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Seller's Agent in 2022
Michael Hall
Compass
407 Laurel Ave Menlo Park, CA 94025
The Willows Neighborhood
5
Beds
4.5
Baths
2,970
Sq Ft
8,751
Sq Ft Lot
Highlights
- Traditional Architecture
- Wood Flooring
- Formal Dining Room
- Laurel Elementary School Rated A
- Neighborhood Views
- Balcony
About This Home
As of January 2022Heart 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
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
- Back and Front Yard Fenced
- Sprinklers on Timer
Parking
- 1 Car Attached 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
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%
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
-$152,219
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-0.97%
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
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant Deed | $4,400,000 | Chicago Title | |
| Grant Deed | $3,600,000 | Chicago Title Co | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | Chicago Title Company | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | Chicago Title Company | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | Chicago Title Company | |
| Grant Deed | $2,000,000 | Chicago Title Company | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | Chicago Title Company |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Previous Owner | $600,000 | Commercial | |
| Previous Owner | $2,392,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $240,700 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $1,440,000 | Commercial |
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
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 | $25,974 | $2,016,431 | $1,503,680 | $512,751 |
| 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
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Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2022
Tricia Soliz
Compass
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Buyer's Agent in 2022
Casandra Navarro
Triada Real Estate Group
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Seller's Agent in 2017
Juliana Lee
Keller Williams Palo Alto
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Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2017
Satish Sandadi
Keller Williams Palo Alto
Map
Source: MLSListings
MLS Number: ML81873484
APN: 062-364-150
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