NOT LISTED FOR SALE

72 Politzer Dr Menlo Park, CA 94025

Central Menlo Park Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $4,731,000 - $6,497,000

4 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,196 Sq Ft
$1,837/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: August 8, 2014

Last sale price $2,800,000 $876 Per Sq Ft

Est. 110% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $34,959 / mo

51 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Wood Flooring
  • Oak Knoll Elementary School Rated A
  • Deck
  • Hydromassage or Jetted Bathtub

About This Home

As of August 2014

Single-level 2007 complete rebuild with uniformly large rooms, hardwood floors, high ceilings & light filled, open floor plan. Great Room w/chef's kitchen, Viking range, oversized granite island, family room & casual dining area; two master suites. Large corner lot with beautiful and fragrant landscaping, private large deck for entertaining, secret side yard off the master suite. Top MP schools.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Marybeth Dorst

Compass License #01345542 Listed on: 05/23/2014

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Hayley Zhang

Huiyu Zhang, Broker License #01913581

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 2007

Lot Details

  • Fenced
  • Level Lot
  • Front and Back Yard Sprinklers
  • Sprinklers on Timer
  • Zoning described as R1001

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Mediterranean Architecture
  • Composition Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 3,196 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • High Ceiling
  • Skylights
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Fireplace With Gas Starter
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Window Treatments
  • Bay Window
  • Formal Entry
  • Breakfast Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Utility Room
  • Neighborhood Views
  • Security System Owned

Kitchen

  • Open to Family Room
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Built-In Oven
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Hydromassage or Jetted Bathtub
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Thermostat
  • 220 Volts
  • Sewer Within 50 Feet
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 071-033-300

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 2007

Lot Details

0.25 Acres

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Style: Mediterranean
  • Sale Price Per Sq Ft: 876.10
  • Level Street Main: 2 or more Primary Suites
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 3196
  • Incorporated: Yes
  • Map Book Page: 790
  • Map Side Coordinate: 5
  • Map Top Coordinate: E
  • Thomas Bros Page: 790
  • Thomas Brothers: E5
  • Year Built: 2007
  • Zoning Description: R1001
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Kitchen / Family Room Combo
  • Fireplace: Primary Bedroom, Wood Burning, Gas Starter, Yes
  • Dining Room: Formal Dining Room, Breakfast Room, Breakfast Bar
  • Kitchen: Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Refrigerator, Microwave, Oven Range - Built-In, 220 Volt Outlet, Hookups - Gas
  • Living Sq Ft: 3196
  • Stories: 1
  • Security: Security Alarm - Owned
  • Bedrooms: Primary Suite / Retreate - 2+
  • Laundry: In Laundry Room, Dryer, Washer, Gas Hookup
  • Flooring: Tile, Carpet - Wall to Wall, Hardwood
  • Additional Rooms: Utility Room, Formal Entry
  • Maximum Bathrooms: 4
  • Minimum Bathrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Bathroom: Shower over Tub - 1, Tubs - 2+, Stall Shower - 2+, Tub in Primary Bedroom, Tub with Jets

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Pool Description: Pool - No
  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Local/Neighborhood
  • Yard/Grounds: Patio(s), Sprinkler(s) - Front, Sprinkler(s) - Rear, Sprinklers - Auto, Deck, Fenced
  • Exterior: Stucco

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Parking Features: Attached Garage, Gate / Door Opener

Utilities

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

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: Window Covering(s), Double Pane Windows(s), High Ceiling, Bay Window

Schools

  • High School: 658

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Grade - Level
  • Parcel Number: 071-033-300
  • Lot Location: Corner
  • List Price per Sq Ft: 938.05
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 11000.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Area Max Search: 11000.00
  • Lot Size Area Min Search: 11000.00
  • Maximum Lot Size: 11000.00
  • Map Book: Thomas Bros

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Double Pane Windows, Skylight, Thermostat Controller

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
May 23, 2014
Closed on
Aug 5, 2014
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Marybeth Dorst
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Hayley Zhang
Huiyu Zhang, Broker
List Price
$2,998,000
Sold Price
$2,800,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$198,000
-6.6%
Current Estimated Value
$5,870,763

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$3,070,763
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.44%
Original Mortgage
$705,000
Outstanding Balance
$513,629
Interest Rate
3.12%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Estimated Equity
$5,357,134

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 23, 2014
Closed on
Aug 1, 2014
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Marybeth Dorst
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Hayley Zhang
Huiyu Zhang, Broker
List Price
$2,998,000
Sold Price
$2,800,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$198,000
-6.6%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$705,000
Outstanding Balance
$513,629
Interest Rate
3.12%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Estimated Equity
$5,357,134

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 25, 2008
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 13, 2005
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
$200,000
Interest Rate
6.36%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 9, 1997
Sold by
Bought by
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
-- Fidelity National Title Co
$2,800,000 Fidelity National Title Co
$2,350,000 North American Title Company
$1,400,000 North American Title Company
-- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $705,000
Closed $705,000
Previous Owner $200,000
Previous Owner $1,000,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
08/12/2014 08/12/14 Off Market $2,800,000 -- --
08/08/2014 08/08/14 Sold $2,800,000 -6.6% $876 / Sq Ft
07/13/2014 07/13/14 Pending -- -- --
05/23/2014 05/23/14 For Sale $2,998,000 -- $938 / 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 $38,987 $3,365,172 $1,682,586 $1,682,586
2023 $38,987 $3,234,500 $1,617,250 $1,617,250
2022 $37,235 $3,171,080 $1,585,540 $1,585,540
2021 $36,507 $3,108,902 $1,554,451 $1,554,451
2020 $36,318 $3,077,026 $1,538,513 $1,538,513
2019 $35,828 $3,016,694 $1,508,347 $1,508,347
2018 $34,952 $2,957,544 $1,478,772 $1,478,772
2017 $34,439 $2,899,554 $1,449,777 $1,449,777
2016 $33,576 $2,842,700 $1,421,350 $1,421,350
2015 $33,282 $2,800,000 $1,400,000 $1,400,000
2014 -- $2,518,037 $1,339,382 $1,178,655
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • M

    Seller's Agent in 2014

    Marybeth Dorst

    Compass

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  • H

    Buyer's Agent in 2014

    Hayley Zhang

    Huiyu Zhang, Broker

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81418059

MLSListings

APN: 071-033-300

California San Mateo County Menlo Park 94025 Central Menlo Park

72 Politzer Dr, Menlo Park, CA

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