NOT LISTED FOR SALE

540 Berkeley Ave Menlo Park, CA 94025

Menlo Oaks Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $6,390,000 - $7,220,000

5 Beds
3.5 Baths
4,100 Sq Ft
$1,668/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 18, 2012

Last sale price $3,900,000 $951 Per Sq Ft

Est. 75% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $41,755/month

10 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Laurel Elementary School Rated A
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of September 2012

This recently built home offers 4,100 sq ft of living space with 5 bedrooms and 3 1/2 baths. A fabulous open floor plan features a kitchen open to a large family room plus separate formal dining and living rooms. The 19,789 square foot lot allows plenty of room for gardening, outdoor activities and entertaining. A real opportunity to purchase a turnkey home in one of best locations in Menlo Park.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Michael Dreyfus

Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty License #01121795 Listed on: 08/31/2012

Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Megan Tierney

Keller Williams Palo Alto License #01339212

Keller Williams Palo Alto

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $53,913

Year Built

  • Built in 2004

Lot Details

  • Fenced
  • Level Lot
  • Sprinklers on Timer
  • Zoning described as R100

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Slab Foundation
  • Composition Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 4,100 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Central Vacuum
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Skylights
  • Clean Air Certified Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Formal Entry
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Built-In Oven
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Barbecue Area

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Sewer Within 50 Feet

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 062-172-130

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$53,913

Year Built

Built in 2004

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Style: Craftsman
  • Age: 8
  • Sale Price Per Sq Ft: 951.22
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 4100
  • Incorporated: Yes
  • Map Book Page: 790
  • Map Side Coordinate: 2
  • Map Top Coordinate: H
  • Thomas Bros Page: 790
  • Thomas Brothers: H2
  • Year Built: 2004
  • Zoning Description: R100
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Separate Family Room
  • Fireplace: Family Room, Living Room, Clean Air Certified, Yes
  • Dining Room: Formal Dining Room, Breakfast Nook
  • Kitchen: Pantry, Dishwasher, Cooktop, Garbage Disposal, Refrigerator, Microwave, Ovens - 2+, Oven - Built-In
  • Living Sq Ft: 4100
  • Stories: 2
  • Security: Security Alarm - Owned
  • Bedrooms: Primary Suite / Retreat
  • Laundry: In Laundry Room, Dryer, Washer, Gas Hookup
  • Flooring: Carpet - Wall to Wall, Hardwood
  • Additional Rooms: Formal Entry, Storage
  • Maximum Bathrooms: 4
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 5
  • Minimum Bathrooms: 4
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 5
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Bathroom: Showers over Tubs - 2+, Tubs - 2+, Stall Shower, Tub in Primary Bedroom

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Concrete Slab
  • Pool Description: Pool - No
  • Roof: Composition
  • Yard/Grounds: Patio(s), Sprinklers - Auto, BBQ Area, Fenced
  • Exterior: Wood

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Max: 2
  • Garage Min: 2
  • Garage Parking Features: Detached Garage, Gate / Door Opener

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Central AC
  • Heating System: Forced Air
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer in Street, Sewer Connected

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: Window Covering(s), Double Pane Windows(s), High Ceiling, Vaulted Ceiling, Built-in Vacuum

Schools

  • School District: Sequoia Union High
  • Elementary School: Laurel Elementary
  • Middle School: Hillview Middle
  • Elementary School: 653
  • Middle School: 642

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Grade - Level
  • Parcel Number: 062-172-130
  • List Price per Sq Ft: 974.39
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 19788.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Area Max Search: 19788.00
  • Lot Size Area Min Search: 19788.00
  • Maximum Lot Size: 19788.00
  • Map Book: Thomas Bros

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Double Pane Windows, Skylight, Ceiling Fan(s)

Multi Family

  • Maximum Building Height: 2
  • Minimum Building Height: 2

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: Sequoia Union High
  • Elementary School Text: Laurel Elementary
  • Middle School Text: Hillview Middle

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 31, 2012
Closed on
Sep 13, 2012
Sold by
Jones Douglas C and Jones Eva S
Bought by
Takayama Steven and Takayama Susan
Seller's Agent
Michael Dreyfus
Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty
Buyer's Agent
Megan Tierney
Keller Williams Palo Alto
List Price
$3,995,000
Sold Price
$3,900,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$95,000
-2.38%
Current Estimated Value
$6,838,668

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$2,938,668
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.43%

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 26, 2005
Sold by
B K Development Corp
Bought by
Jones Douglas C and Jones Eva S

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,200,000
Interest Rate
5.25%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 8, 2004
Sold by
Richter Patricia
Bought by
B K Development Corp
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
Takayama Steven $3,900,000 Chicago Title Company
Jones Douglas C $3,174,000 Old Republic Title Company
B K Development Corp $1,500,000 Old Republic Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Jones Douglas C $1,200,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/18/2012 09/18/12 Sold $3,900,000 -2.4% $951 / Sq Ft
09/10/2012 09/10/12 Pending -- -- --
08/31/2012 08/31/12 For Sale $3,995,000 -- $974 / Sq Ft
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 $53,913 $4,802,562 $2,401,281 $2,401,281
2023 $53,913 $4,616,076 $2,308,038 $2,308,038
2022 $51,609 $4,525,566 $2,262,783 $2,262,783
2021 $50,660 $4,436,830 $2,218,415 $2,218,415
2020 $50,241 $4,391,336 $2,195,668 $2,195,668
2019 $49,644 $4,305,232 $2,152,616 $2,152,616
2018 $48,427 $4,220,816 $2,110,408 $2,110,408
2017 $47,728 $4,138,056 $2,069,028 $2,069,028
2016 $46,558 $4,056,918 $2,028,459 $2,028,459
2015 $46,142 $3,995,980 $1,997,990 $1,997,990
2014 $45,269 $3,917,706 $1,958,853 $1,958,853
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2012

    Michael Dreyfus

    Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty

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    Buyer's Agent in 2012

    Megan Tierney

    Keller Williams Palo Alto

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81232389

MLSListings

APN: 062-172-130

California San Mateo County Menlo Park 94025 Menlo Oaks

540 Berkeley Ave, Menlo Park, CA

This home is located at 540 Berkeley Ave, Menlo Park, CA 94025 since 31 August 2012 and is currently estimated at $6,838,668, approximately $1,667 per square foot. This property was built in 2004. 540 Berkeley Ave is a home located in San Mateo County with nearby schools including Laurel Elementary School, Hillview Middle School, and Menlo-Atherton High School.

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