NOT LISTED FOR SALE

85 Princeton Rd Menlo Park, CA 94025

Downtown Menlo Park Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $4,629,000 - $5,137,639

3 Beds
2 Baths
2,720 Sq Ft
$1,789/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 23, 2019

Last sale price $3,598,000 $1,323 Per Sq Ft

Est. 35% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $29,215/month

17 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Wood Flooring
  • Bonus Room
  • Oak Knoll Elementary School Rated A
  • Attic
  • Den

About This Home

As of September 2019

Overflowing with the charm of a Carmel cottage outside, this home unfolds inside with beautifully remodeled interiors that are chic and sophisticated. Fresh paint, hardwood floors, and crisp white cabinetry and moldings are classic and timeless. With ~2,720 SF of living space, there are 3 bedrooms on the main level, including a luxurious master suite with fireplace, plus two upstairs bonus rooms that are perfectly suited for office, play, and study needs. A desirable kitchen and family room combination opens to the backyard through charming French doors. With its desirable Allied Arts location, this home is close to to both downtown Menlo Park and Palo Alto amenities, as well as Stanford University and commuter routes to all of Silicon Valley.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Tom LeMieux

Compass License #01066910 Listed on: 08/05/2019

Compass

Co-Listed By

Jennifer Bitter

Compass License #01847627

Last Buyer's Agent

Jami Arami

Compass License #01217908

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $44,958

Year Built

  • Built in 1936

Lot Details

  • 8,999 Sq Ft Lot
  • Sprinkler System
  • Back Yard
  • Zoning described as R10008

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Wood Shingle Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 2,720 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Skylights
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Den
  • Bonus Room
  • Washer and Dryer
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Open to Family Room
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Vented Exhaust Fan

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 071-421-060

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$44,958

Year Built

Built in 1936

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 2720
  • Year Built: 1936
  • Zoning Description: R10008
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Kitchen / Family Room Combo
  • Fireplace: Living Room, Primary Bedroom
  • Dining Room: Formal Dining Room
  • Kitchen: Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Island, Oven Range - Built-In, Gas, Refrigerator
  • Living Sq Ft: 2720
  • Stories: 2
  • Laundry: Washer / Dryer
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
  • Additional Rooms: Attic, Bonus / Hobby Room, Office Area
  • Fireplaces Min: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Roof: Wood Shakes / Shingles
  • Yard/Grounds: Back Yard, Sprinklers - Lawn

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Garage Parking Features: Attached Garage

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Central AC
  • Heating System: Central Forced Air
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer Connected

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: Skylight

Schools

  • High School: 658

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 071-421-060
  • Lot Acres: 0.2066
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 9000.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 9000.00

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities

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

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 2, 2022
Sold by
Mihai And Iulia Samachisa Living Trust
Bought by
Mihai And Lulia Samachisa Living Trust
Current Estimated Value
$4,865,660

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 5, 2019
Closed on
Sep 21, 2019
Sold by
Samachisa Mihai and Samachisa Iulia
Bought by
Samachisa Mihai and Samachisa Iulia
Seller's Agent
Tom LeMieux
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Jami Arami
Compass
List Price
$3,598,000
Sold Price
$3,598,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.07%
Original Mortgage
$1,499,800
Interest Rate
3.6%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 5, 2019
Closed on
Sep 17, 2019
Sold by
Gould Robert and Gould Family 1994 Trust
Bought by
Samachisa Mihai and Samachisa Lulia
Seller's Agent
Tom LeMieux
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Jami Arami
Compass
List Price
$3,598,000
Sold Price
$3,598,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,499,800
Interest Rate
3.6%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 18, 2003
Sold by
Ansari Zahid and Ansari Aminey
Bought by
Gould Robert

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
5.87%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 27, 1995
Sold by
Mitchell Scott T and Mitchell Malinda Sue
Bought by
Ansari Zahid and Ansari Aminey

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$528,000
Interest Rate
7.62%
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
Mihai And Lulia Samachisa Living Trust -- Lawyers Title
Samachisa Mihai -- Lawyers Title Company
Samachisa Mihai $3,598,000 Lawyers Title Company
Gould Robert $1,555,000 --
Ansari Zahid $660,000 Chicago Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Samachisa Mihai $1,499,800
Previous Owner Gould Robert $1,000,000
Previous Owner Ansari Zahid $528,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
09/23/2019 09/23/19 Sold $3,598,000 0.0% $1,323 / Sq Ft
08/23/2019 08/23/19 Pending -- -- --
08/05/2019 08/05/19 For Sale $3,598,000 -- $1,323 / 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 $44,958 $3,934,934 $3,087,360 $847,574
2023 $44,958 $3,782,137 $2,967,475 $814,662
2022 $42,948 $3,707,979 $2,909,290 $798,689
2021 $42,140 $3,635,275 $2,852,246 $783,029
2020 $41,932 $3,598,000 $2,823,000 $775,000
2019 $24,289 $1,981,930 $1,338,282 $643,648
2018 $23,679 $1,943,070 $1,312,042 $631,028
2017 $23,308 $1,904,971 $1,286,316 $618,655
2016 $22,661 $1,867,620 $1,261,095 $606,525
2015 $22,438 $1,839,568 $1,242,153 $597,415
2014 $22,047 $1,803,534 $1,217,821 $585,713
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2019

    Tom LeMieux

    Compass

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    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2019

    Jennifer Bitter

    Compass

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    Buyer's Agent in 2019

    Jami Arami

    Compass

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81763261

MLSListings

APN: 071-421-060

California San Mateo County Menlo Park 94025 Downtown Menlo Park

85 Princeton Rd, Menlo Park, CA

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