NOT LISTED FOR SALE

517 Central Ave Menlo Park, CA 94025

The Willows Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $2,706,901 - $3,365,000

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,680 Sq Ft
$1,867/Sq Ft Est. Value

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Balcony
  • Laurel Elementary School Rated A
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Forced Air Heating System

About This Home

As of January 2024

FULLY FURNISHED 2 BED 2 BATH WITH DEN - NO GARAGE. ALL UTILITIES INCLUDED. TENANT IN THE BACK HAS SEPARATE ENTRANCE AND SEPARATE YARD . Welcome to this cheerful fully furnished residence in the coveted Willows neighborhood of Menlo Park .With tree-lined streets and a welcoming community, this delightful home in the heart of Silicon Valley is ready & waiting for you. Enter into a living room with wood-burning fireplace, hardwood floors, sky lights . Separate dining room , The elegant kitchen boasts ample cabinets while a corner nook with french doors offers the perfect spot for morning coffee. French doors lead to a deck & backyard to host year-round BBQs. 2 comfy bedrooms and 2 baths Close proximity to lively downtown Palo Alto with restaurants & shops. Quick access to HWY 101, Caltrain and major tech hubs a short distance away. An enchanting oasis in the midst of bustling Silicon Valley! No garage. Tenant in the back has separate entrance . Utilities are billed separately every month to the tenant.

Last Agent to Rent the Property

Anita Gandhi

Corcoran Icon Properties License #01147281 Listed on: 10/30/2023

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Last Renter's Agent

Anita Gandhi

Corcoran Icon Properties License #01147281 Listed on: 10/30/2023

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • 1932

Lot Details

  • 7,000 Sq Ft Lot
  • Back Yard

Parking

  • 2 Parking Spaces

Interior Spaces

  • 1,680 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Washer and Dryer
  • Finished Basement

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Laminate
  • Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue Area

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Security Deposit $6,000
  • Property Available on 10/30/23
  • Rent includes furniture, gardener
  • 6-Month Min and 12-Month Max Lease Term

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

1932

Lot Details

7,000 Sq Ft Lot

Rental Info

  • Available: 10/30/2023
  • Lease Terms: Credit Report Required, Deposit Required
  • Maximum Lease Months: 12
  • Minimum Lease Months: 6
  • Rent Includes: Furniture, Gardener
  • Security Deposit: 6000

Listing Details

  • Subclass: House For Rent
  • Listing Class: Residential Lease/Rental
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1680
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1932

Interior Features

  • Family Room: No Family Room
  • Fireplace: Wood Burning
  • Dining Room: Breakfast Nook, Dining Area, Formal Dining Room
  • Kitchen: Cooktop - Gas, Dishwasher, Microwave, Pantry, Refrigerator
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Sq Ft: 1680
  • Stories: 1
  • Laundry: Washer / Dryer
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate, Tile, Vinyl / Linoleum
  • Additional Rooms: Basement - Finished
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2

Exterior Features

  • Yard/Grounds: Back Yard, Balcony / Patio, Bbq Area

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Spaces: 2
  • Garage Parking Features: Parking Area

Utilities

  • Heating System: Central Forced Air

Schools

  • High School: 658

Lot Info

  • Lot Acres: 0.1607
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 7000.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 7000.00

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 13, 1999
Sold by
Bought by
Current Estimated Value
$3,136,725

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 23, 1995
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
$187,220
Interest Rate
7.01%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 8, 1994
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
$154,000
Interest Rate
8.91%
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

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
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-- North American Title Co
-- Commonwealth Land Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Closed $187,220
Closed $154,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
01/13/2024 01/13/24 Rented $4,500 0.0% --
01/05/2024 01/05/24 Price Changed $4,500 -6.3% $3 / Sq Ft
10/30/2023 10/30/23 For Rent $4,800 -- --
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 $4,819 $168,609 $41,560 $127,049
2023 $4,819 $162,064 $39,948 $122,116
2022 $4,527 $158,887 $39,165 $119,722
2021 $4,242 $155,773 $38,398 $117,375
2020 $4,158 $154,177 $38,005 $116,172
2019 $4,073 $151,155 $37,260 $113,895
2018 $3,925 $148,192 $36,530 $111,662
2017 $3,804 $145,287 $35,814 $109,473
2016 $3,537 $142,439 $35,112 $107,327
2015 $3,442 $140,300 $34,585 $105,715
2014 $3,319 $137,553 $33,908 $103,645
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Anita Gandhi

    Landlord's Agent in 2024

    Anita Gandhi

    Corcoran Icon Properties

    (650) 339-1407

    6 Total Sales

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81946557

MLSListings

APN: 062-382-160

California San Mateo County Menlo Park 94025 The Willows

517 Central Ave, Menlo Park, CA

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