NOT LISTED FOR SALE

480 Cotton St Menlo Park, CA 94025

Central Menlo Park Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $4,578,373 - $5,063,000

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
2,080 Sq Ft
$2,308/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 18, 2017

Last sale price $3,400,000 $1,635 Per Sq Ft

Est. 41% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $28,885/month

7 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Tile Flooring
  • Oak Knoll Elementary School Rated A
  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Floor Furnace

About This Home

As of April 2017

Build your dream home on this deep lot located on one of the best streets in West Menlo Park. This lot is 10,000 Square Feet. The property is 80 feet wide by 125 feet deep. (buyer to verify building square footage and building envelope). Do not miss out on this rare opportunity. Top Menlo Park Schools. APPOINTMENT ONLY - PLEASE DO NOT DISTURB TENANTS .

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Marybeth Dorst

Compass License #01345542 Listed on: 03/20/2017

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Keri Nicholas

Compass License #01198898

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $45,083

Year Built

  • Built in 1949

Lot Details

  • 10,019 Sq Ft Lot
  • Zoning described as R10010

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Composition Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 2,080 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Separate Family Room
  • Formal Dining Room

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Utilities

  • Floor Furnace

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 071-362-190

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$45,083

Year Built

Built in 1949

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 2080
  • Year Built: 1949
  • Zoning Description: R10010
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Separate Family Room
  • Fireplace: Wood Burning
  • Dining Room: Formal Dining Room
  • Living Sq Ft: 2080
  • Stories: 1
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile
  • Fireplaces Min: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter and Slab
  • Roof: Composition

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Parking Features: Detached Garage, Off-Street Parking

Utilities

  • Heating System: Floor Furnace
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer - Public

Schools

  • High School: 658

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 071-362-190
  • Lot Acres: 0.2300
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 10000.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 10000.00

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: Sequoia Union High
  • Elementary School Text: Oak Knoll Elementary
  • High School Text: Menlo-Atherton High
  • Middle School Text: Hillview Middle

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 20, 2017
Closed on
Apr 5, 2017
Sold by
Smith Carol Paulson
Bought by
Tung Helen and Tung Mark
Seller's Agent
Marybeth Dorst
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Keri Nicholas
Compass
List Price
$3,195,000
Sold Price
$3,400,000
Premium/Discount to List
$205,000
6.42%
Current Estimated Value
$4,800,843

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$1,400,843
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.13%
Original Mortgage
$2,200,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,766,848
Interest Rate
3%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Estimated Equity
$3,033,995

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 6, 2014
Sold by
Smith Carol Paulson
Bought by
Smith Carol Paulson

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 27, 2013
Sold by
Paulson Douglas Howard and Smith Carol Paulson
Bought by
Smith Carol Paulson

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 7, 2003
Sold by
Paulson Donald H
Bought by
Paulson Donald H

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 16, 1999
Sold by
Paulson Donald H and Paulson Patricia A
Bought by
Paulson Donald H and Paulson Patricia A
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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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
Tung Helen $3,400,000 Lawyers Title Company
Smith Carol Paulson -- None Available
Smith Carol Paulson -- None Available
Smith Carol Paulson -- None Available
Paulson Donald H -- --
Paulson Donald H -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Tung Helen $2,200,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
04/18/2017 04/18/17 Sold $3,400,000 +6.4% $1,635 / Sq Ft
03/28/2017 03/28/17 Pending -- -- --
03/20/2017 03/20/17 For Sale $3,195,000 0.0% $1,536 / Sq Ft
03/08/2016 03/08/16 Rented $6,000 0.0% --
02/26/2016 02/26/16 For Rent $6,000 -- --
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
2025 $45,083 $3,945,983 $3,672,089 $273,894
2023 $45,083 $3,792,758 $3,529,499 $263,259
2022 $43,068 $3,718,392 $3,460,294 $258,098
2021 $42,258 $3,645,484 $3,392,446 $253,038
2020 $42,050 $3,608,105 $3,357,661 $250,444
2019 $41,487 $3,537,359 $3,291,825 $245,534
2018 $40,482 $3,468,000 $3,227,280 $240,720
2017 $7,735 $493,289 $245,357 $247,932
2016 $7,394 $483,618 $240,547 $243,071
2015 $7,274 $476,354 $236,934 $239,420
2014 $7,098 $467,024 $232,293 $234,731
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • M

    Seller's Agent in 2017

    Marybeth Dorst

    Compass

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  • K

    Buyer's Agent in 2017

    Keri Nicholas

    Compass

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81643048

MLSListings

APN: 071-362-190

California San Mateo County Menlo Park 94025 Central Menlo Park

480 Cotton St, Menlo Park, CA

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