NOT LISTED FOR SALE

688 Roble Ave Menlo Park, CA 94025

Downtown Menlo Park Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $2,395,000 - $3,386,000

2 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,240 Sq Ft
$2,259/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: March 27, 2014

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

Est. 84% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $17,338 / mo

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

Intero Real Estate Services

Last Buyer's Agent

Paul Hwang

Skybox Realty Inc License #01371169

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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

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 3, 2014
Closed on
Mar 20, 2014
Sold by
Bought by
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
$2,801,150

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$1,276,150
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.04%
Original Mortgage
$1,067,500
Interest Rate
3.12%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 18, 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
$112,500
Interest Rate
6.35%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 30, 2004
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 9, 2001
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
$449,000
Interest Rate
7.11%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 5, 1997
Sold by
Bought by
Source: Public Records

Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Agents Specializing in Downtown Menlo Park, CA

  • Susan Sims Real Estate Agent - The Agency

    Susan Sims

    The Agency

    (650) 885-9151

    23 Total Sales

    1 in Downtown Menlo Park

    $3,100,000 Price

    Susan Sims
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  • Ayelet Gingold Real Estate Agent - Agam Real Estate

    Ayelet Gingold

    Agam Real Estate

    (669) 202-4727

    93 Total Sales

    1 in Downtown Menlo Park

    $2,200,000 Price

    Ayelet Gingold
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  • Carrie Davis Real Estate Agent - Coldwell Banker Realty

    Carrie Davis

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    (650) 744-0360

    60 Total Sales

    1 in Downtown Menlo Park

    $2,250,000 Price

    Carrie Davis
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  • Lynn North Real Estate Agent - The Agency

    Lynn North

    The Agency

    (650) 747-8423

    44 Total Sales

    1 in Downtown Menlo Park

    $2,125,000 Price

    Lynn North
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  • Dan Hunnicutt Real Estate Agent - eXp Realty of Northern California, Inc.

    Dan Hunnicutt

    eXp Realty of Northern California, Inc.

    (650) 562-8757

    21 Total Sales

    1 in Downtown Menlo Park

    $1,495,000 Price

    Dan Hunnicutt
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  • Emma Elfving Real Estate Agent - Compass

    Emma Elfving

    Compass

    (650) 525-2423

    90 Total Sales

    1 in Downtown Menlo Park

    $2,600,000 Price

    Emma Elfving
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Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$1,525,000 Chicago Title Company
$1,125,000 North American Title Company
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$699,000 Bridgespan Title Company
$350,000 North American Title Insuran
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $1,036,000
Closed $1,067,500
Previous Owner $224,882
Previous Owner $112,500
Previous Owner $900,000
Previous Owner $500,000
Previous Owner $446,000
Previous Owner $444,506
Previous Owner $449,000
Previous Owner $449,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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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

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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 $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

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    Seller's Agent in 2014

    Young Jacob

    Intero Real Estate Services

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  • Paul Hwang Real Estate Agent - Skybox Realty Inc

    Buyer's Agent in 2014

    Paul Hwang

    Skybox Realty Inc

    (650) 967-6888

    91 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

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