NOT LISTED FOR SALE

688 Roble Ave Menlo Park, CA 94025

Downtown Menlo Park Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $2,403,000 - $3,153,000

2 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,240 Sq Ft
$2,146/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold March 27, 2014

Last sale price $1,525,000 $1,230 Per Sq Ft

Est. 75% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $16,135/month

21 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Guest House
  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Encinal Elementary School Rated A
  • Wood Flooring
  • Formal Dining Room

About This Home

As of March 2014

Living is Easy in this quaint craftsman style home nestled minutes away from downtown Menlo, Allied Art Guild,& Cal train. The upgrades include coffered ceilings, hardwood floors, Granite counter tops, & whirlpool tub. The beautifully kitchen flows through to the dining room & private landscaped backyard. Embrace the spirit of DIY to expand. Guest cottage converted from Garage permit unknown.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Young Jacob

Intero Real Estate Services License #01274983 Listed on: 02/03/2014

Last Buyer's Agent

Paul Hwang

Skybox Realty Inc License #01371169

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1929

Lot Details

  • Level Lot
  • Front and Back Yard Sprinklers
  • Zoning described as R3

Home Design

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Composition Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,240 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms

Parking

  • 2 Carport Spaces
  • Off-Street Parking

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Sewer Within 50 Feet

Additional Features

  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Guest House

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 071-331-140

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1929

Lot Details

5,619 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Style: Craftsman
  • Sale Price Per Sq Ft: 1229.84
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1240
  • Incorporated: Yes
  • Map Book Page: 790
  • Map Side Coordinate: 4
  • Map Top Coordinate: G
  • Thomas Bros Page: 790
  • Thomas Brothers: G4
  • Year Built: 1929
  • Zoning Description: R3
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: No Family Room, No Separate Family Room
  • Fireplace: Living Room, Wood Burning, Yes
  • Dining Room: Formal Dining Room, No Informal Dining Room
  • Kitchen: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Oven Range, Hookups - Gas
  • Living Sq Ft: 1240
  • Stories: 1
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Rooms: Guest House
  • Maximum Bathrooms: 2
  • Minimum Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Pool Description: Pool - No
  • Roof: Composition
  • Yard/Grounds: Patio(s)/Deck(s) - Covered, Sprinkler(s) - Front, Sprinkler(s) - Rear
  • Exterior: Stucco

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Parking Features: Off-Street Parking
  • Carport Min: 2

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Central AC
  • Heating System: Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer in Street, Sewer Connected

Schools

  • High School: 658

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Grade - Level
  • Parcel Number: 071-331-140
  • List Price per Sq Ft: 1209.68
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 5650.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Area Max Search: 5650.00
  • Lot Size Area Min Search: 5650.00
  • Maximum Lot Size: 5650.00
  • Map Book: Thomas Bros

Multi Family

  • Maximum Building Height: 1
  • Minimum Building Height: 1

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: Sequoia Union High
  • Elementary School Text: Oak Knoll Elementary
  • High School Text: Menlo-Atherton High
  • Middle School Text: Hillview Middle

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 3, 2014
Closed on
Mar 20, 2014
Sold by
Sandhu Iqbal S and Sandhu Diane K
Bought by
Pui Wing Kay and Hsu Joshua
Seller's Agent
Young Jacob
Intero Real Estate Services
Buyer's Agent
Paul Hwang
Skybox Realty Inc
List Price
$1,499,999
Sold Price
$1,525,000
Premium/Discount to List
$25,001
1.67%
Current Estimated Value
$2,661,475

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$1,136,475
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.75%
Original Mortgage
$1,067,500
Outstanding Balance
$770,065
Interest Rate
3.12%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Estimated Equity
$1,891,410

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 18, 2006
Sold by
Rutherford Kurt A and Rutherford Jenny L
Bought by
Sandhu Iqbal S and Sandhu Diane K

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$112,500
Interest Rate
6.35%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 30, 2004
Sold by
Jasuja Sanjay
Bought by
Jasuja Anu B and Jasuja Sanjay

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 9, 2001
Sold by
Golub Michael and Belden Mark
Bought by
Rutherford Kurt A and Rutherford Jenny L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$449,000
Interest Rate
7.11%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 5, 1997
Sold by
Tilia Piffero
Bought by
Golub Michael J and Belden Mark E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$330,895
Interest Rate
7.34%
Mortgage Type
Seller Take Back
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

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Pui Wing Kay $1,525,000 Chicago Title Company
Sandhu Iqbal S $1,125,000 North American Title Company
Jasuja Anu B -- --
Rutherford Kurt A $699,000 Bridgespan Title Company
Golub Michael J $350,000 North American Title Insuran
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Pui Wing Kay $1,067,500
Previous Owner Sandhu Iqbal S $112,500
Previous Owner Sandhu Iqbal S $900,000
Previous Owner Rutherford Kurt A $449,000
Previous Owner Golub Michael J $330,895
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
03/27/2014 03/27/14 Sold $1,525,000 +1.7% $1,230 / Sq Ft
02/24/2014 02/24/14 Pending -- -- --
02/03/2014 02/03/14 For Sale $1,499,999 -- $1,210 / Sq Ft
Source: MLSListings

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 $22,957 $1,869,428 $1,781,172 $88,256
2023 $22,957 $1,796,838 $1,712,008 $84,830
2022 $21,893 $1,761,607 $1,678,440 $83,167
2021 $21,375 $1,727,067 $1,645,530 $81,537
2020 $21,237 $1,709,359 $1,628,658 $80,701
2019 $20,939 $1,675,843 $1,596,724 $79,119
2018 $20,413 $1,642,984 $1,565,416 $77,568
2017 $20,090 $1,610,770 $1,534,722 $76,048
2016 $19,508 $1,579,187 $1,504,630 $74,557
2015 $19,309 $1,555,468 $1,482,030 $73,438
2014 $15,916 $1,254,140 $627,070 $627,070
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Y

    Seller's Agent in 2014

    Young Jacob

    Intero Real Estate Services

  • Paul Hwang

    Buyer's Agent in 2014

    Paul Hwang

    Skybox Realty Inc

    (650) 967-6888

    103 Total Sales

    Paul Hwang
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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81403408

MLSListings

APN: 071-331-140

California San Mateo County Menlo Park 94025 Downtown Menlo Park

688 Roble Ave, Menlo Park, CA

Not Listed for Sale

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