NOT LISTED FOR SALE

540 Gilbert Ave Unit A Menlo Park, CA 94025

The Willows Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $2,681,000 - $3,461,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
310 Sq Ft
$9,944/Sq Ft Est. Value

Highlights

  • Open to Family Room
  • Laundry Room
  • Tile Flooring
  • Laurel Elementary School Rated A
  • Shed
  • 3-minute walk to Willow Oaks Park

About This Home

As of April 2025

Nestled on a peaceful street, this charming studio on a large shared lot of 7,500 sq. ft. offers endless possibilities for both relaxation and entertainment. Recently updated with fresh interior paint and a fully equipped kitchenette, this home is move-in ready. Enjoy walking to Willow Oaks Park with tennis courts, minutes from Facebook, VA Hospital, Stanford University, downtown Palo Alto and Menlo Park leading to dining & shopping. This home offers unparalleled access to the best of Silicon Valley! Experience year-round perfect weather in the peaceful Willows neighborhood, a quiet yet vibrant community that feels like a home. Inquire about this beautiful home now!

Last Agent to Rent the Property

Heng Seroff Group

eXp Realty of Northern California, Inc. License #70010137 Listed on: 04/11/2025

eXp Realty of Northern California, Inc.

Last Renter's Agent

Heng Seroff Group

eXp Realty of Northern California, Inc. License #70010137 Listed on: 04/11/2025

eXp Realty of Northern California, Inc.

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • 2010

Lot Details

  • 7,501 Sq Ft Lot
  • Back Yard

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage
  • Assigned Parking

Interior Spaces

  • 1 Full Bathroom
  • 310 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Laundry Room

Kitchen

  • Open to Family Room
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Microwave

Flooring

  • Tile
  • Vinyl

Additional Features

  • Shed
  • Space Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Security Deposit $1,998
  • Property Available on 4/12/25
  • Rent includes gardener
  • 12-Month Minimum Lease Term

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

2010

Lot Details

7,501 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

1

Rental Info

  • Available: 04/12/2025
  • Lease Terms: Credit Report Required, Deposit Required
  • Minimum Lease Months: 12
  • Rent Includes: Gardener
  • Security Deposit: 1998

Listing Details

  • Subclass: House For Rent
  • Listing Class: Residential Lease/Rental
  • Structure Sq Ft: 310
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 2010

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Kitchen / Family Room Combo
  • Dining Room: Eat In Kitchen
  • Kitchen: Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Living Sq Ft: 310
  • Stories: 1
  • Flooring: Tile, Vinyl / Linoleum
  • Additional Rooms: Laundry Room
  • Full Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Yard/Grounds: Back Yard, Storage Shed / Structure

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Garage Parking Features: Assigned Spaces

Utilities

  • Heating System: Space Heater

Lot Info

  • Lot Acres: 0.1722
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 7500.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 7500.00

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 11, 2019
Sold by
Bought by
Current Estimated Value
$3,082,790

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$450,000
Interest Rate
0.041%
Mortgage Type
Commercial

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 8, 2014
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
$1,092,000
Interest Rate
0.0287%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 1, 2014
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
$980,000
Interest Rate
0.0255%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 7, 2004
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
$420,000
Interest Rate
0.0487%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 21, 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
$249,500
Interest Rate
0.0625%
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
-- None Available
$1,365,000 Fidelity Natl Title Ins Co
$1,365,000 Fidelity National Title Co
$680,000 First American Title Company
-- Chicago Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $999,999
Closed $957,000
Closed $450,000
Closed $966,500
Closed $450,000
Closed $1,092,000
Previous Owner $980,000
Previous Owner $175,000
Previous Owner $420,000
Previous Owner $420,000
Previous Owner $249,500
Previous Owner $260,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
04/21/2025 04/21/25 Rented $1,998 0.0% --
04/11/2025 04/11/25 For Rent $1,998 -- --
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 $20,434 $1,640,516 $1,443,418 $197,098
2023 $20,434 $1,576,815 $1,387,369 $189,446
2022 $19,475 $1,545,898 $1,360,166 $185,732
2021 $18,988 $1,515,588 $1,333,497 $182,091
2020 $18,934 $1,500,048 $1,319,824 $180,224
2019 $18,587 $1,470,637 $1,293,946 $176,691
2018 $18,114 $1,441,802 $1,268,575 $173,227
2017 $17,819 $1,413,532 $1,243,701 $169,831
2016 $17,280 $1,385,816 $1,219,315 $166,501
2015 $17,094 $1,365,000 $1,201,000 $164,000
2014 $12,033 $916,537 $394,340 $522,197
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Landlord's Agent in 2025

    Heng Seroff Group

    eXp Realty of Northern California, Inc.

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML82002242

MLSListings

APN: 062-320-190

California San Mateo County Menlo Park 94025 The Willows

540 Gilbert Ave Unit A, Menlo Park, CA

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