NOT LISTED FOR SALE

689 University Dr Menlo Park, CA 94025

Downtown Menlo Park Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $4,492,000 - $5,448,000

4 Beds
4 Baths
2,536 Sq Ft
$1,942/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold November 16, 2022

Last sale price $4,480,000 $1,767 Per Sq Ft

Est. 10% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $30,174/month

7 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Radiant Floor
  • Open to Family Room
  • Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Oak Knoll Elementary School Rated A
  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • 4-minute walk to Jack W. Lyle Park

About This Home

As of November 2022

Downtown custom home by Rockwood Architects, Stunning better than new home is the perfect backdrop for today's lifestyle. A striking open-concept great room anchored by a pristine chef's kitchen with a sprawling center island is at the heart of it all. The double offices, 4 bedrooms, and 4 baths were designed with high ceilings with natural light on all sides is akin to living in a sculpture. The living spaces have been meticulously crafted with best-in-class materials, evoking understated elegance and a cutting-edge design. A main-level all-purpose space is perfect for a home office or a first-floor bedroom. The primary suite includes an expansive balcony. 3 additional bedrooms, one with a balcony, complete the upper level. Fenced all usable grounds are a welcome retreat for entertaining or play. Other amenities include a garage conversion, dual-zone HVAC, heat pump, solar, and batteries. Surrounded by 3 parks, 3 markets, shops, and restaurants. Minutes from Sand Hill, Stanford.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Art Sharif

Sotheby's Intl Rlty License #01481940 Listed on: 10/07/2022

Sotheby's Intl Rlty

Last Buyer's Agent

Sherry Bucolo

Compass License #00613242

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $52,769

Year Built

  • Built in 2020

Lot Details

  • 5,136 Sq Ft Lot
  • Zoning described as R-3

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Slab Foundation
  • Composition Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 2,536 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Radiant Floor
  • Open to Family Room

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Full Bathrooms

Additional Features

  • Solar Heating System
  • Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 071-302-070

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$52,769

Year Built

Built in 2020

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 2536
  • Year Built: 2020
  • Zoning Description: R-3
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Kitchen / Family Room Combo
  • Dining Room: Dining Area in Living Room
  • Living Sq Ft: 2536
  • Stories: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Total Bedrooms: 4

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Grid, Concrete Slab
  • Roof: Composition

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Garage Parking Features: Attached Garage, On Street

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Central AC
  • Heating System: Central Forced Air - Gas, Heating - 2+ Zones, Radiant Floors, Solar and Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer - Public

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 071-302-070
  • Lot Acres: 0.1179
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 5136.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 5136.00

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
Oct 7, 2022
Closed on
Nov 7, 2022
Sold by
Catino Theodore J and Catino Cliona Murphy
Bought by
Raft Douglas Samuel and Corcoran Kathleen Marie
Seller's Agent
Art Sharif
Sotheby's Intl Rlty
Buyer's Agent
Sherry Bucolo
Compass
List Price
$4,198,000
Sold Price
$4,480,000
Premium/Discount to List
$282,000
6.72%
Current Estimated Value
$4,924,597

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$444,597
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.26%
Original Mortgage
$300,000
Outstanding Balance
$290,680
Interest Rate
6.94%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$4,633,917

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 7, 2022
Closed on
Oct 31, 2022
Sold by
Carpen Karlana Anne
Bought by
Rait Douglas Samuel
Seller's Agent
Art Sharif
Sotheby's Intl Rlty
Buyer's Agent
Sherry Bucolo
Compass
List Price
$4,198,000
Sold Price
$4,480,000
Premium/Discount to List
$282,000
6.72%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$300,000
Outstanding Balance
$290,680
Interest Rate
6.94%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$4,633,917

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 9, 2020
Sold by
Catino Theodore J and Catino Cliona M
Bought by
Catino Theodore J and Catino Cliona Murphy

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$2,450,000
Interest Rate
1.87%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 23, 2016
Closed on
Nov 2, 2016
Sold by
Warden George R
Bought by
Catino Theodore J and Murphy Cliona
Seller's Agent
Joseph Bentley
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Art Sharif
Sotheby's Intl Rlty
List Price
$1,795,000
Sold Price
$1,650,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$145,000
-8.08%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
12.95%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 23, 2016
Closed on
Sep 26, 2016
Sold by
Warden George
Bought by
Warden George R
Seller's Agent
Joseph Bentley
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Art Sharif
Sotheby's Intl Rlty
List Price
$1,795,000
Sold Price
$1,650,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$145,000
-8.08%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 5, 2006
Sold by
Warden George
Bought by
Warden George

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$328,000
Interest Rate
6%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 21, 2005
Sold by
Church Shirley L
Bought by
Warden George

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$325,000
Interest Rate
5.81%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 12, 2005
Sold by
Warden Cynthia L
Bought by
Warden George

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$325,000
Interest Rate
5.81%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 15, 2004
Sold by
Church Shirley L and Church Shirley
Bought by
Church Shirley L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$592,700
Interest Rate
5.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 1, 2001
Sold by
Huber Andrew and Rachel Huber W
Bought by
Church Shirley

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$560,000
Interest Rate
7.14%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 8, 1994
Sold by
Weichert Joanna
Bought by
Church Shirley L and Huber Andrew

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$252,000
Interest Rate
8.25%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 7, 1994
Sold by
Mulcahy Robert
Bought by
Church Shirley L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$252,000
Interest Rate
8.25%
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
Raft Douglas Samuel $4,485,000 Old Republic Title
Rait Douglas Samuel -- Old Republic Title
Corcoran Kathleen Marie -- Old Republic Title
Catino Theodore J -- Bnt Title Company Of Ca
Catino Theodore J $1,650,000 Lawyers Title Company
Warden George R -- None Available
Warden George -- Chicago Title Company
Warden George $875,000 First American Title Co
Warden George -- First American Title Co
Church Shirley L -- North American Title Company
Church Shirley -- Old Republic Title Company
Church Shirley L $280,000 Old Republic Title Company
Church Shirley L -- Old Republic Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Raft Douglas Samuel $300,000
Closed Corcoran Kathleen Marie $300,000
Closed Rait Douglas Samuel $250,000
Previous Owner Catino Theodore J $2,450,000
Previous Owner Warden George $328,000
Previous Owner Warden George $325,000
Previous Owner Warden George $325,000
Previous Owner Church Shirley L $592,700
Previous Owner Church Shirley $560,000
Previous Owner Church Shirley L $252,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
11/16/2022 11/16/22 Sold $4,480,000 +4.3% $1,767 / Sq Ft
10/14/2022 10/14/22 Pending -- -- --
10/08/2022 10/08/22 Price Changed $4,295,000 +2.3% $1,694 / Sq Ft
10/07/2022 10/07/22 For Sale $4,198,000 +154.4% $1,655 / Sq Ft
11/08/2016 11/08/16 Sold $1,650,000 -2.9% $1,473 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
11/01/2016 11/01/16 Pending -- -- --
10/24/2016 10/24/16 Price Changed $1,699,000 -2.9% $1,517 / Sq Ft
10/14/2016 10/14/16 Price Changed $1,749,000 -2.6% $1,562 / Sq Ft
09/23/2016 09/23/16 For Sale $1,795,000 0.0% $1,603 / Sq Ft
08/07/2014 08/07/14 Rented $4,000 0.0% --
08/07/2014 08/07/14 Under Contract -- -- --
08/07/2014 08/07/14 For Rent $4,000 -- --
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 $52,769 $4,666,194 $3,121,200 $1,544,994
2023 $52,769 $4,485,000 $3,000,000 $1,485,000
2022 $33,364 $2,821,539 $1,605,471 $1,216,068
2021 $32,689 $2,766,216 $1,573,992 $1,192,224
2020 $32,514 $2,737,853 $1,557,853 $1,180,000
2019 $20,857 $1,669,307 $1,527,307 $142,000
2018 $20,844 $1,683,000 $1,497,360 $185,640
2017 $20,516 $375,474 $66,674 $308,800
2016 $5,987 $368,113 $65,367 $302,746
2015 $5,876 $362,585 $64,386 $298,199
2014 $5,718 $355,483 $63,125 $292,358
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Art Sharif

    Seller's Agent in 2022

    Art Sharif

    Sotheby's Intl Rlty

    (650) 804-4770

    6 in this area

    76 Total Sales

    Art Sharif
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  • Sherry Bucolo

    Buyer's Agent in 2022

    Sherry Bucolo

    Compass

    (650) 207-9909

    1 in this area

    41 Total Sales

    Sherry Bucolo
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  • J

    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Joseph Bentley

    Compass

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81908134

MLSListings

APN: 071-302-070

California San Mateo County Menlo Park 94025 Downtown Menlo Park

689 University Dr, Menlo Park, CA

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