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Seller's Agent in 2020
Caitlin Darke
Compass
324 Arden Rd Menlo Park, CA 94025
Lindenwood NeighborhoodEstimated Value: $4,007,000 - $4,473,000
3
Beds
2.5
Baths
2,254
Sq Ft
$1,859/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Private Pool
- Family Room with Fireplace
- Open to Family Room
- Encinal Elementary School Rated A
- Wood Flooring
- Bathtub
About This Home
As of October 2020Tucked away on a large lot in charming Felton Gables, this expanded mid-century ranch home embraces the California indoor/outdoor lifestyle with New England flare. As you walk from room to room nuances of natural light, architectural features and lush private garden views grace the bright interiors. Entertaining, both formal and casual, is seamless in the centrally located family kitchen featuring top rated appliances with access to the family room, formal dining room and back patio. Fully remodeled: exquisite taste, top design and quality craftsmanship are apparent in every detail. Cool dips in the pool, dinner parties, private access to Holbrook Palmer Park, blocks to public and private schools, dog walks in an idyllic neighborhood, centrally located to everything Silicon Valley, this home will afford the next owner an envious lifestyle. An additional 491 sq ft pool house includes a half bath, kitchenette, workout area and bifold doors open to the pool and patio.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Caitlin Darke
Compass License #01332161 Listed on: 09/30/2020
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Year Built
- 1938
Lot Details
- 10,598
Home Design
- Composition Roof
- Concrete Perimeter Foundation
Interior Spaces
- 2,254 Sq Ft Home
- 1-Story Property
- Gas Fireplace
- Family Room with Fireplace
- 2 Fireplaces
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Dining Area
- Open to Family Room
Flooring
- Wood
- Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
- Walk-In Closet
- Bathroom on Main Level
- Dual Sinks
- Bathtub
- Walk-in Shower
Parking
- Garage
- No Garage
- Garage Door Opener
- Guest Parking
- Off-Street Parking
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- Separate Meters
- Individual Gas Meter
Additional Features
- Private Pool
- 10,598 Sq Ft Lot
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Sep 30, 2020
Closed on
Oct 22, 2020
Sold by
Vidal Katherine K and The Jomax Trust
Bought by
Blue Smith Jason Rosman and Blue Smith J
Seller's Agent
Caitlin Darke
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Bryan Jacobs
Realsmart Properties
List Price
$3,895,000
Sold Price
$3,849,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$46,000
-1.18%
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$340,803
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.59%
Original Mortgage
$2,694,300
Outstanding Balance
$2,392,068
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,797,735
Purchase Details
Listed on
Mar 12, 2018
Closed on
Mar 13, 2018
Sold by
Giesler Ashley Newsom and Ashley Newsom Giesler Trust
Bought by
Vidal Katherine K and Jomax Trust
Seller's Agent
Omar M. Kinaan
Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty
Buyer's Agent
Gloria Darke
Compass
List Price
$3,300,000
Sold Price
$4,000,000
Premium/Discount to List
$700,000
21.21%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-1.47%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jun 3, 2011
Sold by
Randall Jeffrey G and Randall Sally L
Bought by
Giesler Ashley Newsom
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,200,000
Interest Rate
3.2%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Dec 1, 1993
Sold by
Baker James W and Baker Roxanne H
Bought by
Baker James W and Baker Roxanne H
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$153,000
Interest Rate
6.39%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Nov 19, 1993
Sold by
Baker James W and Baker Roxanne H
Bought by
Baker James W and Baker Roxanne H
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$153,000
Interest Rate
6.39%
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Smith Jason Rosman | $3,849,000 | Lawyers Title Company | |
| Vidal Katherine K | $4,000,000 | Chicago Title Co | |
| Giesler Ashley Newsom | $1,900,000 | Chicago Title Company | |
| Baker James W | -- | -- | |
| Baker James W | -- | Old Republic Title Company |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Blue Smith Jason Rosman | $2,694,300 | |
| Previous Owner | Giesler Ashley Newsom | $1,200,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Baker James W | $153,000 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft | Prior Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/26/2020 10/26/20 | Sold | $3,849,000 | -1.2% | $1,708 / Sq Ft | |
| 09/30/2020 09/30/20 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 09/30/2020 09/30/20 | For Sale | $3,895,000 | -2.6% | $1,728 / Sq Ft | |
| 03/26/2018 03/26/18 | Sold | $4,000,000 | +21.2% | $1,775 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 03/21/2018 03/21/18 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 03/12/2018 03/12/18 | For Sale | $3,300,000 | -- | $1,464 / 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 | $47,458 | $4,166,278 | $3,679,185 | $487,093 |
| 2023 | $47,458 | $4,004,499 | $3,536,319 | $468,180 |
| 2022 | $45,341 | $3,925,980 | $3,466,980 | $459,000 |
| 2021 | $44,500 | $3,849,000 | $3,399,000 | $450,000 |
| 2020 | $48,225 | $4,161,600 | $3,121,200 | $1,040,400 |
| 2019 | $47,584 | $4,080,000 | $3,060,000 | $1,020,000 |
| 2018 | $26,796 | $2,216,521 | $1,069,683 | $1,146,838 |
| 2017 | $26,386 | $2,173,061 | $1,048,709 | $1,124,352 |
| 2016 | $25,093 | $2,077,513 | $1,028,147 | $1,049,366 |
| 2015 | $24,855 | $2,046,309 | $1,012,704 | $1,033,605 |
| 2014 | $24,431 | $2,006,226 | $992,867 | $1,013,359 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Bryan Jacobs
Buyer's Agent in 2020
Bryan Jacobs
Realsmart Properties
(650) 739-5764
170 Total Sales
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Vickie Burgess
Buyer Co-Listing Agent in 2020
Vickie Burgess
Realsmart Properties
(650) 739-5764
1 in this area
99 Total Sales
-
Omar M. Kinaan
Seller's Agent in 2018
Omar M. Kinaan
Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty
(650) 776-2828
1 in this area
80 Total Sales
-
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Buyer's Agent in 2018
Gloria Darke
Compass
Map
Source: MLSListings
MLS Number: ML81813459
APN: 061-322-200
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