Geraldine Ramirez
Bay City Real Estate Group
(925) 396-9214
26 Total Sales
1 in Central Menlo Park
$5,300,000 Price
550 Grace Dr Menlo Park, CA 94025
Central Menlo Park NeighborhoodEstimated Value: $7,994,000 - $9,910,811
5
Beds
5.5
Baths
6,070
Sq Ft
$1,502/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Wine Cellar
- Media Room
- Marble Flooring
- Oak Knoll Elementary School Rated A
- Vaulted Ceiling
- Marble Bathroom Countertops
About This Home
As of April 2017One of the most recognizable houses in central Menlo Park, located on a premier corner lot of over 1/4 acre (~11,232 sq.ft.). Built by David Crouch Custom Homes in 2008 & recently extensively updated , the Australian Federation style boasts a signature wraparound veranda and new designer paint colors against crisp white millwork, refinished white oak floors, contemporary hardware & new carpeting. The result is chic & sophisticated. 5 bedrooms (3 suites upstairs including the master, & a bedroom & bath on the main & lower level). Library, fitness center, recreation room, theatre, & room designed for a wine cellar.The private rear yard has a custom-built oversized spa, sport court, fireplace, built-in flat screen TV & premium built-in grill. Commercial quality security system, including night vision cameras with hard drive recording, scans the entire property 24/7. Attached 2-car garage. Just minutes to tech and venture capital centers. MP schools Adjacent property available for sale.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Mary Gullixson
Compass License #70001879 Listed on: 04/02/2017
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Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Year Built
- 2008
Lot Details
- 11,238 Sq Ft Lot
- Partially Fenced Property
- Sprinklers on Timer
Parking
- 2 Car Attached Garage
- Garage Door Opener
Home Design
- Wood Shingle Roof
- Concrete Perimeter Foundation
Interior Spaces
- 6,070 Sq Ft Home
- 3-Story Property
- Wet Bar
- Vaulted Ceiling
- Fireplace With Gas Starter
- Mud Room
- Wine Cellar
- Formal Dining Room
- Media Room
- Den
- Loft
- Storage Room
- Monitored
- Finished Basement
Kitchen
- Breakfast Area or Nook
- Open to Family Room
- Eat-In Kitchen
- Breakfast Bar
- Built-In Self-Cleaning Oven
- Gas Oven
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Wine Refrigerator
- Trash Compactor
- Disposal
Flooring
- Wood
- Carpet
- Marble
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 5 Bedrooms
- Walk-In Closet
- Marble Bathroom Countertops
- Dual Sinks
- Bathtub with Shower
- Walk-in Shower
Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Laundry on upper level
- Washer and Dryer
Additional Features
- Balcony
- Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
Ownership History
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Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Apr 2, 2017
Closed on
Apr 11, 2017
Sold by
Bettinger Ii Walter W
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Mary Gullixson
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Camille Eder
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$7,850,000
Sold Price
$7,800,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$50,000
-0.64%
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
$1,315,453
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.67%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Apr 20, 2009
Sold by
Bettinger Walter W and Bettinger Walter W
Bought by
Bettinger Ii Walter W and The Walter W Bettinger Family Trust
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jan 26, 2009
Sold by
Bettinger Teresa
Bought by
Bettinger Walter W
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$2,500,000
Interest Rate
4.95%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Dec 29, 2008
Sold by
Crouch David J and Crouch Katherine
Bought by
Bettinger Walter W
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$2,500,000
Interest Rate
4.95%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Apr 20, 2006
Sold by
Crouch Katherine
Bought by
Crouch David J
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$200,000
Interest Rate
6.46%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving
Purchase Details
Closed on
Apr 19, 2006
Sold by
Miller Dianne Y
Bought by
Miller Dianne Y and Dianne Y Miller Trust
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$200,000
Interest Rate
6.46%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving
Purchase Details
Closed on
Oct 12, 2005
Sold by
Miller Dianne Y
Bought by
Miller Diane Y and Dianne Y Miller Trust
Purchase Details
Closed on
Aug 27, 2004
Sold by
Yost Harry F
Bought by
Yost Harry F and Miller Dianne Y
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Agents Specializing in Central Menlo Park, CA
-
Geraldine Ramirez
-
Michael Hall
Michael Hall
Compass
(650) 414-4726
28 Total Sales
1 in Central Menlo Park
$7,600,000 Price
-
Houy Kirkpatrick
Houy Kirkpatrick
Responds QuicklyKeller Williams Realty
(442) 212-0196
21 Total Sales
2 in Central Menlo Park
$2.4M - $7.8M Price Range
-
Dan Hunnicutt
Dan Hunnicutt
eXp Realty of Northern California, Inc.
(650) 562-8757
21 Total Sales
1 in Central Menlo Park
$5,575,000 Price
-
Christienne Hadley
Christienne Hadley
Coldwell Banker Realty
(650) 772-5215
13 Total Sales
1 in Central Menlo Park
$2,700,000 Price
-
JD Anagnostou
JD Anagnostou
Realsmart Properties
(650) 855-8697
16 Total Sales
3 in Central Menlo Park
$4.2M - $5.1M Price Range
Purchase History
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| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| $7,800,000 | Lawyers Title Company | ||
| Bettinger Ii Walter W | -- | None Available | |
| Bettinger Walter W | -- | First American Title Company | |
| Bettinger Walter W | $4,300,000 | First American Title Company | |
| Crouch David J | -- | First American Title Company | |
| Crouch David J | -- | First American Title Company | |
| Miller Dianne Y | -- | First American Title Company | |
| Crouch David J | $1,637,500 | First American Title Company | |
| Miller Diane Y | -- | -- | |
| Yost Harry F | -- | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
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| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $1,000,000 | ||
| Previous Owner | Bettinger Ii Walter W | $3,220,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Bettinger Walter W | $2,500,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Crouch David J | $3,500,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Crouch David J | $200,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Crouch David J | $1,146,100 | |
| Previous Owner | Miller Dianne Y | $1,146,100 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
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| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/14/2017 04/14/17 | Sold | $7,800,000 | -0.6% | $1,285 / Sq Ft |
| 04/12/2017 04/12/17 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 04/02/2017 04/02/17 | For Sale | $7,850,000 | -- | $1,293 / 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 | $99,570 | $9,052,566 | $4,526,283 | $4,526,283 |
| 2023 | $99,570 | $8,701,046 | $4,350,523 | $4,350,523 |
| 2022 | $95,147 | $8,530,438 | $4,265,219 | $4,265,219 |
| 2021 | $93,628 | $8,363,176 | $4,181,588 | $4,181,588 |
| 2020 | $93,255 | $8,277,422 | $4,138,711 | $4,138,711 |
| 2019 | $92,045 | $8,115,120 | $4,057,560 | $4,057,560 |
| 2018 | $89,883 | $7,956,000 | $3,978,000 | $3,978,000 |
| 2017 | $55,582 | $4,809,079 | $2,385,601 | $2,423,478 |
| 2016 | $54,230 | $4,714,785 | $2,338,825 | $2,375,960 |
| 2015 | $53,798 | $4,643,966 | $2,303,694 | $2,340,272 |
| 2014 | $52,962 | $4,552,998 | $2,258,568 | $2,294,430 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
MG
Seller's Agent in 2017
Mary Gullixson
Compass
-
Camille Eder
Buyer's Agent in 2017
Camille Eder
Coldwell Banker Realty
(650) 464-4598
4 in this area
34 Total Sales
Map
Source: MLSListings
MLS Number: ML81644991
APN: 071-180-340
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