NOT LISTED FOR SALE

407 Laurel Ave Menlo Park, CA 94025

The Willows Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $3,333,000 - $4,562,000

5 Beds
4.5 Baths
2,970 Sq Ft
$1,372/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold January 25, 2022

Last sale price $4,400,000 $1,481 Per Sq Ft

Est. 7% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $23,793/month

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Laurel Elementary School Rated A
  • Neighborhood Views
  • Balcony

About This Home

As of January 2022

Heart of the Willows. Beautiful 2017 total remodel. Expanded 900+ sf from 1939 original home. Additional 625 sf one bedroom cottage with parking off the alley behind. 8750 sf lot, 2970 sf of living space. Living room, dining room 3 bedrooms and 2.5 baths in the front of the house, large family room and kitchen in mid house. Kitchen features Viking appliances and a large island. The family room with gas fireplace opens to a patio, the Primary Suite in rear of the home is large and quiet with vaulted ceilings opening to the patio also. The cottage is beyond the back fence and has a living room/kitchen, a full bath with shower and washer and dryer. The bedroom has a wall to wall closet. Parking space is down the alley between Laurel and Pope. Menlo Park schools. Close to Menalto Center with Cafe Zoe, West Bay Cleaners, and La Hacienda Market. Downtown Menlo Park and Burgess Park are nearby and downtown Palo Alto is just across the creek. Easy Silicon Valley commute wherever you may go.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Michael Hall

Compass License #01133676 Listed on: 01/07/2022

Compass

Co-Listed By

Tricia Soliz

Compass License #01836700

Last Buyer's Agent

Casandra Navarro

Triada Real Estate Group License #02020541

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $25,974

Year Built

  • 1939

Lot Details

  • 8,751 Sq Ft Lot
  • East Facing Home
  • Gated Home
  • Back and Front Yard Fenced
  • Wood Fence
  • Sprinklers on Timer

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage
  • Uncovered Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

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

Interior Spaces

  • 2,970 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Neighborhood Views
  • Alarm System

Kitchen

  • Open to Family Room
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Gas Oven
  • Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Plumbed For Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Synthetic Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • Dual Sinks
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Washer and Dryer

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Vented Exhaust Fan
  • Heat Pump System

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$25,974

Year Built

1939

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Zoning: R10008
  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Style: Traditional
  • Age: 83
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 2970
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1939

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Kitchen / Family Room Combo
  • Fireplace: Gas Burning
  • Dining Room: Eat In Kitchen, Formal Dining Room
  • Kitchen: Countertop - Synthetic, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Garbage Disposal, Hood Over Range, Hookups - Ice Maker, Microwave, Oven Range - Gas, Refrigerator
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Sq Ft: 2970
  • Stories: 1
  • Security: Security Alarm
  • Laundry: In Utility Room, Washer / Dryer
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
  • Additional Rooms: Laundry Room
  • Fireplaces Min: 1
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 5
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 5
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Bathroom: Double Sinks, Full On Ground Floor, Primary - Stall Shower(s), Shower Over Tub - 1

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Roof: Composition, Shingle
  • View: Neighborhood
  • Yard/Grounds: Back Yard, Balcony / Patio, Fenced, Sprinklers - Auto
  • Fencing: Complete Perimeter, Fenced Back, Fenced Front, Gate, Wood
  • Property Faces: East
  • Construction Type: Wood Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Spaces: 3
  • Garage Max: 1
  • Garage Min: 1
  • Garage Parking Features: Attached Garage, Off-Street Parking, Uncovered Parking

Utilities

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

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: Walk-In Closet

Schools

  • School District: Sequoia Union High
  • Elementary School: Laurel Elementary
  • Middle School: Hillview Middle
  • High School: Menlo-Atherton High
  • High School: 658
  • Elementary School: 653
  • Middle School: 642

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Regular
  • Lot Acres: 0.2009
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 8750.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 8750.00

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 7, 2022
Closed on
Jan 14, 2022
Sold by
Jared Benisch Michael and Rani Jessica
Bought by
Sweeney Family Trust
Seller's Agent
Michael Hall
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Casandra Navarro
Triada Real Estate Group
List Price
$3,950,000
Sold Price
$4,400,000
Premium/Discount to List
$450,000
11.39%
Total Days on Market
6
Current Estimated Value
$4,075,420

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$324,580
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-3.31%
Original Mortgage
$600,000
Interest Rate
3.09%
Mortgage Type
Commercial

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 11, 2017
Closed on
Dec 22, 2017
Sold by
Sandadi Satish R
Bought by
Bensish Michael Jared and Bensish Jesscia
Seller's Agent
Juliana Lee
Keller Williams Palo Alto
Buyer's Agent
Michael Hall
Compass
List Price
$3,600,000
Sold Price
$3,600,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.04%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 6, 2016
Sold by
Seri Hari
Bought by
Seri Shilpa

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,440,000
Interest Rate
3.66%
Mortgage Type
Commercial

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 3, 2016
Sold by
Kalish Fred N
Bought by
Sandadi Satish R and Seri Shilpa

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,440,000
Interest Rate
3.66%
Mortgage Type
Commercial

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 18, 2016
Sold by
Reddy Malae Upender
Bought by
Reddy Shobha M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,440,000
Interest Rate
3.66%
Mortgage Type
Commercial
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
Sweeney Family Trust $4,400,000 Chicago Title
Bensish Michael Jared $3,600,000 Chicago Title Co
Seri Shilpa -- Chicago Title Company
Likki Varalakshmi -- Chicago Title Company
Sandadi Satish R -- Chicago Title Company
Sandadi Satish R $2,000,000 Chicago Title Company
Reddy Shobha M -- Chicago Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Benish Michael Jared $600,000
Previous Owner Benisch Michael Jared $2,392,000
Previous Owner Benisch Michael Jared $240,700
Previous Owner Sandadi Satish R $1,440,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
01/25/2022 01/25/22 Sold $4,400,000 +11.4% $1,481 / Sq Ft
01/13/2022 01/13/22 Pending -- -- --
01/07/2022 01/07/22 For Sale $3,950,000 +9.7% $1,330 / Sq Ft
12/29/2017 12/29/17 Sold $3,600,000 0.0% $1,200 / Sq Ft
12/12/2017 12/12/17 Pending -- -- --
11/11/2017 11/11/17 For Sale $3,600,000 -- $1,200 / 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
2023 $25,974 $1,938,134 $1,445,292 $492,842
2022 $45,974 $3,859,926 $1,929,963 $1,929,963
2021 $45,042 $3,784,242 $1,892,121 $1,892,121
2020 $44,798 $3,745,440 $1,872,720 $1,872,720
2019 $44,171 $3,672,000 $1,836,000 $1,836,000
2018 $43,150 $3,600,000 $1,800,000 $1,800,000
2017 $25,973 $2,040,000 $1,678,920 $361,080
2016 $6,568 $315,399 $109,335 $206,064
2015 $6,402 $310,662 $107,693 $202,969
2014 $6,173 $304,578 $105,584 $198,994
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Michael Hall

    Seller's Agent in 2022

    Michael Hall

    Compass

    (650) 465-1651

    2 in this area

    37 Total Sales

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    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2022

    Tricia Soliz

    Compass

  • Casandra Navarro

    Buyer's Agent in 2022

    Casandra Navarro

    Triada Real Estate Group

    (650) 477-9975

    1 in this area

    8 Total Sales

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  • Juliana Lee

    Seller's Agent in 2017

    Juliana Lee

    Keller Williams Palo Alto

    (650) 857-1000

    2 in this area

    235 Total Sales

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    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2017

    Satish Sandadi

    Keller Williams Palo Alto

    (408) 832-1495

    4 Total Sales

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81873484

MLSListings

APN: 062-364-150

California San Mateo County Menlo Park 94025 The Willows

407 Laurel Ave, Menlo Park, CA

This home is located at 407 Laurel Ave, Menlo Park, CA 94025 since 07 January 2022 and is currently estimated at $4,075,420, approximately $1,372 per square foot. This property was built in 1939. 407 Laurel 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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