NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1401 Santa Cruz Ave Menlo Park, CA 94025

Central Menlo Park Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $3,406,000 - $3,903,000

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,860 Sq Ft
$1,951/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold March 25, 2024

Last sale price $3,500,000 $1,882 Per Sq Ft

Est. 4% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $20,692/month

9 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Oak Knoll Elementary School Rated A
  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • 3-minute walk to Tinker Park

About This Home

As of March 2024

Coveted Central Menlo Park 12,616 sq ft lot. Sun-drenched, corner lot located in the premiere Cotton/Hermosa stretch between Santa Cruz and Middle where half-acre plus lots dominate and exquisite homes are built. Steeped in history, this property has been owned by the same family since it was built in 1947. The 3 bedroom, 2-and-a-half bath original home features spacious rooms, hardwood floors and period details. There is a generous utility room and a step-down basement. The lot is studded with orchard trees including avocado, various citrus, plums and berry brambles. This is an excellent opportunity 1/2 mile from downtown Menlo Park, .2 miles from Hillview Middle School, and 1 mile from Oak Knoll Elementary School.

Last Listed By

Dulcy Freeman

Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty License #01342352 Listed on: 03/08/2024

Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,717

Year Built

  • Built in 1947

Lot Details

  • 0.29 Acre Lot
  • Zoning described as R10010

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Composition Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,860 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Eat-In Kitchen

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 071-212-040

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,717

Year Built

Built in 1947

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Age: 77
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1860
  • Year Built: 1947
  • Zoning Description: R10010
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: No Family Room
  • Fireplace: Living Room
  • Dining Room: Eat in Kitchen, Formal Dining Room
  • Living Sq Ft: 1860
  • Stories: 1
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Vinyl / Linoleum
  • Fireplaces Min: 1
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 3
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Roof: Composition

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Spaces: 2
  • Garage Max: 2
  • Garage Min: 2
  • Garage Parking Features: Detached Garage

Utilities

  • Heating System: Central Forced Air - Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer - Public

Schools

  • School District: Sequoia Union High
  • Elementary School: Oak Knoll Elementary
  • Middle School: Hillview Middle
  • High School: Menlo-Atherton High
  • High School: 658
  • Elementary School: 663
  • Middle School: 642

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 071-212-040
  • Lot Acres: 0.2896
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 12616.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 12616.00

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

Listed on
Mar 8, 2024
Closed on
Mar 19, 2024
Sold by
Covolo 1990 Revocable Trust
Bought by
Dykes John and Dykes Nicole
Seller's Agent
Dulcy Freeman
Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty
Buyer's Agent
Josh Rubin
Compass
List Price
$3,300,000
Sold Price
$3,500,000
Premium/Discount to List
$200,000
6.06%
Total Days on Market
9
Views
34
Current Estimated Value
$3,629,036

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$129,036
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.38%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 8, 2024
Closed on
Mar 18, 2024
Sold by
Covolo Janice Inez
Bought by
Covolo 1990 Revocable Trust and Covolo
Seller's Agent
Dulcy Freeman
Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty
Buyer's Agent
Josh Rubin
Compass
List Price
$3,300,000
Sold Price
$3,500,000
Premium/Discount to List
$200,000
6.06%
Views
34

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
Dykes John $3,500,000 Fidelity National Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Covolo Janice I $302,000
Previous Owner Covolo Janice I $500,000
Previous Owner Covolo Janice I $126,600
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/25/2024 03/25/24 Sold $3,500,000 +6.1% $1,882 / Sq Ft
03/17/2024 03/17/24 Pending -- -- --
03/08/2024 03/08/24 For Sale $3,300,000 -- $1,774 / 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
2023 $5,717 $387,150 $191,522 $195,628
2022 $5,439 $379,560 $187,767 $191,793
2021 $5,355 $372,119 $184,086 $188,033
2020 $5,309 $368,304 $182,199 $186,105
2019 $5,208 $361,083 $178,627 $182,456
2018 $5,060 $354,004 $175,125 $178,879
2017 $4,950 $347,064 $171,692 $175,372
2016 $4,821 $340,260 $168,326 $171,934
2015 $5,587 $335,150 $165,798 $169,352
2014 $5,433 $328,586 $162,551 $166,035
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Dulcy Freeman

    Seller's Agent in 2024

    Dulcy Freeman

    Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty

    (650) 804-8884

    5 in this area

    39 Total Sales

    Dulcy Freeman
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  • Josh Rubin

    Buyer's Agent in 2024

    Josh Rubin

    Compass

    (650) 575-5981

    19 in this area

    111 Total Sales

    Josh Rubin
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Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81955712

MLSListings

APN: 071-212-040

California San Mateo County Menlo Park 94025 Central Menlo Park

1401 Santa Cruz Ave, Menlo Park, CA

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This home is located at 1401 Santa Cruz Ave, Menlo Park, CA 94025 since 08 March 2024 and is currently estimated at $3,629,036, approximately $1,951 per square foot. This property was built in 1947. 1401 Santa Cruz Ave is a home located in San Mateo County with nearby schools including Oak Knoll Elementary School, Hillview Middle School, and Menlo-Atherton High School.

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