NOT LISTED FOR SALE

409 Central Ave Menlo Park, CA 94025

The Willows Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $2,712,000 - $3,086,000

4 Beds
2 Baths
2,345 Sq Ft
$1,226/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: January 13, 2017

Last sale price $1,945,000 $829 Per Sq Ft

Est. 48% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $18,135 / mo

169 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Guest House
  • Wood Flooring
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Laurel Elementary School Rated A
  • Mud Room
  • Balcony

About This Home

As of January 2017

Craftsman-style bungalow in the Willows close to both downtown Palo Alto and Menlo Park ~ White picket fence frames newly landscaped front gardens and covered brick front porch ~ 4 bed/2ba ~ primarily 1 level with upstairs master suite ~ Living room with wood-burning fireplace ~ Formal dining room with built-in glass-front china cabinetry and brass chandelier ~ Laundry/mudroom just off the kitchen with access to a partial basement for extra storage ~ new paint and carpets ~ Detached 2bd/1ba cottage with kitchen and rear alley access ~ Detached 2-car garage ~ Menlo Park schools: Laurel/Hillview

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Mary Gullixson

Compass License #70001879 Listed on: 05/16/2016

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Jeffrey K. Wood

Woodworks Properties License #00711397

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1923

Lot Details

  • 7,013 Sq Ft Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Back Yard
  • Zoning described as R10008

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Bungalow
  • Shingle Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 2,345 Sq Ft Home
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Fireplace With Gas Starter
  • Mud Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Washer and Dryer
  • Unfinished Basement

Kitchen

  • Built-In Oven
  • Electric Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Dishwasher
  • Tile Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Walk-in Shower

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Vented Exhaust Fan

Additional Features

  • Balcony
  • Guest House

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 062-365-140

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1923

Lot Details

7,013 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Style: Bungalow
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 2345
  • Year Built: 1923
  • Zoning Description: R10008
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: No Family Room
  • Fireplace: Gas Starter, Wood Burning
  • Dining Room: Formal Dining Room
  • Kitchen: Cooktop - Gas, Countertop - Tile, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Garbage Disposal, Oven - Built-In, Oven - Electric, Refrigerator
  • Living Sq Ft: 2345
  • Laundry: Washer / Dryer
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
  • Additional Rooms: Basement - Unfinished, Guest House, Mud Room
  • Fireplaces Min: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Bathroom: Shower and Tub, Stall Shower
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter and Slab
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Yard/Grounds: Back Yard, Balcony / Patio

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Spaces: 4
  • Garage Parking Features: Detached Garage, Gate / Door Opener, Off-Street Parking

Utilities

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Grade - Level
  • Parcel Number: 062-365-140
  • Lot Acres: 0.1610
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 7000.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 7000.00

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities
  • Second Unit Description: 2bd/1ba

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: Sequoia Union High
  • Elementary School Text: Laurel Elementary
  • Middle School Text: Hillview Middle

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 2, 2020
Sold by
Bought by
Current Estimated Value
$2,875,560

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$895,000
Outstanding Balance
$796,049
Interest Rate
3.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$2,079,511

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 16, 2016
Closed on
Jan 12, 2017
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Mary Gullixson
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Jeffrey K. Wood
Woodworks Properties
List Price
$2,300,000
Sold Price
$1,945,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$355,000
-15.43%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.21%
Original Mortgage
$950,000
Interest Rate
3.75%
Mortgage Type
Commercial

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 16, 2016
Closed on
Jan 10, 2017
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Mary Gullixson
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Jeffrey K. Wood
Woodworks Properties
List Price
$2,300,000
Sold Price
$1,945,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$355,000
-15.43%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$950,000
Interest Rate
3.75%
Mortgage Type
Commercial

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 3, 2015
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 12, 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
$843,750
Interest Rate
6.27%
Mortgage Type
Commercial

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 5, 2004
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 22, 1998
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
$488,000
Interest Rate
6.25%
Mortgage Type
Commercial

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 3, 1997
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 11, 1994
Sold by
Bought by
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

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
-- Wfg National Title Insurance
$1,950,000 Lawyers Title Company
-- Lawyers Title Company
-- None Available
$1,125,000 Chicago Title Co
-- --
$610,000 First American Title Co
-- --
$383,500 First American Title Ins Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $895,000
Closed $950,000
Previous Owner $843,750
Previous Owner $488,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
01/13/2017 01/13/17 Sold $1,945,000 -9.5% $829 / Sq Ft
11/02/2016 11/02/16 Pending -- -- --
08/26/2016 08/26/16 Price Changed $2,149,000 -6.6% $916 / Sq Ft
05/16/2016 05/16/16 For Sale $2,300,000 -- $981 / 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 $32,326 $2,598,430 $2,225,885 $372,545
2023 $32,326 $2,497,532 $2,139,452 $358,080
2022 $30,826 $2,448,561 $2,097,502 $351,059
2021 $30,175 $2,400,551 $2,056,375 $344,176
2020 $29,977 $2,375,937 $2,035,290 $340,647
2019 $29,534 $2,329,351 $1,995,383 $333,968
2018 $28,703 $2,283,678 $1,956,258 $327,420
2017 $18,301 $1,351,164 $675,582 $675,582
2016 $17,732 $1,324,672 $662,336 $662,336
2015 $17,489 $1,304,776 $652,388 $652,388
2014 $17,102 $1,279,218 $639,609 $639,609
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • M

    Seller's Agent in 2017

    Mary Gullixson

    Compass

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    Buyer's Agent in 2017

    Jeffrey K. Wood

    Woodworks Properties

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81585664

MLSListings

APN: 062-365-140

California San Mateo County Menlo Park 94025 The Willows

409 Central Ave, Menlo Park, CA

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