NOT LISTED FOR SALE

242 Oak Grove Ave Atherton, CA 94027

Lindenwood Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $8,932,000 - $10,718,598

5 Beds
6.5 Baths
5,770 Sq Ft
$1,686/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 28, 2021

Last sale price $8,500,000 $1,473 Per Sq Ft

Est. 14% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $59,201/month

89 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wine Cellar
  • Private Pool
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Laurel Elementary School Rated A
  • Skyline View
  • Deck

About This Home

As of May 2021

Nestled in absolute privacy on over 1.3 sweeping acres, this grand 2 level estate of nearly 5,800 square feet offers ultimate luxury & a sought-after Atherton lifestyle. High-end appointments including detailed ceilings, intricate moldings & oak floors wrap the home in elegance once inside. A fireplace highlights the spectacular living room, the chef's kitchen includes appliances from Wolf & Sub-Zero & the family room features a fireplace plus access to the grounds. Enjoy 5 comfortable bedroom suites, including the master suite with a fireplace & private balcony, as well as a main-level bedroom suite ideal for office use to work from home. The grounds of the home offer incredible space for outdoor enjoyment, with a fireplace, kitchen & pool, plus a lush lawn perfect for pick-up sports. Adding the finishing touch, this great location is just moments to downtown Menlo Park & within walking distance of top-ranked Menlo Park schools including Laurel Elementary & Menlo-Atherton High.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Michael Repka

Deleon Realty License #70010006 Listed on: 01/19/2021

Last Buyer's Agent

Caitlin Darke

Compass License #01332161

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • 2003

Lot Details

  • 1.31 Acre Lot
  • Security Fence
  • Gated Home
  • Wood Fence
  • Sprinkler System
  • Back Yard

Parking

  • 3 Car Garage
  • Electric Gate
  • Guest Parking

Property Views

  • Skyline
  • Neighborhood

Home Design

  • Slate Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 5,770 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Wet Bar
  • Fireplace With Gas Starter
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Wine Cellar
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 3 Fireplaces
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Bonus Room
  • Security Gate
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Freezer
  • Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Wine Refrigerator
  • Kitchen Island
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Radiant Floor
  • Marble
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • Marble Bathroom Countertops
  • Granite Bathroom Countertops
  • Bidet
  • Dual Sinks
  • Jetted Soaking Tub in Primary Bathroom
  • Bathtub
  • Oversized Bathtub in Primary Bathroom
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on upper level
  • Laundry in Garage
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Laundry Tub

Outdoor Features

  • Private Pool
  • Balcony
  • Deck
  • Outdoor Fireplace
  • Fire Pit
  • Gazebo
  • Barbecue Area

Utilities

  • Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Radiant Heating System
  • Vented Exhaust Fan
  • Separate Meters
  • 220 Volts
  • Sewer Connection More Than 500 Feet Away

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

2003

Lot Details

0

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Zoning: R1001A
  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Style: Luxury
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 5770
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 2003

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Separate Family Room
  • Fireplace: Family Room, Gas Starter, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Outside
  • Dining Room: Breakfast Nook, Dining Area, Eat In Kitchen, Formal Dining Room
  • Kitchen: 220 Volt Outlet, Cooktop - Gas, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Freezer, Garbage Disposal, Hookups - Ice Maker, Ice Maker, Island, Island With Sink, Pantry, Wine Refrigerator
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Sq Ft: 5770
  • Stories: 2
  • Security: Security Fence
  • Bedrooms: Ground Floor Bedroom, Walk-In Closet
  • Laundry: Dryer, Electricity Hookup (110V), Electricity Hookup (220V), Gas Hookup, In Garage, In Utility Room, Tub / Sink, Upper Floor, Washer
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Marble, Tile
  • Additional Rooms: Attic, Bonus / Hobby Room, Laundry Room, Wine Cellar / Storage
  • Fireplaces Min: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 6
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Bathroom: Bidet, Double Sinks, Granite, Marble, Primary - Oversized Tub, Primary - Tub With Jets, Skylight, Stall Shower - 2+, Tubs - 2+, Updated Bath

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Pool Description: Yes
  • Roof: Slate
  • View: Neighborhood
  • Yard/Grounds: Back Yard, Balcony / Patio, Bbq Area, Deck, Fire Pit, Gazebo, Sprinklers - Lawn
  • Fencing: Gate, Wood
  • Pool: Pool - Cover, Pool - Heated, Pool - In Ground, Pool - Sweep, Spa - Jetted
  • Construction Type: Stucco, Wood

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 3
  • Parking Spaces: 6
  • Garage Parking Features: Electric Gate, Guest / Visitor Parking

Utilities

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

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: Security Gate, Walk-In Closet, Wet Bar

Schools

  • High School: 658

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Regular
  • Lot Acres: 1.3052
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 56856.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 56856.00

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Double Pane Windows

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Individual Electric Meters

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 19, 2021
Closed on
May 14, 2021
Sold by
Delfs Llc
Bought by
Desilva Dhamitha Richard and Sheth Shruti N
Seller's Agent
Michael Repka
Deleon Realty
Buyer's Agent
Caitlin Darke
Compass
List Price
$9,988,000
Sold Price
$8,500,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$1,488,000
-14.9%
Current Estimated Value
$9,728,150

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$1,228,150
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.97%
Original Mortgage
$5,950,000
Outstanding Balance
$5,362,294
Interest Rate
2.75%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$4,365,856

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 22, 2011
Sold by
Housenbold Jeffrey T and Housenbold Ruth A
Bought by
Delfs Llc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 31, 2008
Sold by
Crouch Laurence E and Crouch Mandy E
Bought by
Housenbold Jeffrey T and Housenbold Ruth A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$4,000,000
Interest Rate
4.8%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 24, 2001
Sold by
Taylor Margaret M and Taylor Douglas C
Bought by
Crouch Laurence E and Crouch Mandy E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,575,000
Interest Rate
6.37%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 25, 2001
Sold by
Taylor Margaret M
Bought by
Taylor Margaret M and Taylor Douglas C

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 25, 1995
Sold by
Taylor Margaret M
Bought by
Taylor Margaret M and Taylor Douglas C
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

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Desilva Dhamitha Richard $8,500,000 Lawyers Title Company
Delfs Llc $5,800,000 Chicago Title Company
Housenbold Jeffrey T $5,700,000 First American Title Company
Crouch Laurence E $2,250,000 Bridgespan Title Company
Taylor Margaret M -- --
Taylor Margaret M -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Desilva Dhamitha Richard $5,950,000
Previous Owner Housenbold Jeffrey T $4,000,000
Previous Owner Crouch Laurence E $1,575,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
05/28/2021 05/28/21 Sold $8,500,000 -5.5% $1,473 / Sq Ft
04/19/2021 04/19/21 Pending -- -- --
03/08/2021 03/08/21 Price Changed $8,998,000 -9.9% $1,559 / Sq Ft
01/19/2021 01/19/21 For Sale $9,988,000 -- $1,731 / 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 $100,593 $9,200,672 $5,953,376 $3,247,296
2023 $100,593 $8,843,400 $5,722,200 $3,121,200
2022 $96,369 $8,670,000 $5,610,000 $3,060,000
2021 $75,567 $6,730,332 $3,365,166 $3,365,166
2020 $74,970 $6,661,322 $3,330,661 $3,330,661
2019 $74,095 $6,530,708 $3,265,354 $3,265,354
2018 $72,299 $6,402,656 $3,201,328 $3,201,328
2017 $72,033 $6,277,114 $3,138,557 $3,138,557
2016 $70,378 $6,154,034 $3,077,017 $3,077,017
2015 $69,790 $6,061,596 $3,030,798 $3,030,798
2014 $68,516 $5,942,858 $2,971,429 $2,971,429
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Michael Repka

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Michael Repka

    Deleon Realty

    (650) 488-7325

    17 in this area

    736 Total Sales

    Michael Repka
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  • C

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Caitlin Darke

    Compass

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81826411

MLSListings

APN: 061-290-040

California San Mateo County Atherton 94027 Lindenwood

242 Oak Grove Ave, Atherton, CA

Not Listed for Sale

Detached

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