NOT LISTED FOR SALE

70 Linda Vista Ave Atherton, CA 94027

Estimated Value: $8,701,000 - $13,247,475

5 Beds
4.5 Baths
5,630 Sq Ft
$1,912/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold December 15, 2021

Last sale price $12,350,000 $2,194 Per Sq Ft

Est. 13% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $70,497/month

47 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Private Pool
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Oak Knoll Elementary School Rated A
  • 0.98 Acre Lot
  • Recreation Room

About This Home

As of December 2021

With roots dating back to 1927, this magnificent estate has been masterfully renovated over the years with complete respect for the home's early heritage. The 2-story floor plan is designed for indoor/outdoor living with ample outdoor entertaining areas including a ~515 sf loggia with fireplace plus a vast upstairs terrace of ~1,095 sf. Property grounds include a pool that blends into the formal gardens, a large tucked away sport court, a ~190 sf pool house with sauna plus ~550 SF 1-bedroom guest house with full kitchen. Palladian windows and glass doors exemplify the timeless style along with floors in hardwood and terra cotta tile. Recessed lighting, distributed sound inside and out, and total connectivity are just a sampling of the upgrades made to enhance today's lifestyle. With its modern comforts, fresh updates, and treasured heritage, this premier property is located on one of Atherton's best streets close to top-rated schools, Stanford University and downtown Menlo Park.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Tom LeMieux

Compass License #01066910 Listed on: 10/04/2021

Compass

Co-Listed By

Jennifer Bitter

Compass License #01847627

Last Buyer's Agent

Helen Miller

Compass License #01142061

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $142,042

Year Built

  • 1927

Lot Details

  • 0.98 Acre Lot
  • Security Fence
  • Property is Fully Fenced
  • Level Lot
  • Sprinklers on Timer
  • Back Yard

Parking

  • 3 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Tile Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 5,630 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • High Ceiling
  • Formal Entry
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 4 Fireplaces
  • Breakfast Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Den
  • Recreation Room

Kitchen

  • Built-In Oven
  • Gas Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Granite Countertops
  • Trash Compactor
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • Dual Sinks
  • Soaking Tub in Primary Bathroom
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Oversized Bathtub in Primary Bathroom
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Washer and Dryer

Outdoor Features

  • Private Pool
  • Balcony
  • Shed

Additional Homes

  • 740 SF Accessory Dwelling Unit

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Vented Exhaust Fan
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Radiant Heating System

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$142,042

Year Built

1927

Lot Details

0

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Zoning: R1001A
  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Age: 94
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Second Res Apx Sq Ft: 740
  • Structure Sq Ft: 5630
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1927

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Separate Family Room
  • Fireplace: Family Room
  • Dining Room: Breakfast Room, Formal Dining Room
  • Kitchen: Cooktop - Gas, Countertop - Granite, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Garbage Disposal, Island, Microwave, Oven - Built-In, Oven - Electric, Oven - Gas, Pantry, Refrigerator, Trash Compactor
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Sq Ft: 5630
  • Stories: 2
  • Security: Security Fence
  • Bedrooms: Primary Suite / Retreat, Walk-In Closet
  • Laundry: In Utility Room, Washer / Dryer
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
  • Additional Rooms: Den / Study / Office, Formal Entry, Laundry Room, Recreation Room
  • Fireplaces Min: 4
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 5
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 5
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Bathroom: Double Sinks, Full On Ground Floor, Half On Ground Floor, Primary - Oversized Tub, Primary - Stall Shower(s), Showers Over Tubs - 2+

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter And Slab
  • Pool Description: Yes
  • Roof: Concrete, Tile
  • Yard/Grounds: Back Yard, Balcony / Patio, Fenced, Sprinklers - Auto, Storage Shed / Structure
  • Fencing: Complete Perimeter
  • Pool: Pool - In Ground, Spa - In Ground

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 3
  • Garage Max: 3
  • Garage Min: 3
  • Garage Parking Features: Detached Garage

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Central Ac
  • Heating System: Gas, Radiant
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer - Public

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: High Ceiling, Open Beam Ceiling

Schools

  • School District: Sequoia Union High
  • Elementary School: Oak Knoll Elementary
  • Middle School: Hillview Middle
  • High School: Menlo-Atherton High
  • High School: 658
  • Elementary School: 663
  • Middle School: 642

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Grade - Level
  • Lot Acres: 0.9818
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 42768.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 42768.00

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities
  • Second Unit Description: 1-bed guest

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 4, 2021
Closed on
Nov 29, 2021
Sold by
Duling Craig Paul and Gaston Mary Ellen
Bought by
Igarashi Mitsuru and Igarashi Lucinda
Seller's Agent
Tom LeMieux
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Helen Miller
Compass
List Price
$12,988,000
Sold Price
$12,350,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$638,000
-4.91%
Current Estimated Value
$10,765,825

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$1,584,175
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-2.98%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 12, 2019
Sold by
Duling Craig P and 70 Linda Vista Avenue Trust
Bought by
Duling Craig Paul and Gaston Mary Ellen

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$4,000,000
Interest Rate
3.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 6, 2018
Sold by
Duling Craig Paul and Gaston Mary Ellen
Bought by
70 Linda Vista Avenue Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 18, 2013
Sold by
Duling Craig Paul and Pay Patanong Mary Ellen
Bought by
Duling Craig Paul and Gaston Mary Ellen

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$4,390,000
Interest Rate
3.52%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 28, 2010
Sold by
Foley Mark J
Bought by
Duling Craig and Gaston Mary Ellen

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$380,000
Interest Rate
5.04%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 30, 2007
Sold by
Foley Dana
Bought by
Foley Mark J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,000,000
Interest Rate
6.16%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 25, 2007
Sold by
Grimsman Dennis H and Grimsman Diane S
Bought by
Foley Mark J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,000,000
Interest Rate
6.16%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 21, 1997
Sold by
Clark James H
Bought by
Atherton Properties Partnership Lp
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
Igarashi Mitsuru $12,350,000 Lawyers Title Company
Duling Craig Paul -- Lawyers Title
Duling Craig Paul -- First American Title Ins Co
70 Linda Vista Avenue Trust -- None Available
Duling Craig Paul -- Fidelity National Title Co
Duling Craig $2,077,500 First American Title Company
Foley Mark J -- Chicago Title Company
Foley Mark J $6,550,000 Chicago Title Company
Atherton Properties Partnership Lp $4,595,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open T Mitsuru $9,880,000
Previous Owner Duling Craig Paul $4,000,000
Previous Owner Duling Craig Paul $350,000
Previous Owner Duling Craig Paul $4,390,000
Previous Owner Duling Craig P $1,000,000
Previous Owner Duling Craig P $380,000
Previous Owner Duling Craig P $380,000
Previous Owner Foley Mark $1,000,000
Previous Owner Foley Mark J $4,585,000
Previous Owner Foley Mark J $4,585,000
Previous Owner Grimsman Dennis H $485,000
Previous Owner Grimsman Dennis H $250,000
Previous Owner Grimsman Dennis H $2,700,000
Previous Owner Grimsman Dennis H $2,500,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
12/15/2021 12/15/21 Sold $12,350,000 -4.9% $2,194 / Sq Ft
11/21/2021 11/21/21 Pending -- -- --
10/04/2021 10/04/21 For Sale $12,988,000 -- $2,307 / 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 $142,042 $13,105,918 $10,081,476 $3,024,442
2023 $142,042 $12,597,000 $9,690,000 $2,907,000
2022 $136,113 $12,350,000 $9,500,000 $2,850,000
2021 $90,465 $8,109,150 $4,054,575 $4,054,575
2020 $89,837 $8,026,002 $4,013,001 $4,013,001
2019 $88,718 $7,868,630 $3,934,315 $3,934,315
2018 $86,573 $7,714,344 $3,857,172 $3,857,172
2017 $86,117 $7,563,084 $3,781,542 $3,781,542
2016 $84,171 $7,414,790 $3,707,395 $3,707,395
2015 $83,478 $7,303,414 $3,651,707 $3,651,707
2014 $81,963 $7,160,352 $3,580,176 $3,580,176
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • T

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Tom LeMieux

    Compass

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  • J

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2021

    Jennifer Bitter

    Compass

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  • Helen Miller

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Helen Miller

    Compass

    (650) 400-3426

    1 in this area

    35 Total Sales

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  • K

    Buyer Co-Listing Agent in 2021

    Kristin Gray

    Compass

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81865340

MLSListings

APN: 070-161-040

California San Mateo County Atherton 94027

70 Linda Vista Ave, Atherton, CA

This home is located at 70 Linda Vista Ave, Atherton, CA 94027 since 04 October 2021 and is currently estimated at $10,765,825, approximately $1,912 per square foot. This property was built in 1927. 70 Linda Vista Ave is a home located in San Mateo County with nearby schools including Oak Knoll Elementary School, Hillview Middle School, and Menlo-Atherton High School.

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