
$2,354,687

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$704,687
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.04%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 4, 2018
Closed on
Jun 16, 2018
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Shane Cheng
KW Advisors
Buyer's Agent
TRACY ONG
KW Advisors
List Price
$1,638,000
Sold Price
$1,638,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.37%
Original Mortgage
$1,146,600
Interest Rate
0.045%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 25, 2014
Closed on
Dec 4, 2014
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Wayne Gomes
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Sanghee Weiner
KW Advisors
List Price
$1,188,000
Sold Price
$1,108,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$80,000
-6.73%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.61%
Original Mortgage
$831,000
Interest Rate
0.0395%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 4, 2001
Sold by
Bought by
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$1,650,000 First American Title Company
$1,638,000 Fidelity National Title Co
$1,108,000 Old Republic Title Company
-- Fidelity National Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner $1,146,600
Previous Owner $816,000
Previous Owner $313,000
Previous Owner $831,000
Previous Owner $831,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
06/19/2020 06/19/20 Sold $1,650,000 +17.9% $1,146 / Sq Ft
05/26/2020 05/26/20 Pending -- -- --
05/15/2020 05/15/20 For Sale $1,399,000 -14.6% $972 / Sq Ft
07/04/2018 07/04/18 Sold $1,638,000 0.0% $1,138 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
07/04/2018 07/04/18 Pending -- -- --
07/04/2018 07/04/18 For Sale $1,638,000 +47.8% $1,138 / Sq Ft
12/12/2014 12/12/14 Sold $1,108,000 0.0% $769 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
11/26/2014 11/26/14 Pending -- -- --
11/12/2014 11/12/14 Price Changed $1,108,000 +12.1% $769 / Sq Ft
10/22/2014 10/22/14 Price Changed $988,000 -16.8% $686 / Sq Ft
09/25/2014 09/25/14 For Sale $1,188,000 -- $825 / Sq Ft
Source: MLSListings

Tax History

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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 $26,249 $2,271,672 $1,170,200 $1,101,472
2023 $26,249 $2,169,542 $1,124,760 $1,044,782
2022 $21,005 $1,860,734 $1,102,706 $758,028
2021 $19,005 $1,667,093 $1,081,085 $586,008
2020 $19,297 $1,704,174 $1,192,922 $511,252
2019 $18,836 $1,670,760 $1,169,532 $501,228
2018 $13,283 $1,170,338 $585,169 $585,169
2017 $12,991 $1,147,392 $573,696 $573,696
2016 $12,826 $1,124,896 $562,448 $562,448
2015 $12,738 $1,108,000 $554,000 $554,000
2014 $1,274 $94,373 $29,987 $64,386
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Disen Cai

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Disen Cai

    KW Advisors

    (650) 622-2156

    19 in this area

    346 Total Sales

    Disen Cai
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    Seller's Agent in 2018

    Shane Cheng

    KW Advisors

    (650) 740-3840

    31 Total Sales

    Shane Cheng
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    Buyer's Agent in 2018

    TRACY ONG

    KW Advisors

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  • Wayne Gomes

    Seller's Agent in 2014

    Wayne Gomes

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    (650) 558-4318

    1 in this area

    24 Total Sales

    Wayne Gomes
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    Buyer's Agent in 2014

    Sanghee Weiner

    KW Advisors

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81792709

MLSListings

APN: 024-273-070

California San Mateo County Millbrae 94030 Highlands

169 Poplar Ave, Millbrae, CA

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