NOT LISTED FOR SALE

973 Menlo Ave Unit 15 Menlo Park, CA 94025

Downtown Menlo Park Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,947,000 - $2,171,273

2 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,356 Sq Ft
$1,501/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: April 15, 2021

Last sale price $1,900,000 $1,401 Per Sq Ft

Est. 7% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $13,773 / mo

10 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • 1.05 Acre Lot
  • Wood Flooring
  • Oak Knoll Elementary School Rated A
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Marble Countertops

About This Home

As of April 2021

Contemporary Sophistication in Prime Downtown Menlo Park. This desirable corner unit is tucked away in a quiet cul-de-sac location and features open concept layout is ideal for everyday living and entertaining. The living room boasts soaring ceilings, hardwood floors, and a gorgeous linear gas fireplace. The modern kitchen is well equipped with high-end stainless-steel appliances, wine refrigerator, marble countertops & sleek cabinetry. The dining area has French doors leading out to a private serene yard with mature Redwood trees. Upstairs there as are 2 bedrooms, laundry, & an open landing perfect for a small office/school desk. The primary bedroom is spacious with high ceilings, two closets, and a sitting area. The spa-like bathroom features dual sinks & a walk-in shower. Attached single car garage with storage cabinets & electric car charger as well as one dedicated parking spot. Excellent Menlo Park Schools. Close to Stanford, & walking distance to downtown Menlo Park & Caltrain.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Julia Laquer

Christie's International Real Estate Sereno License #01928656 Listed on: 03/03/2021

Christie's International Real Estate Sereno

Co-Listed By

Leslie Woods

Christie's International Real Estate Sereno License #01855901

Last Buyer's Agent

Dan Ziony

Compass License #01380339

Compass

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Year Built

  • 1988

Lot Details

  • Back Yard Fenced

HOA Fees

  • $770 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Electric Vehicle Home Charger
  • Assigned Parking

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Slab Foundation
  • Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,356 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • High Ceiling
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Neighborhood Views
  • Monitored

Kitchen

  • Gas Oven
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Wine Refrigerator
  • Marble Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • Dual Sinks
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry on upper level
  • Washer and Dryer

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Wood Insert Heater

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include exterior painting, insurance - common area, maintenance - common area, management fee, reserves, roof
  • Pepper Tree Court Association

Pet Policy

  • Dogs Allowed

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Year Built

1988

Lot Details

1.05 Acres

HOA Fees

$770 per month

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Zoning: R30000
  • Subclass: Townhouse
  • Style: Contemporary
  • Restrictions: Pets - Dogs Permitted, Pets - Restrictions, Pets - Rules
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1356
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses
  • Year Built: 1988

Interior Features

  • Family Room: No Family Room
  • Fireplace: Insert, Living Room
  • Dining Room: Dining Area In Living Room
  • Kitchen: Countertop - Marble, Dishwasher, Microwave, Oven Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Wine Refrigerator
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Sq Ft: 1356
  • Stories: 2
  • Security: Video / Audio System
  • Bedrooms: Primary Suite / Retreat
  • Laundry: Inside, Upper Floor, Washer / Dryer
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathroom: Double Sinks, Half On Ground Floor, Stall Shower, Updated Bath

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Slab
  • Roof: Shingle
  • View: Neighborhood
  • Fencing: Fenced Back

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Spaces: 1
  • Garage Parking Features: Assigned Spaces, Attached Garage, Electric Car Hookup

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Complex Name: Pepper Tree Court HOA
  • HOA Fees: 770
  • HOA Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Fees Include: Exterior Painting, Insurance - Common Area, Maintenance - Common Area, Management Fee, Reserves, Roof
  • HOA Exist: Yes
  • H O A Name Text: Pepper Tree Court

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: High Ceiling

Schools

  • High School: 658

Lot Info

  • Lot Acres: 1.0541
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 45917.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 45917.00

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 3, 2021
Closed on
Apr 5, 2021
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Julia Laquer
Christie's International Real Estate Sereno
Buyer's Agent
Dan Ziony
Compass
List Price
$1,698,000
Sold Price
$1,900,000
Premium/Discount to List
$202,000
11.9%
Current Estimated Value
$2,035,568

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$135,568
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.34%
Original Mortgage
$1,520,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,372,376
Interest Rate
3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$663,192

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 10, 2014
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
$650,000
Interest Rate
3.5%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 14, 2011
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
$660,000
Interest Rate
3.87%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 4, 2003
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 6, 1998
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
$351,000
Interest Rate
7.14%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 30, 1995
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
$140,000
Interest Rate
7.83%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
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
$1,900,000 Chicago Title Company
$1,551,000 First American Title Company
$825,000 First American Title
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$439,000 First American Title Co
$337,500 First American Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $1,520,000
Previous Owner $650,000
Previous Owner $660,000
Previous Owner $351,000
Previous Owner $140,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
04/15/2021 04/15/21 Sold $1,900,000 +11.9% $1,401 / Sq Ft
03/14/2021 03/14/21 Pending -- -- --
03/03/2021 03/03/21 For Sale $1,698,000 -- $1,252 / 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 $24,877 $2,056,618 $1,028,309 $1,028,309
2023 $24,877 $1,976,760 $988,380 $988,380
2022 $23,682 $1,938,000 $969,000 $969,000
2021 $21,574 $1,756,512 $526,952 $1,229,560
2020 $21,436 $1,738,502 $521,549 $1,216,953
2019 $21,134 $1,704,415 $511,323 $1,193,092
2018 $20,604 $1,670,997 $501,298 $1,169,699
2017 $20,279 $1,638,233 $491,469 $1,146,764
2016 $19,692 $1,606,112 $481,833 $1,124,279
2015 $19,491 $1,581,988 $474,596 $1,107,392
2014 $11,202 $845,320 $253,596 $591,724
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Julia Laquer

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Julia Laquer

    Sereno Group

    (650) 434-2755

    31 Total Sales

    Julia Laquer
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  • Leslie Woods

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2021

    Leslie Woods

    Sereno Group

    (650) 796-9580

    4 in this area

    63 Total Sales

    Leslie Woods
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  • Dan Ziony

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Dan Ziony

    Compass

    (620) 201-1010

    18 Total Sales

    Dan Ziony
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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81832296

MLSListings

APN: 112-520-150

California San Mateo County Menlo Park 94025 Downtown Menlo Park

973 Menlo Ave Unit 15, Menlo Park, CA

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