NOT LISTED FOR SALE

215 University Dr Menlo Park, CA 94025

Downtown Menlo Park Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $3,826,000 - $4,545,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,910 Sq Ft
$2,163/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 25, 2013

Last sale price $2,358,000 $1,235 Per Sq Ft

Est. 75% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $24,701/month

8 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Wood Flooring
  • Oak Knoll Elementary School Rated A
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Bonus Room

About This Home

As of June 2013

Lovely courtyard and lush gardens provide a peaceful & private setting for this enchanting single story, 3bd/2ba home located in desirable Allied Arts. LR w/ walls of windows looking out to a freshly landscaped spacious & sunny patio & park-like backyard. Separate office w/ built-ins & vaulted ceiling. Expansive master suite. Gleaming hardwood floors, crown molding and designer colors throughout.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Katy Thielke Straser

Compass License #01308970 Listed on: 05/24/2013

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Grace Wu

Compass License #00886757

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $36,942

Year Built

  • Built in 1949

Lot Details

  • Fenced
  • Level Lot
  • Front and Back Yard Sprinklers
  • Zoning described as R1

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Composition Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,910 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Den
  • Bonus Room
  • Neighborhood Views

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Built-In Oven
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Outdoor Features

  • Enclosed Patio or Porch
  • Barbecue Area

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Sewer Within 50 Feet

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 071-402-140

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$36,942

Year Built

Built in 1949

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Style: Traditional
  • Sale Price Per Sq Ft: 1234.55
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1910
  • Incorporated: Yes
  • Map Book Page: 790
  • Map Side Coordinate: 4
  • Map Top Coordinate: G
  • Thomas Bros Page: 790
  • Thomas Brothers: G4
  • Year Built: 1949
  • Zoning Description: R1
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: No Family Room, No Separate Family Room
  • Fireplace: Living Room, Wood Burning, Yes
  • Dining Room: Formal Dining Room, Eat in Kitchen
  • Kitchen: Pantry, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Microwave, Oven - Built-In
  • Living Sq Ft: 1910
  • Stories: 1
  • Bedrooms: Primary Suite / Retreat
  • Laundry: In Laundry Room, 220 Volt Outlet
  • Flooring: Carpet - Wall to Wall, Hardwood
  • Additional Rooms: Bonus / Hobby Room, Den / Study / Office
  • Maximum Bathrooms: 2
  • Minimum Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Pool Description: Pool - No
  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Local/Neighborhood
  • Yard/Grounds: Patio(s), Enclosed Porch, Sprinkler(s) - Front, Sprinkler(s) - Rear, BBQ Area, Fenced
  • Exterior: Wood

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Heating System: Forced Air
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer in Street, Sewer Connected

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: Vaulted Ceiling

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Grade - Level
  • Parcel Number: 071-402-140
  • List Price per Sq Ft: 983.77
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 7500.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Area Max Search: 7500.00
  • Lot Size Area Min Search: 7500.00
  • Maximum Lot Size: 7500.00
  • Map Book: Thomas Bros

Multi Family

  • Maximum Building Height: 1
  • Minimum Building Height: 1

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: Sequoia Union High
  • Middle School Text: Hillview Middle

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 27, 2017
Sold by
Chee Cyrus and Chee Christine
Bought by
Chee Cyrus K and Chee Christine P
Current Estimated Value
$4,130,979

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 24, 2013
Closed on
Jun 18, 2013
Sold by
Sanford James and Sanford Janell L
Bought by
Chee Cyrus and Chee Christine
Seller's Agent
Katy Thielke Straser
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Grace Wu
Compass
List Price
$1,879,000
Sold Price
$2,358,000
Premium/Discount to List
$479,000
25.49%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.64%
Original Mortgage
$450,000
Outstanding Balance
$318,531
Interest Rate
3.38%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$3,812,448

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 15, 2009
Sold by
Sanford James and Sanford Janell Louise
Bought by
Sanford James and Sanford Janell L

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 9, 2005
Sold by
Garibaldi John Alexander
Bought by
Sanford James and Sanford Janell Louise

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$999,000
Interest Rate
6%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 21, 2000
Sold by
Garibaldi John A
Bought by
Garibaldi John Alexander

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 5, 1998
Sold by
Diane Garibaldi and Garibaldi Dian
Bought by
Garibaldi John A

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 3, 1997
Sold by
Garibaldi Dian
Bought by
Garibaldi John A
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
Chee Cyrus K -- None Available
Chee Cyrus $2,358,000 Chicago Title Company
Sanford James -- None Available
Sanford James $1,525,000 Financial Title Company
Garibaldi John Alexander -- --
Garibaldi John A -- --
Garibaldi John A -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Chee Cyrus $450,000
Previous Owner Sanford James $999,000
Closed Sanford James $350,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
06/25/2013 06/25/13 Sold $2,358,000 +25.5% $1,235 / Sq Ft
06/01/2013 06/01/13 Pending -- -- --
05/24/2013 05/24/13 For Sale $1,879,000 -- $984 / 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 $36,942 $3,181,317 $2,226,418 $954,899
2023 $36,942 $3,057,786 $2,139,964 $917,822
2022 $35,275 $2,997,830 $2,098,004 $899,826
2021 $34,572 $2,939,050 $2,056,867 $882,183
2020 $34,389 $2,908,916 $2,035,777 $873,139
2019 $33,922 $2,851,880 $1,995,860 $856,020
2018 $33,092 $2,795,963 $1,956,726 $839,237
2017 $32,602 $2,741,141 $1,918,359 $822,782
2016 $31,774 $2,687,395 $1,880,745 $806,650
2015 $31,491 $2,647,030 $1,852,495 $794,535
2014 $28,420 $2,368,705 $1,816,208 $552,497
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • K

    Seller's Agent in 2013

    Katy Thielke Straser

    Compass

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  • G

    Buyer's Agent in 2013

    Grace Wu

    Compass

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81317983

MLSListings

APN: 071-402-140

California San Mateo County Menlo Park 94025 Downtown Menlo Park

215 University Dr, Menlo Park, CA

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