$918,000 - $1,378,000
RENTED APR 6, 2025

1961 Menalto Ave Menlo Park, CA 94025

The Willows Neighborhood
2 Beds
2 Baths
970 Sq Ft
$1,263 Price per Sq Ft

About This Home

This adorable single family home is ideally located approx. 1 mile from downtown Palo Alto in the Willows Neighborhood. The home showcases a separate living room with large picture window and dining room with French doors to the private backyard surrounded by mature landscaping. Hardwood flooring throughout, central forced air heating and AC, fireplace. The main bathroom has beautiful updates with a glass surround and marble basket weave tiling. Kitchen has a dishwasher, gas range, microwave and fridge. Close proximity to downtown University Ave, Schools, Parks, Hwy 101, CalTrain, Facebook, shopping and much more.

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 10, 2019
Sold by
Hornstein Alan and Hornstein Nancy E
Bought by
Giarrusso Joseph M and Lucas Caroline A
Current Estimated Value
$1,224,667

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$25,000
Outstanding Balance
$22,173
Interest Rate
3.8%
Mortgage Type
Unknown
Estimated Equity
$1,293,491

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 22, 2009
Sold by
Hornstein Alan and Hornstein Nancy E
Bought by
Hornstein Alan and Hornstein Nancy E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$274,000
Interest Rate
5.14%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 20, 2003
Sold by
Strathmore Partners Llc
Bought by
Hornstein Alan and Madden Nancy E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$300,000
Interest Rate
4.75%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 28, 2003
Sold by
Matthews Charlotte Aird
Bought by
Strathmore Partners Llc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$800,000
Interest Rate
5.97%
Mortgage Type
Construction

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
Giarrusso Joseph M $1,400,000 Chicago Title Company
Hornstein Alan -- Chicago Title Company
Hornstein Alan $585,000 First American Title Co
Strathmore Partners Llc -- First American Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Giarrusso Joseph M $25,000
Open Giarrusso Joseph M $1,080,000
Previous Owner Hornstein Alan $232,500
Previous Owner Hornstein Alan $235,000
Previous Owner Hornstein Alan $274,000
Previous Owner Hornstein Alan $300,000
Previous Owner Strathmore Partners Llc $800,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/06/2025 04/06/25 Rented $4,850 0.0% --
04/05/2025 04/05/25 Under Contract -- -- --
03/31/2025 03/31/25 For Rent $4,850 +3.2% --
08/13/2023 08/13/23 Rented $4,700 0.0% --
08/12/2023 08/12/23 Under Contract -- -- --
08/06/2023 08/06/23 For Rent $4,700 -- --

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
2023 $17,797 $1,471,648 $735,824 $735,824
2022 $17,076 $1,442,794 $721,397 $721,397
2021 $16,834 $1,414,504 $707,252 $707,252
2020 $16,749 $1,400,000 $700,000 $700,000
2019 $9,498 $745,606 $372,803 $372,803
2018 $9,244 $730,988 $365,494 $365,494
2017 $9,075 $716,656 $358,328 $358,328
2016 $8,864 $702,604 $351,302 $351,302
2015 $8,750 $692,052 $346,026 $346,026
2014 $8,560 $678,496 $339,248 $339,248
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Angela Burnett

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Angela Burnett

    KW Advisors

    (650) 743-4950

    15 Total Sales

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California San Mateo County Menlo Park 94025 The Willows

1961 Menalto Ave, Menlo Park, CA

Homes for Sale in Menlo Park, CA

This home is located at 1961 Menalto Ave, Menlo Park, CA 94025 and is currently estimated at $1,224,667, approximately $1,262 per square foot. 1961 Menalto Ave is a home located in San Mateo County with nearby schools including Laurel Elementary School, Hillview Middle School, and Menlo-Atherton High School.

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