NOT LISTED FOR SALE

285 Atherton Ave Atherton, CA 94027

Atherton Area

Estimated Value: $9,578,000 - $16,928,026

6 Beds
10 Baths
10,400 Sq Ft
$1,274/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: May 20, 2020

Last sale price $12,050,000 $1,159 Per Sq Ft

Est. 10% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $84,736 / mo

209 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wine Cellar
  • 1 Acre Lot
  • Recreation Room
  • Oak Knoll Elementary School Rated A
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Vaulted Ceiling

About This Home

As of May 2020

Balance, symmetry, and unstructured formality is expressed in every architectural detail of this estate in prestigious West Atherton. The master bedroom suite offers the ultimate in luxury spanning two levels, linking upper and lower dressing rooms, each with a luxurious bath, plus direct access to a fitness center. Five additional bedroom suites plus a detached 1-bedroom, 1-bath guest house with full kitchen. Top-rated Menlo Park Schools.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Hugh Cornish

Coldwell Banker Realty License #00912143 Listed on: 09/23/2019

Coldwell Banker Realty

Co-Listed By

Stephanie Elkins

Coldwell Banker Realty License #00897565

Last Buyer's Agent

Steve Lessard

Compass License #01183468

Compass

Range of Values:

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • 2005

Lot Details

  • 1.0

Parking

  • 4 Car Garage
  • Guest Parking

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Wood Shingle Roof
  • Rolled or Hot Mop Roof
  • Tar and Gravel Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 10,400 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Garden Windows
  • Formal Entry
  • Wine Cellar
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 5 Fireplaces
  • Great Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Den
  • Recreation Room
  • Bonus Room
  • Security Gate
  • Open to Family Room
  • Finished Basement

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 6 Bedrooms
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom

Additional Features

  • 43,416 Sq Ft Lot
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

2005

Lot Details

1.0 Acres

Parking

4

Listing Details

  • Zoning: R1001A
  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Style: Traditional
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 10400
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 2005

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Kitchen / Family Room Combo
  • Fireplace: Family Room, Living Room, Primary Bedroom
  • Dining Room: Formal Dining Room
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Sq Ft: 10400
  • Stories: 2
  • Additional Rooms: Basement - Finished, Bonus / Hobby Room, Den / Study / Office, Formal Entry, Great Room, Recreation Room, Wine Cellar / Storage
  • Fireplaces Min: 5
  • Full Bathrooms: 7
  • Half Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 6

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter And Slab
  • Roof: Rolled Composition, Tar And Gravel, Wood Shakes / Shingles

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 4
  • Garage Parking Features: Attached Garage, Detached Garage, Guest / Visitor Parking

Utilities

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

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: Garden Window, Security Gate, Vaulted Ceiling

Lot Info

  • Lot Acres: 0.9967
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 43416.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 43416.00

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 11, 2022
Sold by
Bought by
Current Estimated Value
$13,253,013

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 23, 2019
Closed on
May 15, 2020
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Hugh Cornish
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Steve Lessard
Compass
List Price
$14,850,000
Sold Price
$12,050,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$2,800,000
-18.86%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.53%
Original Mortgage
$6,000,000
Interest Rate
2%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 15, 2005
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 5, 2004
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$4,200,000
Interest Rate
5.57%
Mortgage Type
Construction

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 16, 2003
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 30, 2000
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$9,000,000
Interest Rate
7.81%
Mortgage Type
Construction

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 24, 1997
Sold by
Bought by
Source: Public Records

Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Agents Specializing in Atherton, CA

  • Claire Haggarty Real Estate Agent - N B T Realty Service

    Claire Haggarty

    N B T Realty Service

    (650) 977-2596

    15 Total Sales

    1 in Atherton

    $2,500,000 Price

    Claire Haggarty
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  • Katherine Hunt Real Estate Agent - Compass

    Katherine Hunt

    Compass

    (650) 753-5331

    31 Total Sales

    1 in Atherton

    $1,730,000 Price

    Katherine Hunt
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  • The Andrighetto Group Real Estate Agent - The Agency

    The Andrighetto Group

    The Agency

    (650) 407-1083

    7 Total Sales

    1 in Atherton

    $5,050,000 Price

    The Andrighetto Group
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  • HollyKris Vergara Real Estate Agent - Real Broker LLC

    HollyKris Vergara

    Real Broker LLC

    (844) 483-0115

    47 Total Sales

    1 in Atherton

    $663,000 Price

    HollyKris Vergara
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  • Jason Born Real Estate Agent - Born Real Estate, Inc.

    Jason Born

    Born Real Estate, Inc.

    (650) 539-6978

    19 Total Sales

    1 in Atherton

    $2,200,000 Price

    Jason Born
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  • Susan Gee Berry Real Estate Agent - KW Advisors

    Susan Gee Berry

    KW Advisors

    (650) 649-6958

    51 Total Sales

    1 in Atherton

    $2,700,000 Price

    Susan Gee Berry
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Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
-- Rimon Pc
$12,050,000 Lawyers Title Company
$11,500,000 First American Title Co
$4,075,000 First American Title Co
$10,181,172 --
$5,600,000 First American Title Co
-- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner $6,000,000
Previous Owner $7,000,000
Previous Owner $5,000,000
Previous Owner $4,200,000
Previous Owner $9,000,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
05/20/2020 05/20/20 Sold $12,050,000 -6.9% $1,159 / Sq Ft
04/20/2020 04/20/20 Pending -- -- --
03/04/2020 03/04/20 Price Changed $12,950,000 -12.8% $1,245 / Sq Ft
12/17/2019 12/17/19 For Sale $14,850,000 +23.2% $1,428 / Sq Ft
12/17/2019 12/17/19 Off Market $12,050,000 -- --
09/23/2019 09/23/19 For Sale $14,850,000 -- $1,428 / Sq Ft
Source: MLSListings

Tax History

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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 $144,391 $13,380,250 $9,295,991 $4,084,259
2023 $144,391 $12,809,700 $8,935,017 $3,874,683
2022 $136,851 $12,418,334 $8,759,821 $3,658,513
2021 $134,695 $12,174,838 $8,588,060 $3,586,778
2020 $162,004 $14,657,452 $7,328,726 $7,328,726
2019 $160,149 $14,370,052 $7,185,026 $7,185,026
2018 $156,311 $14,088,288 $7,044,144 $7,044,144
2017 $154,931 $13,812,048 $6,906,024 $6,906,024
2016 $151,568 $13,541,224 $6,770,612 $6,770,612
2015 $150,369 $13,337,824 $6,668,912 $6,668,912
2014 $147,686 $13,076,556 $6,538,278 $6,538,278
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Hugh Cornish Real Estate Agent - Coldwell Banker Realty

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Hugh Cornish

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    (650) 566-5353

    101 Total Sales

    Hugh Cornish
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  • Stephanie Elkins Real Estate Agent - Coldwell Banker Realty

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2020

    Stephanie Elkins

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    (650) 324-4456

    54 Total Sales

    Stephanie Elkins
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  • Steve Lessard Real Estate Agent - Compass

    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Steve Lessard

    Compass

    (650) 704-5308

    12 Total Sales

    Steve Lessard
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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81769685

MLSListings

APN: 070-152-080

California San Mateo County Atherton 94027

285 Atherton Ave, Atherton, CA

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