NOT LISTED FOR SALE

261 Vine St Menlo Park, CA 94025

Central Menlo Park Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $2,843,712 - $3,479,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,820 Sq Ft
$1,726/Sq Ft Est. Value

Highlights

  • Private Pool
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Fireplace
  • Las Lomitas Elementary School Rated A+
  • Balcony
  • 1 Car Attached Garage

About This Home

As of June 2019

This Entertaining Private Retreat was built in 1947; Artistically Enhanced and Loved over the Years with Character & Charm! Relax in a World of your own in a Country Setting, yet close to the Amenities of Town and Stanford. Enjoy Sheltered Garden Patios & Poolside (Salt Water Pool) Entertaining as well as a Courtyard Entry in a Lush Private Setting. This 3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom 1820 Sq Ft Mid Century Classic has a Versatile Floor Plan with Charming Bricked Fireplace Wall, Accent Lighting, Aged Hardwood Floors, French Doors, Open Kitchen, Inside Laundry, Formal & Informal Rooms, Master Suite with Balcony & Numerous Built-ins to Enjoy. Perfect Escape! Never Rented Before and Available to Rent Furnished (or if preferred unfurnished)! FURRIES Welcome (subject to approval). Manager Included.

Last Agent to Rent the Property

Janet Pepe Davis

Hometown Realty A Janet Pepe Davis Agency License #00636190 Listed on: 05/13/2019

Last Renter's Agent

Janet Pepe Davis

Hometown Realty A Janet Pepe Davis Agency License #00636190 Listed on: 05/13/2019

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • 1947

Lot Details

  • 5,850 Sq Ft Lot
  • Grass Covered Lot
  • Back Yard

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Interior Spaces

  • 1,820 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Fireplace
  • Separate Family Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Washer and Dryer

Kitchen

  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Outdoor Features

  • Private Pool
  • Balcony
  • Shed
  • Barbecue Area

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Security Deposit $6,000
  • Property Available on 5/13/19
  • Rent includes furniture, manager, pool/spa
  • 12-Month Minimum Lease Term

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

1947

Lot Details

5,850 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

1

Rental Info

  • Available: 05/13/2019
  • Lease Terms: Credit Report Required
  • Minimum Lease Months: 12
  • Rent Includes: Furniture, Manager, Pool/Spa
  • Security Deposit: 6000

Listing Details

  • Subclass: House For Rent
  • Restrictions: Pets - Allowed
  • Listing Class: Residential Lease/Rental
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1820
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1947

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Separate Family Room
  • Dining Room: Formal Dining Room
  • Kitchen: Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Sq Ft: 1820
  • Stories: 2
  • Laundry: Washer / Dryer
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3

Exterior Features

  • Pool Description: Yes
  • Yard/Grounds: Back Yard, Balcony / Patio, Bbq Area, Low Maintenance, Storage Shed / Structure

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Garage Parking Features: Attached Garage, Gate / Door Opener

Utilities

  • Heating System: Central Forced Air - Gas

Lot Info

  • Lot Acres: 0.1343
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 5850.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 5850.00

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 14, 2014
Sold by
Merendino Gari and Williams Ellen F
Bought by
Merendino Williams Family Living Trust and Williams Ellen F
Current Estimated Value
$3,141,178

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$900,000
Interest Rate
3.5%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 23, 2005
Sold by
Merendino Gari and Williams Ellen F
Bought by
Merendino Gari and Williams Ellen F

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$924,000
Interest Rate
5.18%
Mortgage Type
Negative Amortization

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 9, 2000
Sold by
Gari Merendino and Williams Ellen F
Bought by
Merendino Gari and Williams Ellen F

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$485,000
Interest Rate
8.54%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 31, 2000
Sold by
Gari Merendino and Williams Ellen F
Bought by
Merendino Gari and Williams Ellen F
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
Merendino Williams Family Living Trust -- First American Title Company
Merendino Gari -- Alliance Title
Merendino Gari -- Alliance Title Company
Merendino Gari -- Alliance Title Company
Merendino Gari -- Alliance Title Company
Merendino Gari -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Closed Merendino Williams Family Living Trust $900,000
Closed Merendino Gari $924,000
Closed Merendino Gari $485,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
06/01/2019 06/01/19 Rented $7,500 0.0% --
05/23/2019 05/23/19 Under Contract -- -- --
05/13/2019 05/13/19 For Rent $7,500 -- --
Source: MLSListings

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 $6,675 $458,740 $149,154 $309,586
2023 $6,675 $440,928 $143,363 $297,565
2022 $6,373 $432,283 $140,552 $291,731
2021 $6,273 $423,808 $137,797 $286,011
2020 $6,062 $419,464 $136,385 $283,079
2019 $6,162 $411,240 $133,711 $277,529
2018 $5,883 $403,178 $131,090 $272,088
2017 $5,680 $395,273 $128,520 $266,753
2016 $5,599 $387,523 $126,000 $261,523
2015 $5,463 $381,703 $124,108 $257,595
2014 $5,355 $374,227 $121,677 $252,550
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Janet Pepe Davis

    Landlord's Agent in 2019

    Janet Pepe Davis

    Hometown Realty A Janet Pepe Davis Agency

    (650) 867-3373

    2 in this area

    63 Total Sales

    Janet Pepe Davis
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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81751627

MLSListings

APN: 074-102-020

California San Mateo County Menlo Park 94025 Central Menlo Park

261 Vine St, Menlo Park, CA

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