NOT LISTED FOR SALE

697 Menlo Ave Menlo Park, CA 94025

Downtown Menlo Park Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $3,327,000

1 Bed
1 Bath
500 Sq Ft
$6,654/Sq Ft Est. Value

Highlights

  • Washer and Dryer
  • Dining Area
  • 1-Story Property
  • Encinal Elementary School Rated A
  • Carpet

About This Home

As of April 2019

Darling and cozy cottage in the heart of downtown Menlo Park across from Trader Joes and 2 blocks from Caltrain station! Located at the rear of the parcel behind the street-facing house in front, this private and charming cottage has a rear deck and ample wrap around yard for entertaining and pet to roam. The yard is fully fenced. The light and bright kitchen is delightfully updated with dishwasher, gas range and newer stainless full sized refrigerator and a separate laundry room is just off the kitchen with a door to the yard. The living room and dining area separate the kitchen from a lovely private bedroom which also has a door leading out to the rear deck. Bathroom has a shower over bath lover's clawfoot tub! Submit Pet Request.

Last Agent to Rent the Property

Mary Gilles

Compass License #01789710 Listed on: 03/09/2019

Compass

Last Renter's Agent

Penelope Huang

Taylor & Huang Properties Inc License #01023392

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • 1938

Lot Details

  • 3,001

Interior Spaces

  • 500 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Dining Area
  • Washer and Dryer

Kitchen

  • Gas Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Laminate
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Parking

  • 1 Parking Space
  • Uncovered Parking
  • Assigned Parking

Additional Features

  • 3,001 Sq Ft Lot
  • Wall Furnace

Listing and Financial Details

  • Security Deposit $2,900
  • Property Available on 4/4/19
  • Rent includes gardener, laundry facilities, water
  • 12-Month Minimum Lease Term

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

1938

Lot Details

3,001 Sq Ft Lot

Rental Info

  • Available: 04/04/2019
  • Minimum Lease Months: 12
  • Rent Includes: Gardener, Laundry Facilities, Water
  • Security Deposit: 2900

Listing Details

  • Subclass: House For Rent
  • Listing Class: Residential Lease/Rental
  • Structure Sq Ft: 500
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1938

Interior Features

  • Family Room: No Family Room
  • Dining Room: Dining Area
  • Kitchen: Cooktop - Gas, Dishwasher, Oven - Gas, Refrigerator
  • Living Sq Ft: 500
  • Stories: 1
  • Laundry: Washer / Dryer
  • Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Vinyl / Linoleum
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 1

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Spaces: 1
  • Garage Parking Features: Assigned Spaces, Uncovered Parking

Utilities

  • Heating System: Wall Furnace

Lot Info

  • Lot Acres: 0.0689
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 3000.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 3000.00

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 13, 2024
Sold by
Bought by
Current Estimated Value
$3,327,000

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 25, 2008
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
$1,400,000
Interest Rate
5.8%
Mortgage Type
Commercial

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 22, 2007
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 22, 2007
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 8, 2003
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 24, 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
$425,400
Interest Rate
6.98%
Mortgage Type
Commercial
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

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
-- None Listed On Document
$1,050,000 Fidelity National Title Co
$1,730,000 Chicago Title Company
-- Chicago Title Company
-- --
-- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner $1,400,000
Previous Owner $425,400
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
04/04/2019 04/04/19 Rented $2,700 0.0% --
03/29/2019 03/29/19 Under Contract -- -- --
03/18/2019 03/18/19 Price Changed $2,700 -10.0% $5 / Sq Ft
03/09/2019 03/09/19 For Rent $3,000 -- --
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 $27,780 $2,317,821 $2,264,239 $53,582
2023 $27,780 $2,227,819 $2,176,317 $51,502
2022 $26,613 $2,184,138 $2,133,645 $50,493
2021 $26,028 $2,141,312 $2,091,809 $49,503
2020 $25,872 $2,119,357 $2,070,361 $48,996
2019 $25,513 $2,077,802 $2,029,766 $48,036
2018 $24,872 $2,037,062 $1,989,967 $47,095
2017 $24,483 $1,997,121 $1,950,949 $46,172
2016 $23,815 $1,957,963 $1,912,696 $45,267
2015 $23,584 $1,928,554 $1,883,966 $44,588
2014 $23,178 $1,890,777 $1,847,062 $43,715
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • M

    Landlord's Agent in 2019

    Mary Gilles

    Compass

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  • Penelope Huang

    Tenant's Agent in 2019

    Penelope Huang

    Taylor & Huang Properties Inc

    (650) 281-8028

    1 in this area

    7 Total Sales

    Penelope Huang
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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81742014

MLSListings

APN: 071-288-120

California San Mateo County Menlo Park 94025 Downtown Menlo Park

697 Menlo Ave, Menlo Park, CA

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