NOT LISTED FOR SALE

2020 Ashton Ave Menlo Park, CA 94025

Central Menlo Park Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $3,842,000 - $5,134,000

5 Beds
4 Baths
3,630 Sq Ft
$1,264/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 26, 2020

Last sale price $3,325,000 $916 Per Sq Ft

Est. 38% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $27,837/month

61 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Mountain View
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Las Lomitas Elementary School Rated A+
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of August 2020

The romantic elegance of the French countryside springs to life in this 5-bedroom, 4-bathroom home, which includes two master suites, set on a peaceful 6,000 sq. ft. lot (per county) in West Menlo. With over 3,600 sq. ft. (per county) of living space, this two-level home offers comfort, convenience, and stands ready to meet the lifestyle needs of a modern family. Enjoy luxurious finishes such as crown moldings and hardwood floors, and bask in the light, airy atmosphere this bright home presents. Guests can gather in the fireplace-warmed living room and family room, inspire your inner chef in the superb kitchen, and find ample space for entertainment or play in the backyard. Topping it all off, this great location is just moments to both downtown Menlo Park and Palo Alto, close to Bay Area commute routes, and offers access to acclaimed Las Lomitas schools (buyer to verify eligibility).

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Michael Repka

Deleon Realty License #70010006 Listed on: 05/25/2020

Last Buyer's Agent

Loren Dakin

Parc Agency Corporation License #01030193

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $40,619

Year Built

  • 1997

Lot Details

  • 5,998 Sq Ft Lot
  • East Facing Home
  • Level Lot
  • Irrigation
  • Back Yard Fenced

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Property Views

  • Mountain
  • Neighborhood

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Post and Beam
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Tile Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 3,630 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Wet Bar
  • Central Vacuum
  • High Ceiling
  • Skylights
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Formal Entry
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 3 Fireplaces
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Den
  • Storage Room

Kitchen

  • Open to Family Room
  • Gas Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Freezer
  • Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Granite Countertops
  • Trash Compactor
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile
  • Travertine

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 4 Full Bathrooms
  • Dual Sinks
  • Jetted Tub in Primary Bathroom
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Bathtub Includes Tile Surround
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Laundry Tub

Utilities

  • Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Vented Exhaust Fan
  • Thermostat
  • Separate Meters
  • Individual Gas Meter
  • Sewer Connection Less Than 500 Feet Away

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$40,619

Year Built

1997

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Zoning: R10006
  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Style: Contemporary
  • Age: 23
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 3630
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1997

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Kitchen / Family Room Combo
  • Fireplace: Family Room, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Wood Burning
  • Dining Room: Formal Dining Room
  • Kitchen: Cooktop - Gas, Countertop - Granite, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Freezer, Garbage Disposal, Hood Over Range, Ice Maker, Island, Microwave, Oven - Electric, Oven - Gas, Oven Range, Refrigerator, Trash Compactor
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Sq Ft: 3630
  • Stories: 2
  • Bedrooms: Ground Floor Bedroom, Primary Suite / Retreat, Walk-In Closet
  • Laundry: Dryer, Electricity Hookup (110V), Electricity Hookup (220V), Gas Hookup, Inside, Tub / Sink, Washer
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile, Travertine
  • Additional Rooms: Formal Entry, Laundry Room, Office Area, Storage
  • Fireplaces Min: 3
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 5
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 5
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Bathroom: Double Sinks, Full On Ground Floor, Primary - Stall Shower(s), Primary - Tub With Jets, Showers Over Tubs - 2+, Stall Shower - 2+, Tile

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Post And Beam
  • Roof: Tile
  • View: Mountains, Neighborhood
  • Yard/Grounds: Back Yard
  • Fencing: Fenced Back, Mixed Height / Type, Wood
  • Property Faces: East
  • Construction Type: Stucco, Wood Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Spaces: 5
  • Garage Max: 2
  • Garage Min: 2
  • Garage Parking Features: Attached Garage, Gate / Door Opener

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Central Ac, Multi-Zone
  • Heating System: Central Forced Air - Gas, Heating - 2+ Zones
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer - Public, Sewer Connections - Less Than 500 Feet Away

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: Built-In Vacuum, High Ceiling, Skylight, Walk-In Closet, Wet Bar

Schools

  • School District: Sequoia Union High
  • Elementary School: Las Lomitas Elementary
  • Middle School: La Entrada Middle
  • High School: Menlo-Atherton High
  • High School: 658
  • Elementary School: 651
  • Middle School: 648

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Grade - Level
  • Lot Acres: 0.1377
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 6000.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 6000.00

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Double Pane Windows, Skylight, Thermostat Controller

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Individual Electric Meters, Individual Gas Meters, Public Utilities

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 25, 2020
Closed on
Aug 18, 2020
Sold by
Shieh Rosa Shau and The Rosa Shieh Trust
Bought by
Brown Toby C and Tran Hong An
Seller's Agent
Michael Repka
Deleon Realty
Buyer's Agent
Loren Dakin
Parc Agency Corporation
List Price
$3,488,000
Sold Price
$3,325,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$163,000
-4.67%
Current Estimated Value
$4,589,488

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$1,264,488
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.38%
Original Mortgage
$2,225,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,949,942
Interest Rate
2.12%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$2,593,412

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 24, 2005
Sold by
Shieh Rosa Shau
Bought by
Shieh Rosa Shau

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 5, 2004
Sold by
Chapman James N
Bought by
Shieh Rosa Shau

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$900,000
Interest Rate
3.87%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 30, 2000
Sold by
Chapman James N
Bought by
Chapman James N

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 6, 1997
Sold by
Bacon Grant W
Bought by
Chapman James N

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$650,000
Interest Rate
6.86%
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
Brown Toby C $3,325,000 Lawyers Title Company
Shieh Rosa Shau -- --
Shieh Rosa Shau $1,500,000 Fidelity National Title
Chapman James N -- --
Chapman James N $1,175,000 Fidelity National Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Brown Toby C $2,225,000
Previous Owner Shieh Rosa Shau $500,000
Previous Owner Shieh Rosa Shau $1,000,000
Previous Owner Shieh Rosa Shau $417,000
Previous Owner Shieh Rosa Shau $400,000
Previous Owner Shieh Rosa Shau $417,000
Previous Owner Shieh Rosa S $625,500
Previous Owner Shieh Rosa Shau $840,000
Previous Owner Shieh Rosa Shau $275,000
Previous Owner Shieh Rosa Shau $900,000
Previous Owner Chapman James N $600,000
Previous Owner Chapman James N $200,000
Previous Owner Chapman James N $250,000
Previous Owner Chapman James N $642,200
Previous Owner Chapman James N $650,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/26/2020 08/26/20 Sold $3,325,000 -4.7% $916 / Sq Ft
07/26/2020 07/26/20 Pending -- -- --
07/04/2020 07/04/20 For Sale $3,488,000 +4.9% $961 / Sq Ft
07/04/2020 07/04/20 Off Market $3,325,000 -- --
06/22/2020 06/22/20 Price Changed $3,488,000 -12.5% $961 / Sq Ft
05/25/2020 05/25/20 For Sale $3,988,000 -- $1,099 / 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 $40,619 $3,599,086 $1,799,543 $1,799,543
2023 $40,619 $3,459,330 $1,729,665 $1,729,665
2022 $38,872 $3,391,500 $1,695,750 $1,695,750
2021 $38,263 $3,325,000 $1,662,500 $1,662,500
2020 $22,813 $1,950,068 $975,034 $975,034
2019 $23,470 $1,911,832 $955,916 $955,916
2018 $22,273 $1,874,346 $937,173 $937,173
2017 $21,523 $1,837,596 $918,798 $918,798
2016 $21,343 $1,801,566 $900,783 $900,783
2015 $20,920 $1,774,506 $887,253 $887,253
2014 $20,716 $1,739,746 $869,873 $869,873
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Michael Repka

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Michael Repka

    Deleon Realty

    (650) 488-7325

    40 in this area

    778 Total Sales

    Michael Repka
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  • Loren Dakin

    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Loren Dakin

    Parc Agency Corporation

    (650) 714-8662

    4 in this area

    93 Total Sales

    Loren Dakin
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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81793867

MLSListings

APN: 074-071-030

California San Mateo County Menlo Park 94025 Central Menlo Park

2020 Ashton Ave, Menlo Park, CA

This home is located at 2020 Ashton Ave, Menlo Park, CA 94025 since 25 May 2020 and is currently estimated at $4,589,488, approximately $1,264 per square foot. This property was built in 1997. 2020 Ashton Ave is a home located in San Mateo County with nearby schools including Las Lomitas Elementary School, La Entrada Middle School, and Menlo-Atherton High School.

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