Lyn Cobb
Coldwell Banker Realty
(650) 667-7810
29 Total Sales
2 in North Fair Oaks
$1.1M - $3.2M Price Range
551 8th Ave Menlo Park, CA 94025
North Fair Oaks NeighborhoodEstimated Value: $2,522,000 - $3,049,000
4
Beds
2.5
Baths
2,186
Sq Ft
$1,279/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Solar Power Battery
- Deck
- Soaking Tub in Primary Bathroom
- Menlo-Atherton High School Rated A
- Vaulted Ceiling
- Post and Beam
About This Home
As of July 2020Clean and contemporary lines, a floorplan perfect for the modern family, and a location close to everything Silicon Valley has to offer -- this remodeled 4-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom home checks all the boxes for outstanding Bay Area living. Offering nearly 2,200 square feet of space on a 5,300 square foot lot, this home boasts outstanding curb appeal, while inside, engineered hardwood floors extend throughout most rooms, and a skylight plus excellent use of glass craft a light, bright atmosphere. Entertain guests in the expansive living room, make delicious meals in the quartz-appointed kitchen, and spend relaxing evenings in the family room that features access to the peaceful, private backyard. Just a short trip to Facebook, this home is also convenient to the downtown areas of Redwood City, Menlo Park, and Palo Alto, plus it has easy access to U.S. 101 for commuting.
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Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Year Built
- 1976
Lot Details
- 5,301 Sq Ft Lot
- East Facing Home
- Gated Home
- Level Lot
- Sprinklers on Timer
- Back Yard
Parking
- 2 Car Attached Garage
- 2 Carport Spaces
- Garage Door Opener
- Secured Garage or Parking
- Guest Parking
- On-Street Parking
Home Design
- Post and Beam
- Wood Frame Construction
- Composition Roof
- Concrete Perimeter Foundation
- Stucco
Interior Spaces
- 2,186 Sq Ft Home
- 2-Story Property
- Beamed Ceilings
- Vaulted Ceiling
- Skylights in Kitchen
- Double Pane Windows
- Formal Entry
- Family Room with Fireplace
- Great Room
- Dining Room
- Wood Flooring
- Neighborhood Views
- Crawl Space
Kitchen
- Eat-In Kitchen
- Gas Oven
- Gas Cooktop
- Range Hood
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Kitchen Island
- Quartz Countertops
- Disposal
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms
- Primary Bedroom on Main
- Walk-In Closet
- Remodeled Bathroom
- Bathroom on Main Level
- Solid Surface Bathroom Countertops
- Dual Sinks
- Dual Flush Toilets
- Low Flow Toliet
- Soaking Tub in Primary Bathroom
- Bathtub with Shower
- Oversized Bathtub in Primary Bathroom
- Bathtub Includes Tile Surround
- Walk-in Shower
Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Dryer
- Washer
Eco-Friendly Details
- Solar Power Battery
- ENERGY STAR/CFL/LED Lights
- Solar Power System
- Solar owned by seller
Outdoor Features
- Deck
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- Radiant Heating System
- Thermostat
- Separate Meters
- Individual Gas Meter
- Tankless Water Heater
- Sewer Connection Less Than 500 Feet Away
Ownership History
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Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jun 22, 2020
Closed on
Jul 14, 2020
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Michael Repka
Deleon Realty
Buyer's Agent
Michele Harkov
Compass
List Price
$1,988,000
Sold Price
$2,100,000
Premium/Discount to List
$112,000
5.63%
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
$695,015
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.81%
Original Mortgage
$1,680,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,462,590
Interest Rate
3.2%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,332,425
Purchase Details
Closed on
Sep 24, 2015
Sold by
Bought by
Purchase Details
Closed on
Mar 4, 2011
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
$633,250
Interest Rate
4.75%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Mar 6, 2006
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
$616,000
Interest Rate
6.2%
Mortgage Type
Fannie Mae Freddie Mac
Purchase Details
Closed on
Apr 9, 1996
Sold by
Bought by
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Agents Specializing in North Fair Oaks, CA
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Lyn Cobb
-
Tony Ngai
Tony Ngai
TN Realty, Inc.
(669) 268-3480
51 Total Sales
1 in North Fair Oaks
$3,510,000 Price
-
Vickie Burgess
Vickie Burgess
Realsmart Properties
(650) 744-3694
115 Total Sales
3 in North Fair Oaks
$1.7M - $2.1M Price Range
-
Carrie Davis
Carrie Davis
Coldwell Banker Realty
(650) 744-0360
60 Total Sales
2 in North Fair Oaks
$2M - $2.8M Price Range
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Carey Mitchell
Carey Mitchell
Yellow Dog Real Estate
(650) 398-3845
18 Total Sales
3 in North Fair Oaks
$1.7M - $2.8M Price Range
-
Iris Tran
Iris Tran
Windermere Signature Properties Elk Grove
(279) 205-3711
71 Total Sales
1 in North Fair Oaks
$3,750,000 Price
Purchase History
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| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| $2,100,000 | Old Republic Title Company | ||
| -- | None Available | ||
| $745,000 | First American Title Company | ||
| $770,000 | Stewart Title Of Ca Inc | ||
| -- | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
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| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $1,680,000 | ||
| Previous Owner | $500,000 | ||
| Previous Owner | $250,000 | ||
| Previous Owner | $620,000 | ||
| Previous Owner | $625,000 | ||
| Previous Owner | $625,500 | ||
| Previous Owner | $633,250 | ||
| Previous Owner | $596,000 | ||
| Previous Owner | $616,000 | ||
| Previous Owner | $25,000 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
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| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/27/2020 07/27/20 | Sold | $2,100,000 | +5.6% | $961 / Sq Ft |
| 07/01/2020 07/01/20 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 06/22/2020 06/22/20 | For Sale | $1,988,000 | -- | $909 / 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 | $26,228 | $2,273,104 | $1,206,910 | $1,066,194 |
| 2023 | $26,228 | $2,184,840 | $1,160,046 | $1,024,794 |
| 2022 | $24,562 | $2,142,000 | $1,137,300 | $1,004,700 |
| 2021 | $24,305 | $2,100,000 | $1,115,000 | $985,000 |
| 2020 | $11,638 | $941,408 | $436,371 | $505,037 |
| 2019 | $11,537 | $922,950 | $427,815 | $495,135 |
| 2018 | $11,165 | $904,854 | $419,427 | $485,427 |
| 2017 | $10,154 | $822,406 | $411,203 | $411,203 |
| 2016 | $9,922 | $806,282 | $403,141 | $403,141 |
| 2015 | $9,548 | $794,172 | $397,086 | $397,086 |
| 2014 | $9,351 | $778,616 | $389,308 | $389,308 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Michael Repka
Seller's Agent in 2020
Michael Repka
Deleon Realty
(650) 900-7000
17 in this area
671 Total Sales
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Michele Harkov
Buyer's Agent in 2020
Michele Harkov
Compass
(650) 773-1332
45 Total Sales
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Elizabeth Rhodes
Buyer Co-Listing Agent in 2020
Elizabeth Rhodes
Compass
(650) 543-1066
19 Total Sales
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L
Buyer Co-Listing Agent in 2020
Laura Johnson
VGC R.E. Grp Linker & Assoc.
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C
Buyer Co-Listing Agent in 2020
Cameron Novak
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Map
Source: MLSListings
MLS Number: ML81797712
APN: 060-151-040
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