Seller's Agent in 2021
Anson Ip
Compass
(408) 221-7887
3 in this area
196 Total Sales
561 6th Ave Menlo Park, CA 94025
North Fair Oaks NeighborhoodEstimated Value: $1,689,000 - $2,151,000
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,488
Sq Ft
$1,288/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Solar Power System
- Primary Bedroom Suite
- Farmhouse Style Home
- Sequoia High School Rated A
- Wood Flooring
- Quartz Countertops
About This Home
As of April 2021Gorgeous farm house in the desirable North Fair Oaks area. This charming 3 Bed, 2 Bath home offers a private courtyard w/ serene garden view. The interior offers an open floor plan w/ a light & bright living room, french oak hardwood floors, & dual-paned windows. The gourmet kitchen boasts marble subway tile backsplash, skylight, quartz countertops, island w/ breakfast bar, shaker style cabinets, SS appliances, & french doors that lead to the spacious backyard. Bedrooms include 2 light & airy rooms + a bonus office space w/ separate entry. Master suite includes walk-in closet, ceiling fan, & sliding doors leading to private yard. The master bath includes dual sink & shower stall w/ double sliding glass panel. Other highlights include: owned solar panels, detached 2-car garage w/ plenty of storage space, indoor laundry area, paved yard, & low maintenance garden. Close to Facebook, Downtown MP, Marsh Manor shopping, & Stanford Medical Center.
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $20,958
Year Built
- 1924
Lot Details
- 5,602 Sq Ft Lot
- Wood Fence
Parking
- 2 Car Detached Garage
Home Design
- Farmhouse Style Home
- Composition Roof
Interior Spaces
- 1,488 Sq Ft Home
- 1-Story Property
- Skylights in Kitchen
- Double Pane Windows
- Combination Dining and Living Room
- Den
- Crawl Space
Kitchen
- Eat-In Kitchen
- Breakfast Bar
- Gas Oven
- Dishwasher
- Kitchen Island
- Quartz Countertops
- Disposal
Flooring
- Wood
- Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
- Primary Bedroom Suite
- Walk-In Closet
- 2 Full Bathrooms
- Dual Sinks
- Bathtub with Shower
- Bathtub Includes Tile Surround
- Walk-in Shower
Laundry
- Laundry in unit
- Washer and Dryer
Eco-Friendly Details
- Solar Power System
- Solar owned by seller
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- Vented Exhaust Fan
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Mar 9, 2021
Closed on
Apr 8, 2021
Sold by
Nejadnik Bijan and Descheemaeker Isabelle
Bought by
Wu Zhaoming
Seller's Agent
Anson Ip
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Samantha Zhao
Keller Williams Palo Alto
List Price
$1,798,000
Sold Price
$1,650,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$148,000
-8.23%
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
$266,322
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.49%
Original Mortgage
$1,320,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,184,935
Interest Rate
2.37%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$731,387
Purchase Details
Listed on
Mar 9, 2021
Closed on
Mar 31, 2021
Sold by
Wu Hang
Bought by
Wu Zhaoming
Seller's Agent
Anson Ip
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Samantha Zhao
Keller Williams Palo Alto
List Price
$1,798,000
Sold Price
$1,650,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$148,000
-8.23%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,320,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,184,935
Interest Rate
2.37%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$731,387
Purchase Details
Listed on
Mar 9, 2018
Closed on
Apr 18, 2018
Sold by
Cearns Kevin and Cearns Angela
Bought by
Nejadnik Bijan and Descheemaeker Isabelle
Seller's Agent
Bob Johnston
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Kitty Tranggana
Maxreal
List Price
$1,698,000
Sold Price
$1,750,000
Premium/Discount to List
$52,000
3.06%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-1.94%
Original Mortgage
$1,400,000
Interest Rate
3.62%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Purchase Details
Closed on
Mar 26, 2017
Sold by
Kraus Paul A and Parnak Tonya M
Bought by
Cearns Kevin and Cearns Angela
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$623,000
Interest Rate
4.17%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Aug 31, 2011
Sold by
Kraus Paul A and Parnak Tonya M
Bought by
Kraus Paul A and Parnak Tonya M
Purchase Details
Closed on
Sep 30, 1998
Sold by
Fox James P
Bought by
Kraus Paul and Parnak Tonya
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$225,000
Interest Rate
6.6%
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wu Zhaoming | $1,650,000 | Lawyers Title Company | |
| Wu Zhaoming | -- | Lawyers Title | |
| Nejadnik Bijan | $1,750,000 | Cornerstone Title Co | |
| Cearns Kevin | $890,000 | Cornerstone Title Company | |
| Kraus Paul A | -- | None Available | |
| Kraus Paul | $250,000 | First American Title Co |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Wu Zhaoming | $1,320,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Nejadnik Bijan | $1,400,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Cearns Kevin | $623,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Kraus Paul A | $100,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Kraus Paul A | $50,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Kraus Paul A | $290,500 | |
| Previous Owner | Kraus Paul | $225,000 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/19/2021 04/19/21 | Sold | $1,650,000 | -8.2% | $1,109 / Sq Ft |
| 03/25/2021 03/25/21 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 03/09/2021 03/09/21 | For Sale | $1,798,000 | +2.7% | $1,208 / Sq Ft |
| 04/20/2018 04/20/18 | Sold | $1,750,000 | +3.1% | $1,176 / Sq Ft |
| 03/31/2018 03/31/18 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 03/28/2018 03/28/18 | For Sale | $1,698,000 | 0.0% | $1,141 / Sq Ft |
| 03/28/2018 03/28/18 | Price Changed | $1,698,000 | +6.2% | $1,141 / Sq Ft |
| 03/21/2018 03/21/18 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 03/09/2018 03/09/18 | For Sale | $1,599,000 | -- | $1,075 / Sq Ft |
Source: MLSListings
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $20,958 | $1,786,012 | $1,217,736 | $568,276 |
| 2023 | $20,958 | $1,716,660 | $1,170,450 | $546,210 |
| 2022 | $19,618 | $1,683,000 | $1,147,500 | $535,500 |
| 2021 | $21,548 | $1,839,562 | $1,261,414 | $578,148 |
| 2020 | $21,248 | $1,820,700 | $1,248,480 | $572,220 |
| 2019 | $21,113 | $1,785,000 | $1,224,000 | $561,000 |
| 2018 | $13,362 | $1,098,600 | $877,200 | $221,400 |
| 2017 | $4,803 | $337,687 | $236,386 | $101,301 |
| 2016 | $4,578 | $331,066 | $231,751 | $99,315 |
| 2015 | $4,402 | $326,094 | $228,270 | $97,824 |
| 2014 | $4,304 | $319,707 | $223,799 | $95,908 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Anson Ip
-
Kitty Tranggana
Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2021
Kitty Tranggana
Compass
(650) 241-8722
2 in this area
43 Total Sales
-
Samantha Zhao
Buyer's Agent in 2021
Samantha Zhao
Keller Williams Palo Alto
(408) 858-2826
1 in this area
52 Total Sales
-
Bob Johnston
Seller's Agent in 2018
Bob Johnston
Coldwell Banker Realty
(650) 400-5039
2 in this area
86 Total Sales
-
Francesca Lampert
Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2018
Francesca Lampert
Coldwell Banker Realty
(650) 776-1581
5 in this area
103 Total Sales
Map
Source: MLSListings
MLS Number: ML81833219
APN: 060-064-310
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