NOT LISTED FOR SALE

653 San Benito Ave Menlo Park, CA 94025

North Fair Oaks Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,529,000 - $1,855,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,250 Sq Ft
$1,377/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 14, 2019

Last sale price $1,260,000 $1,008 Per Sq Ft

Est. 37% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $10,437/month

29 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Wood Flooring
  • Skylights
  • Menlo-Atherton High School Rated A
  • Quartz Countertops
  • 4-minute walk to North Fair Oaks Community Park

About This Home

As of August 2019

Fall in love with the modern flair of this tastefully remodeled home in upcoming North Fair Oaks! Home features an attractive living room with elegant fireplace, hardwood floors, remodeled kitchen w/quartz counter tops, brand new appliances, fully remodeled bathrooms, brand new double pane windows and designer colors throughout. Enjoy the newly painted interior and exterior while you sit back in the cozy and inviting backyard. This home truly defines functional style and contemporary living. Close to Facebook, Stanford University Campus & Medical Center, Box, Marsh Manor and downtown. Easy access to highways 101, 84 & 280.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Cristina Bliss

Coldwell Banker Realty License #01189105 Listed on: 06/17/2019

Coldwell Banker Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Larry Zhou

Goodview Financial & Real Estate License #02086743

Goodview Financial & Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $16,621

Year Built

  • Built in 1956

Lot Details

  • 3,960 Sq Ft Lot
  • Wood Fence
  • Zoning described as R10006

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Raised Foundation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,250 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Skylights
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Wood Flooring
  • Laundry in Utility Room

Kitchen

  • Gas Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Range Hood
  • Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Quartz Countertops
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Walk-in Shower

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Vented Exhaust Fan

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 060-124-240

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$16,621

Year Built

Built in 1956

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Style: Ranch
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1250
  • Incorporated: Yes
  • Year Built: 1956
  • Zoning Description: R10006
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: No Family Room
  • Fireplace: Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Dining Room: Dining Area
  • Kitchen: Cooktop - Gas, Countertop - Quartz, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Garbage Disposal, Hood Over Range, Ice Maker, Oven Range - Gas, Refrigerator
  • Living Sq Ft: 1250
  • Stories: 1
  • Bedrooms: Primary Suite / Retreat
  • Laundry: In Utility Room
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathroom: Stall Shower - 2+, Updated Bath
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Raised
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Yard/Grounds: Fenced
  • Fencing: Wood
  • Construction Type: Stucco, Wood

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Parking Features: Attached Garage

Utilities

  • Heating System: Central Forced Air - Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer - Public, Sewer Connected

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: Skylight

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Regular
  • Parcel Number: 060-124-240
  • Lot Acres: 0.0909
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 3959.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 3959.00
  • Soil: Unknown

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Double Pane Windows, Skylight

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: Sequoia Union High

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 17, 2019
Closed on
Aug 8, 2019
Sold by
Negrete Ricardo and Negrete Leticia
Bought by
Fu Yigang and Zhou Yun
Seller's Agent
Cristina Bliss
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Larry Zhou
Goodview Financial & Real Estate
List Price
$1,449,000
Sold Price
$1,260,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$189,000
-13.04%
Current Estimated Value
$1,721,009

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$461,009
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.15%
Original Mortgage
$1,008,000
Outstanding Balance
$859,718
Interest Rate
2.5%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Estimated Equity
$861,291

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 12, 2006
Sold by
Negrete Leticia
Bought by
Negrete Ricardo

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$78,500
Interest Rate
6.41%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 20, 2004
Sold by
Baum Steve Edward
Bought by
Negrete Ricardo and Negrete Leticia

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$519,200
Interest Rate
5.5%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 13, 2004
Sold by
Rodriguez Bertha A
Bought by
Baum Steve Edward

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$519,200
Interest Rate
5.5%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 24, 1995
Sold by
Otis Kelly D
Bought by
Baum Steve Edward
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
Fu Yigang $1,260,000 Old Republic Title Co
Negrete Ricardo -- Ticor Title Company Of Ca
Negrete Ricardo -- Ticor Title Company Of Ca
Negrete Ricardo $649,000 Fidelity National Title
Baum Steve Edward -- Fidelity National Title
Baum Steve Edward -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Fu Yigang $1,008,000
Previous Owner Negrete Ricardo $78,500
Previous Owner Negrete Ricardo $628,000
Previous Owner Negrete Ricardo $519,200
Previous Owner Baum Steve Edward $129,800
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
08/14/2019 08/14/19 Sold $1,260,000 -3.0% $1,008 / Sq Ft
07/17/2019 07/17/19 Pending -- -- --
07/11/2019 07/11/19 Price Changed $1,299,000 -6.9% $1,039 / Sq Ft
06/18/2019 06/18/19 Price Changed $1,395,000 -3.7% $1,116 / Sq Ft
06/17/2019 06/17/19 For Sale $1,449,000 -- $1,159 / 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 $16,621 $1,377,989 $918,660 $459,329
2023 $16,621 $1,324,483 $882,989 $441,494
2022 $15,553 $1,298,514 $865,676 $432,838
2021 $15,386 $1,273,053 $848,702 $424,351
2020 $15,169 $1,260,000 $840,000 $420,000
2019 $10,303 $810,958 $405,479 $405,479
2018 $9,964 $795,058 $397,529 $397,529
2017 $9,680 $779,470 $389,735 $389,735
2016 $9,454 $764,188 $382,094 $382,094
2015 $9,098 $752,710 $376,355 $376,355
2014 $8,910 $737,966 $368,983 $368,983
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • C

    Seller's Agent in 2019

    Cristina Bliss

    Coldwell Banker Realty

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    Buyer's Agent in 2019

    Larry Zhou

    Goodview Financial & Real Estate

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81756908

MLSListings

APN: 060-124-240

California San Mateo County Menlo Park 94025 North Fair Oaks

653 San Benito Ave, Menlo Park, CA

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