522 Palmer Ln Menlo Park, CA 94025
North Fair Oaks Neighborhood
6
Beds
5
Baths
4,165
Sq Ft
0.46
Acres
Highlights
- Private Pool
- Two Primary Bedrooms
- 0.46 Acre Lot
- Menlo-Atherton High School Rated A
- Skyline View
- Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
About This Home
As of April 2025Welcome to this rare, European inspired luxury garden retreat on a flat 20,000+ square foot lot. A paradise in Silicon Valley, Villa Bahia offers a pool, spa, pickleball court, fruit trees, lush landscape, four-car garage with vehicle chargers, garden beds, wisteria wrapped pergola for outdoor dining, a detached office, lush green lawn and much more. The retreat includes 5+ bedrooms, 5 bathrooms and 2 offices. There are two bedroom wings separated by spacious public spaces overlooking a courtyard designed for entertaining. The home's layout lends well to most situational needs check out the floor plan. There are fireplaces around every corner (four of them) as if the home needed more ambiance. Enjoy his and her 2-car garages each with their own EV charger. Atherton adjacent, this part of the charming neighborhood of Fair Oaks is located within the boundaries of Menlo-Atherton High School (buyer to confirm), the home offers close proximity to the Meta (formerly Facebook) campus, downtown Palo Alto, Caltrain, Stanford, key commuter routes and leading tech campuses. The landscape is irrigated with an onsite well.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Coldwell Banker Realty License #01956441 Listed on: 04/01/2025
Last Buyer's Agent
Patricia Ulip
Redfin License #01949834
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $51,193
Year Built
- Built in 1924
Lot Details
- 0.46 Acre Lot
- Wood Fence
- Level Lot
- Sprinklers on Timer
- Drought Tolerant Landscaping
- Back Yard
- Zoning described as R10010
Parking
- 4 Car Garage
- Electric Vehicle Home Charger
- Guest Parking
Home Design
- Tile Roof
- Elastomeric Roof
- Concrete Perimeter Foundation
Interior Spaces
- 4,165 Sq Ft Home
- 1-Story Property
- Vaulted Ceiling
- Skylights
- Wood Burning Fireplace
- Gas Log Fireplace
- Garden Windows
- Formal Entry
- Family Room with Fireplace
- 5 Fireplaces
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Formal Dining Room
- Den
- Skyline Views
Kitchen
- Gas Oven
- Dishwasher
- Wine Refrigerator
Flooring
- Wood
- Radiant Floor
- Concrete
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 6 Bedrooms
- Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
- Double Master Bedroom
- Walk-In Closet
- Bathroom on Main Level
- 5 Full Bathrooms
- Dual Sinks
- Bathtub
Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Washer and Dryer
Pool
- Private Pool
- Spa
- Outside Bathroom Access
Outdoor Features
- Deck
- Outdoor Fireplace
- Gazebo
Utilities
- Forced Air Zoned Heating System
- Well
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 060-163-080
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Apr 1, 2025
Closed on
Apr 22, 2025
Sold by
Barbara Alice Paldus Living Trust and Paldus Barbara Alice
Bought by
Patashvili Daniil and Petrosyan Lidia
Seller's Agent
Darcy Gamble
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Patricia Ulip
Redfin
List Price
$5,498,000
Sold Price
$5,500,000
Premium/Discount to List
$2,000
0.04%
Views
34
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
$95,079
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.50%
Original Mortgage
$3,850,000
Outstanding Balance
$3,839,803
Interest Rate
6.65%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,755,276
Purchase Details
Closed on
Feb 5, 2019
Sold by
Sego Michael and Zhuo Julie
Bought by
Alice Paldus Barbara and The Barbara Alice Paldus Livin
Purchase Details
Closed on
May 23, 2014
Sold by
Hill Steven G
Bought by
The Sego Zhuo Revocable Trust and Zhuo Julie
Purchase Details
Closed on
Apr 15, 2013
Sold by
Hill Steven G
Bought by
Hill Steven G and Steven G Hill Living Trust
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$125,000
Interest Rate
5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Nov 21, 2011
Sold by
Hill Roger D and Hill Belinda R
Bought by
Hill Steven G
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$215,000
Interest Rate
3.91%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
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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 | $5,500,000 | Lawyers Title | |
| Grant Deed | $4,100,000 | Lawyers Title Co | |
| Grant Deed | $3,000,000 | Chicago Title Company | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | None Available | |
| Grant Deed | $425,000 | Chicago Title Company |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $3,850,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $50,000 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $125,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $215,000 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
| Previous Owner | $258,000 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $740,000 | Credit Line Revolving | |
| Previous Owner | $275,000 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $10,000 | Credit Line Revolving | |
| Previous Owner | $392,000 | Unknown |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/28/2025 04/28/25 | Sold | $5,500,000 | 0.0% | $1,321 / Sq Ft |
| 04/05/2025 04/05/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 04/01/2025 04/01/25 | For Sale | $5,498,000 | -- | $1,320 / 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 | $51,193 | $4,573,622 | $3,235,002 | $1,338,620 |
| 2023 | $51,193 | $4,396,025 | $3,109,384 | $1,286,641 |
| 2022 | $47,985 | $4,309,829 | $3,048,416 | $1,261,413 |
| 2021 | $47,501 | $4,225,324 | $2,988,644 | $1,236,680 |
| 2020 | $46,849 | $4,182,000 | $2,958,000 | $1,224,000 |
| 2019 | $37,692 | $3,296,752 | $1,648,376 | $1,648,376 |
| 2018 | $36,630 | $3,232,110 | $1,616,055 | $1,616,055 |
| 2017 | $36,055 | $3,168,736 | $1,584,368 | $1,584,368 |
| 2016 | $35,467 | $3,106,604 | $1,553,302 | $1,553,302 |
| 2015 | $34,131 | $3,059,940 | $1,529,970 | $1,529,970 |
| 2014 | $13,784 | $1,187,053 | $242,090 | $944,963 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Darcy Gamble
Seller's Agent in 2025
Darcy Gamble
Coldwell Banker Realty
(650) 380-9415
1 in this area
58 Total Sales
-
Patricia Ulip
P
Buyer's Agent in 2025
Patricia Ulip
Redfin
(925) 639-2746
1 in this area
110 Total Sales
Map
Source: MLSListings
MLS Number: ML82000236
APN: 060-163-080
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