Seller's Agent in 2020
Laura Peters
Compass
(650) 346-6870
15 Total Sales
517 Laurel Ave Menlo Park, CA 94025
The Willows NeighborhoodEstimated Value: $2,810,000 - $3,606,048
3
Beds
3
Baths
1,892
Sq Ft
$1,729/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Skyline View
- Deck
- Granite Countertops
- Laurel Elementary School Rated A
- Wood Flooring
- Den
About This Home
As of May 2020**Bright and Beautiful Willows Home** See the 3D Virtual Tour 517Laurel.com for this gorgeous & updated 3 bd 2 ba home with thoughtfully designed guest cottage (ADU). The main house is open and inviting, with refinished hardwood floors and California bungalow-style built-ins and architectural features. The updated open-concept kitchen has an eat-in bar and large bay window that opens to a beautiful brick courtyard, perfect for outdoor entertaining. Also included is a built-in sidebar, lighted cabinets, and ceramic-tiled fireplace. The detached studio cottage, built in 2019 and permitted, maximizes use of space with lots of natural light, beautiful tiled bathroom, and french doors that open to a private patio. Low-maintenance landscaping with raised vegetable beds, mature fruit trees and drip system. Great opportunity to move into this desirable Willows neighborhood with award-winning Menlo Park City Schools. Close to Facebook and Stanford, as well as easy freeway access.
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Year Built
- 1925
Lot Details
- 6,251 Sq Ft Lot
- Gated Home
- Wood Fence
- Sprinklers on Timer
- Mostly Level
- Drought Tolerant Landscaping
- Grass Covered Lot
- Back Yard
Home Design
- Bungalow
- Raised Foundation
- Wood Frame Construction
- Composition Roof
- Concrete Perimeter Foundation
Interior Spaces
- 1,892 Sq Ft Home
- 1-Story Property
- Bay Window
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Combination Dining and Living Room
- Den
- Skyline Views
Kitchen
- Open to Family Room
- Eat-In Kitchen
- Breakfast Bar
- Microwave
- Plumbed For Ice Maker
- Dishwasher
- Kitchen Island
- Granite Countertops
- Disposal
Flooring
- Wood
- Carpet
- Laminate
- Tile
- Vinyl
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
- Bathroom on Main Level
- 3 Full Bathrooms
- Dual Sinks
- Bathtub with Shower
- Bathtub Includes Tile Surround
- Walk-in Shower
Laundry
- Laundry in unit
- Washer and Dryer
Parking
- 4 Parking Spaces
- No Garage
- Uncovered Parking
Outdoor Features
- Deck
- Shed
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating System
- Vented Exhaust Fan
- Separate Meters
- Individual Gas Meter
Community Details
- Courtyard
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jun 7, 2024
Sold by
Carrillo Eli and Wong Marron
Bought by
Wong Carrillo Family Trust and Carrillo
Current Estimated Value
Purchase Details
Listed on
Mar 9, 2020
Closed on
Apr 22, 2020
Sold by
Wait Arthur and Chase Erin
Bought by
Carrillo Eli and Wong Marron
Seller's Agent
Laura Peters
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Camille Eder
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$2,598,000
Sold Price
$2,550,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$48,000
-1.85%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.23%
Original Mortgage
$3,000,000
Interest Rate
3.3%
Mortgage Type
Unknown
Purchase Details
Closed on
Nov 3, 2018
Sold by
Chase Erin and Wait Arthur
Bought by
Chase Erin and Wait Arthur
Purchase Details
Closed on
Sep 4, 2003
Sold by
Downs Christina L
Bought by
Wait Arthur G and Wait Erin H
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$537,200
Interest Rate
5.62%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Purchase Details
Closed on
Apr 9, 1999
Sold by
Parker John W
Bought by
Downs Christina L
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$315,000
Interest Rate
6.87%
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
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| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wong Carrillo Family Trust | -- | None Listed On Document | |
| Carrillo Eli | $2,550,000 | Chicago Title Company | |
| Chase Erin | -- | None Available | |
| Wait Arthur G | $671,500 | North American Title Co | |
| Downs Christina L | $450,000 | First American Title Co |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
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| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Previous Owner | Carrillo Eli | $3,000,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Wait Arthur G | $537,200 | |
| Previous Owner | Downs Christina L | $315,000 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/20/2020 05/20/20 | Sold | $2,550,000 | -1.8% | $1,348 / Sq Ft |
| 04/21/2020 04/21/20 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 03/09/2020 03/09/20 | For Sale | $2,598,000 | -- | $1,373 / Sq Ft |
Source: MLSListings
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 | $32,836 | $2,788,792 | $1,820,918 | $967,874 |
| 2023 | $32,836 | $2,680,502 | $1,750,210 | $930,292 |
| 2022 | $31,348 | $2,627,944 | $1,715,893 | $912,051 |
| 2021 | $30,699 | $2,576,417 | $1,682,249 | $894,168 |
| 2020 | $14,735 | $1,110,729 | $436,485 | $674,244 |
| 2019 | $13,423 | $989,952 | $427,927 | $562,025 |
| 2018 | $12,912 | $956,818 | $419,537 | $537,281 |
| 2017 | $12,678 | $938,058 | $411,311 | $526,747 |
| 2016 | $12,240 | $919,667 | $403,247 | $516,420 |
| 2015 | $12,087 | $905,854 | $397,190 | $508,664 |
| 2014 | $11,844 | $888,111 | $389,410 | $498,701 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Laura Peters
-
Camille Eder
Buyer's Agent in 2020
Camille Eder
Coldwell Banker Realty
(650) 464-4598
1 in this area
35 Total Sales
Map
Source: MLSListings
MLS Number: ML81785944
APN: 062-381-140
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