NOT LISTED FOR SALE

526 Central Ave Menlo Park, CA 94025

The Willows Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $2,586,000 - $3,241,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,642 Sq Ft
$1,838/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: August 3, 2022

Last sale price $2,700,000 $1,644 Per Sq Ft

Est. 12% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $18,567 / mo

28 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Formal Dining Room
  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Laurel Elementary School Rated A
  • Open to Family Room
  • 1-Story Property

About This Home

As of August 2022

Enchanting and updated home on ideally located wonderful tree-lined street. Architectural details throughout, from the welcoming front porch to beautiful ceiling detail.Double French doors in the living room with wood burning fireplace open to the formal dining room with fine built in cabinetry and French doors opening to the side patio. Beautifully remodeled kitchen with soapstone counters and subway-set backsplashes. High end appliances including Thermador gas range and Sub-Zero wine cooler with a concealed laundry closet. Casual dining and family room with doors opening to the spacious rear deck and private yard with vast lawn.Primary bedroom with garden views, en-suite all white bath. Two bedrooms served by a beautiful hallway bath with vanity topped in Carrara marble. Newly constructed and designed detached studio with heat, perfect for home office. Finished garage with built-ins, EV charging. Just minutes to both downtown Palo Alto and Menlo Park and excellent Menlo Park schools.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Judy Citron

Compass License #01825569 Listed on: 05/16/2022

Compass

Co-Listed By

Talia Citron

Compass License #01987761

Last Buyer's Agent

Shilpa Putchakayala

Compass License #01929917

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • 1927

Lot Details

  • 7,000

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Flat Roof Shape
  • Tile Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,642 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Open to Family Room

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Additional Features

  • 7,000 Sq Ft Lot
  • Forced Air Heating System

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

1927

Lot Details

7,000 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Zoning: R10008
  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1642
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1927

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Kitchen / Family Room Combo
  • Fireplace: Living Room
  • Dining Room: Formal Dining Room
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Sq Ft: 1642
  • Stories: 1
  • Fireplaces Min: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter And Slab
  • Roof: Flat / Low Pitch, Tile

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Parking Features: Detached Garage

Utilities

  • Heating System: Forced Air
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer Connected

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

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 16, 2022
Closed on
Jul 27, 2022
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Judy Citron
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Shilpa Putchakayala
Compass
List Price
$3,148,000
Sold Price
$2,700,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$448,000
-14.23%
Current Estimated Value
$3,018,302

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$318,302
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.88%
Original Mortgage
$2,025,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,896,664
Interest Rate
3.3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,121,638

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 28, 2017
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
$750,000
Interest Rate
4.19%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 25, 2015
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 25, 2010
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
$290,250
Interest Rate
4.35%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Second

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 22, 2002
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
$400,000
Interest Rate
7.08%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 16, 2001
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
$515,000
Interest Rate
7.12%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 16, 1996
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
$272,000
Interest Rate
7.84%
Source: Public Records

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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
$2,700,000 Chicago Title
$2,070,000 Chicago Title Company
-- None Available
$1,310,000 Chicago Title Company
$775,000 Old Republic Title Company
-- Old Republic Title Company
$170,000 Chicago Title Co
$170,000 Chicago Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $2,025,000
Previous Owner $750,000
Previous Owner $290,250
Previous Owner $729,750
Previous Owner $400,000
Previous Owner $515,000
Previous Owner $272,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
08/03/2022 08/03/22 Sold $2,700,000 -9.9% $1,644 / Sq Ft
06/14/2022 06/14/22 Pending -- -- --
06/02/2022 06/02/22 Price Changed $2,998,000 -4.8% $1,826 / Sq Ft
05/16/2022 05/16/22 For Sale $3,148,000 -- $1,917 / Sq Ft
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 $28,325 $2,300,000 $1,874,000 $426,000
2023 $25,862 $2,385,000 $1,943,000 $442,000
2022 $27,327 $2,263,844 $2,123,859 $139,985
2021 $26,732 $2,219,456 $2,082,215 $137,241
2020 $26,574 $2,196,699 $2,060,865 $135,834
2019 $26,206 $2,153,627 $2,020,456 $133,171
2018 $25,550 $2,111,400 $1,980,840 $130,560
2017 $18,311 $1,446,114 $723,057 $723,057
2016 $17,763 $1,417,760 $708,880 $708,880
2015 $17,496 $1,396,464 $698,232 $698,232
2014 $17,174 $1,369,110 $684,555 $684,555
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Judy Citron

    Seller's Agent in 2022

    Judy Citron

    Compass

    (650) 400-8424

    18 in this area

    207 Total Sales

    Judy Citron
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  • Talia Citron

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2022

    Talia Citron

    Compass

    (650) 250-4517

    12 in this area

    91 Total Sales

    Talia Citron
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    Buyer's Agent in 2022

    Shilpa Putchakayala

    Compass

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81891877

MLSListings

APN: 062-383-070

California San Mateo County Menlo Park 94025 The Willows

526 Central Ave, Menlo Park, CA

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