NOT LISTED FOR SALE

279 Willow Rd Menlo Park, CA 94025

Menlo Oaks Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $2,640,000 - $3,283,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,610 Sq Ft
$1,868/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold March 18, 2022

Last sale price $2,957,000 $1,837 Per Sq Ft

Est. 2% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $18,856/month

7 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Art Studio
  • Pond
  • Wood Flooring
  • Laurel Elementary School Rated A
  • Traditional Architecture
  • 5-minute walk to Willow Oaks Park

About This Home

As of March 2022

Charming South of Seminary 1940 cottage on 10,350 sf lot. 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, beautiful kitchen featuring top line appliances and nicely updated baths. Solar panels provide power to the grid. Sun room (permits?) attached to bedroom off patio. Office/Studio attached to rear of garage. Hardwood floors throughout living areas. Tile floors in baths. A small orchard in the back with fruit trees and flowering plants (see Garden Map in Disclosures). Menlo Park schools (Laurel, Hillview, Menlo Atherton) Nearby is Seminary Oaks Park, Willow Oaks Park, Mardini's Deli, the now famous Willows Market, Menalto Center with Cafe Zoe, West Bay Cleaners, La Hacienda Grocery (delicious burritos etc), downtown Palo Alto and Menlo Park.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Michael Hall

Compass License #01133676 Listed on: 02/10/2022

Compass

Co-Listed By

Tricia Soliz

Compass License #01836700

Last Buyer's Agent

Stacey Woods

Compass License #02002137

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • 1940

Lot Details

  • 10,350 Sq Ft Lot
  • East Facing Home
  • Level Lot
  • Sprinklers on Timer
  • Back Yard Fenced

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Electric Gate
  • Guest Parking
  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Cottage
  • Raised Foundation
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Composition Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,610 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room
  • Art Studio
  • Neighborhood Views

Kitchen

  • Built-In Oven
  • Gas Oven
  • Range Hood
  • Dishwasher
  • Granite Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Dual Sinks
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Bathtub Includes Tile Surround
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Washer and Dryer

Outdoor Features

  • Pond
  • Balcony
  • Shed

Additional Features

  • Solar owned by seller
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

1940

Lot Details

10,350 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Zoning: R10008
  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Style: Cottage, Traditional
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1610
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1940

Interior Features

  • Family Room: No Family Room
  • Fireplace: Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Dining Room: Dining Area, No Formal Dining Room
  • Kitchen: Countertop - Granite, Dishwasher, Hood Over Range, Oven Range - Built-In, Oven Range - Gas, Refrigerator
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Sq Ft: 1610
  • Stories: 1
  • Laundry: In Utility Room, Washer / Dryer
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
  • Additional Rooms: Artist Studio, Laundry Room
  • Fireplaces Min: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathroom: Double Sinks, Full On Ground Floor, Shower Over Tub - 1, Stall Shower, Tile

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Raised
  • Roof: Composition, Shingle
  • View: Neighborhood
  • Yard/Grounds: Back Yard, Balcony / Patio, Fenced, Sprinklers - Auto, Sprinklers - Lawn, Storage Shed / Structure
  • Fencing: Fenced Back, Wood
  • Property Faces: East
  • Construction Type: Wood Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Parking Features: Detached Garage, Electric Gate, Guest / Visitor Parking, On Street, Parking Restrictions

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Central Ac
  • Heating System: Central Forced Air - Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer Connected

Schools

  • High School: 658

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Grade - Level, Pond On Site
  • Lot Acres: 0.2376
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 10350.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 10350.00

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities, Solar Panels - Owned

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 10, 2022
Closed on
Mar 10, 2022
Sold by
Kalmeyer and Rebecca
Bought by
Zhang Tian Yi and Fierer Eli Rickel
Seller's Agent
Michael Hall
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Stacey Woods
Compass
List Price
$2,490,000
Sold Price
$2,957,000
Premium/Discount to List
$467,000
18.76%
Current Estimated Value
$3,007,815

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$50,815
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.43%
Original Mortgage
$1,007,000
Outstanding Balance
$940,118
Interest Rate
3.85%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$2,067,697

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 6, 2021
Sold by
Kalmeyer Vadim
Bought by
Kalmeyer Vadim and Petigrow Rebecca

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 17, 2012
Closed on
Feb 9, 2012
Sold by
Ojeda Manuel L and Ojeda Debbie Ann
Bought by
Kalmeyer Vadim
Seller's Agent
Eric Fischer-Colbrie
Intero Real Estate Services
Buyer's Agent
Linda Samaha
Keller Williams Palo Alto
List Price
$1,095,000
Sold Price
$1,200,000
Premium/Discount to List
$105,000
9.59%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.73%
Original Mortgage
$500,000
Interest Rate
3.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 6, 2009
Sold by
Mancini Lisa
Bought by
Ojeda Manuel L and Ojeda Debbie Ann

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$600,000
Interest Rate
4.45%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
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
Zhang Tian Yi $2,957,000 Chicago Title
Kalmeyer Vadim -- None Available
Kalmeyer Vadim $1,200,000 North American Title Co Inc
Ojeda Manuel L $855,000 First American Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Zhang Tian Yi $1,007,000
Previous Owner Kalmeyer Vadim $500,000
Previous Owner Ojeda Manuel L $600,000
Closed Zhang Tian Yi $700,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
03/18/2022 03/18/22 Sold $2,957,000 +18.8% $1,837 / Sq Ft
02/17/2022 02/17/22 Pending -- -- --
02/10/2022 02/10/22 For Sale $2,490,000 +107.5% $1,547 / Sq Ft
02/14/2012 02/14/12 Sold $1,200,000 +9.6% $745 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
01/28/2012 01/28/12 Pending -- -- --
01/17/2012 01/17/12 For Sale $1,095,000 -- $680 / Sq Ft
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 $36,405 $3,137,991 $2,546,899 $591,092
2023 $36,405 $3,016,140 $2,448,000 $568,140
2022 $18,119 $1,420,324 $710,162 $710,162
2021 $17,650 $1,392,476 $696,238 $696,238
2020 $17,524 $1,378,198 $689,099 $689,099
2019 $17,271 $1,351,176 $675,588 $675,588
2018 $16,827 $1,324,684 $662,342 $662,342
2017 $16,549 $1,298,710 $649,355 $649,355
2016 $16,035 $1,273,246 $636,623 $636,623
2015 $15,857 $1,254,122 $627,061 $627,061
2014 $15,558 $1,229,556 $614,778 $614,778
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • M

    Seller's Agent in 2022

    Michael Hall

    Compass

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  • T

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2022

    Tricia Soliz

    Compass

  • Stacey Woods

    Buyer's Agent in 2022

    Stacey Woods

    Compass

    (650) 793-4583

    1 in this area

    33 Total Sales

    Stacey Woods
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  • Eric Fischer-Colbrie

    Seller's Agent in 2012

    Eric Fischer-Colbrie

    Intero Real Estate Services

    (650) 533-7511

    129 Total Sales

    Eric Fischer-Colbrie
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  • L

    Buyer's Agent in 2012

    Linda Samaha

    Keller Williams Palo Alto

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81876941

MLSListings

APN: 062-272-270

California San Mateo County Menlo Park 94025 Menlo Oaks

279 Willow Rd, Menlo Park, CA

Not Listed for Sale

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