NOT LISTED FOR SALE

253 Princeton Rd Menlo Park, CA 94025

Downtown Menlo Park Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $5,438,916 - $6,465,000

4 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,070 Sq Ft
$1,929/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold March 17, 2016

Last sale price $3,995,000 $1,301 Per Sq Ft

Est. 48% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $35,451/month

Highlights

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Dining Room
  • Oak Knoll Elementary School Rated A

About This Home

As of March 2016

Wonderful home in the heart of Allied Arts neighborhood in Menlo Park. Home rebuilt in 2000 maintains character of craftsman style home with modern conveniences.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Judy Citron

Compass License #01825569 Listed on: 03/17/2016

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Anh Cohen

AC Schwab Properties Inc License #01733847

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $53,364

Year Built

  • Built in 1914

Lot Details

  • 7,492 Sq Ft Lot
  • Back Yard Fenced
  • Zoning described as R10008

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Composition Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 3,070 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Dining Room
  • Crawl Space

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 071-393-100

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$53,364

Year Built

Built in 1914

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 3070
  • Year Built: 1914
  • Zoning Description: R10008
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: No Family Room
  • Dining Room: No Formal Dining Room
  • Living Sq Ft: 3070
  • Stories: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Crawl Space
  • Roof: Composition
  • Fencing: Fenced Back

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Garage Parking Features: Detached Garage

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Central AC
  • Heating System: Central Forced Air
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer - Public

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 071-393-100
  • Lot Acres: 0.1720
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 7501.03
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 7501.03

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
Mar 17, 2016
Closed on
Mar 7, 2016
Sold by
Hodgman Jacob H and Black Jane E
Bought by
2012 Hebert Family Trust and Hebert Gabriela
Seller's Agent
Judy Citron
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Anh Cohen
AC Schwab Properties Inc
List Price
$3,995,000
Sold Price
$3,995,000
Current Estimated Value
$5,923,479

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$1,928,479
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.18%
Original Mortgage
$3,196,000
Outstanding Balance
$2,439,644
Interest Rate
2.62%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Estimated Equity
$3,483,835

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 9, 2014
Sold by
Livingstone Robie Grove
Bought by
Jacob H Hodgman & Jane E Black Revocable and Black Jane E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$500,000
Interest Rate
3.25%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 18, 2013
Sold by
Spector Robie Livingstone
Bought by
Spector Robie Livingstone

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 29, 2008
Sold by
Livingstone Robie Grove
Bought by
Livingstone Robie Grove and The Robie Grove Livingstone Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 12, 2004
Sold by
Livingstone John A and Grove Robie
Bought by
Livingstone Ii John A and Livingstone Robie Grove

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 25, 1999
Sold by
Gotskind Michael J and Lappin Myra A
Bought by
Livingstone Ii John A and Grove Robie

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 19, 1999
Sold by
Gotskind Michael J and Lappin Myra A
Bought by
Gotskind Michael J and Lappin Myra A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$960,000
Interest Rate
2.95%
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
2012 Hebert Family Trust $3,995,000 Lawyers Title Company Of Ca
Jacob H Hodgman & Jane E Black Revocable $3,800,000 Chicago Title Company
Spector Robie Livingstone -- None Available
Livingstone Robie Grove -- None Available
Livingstone Robie Grove -- None Available
Livingstone Ii John A -- --
Livingstone Ii John A $1,250,000 Old Republic Title Company
Gotskind Michael J -- First American Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open 2012 Hebert Family Trust $3,196,000
Previous Owner Jacob H Hodgman & Jane E Black Revocable $500,000
Previous Owner Jacob H Hodgman & Jane E Black Revocable $2,000,000
Previous Owner Gotskind Michael J $960,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
03/17/2016 03/17/16 Sold $3,995,000 0.0% $1,301 / Sq Ft
03/17/2016 03/17/16 Pending -- -- --
03/17/2016 03/17/16 For Sale $3,995,000 -- $1,301 / 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 $53,364 $4,729,264 $2,364,632 $2,364,632
2023 $53,364 $4,545,622 $2,272,811 $2,272,811
2022 $50,995 $4,456,494 $2,228,247 $2,228,247
2021 $50,078 $4,369,112 $2,184,556 $2,184,556
2020 $49,846 $4,324,314 $2,162,157 $2,162,157
2019 $49,185 $4,239,524 $2,119,762 $2,119,762
2018 $48,008 $4,156,398 $2,078,199 $2,078,199
2017 $47,334 $4,074,900 $2,037,450 $2,037,450
2016 $45,631 $3,935,030 $1,967,515 $1,967,515
2015 $45,257 $3,875,924 $1,937,962 $1,937,962
2014 $19,348 $1,567,240 $783,620 $783,620
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • J

    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Judy Citron

    Compass

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  • A

    Buyer's Agent in 2016

    Anh Cohen

    AC Schwab Properties Inc

    (650) 455-4424

    1 in this area

    10 Total Sales

    Anh Cohen
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  • Tom Steffy

    Buyer's Agent in 2016

    Tom Steffy

    eXp Realty of California, Inc

    (858) 382-5595

    1 in this area

    10 Total Sales

    Tom Steffy
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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81565830

MLSListings

APN: 071-393-100

California San Mateo County Menlo Park 94025 Downtown Menlo Park

253 Princeton Rd, Menlo Park, CA

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