732 Laurel Ave Menlo Park, CA 94025
The Willows NeighborhoodEstimated Value: $2,118,000 - $2,872,538
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,545
Sq Ft
$1,665/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Primary Bedroom Suite
- Custom Home
- Wood Flooring
- Laurel Elementary School Rated A
- Skyline View
- High Ceiling
About This Home
As of December 2021Willows Gem. This is the one you have been waiting for!!! Appealing open floor plan. Light and bright throughout. High ceiling, skylights and handsome wood floors. Welcoming neighborhood feel. Private garden setting with sunny patio for entertaining & barbecuing, fruit trees & raised veggie garden. Cook's kitchen with skylight / dining area. Sun-filled living room with high ceiling and wood burning fireplace. Appealing attached 2-car finished garage with epoxy floor and Level 2 / 240 EV charger. Convenient access to both downtown Menlo Park and Palo Alto, Facebook, ("META"), Stanford University & Medical Center / Silicon Valley commute corridor. Acclaimed Menlo Park schools. Ready for a lucky new owner to move right in!
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Elyse Barca
Compass License #01006027 Listed on: 10/29/2021
Co-Listed By
Lily Billings
Compass License #02142106
Last Buyer's Agent
Maggie Chien
Keller Williams Thrive License #01973756
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $26,482
Year Built
- 1947
Lot Details
- 5,689 Sq Ft Lot
- Wood Fence
- Level Lot
- Sprinklers on Timer
- Back Yard Fenced
Parking
- 2 Car Garage
- Electric Vehicle Home Charger
- Garage Door Opener
Property Views
- Skyline
- Neighborhood
Home Design
- Custom Home
- Wood Frame Construction
- Shingle Roof
- Composition Roof
- Concrete Perimeter Foundation
Interior Spaces
- 1,545 Sq Ft Home
- 1-Story Property
- High Ceiling
- Ceiling Fan
- Skylights in Kitchen
- Wood Burning Fireplace
- Double Pane Windows
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Dining Area
- Alarm System
Kitchen
- Eat-In Kitchen
- Built-In Oven
Flooring
- Wood
- Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
- Primary Bedroom Suite
- Walk-In Closet
- Remodeled Bathroom
- Bathroom on Main Level
- 2 Full Bathrooms
- Granite Bathroom Countertops
- Dual Sinks
- Low Flow Toliet
- Bathtub with Shower
- Walk-in Shower
Laundry
- Laundry in Garage
- Washer and Dryer
Additional Features
- Balcony
- Forced Air Heating System
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Oct 29, 2021
Closed on
Nov 30, 2021
Sold by
Katherine J Armstrong Revocable Trust
Bought by
Chen Stephen and Chen Ya Wen
Seller's Agent
Elyse Barca
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Maggie Chien
Keller Williams Thrive
List Price
$2,449,000
Sold Price
$2,715,000
Premium/Discount to List
$266,000
10.86%
Total Days on Market
5
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$142,615
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.24%
Original Mortgage
$850,000
Outstanding Balance
$789,568
Interest Rate
3.09%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,948,707
Purchase Details
Closed on
May 3, 2004
Sold by
Sanders Joanne M
Bought by
Sanders Joanne M
Purchase Details
Closed on
Oct 15, 2003
Sold by
Barton Brian and Barton Keri
Bought by
Armstrong Katherine J and Sanders Joanne M
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$550,000
Interest Rate
5.94%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jun 14, 2000
Sold by
Jackson Thomas D
Bought by
Barton Brian and Barton Keri
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$216,100
Interest Rate
8.53%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Oct 27, 1999
Sold by
Daugherty George S and Daugherty James P
Bought by
Jackson Thomas D
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$352,600
Interest Rate
3.45%
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chen Stephen | $2,715,000 | Lawyers Title | |
| Sanders Joanne M | -- | -- | |
| Armstrong Katherine J | -- | -- | |
| Armstrong Katherine J | $800,000 | Old Republic Title Company | |
| Barton Brian | $789,000 | Fidelity National Title Co | |
| Jackson Thomas D | $441,000 | Old Republic Title Company |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Chen Stephen | $850,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Armstrong Katherine J | $700,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Sanders Joanne M | $466,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Sanders Joanne M | $100,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Armstrong Katherine J | $550,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Barton Brian | $100,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Barton Brian | $214,500 | |
| Previous Owner | Barton Brian | $213,900 | |
| Previous Owner | Barton Brian | $216,100 | |
| Previous Owner | Jackson Thomas D | $352,600 | |
| Closed | Barton Brian | $75,000 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/03/2021 12/03/21 | Sold | $2,715,000 | +10.9% | $1,757 / Sq Ft |
| 11/04/2021 11/04/21 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 10/29/2021 10/29/21 | For Sale | $2,449,000 | -- | $1,585 / Sq Ft |
Source: MLSListings
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $26,482 | $2,150,000 | $1,606,000 | $544,000 |
| 2022 | $32,214 | $2,715,000 | $2,028,000 | $687,000 |
| 2021 | $13,924 | $1,050,804 | $525,402 | $525,402 |
| 2020 | $13,809 | $1,040,030 | $520,015 | $520,015 |
| 2019 | $13,603 | $1,019,638 | $509,819 | $509,819 |
| 2018 | $13,244 | $999,646 | $499,823 | $499,823 |
| 2017 | $13,011 | $980,046 | $490,023 | $490,023 |
| 2016 | $12,566 | $960,830 | $480,415 | $480,415 |
| 2015 | $12,411 | $946,398 | $473,199 | $473,199 |
| 2014 | $12,161 | $927,860 | $463,930 | $463,930 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Seller's Agent in 2021
Elyse Barca
Compass
(650) 743-0734
4 in this area
52 Total Sales
-
Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2021
Lily Billings
Compass
(415) 637-4695
2 in this area
25 Total Sales
-
Buyer's Agent in 2021
Maggie Chien
Keller Williams Thrive
1 in this area
118 Total Sales
Map
Source: MLSListings
MLS Number: ML81868537
APN: 062-233-080
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