NOT LISTED FOR SALE

270 Santa Monica Ave Menlo Park, CA 94025

Menlo Oaks Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $2,835,000 - $3,424,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,730 Sq Ft
$1,826/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 21, 2012

Last sale price $1,650,000 $954 Per Sq Ft

Est. 91% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $19,268/month

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Skylights
  • Laurel Elementary School Rated A
  • Wood Flooring
  • Double Pane Windows

About This Home

As of September 2012

Stunning remodeled home in desirable neighborhood. Gourmet kitchen w/granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, walk-in pantry & skylight. Spacious LR w/hardwood floors & FP. Beautifully landscaped gardens w/covered patio for outdoor entertaining. Conveniently located to downtown Menlo Park & Palo Alto, nearby Seminary Oaks Park & mins from Burgess Park, and Facebook HQ. Excellent schools.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Janet Dore

Coldwell Banker Realty License #00621176 Listed on: 08/09/2012

Coldwell Banker Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Lyn Cobb

Coldwell Banker Realty License #01332535

Coldwell Banker Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $24,683

Year Built

  • Built in 1958

Lot Details

  • Fenced
  • Sprinklers on Timer
  • Zoning described as R100

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage

Home Design

  • Composition Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,730 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Skylights
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Laundry in Garage

Kitchen

  • Built-In Oven
  • Microwave
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Walk-in Shower

Outdoor Features

  • Barbecue Area

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • 220 Volts

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 062-271-180

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$24,683

Year Built

Built in 1958

Lot Details

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Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Style: Ranch
  • Age: 54
  • Sale Price Per Sq Ft: 953.76
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1730
  • Map Book Page: 790
  • Map Side Coordinate: 2
  • Map Top Coordinate: H
  • Thomas Bros Page: 790
  • Thomas Brothers: H2
  • Year Built: 1958
  • Zoning Description: R100
  • 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: Dining "L"
  • Kitchen: Dishwasher, Cooktop, Garbage Disposal, Freezer, Microwave, Oven - Built-In, 220 Volt Outlet, Hookups - Gas
  • Living Sq Ft: 1730
  • Stories: 1
  • Bedrooms: Primary Suite / Retreat
  • Laundry: In Garage, 220 Volt Outlet
  • Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
  • Maximum Bathrooms: 2
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 3
  • Minimum Bathrooms: 2
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathroom: Shower over Tub - 1, No Tub, Stall Shower

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter and Slab
  • Pool Description: Pool - No
  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Local/Neighborhood
  • Yard/Grounds: Patio(s)/Deck(s) - Covered, Sprinkler(s) - Front, Sprinkler(s) - Rear, Sprinklers - Auto, BBQ Area, Fenced
  • Exterior: Brick, Stucco

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Heating System: Forced Air

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: Double Pane Windows(s)

Schools

  • School District: Sequoia Union High

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 062-271-180
  • Lot Location: Corner, Cul-de-Sac
  • List Price per Sq Ft: 864.16
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 7865.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Area Max Search: 7865.00
  • Lot Size Area Min Search: 7865.00
  • Maximum Lot Size: 7865.00
  • Map Book: Thomas Bros

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Double Pane Windows, Skylight

Multi Family

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

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: Sequoia Union High

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 30, 2022
Sold by
Onodera Nami
Bought by
Onodera Joel Taka
Current Estimated Value
$3,158,620

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$215,000
Outstanding Balance
$208,553
Interest Rate
6.58%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$3,288,176

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 9, 2012
Closed on
Sep 5, 2012
Sold by
Thomas Christopher and Thomas Gretchen
Bought by
Onodera Joel Taka and Onodera Nami
Seller's Agent
Janet Dore
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Lyn Cobb
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$1,495,000
Sold Price
$1,650,000
Premium/Discount to List
$155,000
10.37%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.98%
Original Mortgage
$1,237,500
Interest Rate
3.62%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 21, 2011
Sold by
Thomas Christopher S and Thomas Gretchen F
Bought by
Thomas Christopher and Thomas Gretchen

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 10, 2004
Sold by
Deering Stephen E and Brunzel Sharon T
Bought by
Thomas Christopher S and Thomas Gretchen F

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
5.62%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 28, 1999
Sold by
Deering Stephen E and Sharon Brunzel
Bought by
Deering Stephen E and Brunzel Sharon T
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
Onodera Joel Taka -- Pacific Coast Title
Onodera Joel Taka $1,650,000 Cornerstone Title Company
Thomas Christopher -- None Available
Thomas Christopher S $1,200,000 Financial Title Company
Deering Stephen E -- --
Deering Stephen E -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Onodera Joel Taka $215,000
Previous Owner Onodera Joel Taka $1,315,000
Previous Owner Onordera Joel Taka $1,308,000
Previous Owner Onodera Joel Taka $1,300,000
Previous Owner Onodera Joel Taka $192,000
Previous Owner Onodera Joel Taka $1,237,500
Previous Owner Thomas Christopher S $729,750
Previous Owner Thomas Christopher S $960,000
Previous Owner Thomas Christopher S $960,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/21/2012 09/21/12 Sold $1,650,000 +10.4% $954 / Sq Ft
08/14/2012 08/14/12 Pending -- -- --
08/09/2012 08/09/12 For Sale $1,495,000 -- $864 / 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 $24,683 $2,031,846 $1,015,923 $1,015,923
2023 $24,683 $1,952,948 $976,474 $976,474
2022 $23,545 $1,914,656 $957,328 $957,328
2021 $23,004 $1,877,114 $938,557 $938,557
2020 $22,861 $1,857,868 $928,934 $928,934
2019 $22,542 $1,821,440 $910,720 $910,720
2018 $21,979 $1,785,726 $892,863 $892,863
2017 $21,637 $1,750,712 $875,356 $875,356
2016 $21,025 $1,716,386 $858,193 $858,193
2015 $20,815 $1,690,606 $845,303 $845,303
2014 $20,447 $1,657,490 $828,745 $828,745
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2012

    Janet Dore

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    (650) 368-9476

    1 Total Sale

    Janet Dore
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  • Lyn Cobb

    Buyer's Agent in 2012

    Lyn Cobb

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    (650) 464-2622

    28 Total Sales

    Lyn Cobb
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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81229764

MLSListings

APN: 062-271-180

California San Mateo County Menlo Park 94025 Menlo Oaks

270 Santa Monica Ave, Menlo Park, CA

This home is located at 270 Santa Monica Ave, Menlo Park, CA 94025 since 09 August 2012 and is currently estimated at $3,158,620, approximately $1,825 per square foot. This property was built in 1958. 270 Santa Monica Ave is a home located in San Mateo County with nearby schools including Laurel Elementary School, Hillview Middle School, and Menlo-Atherton High School.

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