NOT LISTED FOR SALE

8 Politzer Dr Menlo Park, CA 94025

Central Menlo Park Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $3,807,954 - $4,722,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,760 Sq Ft
$2,474/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold March 07, 2012

Last sale price $1,703,000 $968 Per Sq Ft

Est. 156% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $25,347/month

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Wood Flooring
  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Oak Knoll Elementary School Rated A
  • Neighborhood Views
  • Bathtub

About This Home

As of March 2012

WONDERFUL HOME ON A MAGICAL, TREE-LINED STREET IN THE HEART OF MENLO PARK. SINGLE STORY RANCH HOME WITH GREAT FLOOR PLAN. SPACIOUS ROOMS, HARDWOOD FLOORS, TWO CAR GARAGE, WALKING DISTANCE TO BUSTLING DOWNTOWN. LARGE FLAT LOT WITH NEWLY LANDSCAPED FRONT YARD AND FENCED-IN BACKYARD WITH GRASS AND PATIO AREA. THIS IS A MUST SEE!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Eloise Pollock

Coldwell Banker Realty License #01439992 Listed on: 02/03/2012

Last Buyer's Agent

Billy McNair

Coldwell Banker Realty License #01343603

Coldwell Banker Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1957

Lot Details

  • Fenced
  • Zoning described as R100

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Shake Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,760 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Neighborhood Views

Kitchen

  • Built-In Oven
  • Cooktop
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Walk-in Shower

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Sewer Within 50 Feet

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 071-033-280

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1957

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Style: Ranch
  • Sale Price Per Sq Ft: 967.61
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1760
  • Incorporated: Yes
  • Map Book Page: 790
  • Map Side Coordinate: 5
  • Map Top Coordinate: E
  • Thomas Bros Page: 790
  • Thomas Brothers: E5
  • Year Built: 1957
  • Zoning Description: R100
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: No Family Room, No Separate Family Room
  • Fireplace: Living Room, Wood Burning, Yes
  • Dining Room: Dining Area in Living Room, No Informal Dining Room
  • Kitchen: Dishwasher, Cooktop, Oven - Built-In
  • Living Sq Ft: 1760
  • Stories: 1
  • Bedrooms: Primary Suite / Retreat
  • Flooring: Tile, Hardwood, Vinyl / Linoleum
  • Maximum Bathrooms: 2
  • Minimum Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathroom: Tubs - 1, Stall Shower

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Pool Description: Pool - No
  • Roof: Shake
  • View: Local/Neighborhood
  • Yard/Grounds: Fenced

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Parking Features: Attached Garage

Utilities

  • Heating System: Forced Air
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer in Street, Sewer Connected

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 071-033-280
  • List Price per Sq Ft: 866.48
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 10260.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Area Max Search: 10260.00
  • Lot Size Area Min Search: 10260.00
  • Maximum Lot Size: 10260.00
  • Map Book: Thomas Bros

Multi Family

  • Maximum Building Height: 1
  • Minimum Building Height: 1

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: Sequoia Union High

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 3, 2012
Closed on
Feb 15, 2012
Sold by
Buffington Laurie and Buffington Lee M
Bought by
Ohtaki Peter I and Ohtaki Julianne T
Seller's Agent
Eloise Pollock
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Billy McNair
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$1,525,000
Sold Price
$1,703,000
Premium/Discount to List
$178,000
11.67%
Current Estimated Value
$4,354,239

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$2,651,239
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.00%
Original Mortgage
$650,000
Interest Rate
4.25%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 9, 1998
Sold by
Buffington Lee M
Bought by
Buffington Lee M and Buffington Laurie

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 2, 1998
Sold by
Buffington Lee M
Bought by
Buffington Lee M
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
Ohtaki Peter I $1,703,000 First American Title Company
Buffington Lee M -- --
Buffington Lee M -- --
Buffington Lee M -- Old Republic Title Ins Compa
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Closed Ohtaki Peter I $650,000
Closed Ohtaki Peter I $650,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
03/07/2012 03/07/12 Sold $1,703,000 +11.7% $968 / Sq Ft
02/09/2012 02/09/12 Pending -- -- --
02/03/2012 02/03/12 For Sale $1,525,000 -- $866 / 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 $30,949 $2,619,048 $1,674,320 $944,728
2023 $30,949 $2,503,330 $1,609,305 $894,025
2022 $29,390 $2,454,246 $1,577,750 $876,496
2021 $28,766 $2,406,125 $1,546,814 $859,311
2020 $28,602 $2,381,455 $1,530,954 $850,501
2019 $28,208 $2,334,762 $1,500,936 $833,826
2018 $26,573 $2,204,264 $1,471,506 $732,758
2017 $22,637 $1,843,087 $1,442,653 $400,434
2016 $22,003 $1,806,949 $1,414,366 $392,583
2015 $21,784 $1,779,808 $1,393,121 $386,687
2014 $21,402 $1,744,945 $1,365,832 $379,113
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • E

    Seller's Agent in 2012

    Eloise Pollock

    Coldwell Banker Realty

  • Billy McNair

    Buyer's Agent in 2012

    Billy McNair

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    (650) 862-3266

    27 in this area

    127 Total Sales

    Billy McNair
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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81204190

MLSListings

APN: 071-033-280

California San Mateo County Menlo Park 94025 Central Menlo Park

8 Politzer Dr, Menlo Park, CA

Not Listed for Sale

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