427 8th Ave Menlo Park, CA 94025
North Fair Oaks Neighborhood
2
Beds
1
Bath
780
Sq Ft
5,301
Sq Ft Lot
Highlights
- Eat-In Kitchen
- Bathroom on Main Level
- Forced Air Heating System
- Menlo-Atherton High School Rated A
- Walk-in Shower
- Level Lot
About This Home
As of September 2019Venture down the long driveway to this vintage cottage on a shady lane where many homes have been revived while maintaining the charm of this eclectic neighborhood. Renew the cottage to today's living standards or build your dream home on this sunny parcel. A spacious side patio is fully fenced affording significant privacy. Features of the home include a cozy front room, upstairs bedroom, extremely spacious kitchen, centrally located bathroom, office and laundry room. A stone's throw from the new jazzy Selby's Restaurant and elegant Atherton neighborhoods, North Fair Oaks is in significant transition with rapid property value appreciation. This property is in close proximity to the downtowns of Menlo Park and Redwood City, Costco, Signonas Market, Facebook and the new Stanford University complex on Broadway. A stone's throw from the jazzy Selby's Restaurant and Atherton, this neighborhood is in significant transition and continues to experience rapid appreciation.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Mary Gilles
Compass License #01789710 Listed on: 08/01/2019
Last Buyer's Agent
Tamara Pulsts
Compass License #01914972
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $14,728
Year Built
- Built in 1931
Lot Details
- 5,301 Sq Ft Lot
- Level Lot
- Zoning described as R10006
Parking
- 1 Car Garage
- On-Street Parking
- Off-Street Parking
Home Design
- Raised Foundation
- Composition Roof
Interior Spaces
- 780 Sq Ft Home
- 1-Story Property
Kitchen
- Eat-In Kitchen
- Gas Oven
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 2 Bedrooms
- Bathroom on Main Level
- 1 Full Bathroom
- Walk-in Shower
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating System
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 060-181-110
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Closed on
Oct 28, 2020
Sold by
Shah Nirav and Shah Asha
Bought by
Shah Nirav and Shah Asha
Current Estimated Value
Purchase Details
Listed on
Aug 1, 2019
Closed on
Aug 23, 2019
Sold by
Fouse Penny D and Fouse James D
Bought by
Shah Nirav and Shah Asha
Seller's Agent
Mary Gilles
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Tamara Pulsts
Compass
List Price
$1,199,000
Sold Price
$1,100,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$99,000
-8.26%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.28%
Original Mortgage
$726,525
Outstanding Balance
$640,423
Interest Rate
3.7%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$849,574
Purchase Details
Closed on
May 20, 2004
Sold by
Fouse Penny Dee and Penny Dee Fouse Trust
Bought by
Fouse Penny D and Fouse James D
Purchase Details
Closed on
May 13, 2002
Sold by
Montoro John A and Montoro Guy Philip
Bought by
Fouse Penny Dee
Purchase Details
Closed on
Mar 12, 1997
Sold by
Montoro John A and Montoro Rosaria M
Bought by
Montoro John A and Montoro Rosaria M
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | None Available | |
| Grant Deed | $1,100,000 | Lawyers Title Company | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | None Available | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | -- | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $250,000 | Credit Line Revolving | |
| Open | $726,525 | New Conventional |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/07/2021 06/07/21 | Rented | $3,000 | +7.1% | -- |
| 05/04/2021 05/04/21 | Price Changed | $2,800 | -6.7% | $4 / Sq Ft |
| 03/19/2021 03/19/21 | For Rent | $3,000 | 0.0% | -- |
| 05/01/2020 05/01/20 | Rented | $3,000 | 0.0% | -- |
| 04/14/2020 04/14/20 | Under Contract | -- | -- | -- |
| 04/06/2020 04/06/20 | For Rent | $3,000 | 0.0% | -- |
| 11/08/2019 11/08/19 | Rented | $3,000 | +5.3% | -- |
| 11/01/2019 11/01/19 | For Rent | $2,850 | 0.0% | -- |
| 09/13/2019 09/13/19 | Sold | $1,100,000 | -8.3% | $1,410 / Sq Ft |
| 08/09/2019 08/09/19 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 08/01/2019 08/01/19 | For Sale | $1,199,000 | -- | $1,537 / 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 | $14,728 | $1,126,453 | $1,126,453 | -- |
| 2023 | $14,728 | $1,156,293 | $1,082,712 | $73,581 |
| 2022 | $13,777 | $1,133,622 | $1,061,483 | $72,139 |
| 2021 | $13,627 | $1,111,395 | $1,040,670 | $70,725 |
| 2020 | $13,434 | $1,100,000 | $1,030,000 | $70,000 |
| 2019 | $2,015 | $51,655 | $19,780 | $31,875 |
| 2018 | $1,895 | $50,643 | $19,393 | $31,250 |
| 2017 | $1,701 | $49,651 | $19,013 | $30,638 |
| 2016 | $1,586 | $48,679 | $18,641 | $30,038 |
| 2015 | $1,527 | $47,948 | $18,361 | $29,587 |
| 2014 | $1,487 | $47,010 | $18,002 | $29,008 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Seller's Agent in 2021
Tamara Pulsts
Compass
(650) 847-0432
32 Total Sales
-
M
Seller's Agent in 2019
Mary Gilles
Compass
Map
Source: MLSListings
MLS Number: ML81762953
APN: 060-181-110
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