440 Santa Margarita Ave Menlo Park, CA 94025
Menlo Oaks Neighborhood
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,893
Sq Ft
5,998
Sq Ft Lot
Highlights
- Primary Bedroom Suite
- Wood Flooring
- Wine Refrigerator
- Laurel Elementary School Rated A
- Granite Countertops
- 4-minute walk to Willow Oaks Park
About This Home
As of October 2022Beautiful home and garden, quiet cul de sac location, wonderful neighborhood, great schools, and close to everything. This home checks all the boxes! Remodeled to the studs in 2010 and upgraded more since then, this home has classic timeless style combined w/ loads of techie smart home/efficiency features. Enjoy abundant natural light and indoor/outdoor living with three areas of the home flowing to beautiful center patio & garden. Gather family & friends in the wonderful open concept kitchen/family room next to patio & dining area. Gourmet kitchen has center island w/seating, gas cooktop, wine fridge, lots of storage. Gas fireplace in elegant living room and hardwood flooring throughout. BR wing has master suite w/walk-in closet, two add'l BRs plus 2nd bath w/dual sinks. Bountiful edible garden has 15+ fruit trees & raised veggie beds. Nest smart home/security, smart irrigation, tankless hot water heaters, attic storage. Walk to parks, Willow market, downtown PA & MP. So much to love!
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $39,222
Year Built
- 1952
Lot Details
- 5,998 Sq Ft Lot
- Sprinklers on Timer
- Back Yard Fenced
Parking
- 2 Car Garage
Home Design
- Composition Roof
- Concrete Perimeter Foundation
Interior Spaces
- 1,893 Sq Ft Home
- 1-Story Property
- Skylights
- Gas Fireplace
- Double Pane Windows
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Combination Dining and Living Room
- Wood Flooring
- Monitored
- Washer and Dryer
Kitchen
- Open to Family Room
- Gas Oven
- Gas Cooktop
- Range Hood
- <<microwave>>
- Dishwasher
- Wine Refrigerator
- ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances
- Kitchen Island
- Granite Countertops
- Disposal
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
- Primary Bedroom Suite
- Walk-In Closet
- 2 Full Bathrooms
- Dual Sinks
Outdoor Features
- Balcony
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- Thermostat
- Separate Meters
- Individual Gas Meter
- Tankless Water Heater
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Sep 2, 2022
Closed on
Sep 28, 2022
Sold by
Hettrich Family Trust
Bought by
Tuli Ashish and Tuli Roma Dcruz
Seller's Agent
Tamara Pulsts
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Debbie Wilhelm
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$3,188,000
Sold Price
$3,270,000
Premium/Discount to List
$82,000
2.57%
Views
4
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
$265,658
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.85%
Original Mortgage
$2,452,500
Outstanding Balance
$2,319,003
Interest Rate
3.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,216,655
Purchase Details
Closed on
Sep 22, 2021
Sold by
Hettrich Kevin T and Hettrich Priscila Bastazin
Bought by
Hettrich Kevin Thomas and Hettrich Priscila Bastazin
Purchase Details
Listed on
May 8, 2015
Closed on
May 28, 2015
Sold by
Phelan Jeffrey David and Phelan Kathleen W
Bought by
Hettrich Kevin T and Hettrich Priscila Bastazin
Seller's Agent
Caitlin Darke
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Tamara Pulsts
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$1,998,000
Sold Price
$2,525,000
Premium/Discount to List
$527,000
26.38%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.38%
Original Mortgage
$2,000,000
Interest Rate
3.62%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jul 5, 2012
Sold by
Phelan Jeffrey David and Phelan Kathleen W
Bought by
Phelan Jeffrey D and Phelan Kathleen W
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$533,084
Interest Rate
2.94%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Apr 21, 2010
Sold by
Phelan Jeffrey D and Phelan Kathleen W
Bought by
Phelan Jeffrey David and Phelan Kathleen W
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$65,000
Interest Rate
4.94%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jun 11, 2003
Sold by
Dunn Meredith J
Bought by
Phelan Jeffrey D and Phelan Kathleen W
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$631,200
Interest Rate
5.37%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jul 20, 1998
Sold by
Dunn Meredith J and Berger Meredith D
Bought by
Dunn Meredith J
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$329,700
Interest Rate
6.75%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Dec 18, 1995
Sold by
Oconnell Nadya L
Bought by
Berger Meredith D
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$328,500
Interest Rate
7.55%
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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 | $3,270,000 | Lawyers Title | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | None Available | |
| Grant Deed | $2,525,000 | Chicago Title Company | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | Chicago Title Company | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | Chicago Title Company | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | None Available | |
| Grant Deed | $789,000 | Chicago Title Insurance Comp | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | Fidelity National Title Co | |
| Grant Deed | $365,000 | Fidelity National Title Ins |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $2,452,500 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $1,100,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $860,000 | Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM | |
| Previous Owner | $2,000,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $533,084 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $65,000 | Credit Line Revolving | |
| Previous Owner | $631,200 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
| Previous Owner | $83,000 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $250,000 | Credit Line Revolving | |
| Previous Owner | $100,000 | Credit Line Revolving | |
| Previous Owner | $329,700 | No Value Available | |
| Previous Owner | $328,500 | No Value Available |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/07/2022 10/07/22 | Sold | $3,270,000 | +2.6% | $1,727 / Sq Ft |
| 09/12/2022 09/12/22 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 09/02/2022 09/02/22 | For Sale | $3,188,000 | +26.3% | $1,684 / Sq Ft |
| 06/05/2015 06/05/15 | Sold | $2,525,000 | +26.4% | $1,334 / Sq Ft |
| 05/15/2015 05/15/15 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 05/07/2015 05/07/15 | For Sale | $1,998,000 | -- | $1,055 / 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $39,222 | $3,270,000 | $2,400,000 | $870,000 |
| 2022 | $33,708 | $2,859,634 | $1,429,817 | $1,429,817 |
| 2021 | $33,027 | $2,803,564 | $1,401,782 | $1,401,782 |
| 2020 | $32,851 | $2,774,818 | $1,387,409 | $1,387,409 |
| 2019 | $32,404 | $2,720,410 | $1,360,205 | $1,360,205 |
| 2018 | $29,773 | $2,500,000 | $1,250,000 | $1,250,000 |
| 2017 | $31,147 | $2,614,776 | $1,307,388 | $1,307,388 |
| 2016 | $30,348 | $2,563,506 | $1,281,753 | $1,281,753 |
| 2015 | $13,335 | $1,028,627 | $475,405 | $553,222 |
| 2014 | $13,071 | $1,008,479 | $466,093 | $542,386 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Tamara Pulsts
Seller's Agent in 2022
Tamara Pulsts
Compass
(650) 847-0432
1 in this area
33 Total Sales
-
Debbie Wilhelm
Buyer's Agent in 2022
Debbie Wilhelm
Coldwell Banker Realty
(650) 400-3111
2 in this area
169 Total Sales
-
Sanit Bordeianu
Buyer Co-Listing Agent in 2022
Sanit Bordeianu
Coldwell Banker Realty
(650) 558-6800
1 in this area
65 Total Sales
-
C
Seller's Agent in 2015
Caitlin Darke
Compass
Map
Source: MLSListings
MLS Number: ML81905645
APN: 062-284-030
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