NOT LISTED FOR SALE

205 Princeton Rd Menlo Park, CA 94025

Downtown Menlo Park Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $3,483,000 - $3,991,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,636 Sq Ft
$2,275/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold February 08, 2023

Last sale price $3,600,000 $2,200 Per Sq Ft

Est. 3% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $23,065/month

Highlights

  • Wine Cellar
  • Wood Flooring
  • Stone Countertops
  • Oak Knoll Elementary School Rated A
  • Attic
  • Den

About This Home

As of February 2023

Enjoy the extraordinary natural beauty of Allied Arts and the rare opportunity to live on Princeton Road. Hard wood floors and lots of light throughout this home create a welcoming oasis on one of the most coveted streets in Menlo Park. This 2 (potential 3rd) bedroom, 1 bath home (plus ADU) was completely renovated in 2005 and consists of 1636 sq. ft on a lot size of 7500 sq.ft. The renovation was meticulously planned with the finest construction materials. The modern gourmet kitchen features top of the line appliances and spacious bar seating with natural stone counter tops. Large room off the kitchen can function as a family room or extra bedroom.Large bathroom has an extra deep V & A soaking tub. Primary bedroom has an extra-large walk-in closet. The backyard is a gardener's dream with versatile outdoor seating and meditation rooms. Back cottage and wine room offer plenty of space where possibilities abound. Close to AAG MP, PA and the bike bridge to Stanford University. A+ schools.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Keyko Pintz

Intero Real Estate Services License #02011298 Listed on: 01/23/2023

Intero Real Estate Services

Last Buyer's Agent

Lan Bowling

Keller Williams Palo Alto License #01248958

Keller Williams Palo Alto

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $42,955

Year Built

  • Built in 1940

Lot Details

  • 7,501 Sq Ft Lot
  • Zoning described as R10008

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Composition Roof
  • Shingle Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,636 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Wet Bar
  • Skylights
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Wine Cellar
  • Separate Family Room
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Den
  • Workshop
  • Storage Room
  • Washer and Dryer
  • Wood Flooring
  • Crawl Space
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Gas Cooktop
  • Stone Countertops

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom
  • Dual Sinks

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 071-393-130

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$42,955

Year Built

Built in 1940

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1636
  • Year Built: 1940
  • Zoning Description: R10008
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Separate Family Room
  • Fireplace: Gas Burning, Wood Burning
  • Dining Room: Dining Area in Living Room
  • Kitchen: Cooktop - Gas, Countertop - Stone
  • Living Sq Ft: 1636
  • Stories: 1
  • Laundry: Washer / Dryer
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Rooms: Attic, Office Area, Storage, Wine Cellar / Storage, Workshop
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathroom: Double Sinks, Oversized Tub
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Crawl Space
  • Roof: Composition
  • Construction Type: Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Spaces: 3
  • Garage Parking Features: Detached Garage, Off-Street Parking

Utilities

  • Heating System: Central Forced Air
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer Connected

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: Skylight, Wet Bar

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 071-393-130
  • Lot Acres: 0.1722
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 7500.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 7500.00

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: Sequoia Union High

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 23, 2023
Closed on
Jan 23, 2023
Sold by
Holmquest Donald L and Holmquest Ann N
Bought by
Chin Chien Elizabeth Yee and Cecil Mak Cecil
Seller's Agent
Keyko Pintz
Intero Real Estate Services
Buyer's Agent
Lan Bowling
Keller Williams Palo Alto
List Price
$3,800,000
Sold Price
$3,600,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$200,000
-5.26%
Views
1
Current Estimated Value
$3,722,628

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$122,628
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.24%
Original Mortgage
$2,880,000
Outstanding Balance
$2,760,550
Interest Rate
5.13%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$962,078

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 20, 2005
Sold by
Montoya Ivan and Holmquest Hilary Catharine
Bought by
Holmquest Donald L and James Ann N

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$250,000
Interest Rate
6.07%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 18, 2004
Sold by
Montoya Ivan and Holmquest Hilary
Bought by
Montoya Ivan and Holmquest Hilary Catharine

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 28, 1999
Sold by
Swart Gary E and Swart Kathryn R
Bought by
Montoya Ivan and Holmquest Hilary

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$510,000
Interest Rate
7.37%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 11, 1995
Sold by
Holt Richard F
Bought by
Swart Gary E and Swart Kathryn R

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$200,000
Interest Rate
8.77%
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
Chin Chien Elizabeth Yee $3,600,000 Chicago Title Company
Holmquest Donald L -- First American Title Ins Co
Montoya Ivan -- --
Montoya Ivan $900,000 First American Title Co
Swart Gary E $459,000 North American Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Chin Chien Elizabeth Yee $2,880,000
Previous Owner Holmquest Donald L $250,000
Previous Owner Holmquest Donald L $400,000
Previous Owner Montoya Ivan $510,000
Previous Owner Swart Gary E $200,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
02/08/2023 02/08/23 Sold $3,600,000 -5.3% $2,200 / Sq Ft
01/23/2023 01/23/23 Pending -- -- --
01/23/2023 01/23/23 For Sale $3,800,000 -- $2,323 / 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 $42,955 $3,745,440 $3,121,200 $624,240
2023 $42,955 $1,432,566 $664,777 $767,789
2022 $18,005 $1,404,479 $651,743 $752,736
2021 $17,536 $1,376,941 $638,964 $737,977
2020 $17,409 $1,362,824 $632,413 $730,411
2019 $17,157 $1,336,103 $620,013 $716,090
2018 $16,711 $1,309,906 $607,856 $702,050
2017 $16,429 $1,284,224 $595,938 $688,286
2016 $15,916 $1,259,044 $584,253 $674,791
2015 $15,738 $1,240,133 $575,477 $664,656
2014 $15,441 $1,215,843 $564,205 $651,638
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2023

    Keyko Pintz

    Intero Real Estate Services

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  • Lan Bowling

    Buyer's Agent in 2023

    Lan Bowling

    Keller Williams Palo Alto

    (650) 520-3407

    1 in this area

    95 Total Sales

    Lan Bowling
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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81916258

MLSListings

APN: 071-393-130

California San Mateo County Menlo Park 94025 Downtown Menlo Park

205 Princeton Rd, Menlo Park, CA

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