NOT LISTED FOR SALE

204 Chester St Menlo Park, CA 94025

The Willows Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $2,336,000 - $2,492,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,090 Sq Ft
$2,222/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 28, 2017

Last sale price $1,515,000 $1,390 Per Sq Ft

Est. 56% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $14,946/month

12 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Laurel Elementary School Rated A
  • Balcony
  • Bathtub with Shower

About This Home

As of June 2017

A great start in the Willows neighborhood of prestigious Menlo Park with close proximity to Facebook campus! Updated ranch features a perfect, light and bright floor plan on a 6,200 sq. ft. lot with ample room for expansion. Move-in ready! Refinished hardwood floors throughout. New linoleum floors in kitchen and bathroom. Fresh decorator paint inside and out. Open updated kitchen with large counter overlooking dining/family room: the perfect layout for contemporary living and easy entertaining. Spacious living room with fireplace and large window overlooking the front porch. 2 large bedrooms. 2 car attached garage with utilities. Award-winning Menlo Park Schools. Easy access to Facebook campus, the downtowns of both Menlo Park and Palo Alto, Stanford University, Stanford Shopping Center, CalTrain, and Highway 101.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Janis Ahmadjian-Baer

Compass License #00980993 Listed on: 05/18/2017

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Lindsey Wu

Intero Real Estate Services License #01974371

Intero Real Estate Services

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $24,731

Year Built

  • Built in 1945

Lot Details

  • 6,186 Sq Ft Lot
  • Wood Fence
  • Back Yard
  • Zoning described as R10008

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage

Home Design

  • Composition Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,090 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Family or Dining Combination

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Open to Family Room
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Gas Oven
  • Range Hood
  • Dishwasher
  • Synthetic Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Bathtub Includes Tile Surround

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony

Utilities

  • Wall Furnace
  • Vented Exhaust Fan
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 062-236-250

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$24,731

Year Built

Built in 1945

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Style: Ranch
  • Age: 72
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1090
  • Year Built: 1945
  • Zoning Description: R10008
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Kitchen / Family Room Combo
  • Fireplace: Wood Burning
  • Dining Room: Breakfast Bar, Breakfast Nook, Dining Area in Family Room
  • Kitchen: Countertop - Synthetic, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Garbage Disposal, Hood Over Range, Oven Range - Gas, Refrigerator
  • Living Sq Ft: 1090
  • Stories: 1
  • Laundry: Dryer, Washer
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Vinyl / Linoleum
  • Fireplaces Min: 1
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 2
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathroom: Shower and Tub, Tile
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter and Slab
  • Roof: Composition
  • Yard/Grounds: Back Yard, Balcony / Patio, Fenced
  • Fencing: Fenced, Wood

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Max: 2
  • Garage Min: 2
  • Garage Parking Features: Attached Garage

Utilities

  • Heating System: Gas, Wall Furnace
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer - Public

Schools

  • School District: Sequoia Union High
  • Elementary School: Laurel Elementary
  • Middle School: Hillview Middle
  • High School: Menlo-Atherton High
  • High School: 658
  • Elementary School: 653
  • Middle School: 642

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 062-236-250
  • Lot Acres: 0.1420
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 6200.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 6200.00

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Double Pane Windows

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: Sequoia Union High
  • Elementary School Text: Laurel Elementary
  • High School Text: Menlo-Atherton High
  • Middle School Text: Hillview Middle

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 18, 2017
Closed on
Jun 14, 2017
Sold by
Bobel Philip L and Bobel Mary F
Bought by
Mohsin Abid and Zaidi Sameen Z
Seller's Agent
Janis Ahmadjian-Baer
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Lindsey Wu
Intero Real Estate Services
List Price
$1,275,000
Sold Price
$1,515,000
Premium/Discount to List
$240,000
18.82%
Current Estimated Value
$2,364,708

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$849,708
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.71%
Original Mortgage
$1,212,000
Interest Rate
4.02%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 20, 1996
Sold by
Blankenhorn Ronald G
Bought by
Bobel Philip L and Bobel Mary F

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$232,500
Interest Rate
7.88%
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
Mohsin Abid $1,515,000 Old Republic Title Company
Bobel Philip L $310,000 First American Title Guarant
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Mohsin Abid $800,000
Closed Zaidi Sameen Z $250,000
Closed Mohsin Abid $1,138,000
Closed Mohsin Abid $151,500
Closed Mohsin Abid $1,212,000
Previous Owner Bobel Philip L $232,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/28/2017 06/28/17 Sold $1,515,000 +18.8% $1,390 / Sq Ft
05/31/2017 05/31/17 Pending -- -- --
05/18/2017 05/18/17 For Sale $1,275,000 -- $1,170 / 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 $24,731 $2,028,890 $1,624,818 $404,072
2023 $24,731 $1,950,108 $1,561,725 $388,383
2022 $23,590 $1,911,871 $1,531,103 $380,768
2021 $23,047 $1,874,384 $1,501,082 $373,302
2020 $20,187 $1,607,729 $1,485,691 $122,038
2019 $19,900 $1,576,206 $1,456,560 $119,646
2018 $19,391 $1,545,300 $1,428,000 $117,300
2017 $7,096 $435,018 $217,509 $217,509
2016 $6,766 $426,490 $213,245 $213,245
2015 $6,651 $420,084 $210,042 $210,042
2014 $6,484 $411,856 $205,928 $205,928
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2017

    Janis Ahmadjian-Baer

    Compass

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  • L

    Buyer's Agent in 2017

    Lindsey Wu

    Intero Real Estate Services

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81652288

MLSListings

APN: 062-236-250

California San Mateo County Menlo Park 94025 The Willows

204 Chester St, Menlo Park, CA

This home is located at 204 Chester St, Menlo Park, CA 94025 since 18 May 2017 and is currently estimated at $2,421,916, approximately $2,221 per square foot. This property was built in 1945. 204 Chester St 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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