Seller's Agent in 2024
Karin Riley
Compass
(650) 465-6210
5 in this area
15 Total Sales
785 Cotton St Menlo Park, CA 94025
Central Menlo Park NeighborhoodEstimated Value: $7,222,000 - $8,047,000
6
Beds
4.5
Baths
4,859
Sq Ft
$1,574/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Primary Bedroom Suite
- Skyline View
- Soaking Tub in Primary Bathroom
- Oak Knoll Elementary School Rated A
- Recreation Room
- Marble Flooring
About This Home
As of November 2024Presenting classic East Coast styling, this picture-perfect home is located on one of Menlo Parks most coveted streets. Spanning three levels, the home features 6 bedrooms and 4.5 baths, plus a dedicated office, gym, and recreation room. The inviting shingled exterior seamlessly transitions to beautifully designed interiors showcasing all new paint, refinished hardwood floors, crisp white millwork, and custom lighting, creating an ambiance that is both sophisticated and eminently livable. The thoughtfully arranged floor plan features formal rooms at the front, leading to a superb kitchen and family room combination that opens to park-like rear grounds with a fire pit and barbecue center. A spacious lower-level recreation room provides ample space for relaxation and entertainment. Luxurious personal accommodations comprise four bedrooms upstairs, including the primary suite and a second suite, along with two more bedrooms and the gym tucked away on the lower level. With an enviable location in sought-after central Menlo Park, this home is less than one mile from downtown shops and close to Stanford University, Sand Hill Road venture capital centers, and excellent Menlo Park schools. Welcome Home!
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $45,556
Year Built
- Built in 2006
Lot Details
- 10,711 Sq Ft Lot
- Partially Fenced Property
- Sprinklers on Timer
- Back Yard
- Zoning described as R10010
Parking
- 2 Car Detached Garage
- Electric Vehicle Home Charger
Home Design
- Traditional Architecture
- Wood Shingle Roof
- Shingle Siding
- Concrete Perimeter Foundation
Interior Spaces
- 4,859 Sq Ft Home
- 3-Story Property
- Central Vacuum
- High Ceiling
- Skylights
- Mud Room
- Formal Entry
- Great Room
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Formal Dining Room
- Den
- Recreation Room
- Skyline Views
- Alarm System
- Finished Basement
Kitchen
- Open to Family Room
- Eat-In Kitchen
- Range Hood
- Microwave
- Freezer
- Dishwasher
- Kitchen Island
- Marble Countertops
- Granite Countertops
- Disposal
Flooring
- Wood
- Carpet
- Radiant Floor
- Stone
- Marble
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 6 Bedrooms
- Primary Bedroom Suite
- Walk-In Closet
- Bathroom on Main Level
- Marble Bathroom Countertops
- Dual Sinks
- Soaking Tub in Primary Bathroom
- Bathtub with Shower
- Oversized Bathtub in Primary Bathroom
- Bathtub Includes Tile Surround
- Walk-in Shower
Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Laundry on upper level
- Washer and Dryer
- Laundry Tub
Outdoor Features
- Outdoor Kitchen
- Fire Pit
- Barbecue Area
Additional Homes
- 575 SF Accessory Dwelling Unit
Utilities
- Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
- Vented Exhaust Fan
- 220 Volts
- Cable TV Available
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 071-232-030
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Oct 25, 2024
Closed on
Nov 11, 2024
Sold by
Matthew B And Katherine R Ferguson Trust and Ferguson Matthew B
Bought by
Morton Family Trust and Morton
Seller's Agent
Karin Riley
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Laura Bertolacci
Christie's International Real Estate Sereno
List Price
$7,795,000
Sold Price
$7,650,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$145,000
-1.86%
Views
31
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
-$2,193
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-0.30%
Original Mortgage
$4,000,000
Interest Rate
6.09%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
May 13, 2009
Sold by
Ferguson Matthew and Ferguson Katherine
Bought by
Ferguson Matthew B and Ferguson Katherine R
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jul 8, 2004
Sold by
Ferguson Matthew and Ferguson Katherine
Bought by
Ferguson Matthew and Ferguson Katherine
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$100,000
Interest Rate
5.82%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving
Purchase Details
Closed on
Feb 13, 2004
Sold by
Mcpherson & Crist Llc
Bought by
Ferguson Mathew and Ferguson Katherine
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
5.85%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jun 18, 2003
Sold by
Johnson Adelaide Rideout
Bought by
Mcpherson & Crist Llc
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$812,500
Interest Rate
5.37%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morton Family Trust | $7,650,000 | Lawyers Title Company | |
| Morton Family Trust | $7,650,000 | Lawyers Title Company | |
| Ferguson Matthew B | -- | None Available | |
| Ferguson Matthew | -- | -- | |
| Ferguson Mathew | $1,456,000 | First American Title Co | |
| Mcpherson & Crist Llc | $1,250,000 | First American Title Company |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Morton Family Trust | $4,972,500 | |
| Closed | Ferg Matthew B | $4,000,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Ferguson Matthew B | $2,006,130 | |
| Previous Owner | Ferguson Matthew B | $1,100,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Ferguson Matthew | $100,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Ferguson Mathew | $1,000,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Mcpherson & Crist Llc | $812,500 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/15/2024 11/15/24 | Sold | $7,650,000 | -1.9% | $1,574 / Sq Ft |
| 11/06/2024 11/06/24 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 10/25/2024 10/25/24 | For Sale | $7,795,000 | -- | $1,604 / 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $45,556 | $7,650,000 | $5,150,000 | $2,500,000 |
| 2023 | $45,556 | $3,709,641 | $1,913,214 | $1,796,427 |
| 2022 | $43,493 | $3,636,903 | $1,875,700 | $1,761,203 |
| 2021 | $42,672 | $3,565,592 | $1,838,922 | $1,726,670 |
| 2020 | $42,438 | $3,529,033 | $1,820,067 | $1,708,966 |
| 2019 | $41,841 | $3,459,837 | $1,784,380 | $1,675,457 |
| 2018 | $40,810 | $3,391,998 | $1,749,393 | $1,642,605 |
| 2017 | $40,190 | $3,325,490 | $1,715,092 | $1,610,398 |
| 2016 | $39,196 | $3,260,285 | $1,681,463 | $1,578,822 |
| 2015 | $38,814 | $3,211,313 | $1,656,206 | $1,555,107 |
| 2014 | $38,125 | $3,148,409 | $1,623,764 | $1,524,645 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Karin Riley
-
Laura Bertolacci
Buyer's Agent in 2024
Laura Bertolacci
Christie's International Real Estate Sereno
(650) 575-3822
1 in this area
242 Total Sales
Map
Source: MLSListings
MLS Number: ML81984963
APN: 071-232-030
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