NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1961 Menalto Ave Menlo Park, CA 94025

The Willows Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,098,000 - $1,362,000

2 Beds
1.5 Baths
970 Sq Ft
$1,297/Sq Ft Est. Value

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Laurel Elementary School Rated A
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Ceiling Fan

About This Home

As of April 2025

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.

Last Agent to Rent the Property

Angela Burnett

KW Advisors License #01956077 Listed on: 03/31/2025

KW Advisors

Last Renter's Agent

Angela Burnett

KW Advisors License #01956077 Listed on: 03/31/2025

KW Advisors

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • 1950

Lot Details

  • 3,650 Sq Ft Lot
  • Grass Covered Lot
  • Back Yard

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Uncovered Parking

Interior Spaces

  • 970 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Separate Family Room
  • Dining Area
  • Washer and Dryer

Kitchen

  • Gas Oven
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Security Deposit $5,000
  • Property Available on 4/2/25
  • Rent includes gardener, sewer, trash removal, water
  • 12-Month Minimum Lease Term

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

1950

Lot Details

3,650 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

1

Rental Info

  • Available: 04/02/2025
  • Lease Terms: Credit Report Required, Deposit Required
  • Minimum Lease Months: 12
  • Rent Includes: Gardener, Sewer, Trash Removal, Water
  • Security Deposit: 5000

Listing Details

  • Subclass: House For Rent
  • Listing Class: Residential Lease/Rental
  • Structure Sq Ft: 970
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1950

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Separate Family Room
  • Fireplace: Wood Burning
  • Dining Room: Dining Area
  • Kitchen: Dishwasher, Microwave, Oven - Gas, Refrigerator
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Sq Ft: 970
  • Stories: 1
  • Laundry: Washer / Dryer
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
  • Fireplaces Min: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2

Exterior Features

  • Yard/Grounds: Back Yard, Low Maintenance

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Garage Parking Features: Attached Garage, Uncovered Parking

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Ceiling Fan, Central Ac
  • Heating System: Central Forced Air - Gas, Fireplace

Lot Info

  • Lot Acres: 0.0838
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 3650.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 3650.00

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Double Pane Windows

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
$1,258,080

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,080,000
Outstanding Balance
$946,176
Interest Rate
3.82%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$311,904

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
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
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

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Giarrusso Joseph M $1,080,000
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 List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
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 -- --
Source: MLSListings

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 $17,797 $1,531,100 $765,550 $765,550
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

    Landlord's Agent in 2025

    Angela Burnett

    KW Advisors

    (650) 743-4950

    19 Total Sales

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML82000647

MLSListings

APN: 114-180-010

California San Mateo County Menlo Park 94025 The Willows

1961 Menalto Ave, Menlo Park, CA

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