This large house's flexible floorplan can be configured to accommodate any of your needs. There are enough rooms and separate entrance doors to have a separate home office, in-law quarters, au-pair's space, and backyard access all at the same time. The house is being rented out as a 5 bedroom and 5 bathroom house, but if you need more space, you can rent out more of the house adding a large "office" space with an additional bedroom and bathroom, for a total of 6 bedrooms and 6 bathrooms. The huge back yard is flat/grassed and perfect for entertaining or just relaxing in this peaceful neighborhood.
Details:
Over 2500 sf. of rented floor space plus garage.
2 Bedroom Suites (with attached full bathrooms).
and 3 Bedrooms with 3 separate full bathrooms.
Large Kitchen with Island, Dual Sinks, Dual Dishwashers, Dual Ovens, Wolf Gas Cooktop, Separate Extra Wide Counter Depth Refrigerator and Freezer.
Bar sink.
Clothes Washer/Dryer included.
Hardwood and tiled floors throughout.
Huge flat backyard that has a full lawn, old growth oak tree, and a fruit "orchard" of trees.
2 car garage included, and 4+ parking spaces.
No animals, no smoking, no sub-letting. Sorry.
The house can be rented furnished for an additional monthly rate, or empty at the asking price.
Commutes:
Minutes to Marsh Rd/101, and 2 miles to Caltrain Menlo Park
2 miles to Meta/Facebook, Orrick, SRWC (Stanford Redwood City, Medical), SRI, etc.
2-4 miles to Box, Kaiser, Informatica, PacBio, etc.
History of being in the Stanford GSB "pass-down" system.
Lease Term: ~1 year beginning September 8, 2026.
Upon lease signing, 1 month security deposit and last month's rent is due. On the lease start date or key handover, 1st month's rent is due.
Utilities: Tenant is responsible for all utilities (e.g. gas, electric, water, trash, internet, cable tv, etc.) and required renter's insurance.
Cleaning: For any group over 4 people, tenant is responsible for professional house cleaning at least every other week.
Yard Care: Landlord hires a gardener to perform lawn cutting, tree trimming, and leaf blowing.
House for rent
Accepts Zillow applications
$10,995/moFees may apply
501 Placitas Ave, Menlo Park, CA 94025
5beds
3,100sqft
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Single family residence
Available now
No pets
In unit laundry
Attached garage parking
What's special
In-law quartersOld growth oak treeSeparate home officeBar sinkLarge kitchen with islandDual ovensWolf gas cooktop
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 5
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Washer
- Laundry: In Unit
Features
- Kitchen Island
- Flooring: Hardwood
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 3,100 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Attached, Garage, Off Street
- Has attached garage: Yes
- Details: Contact manager
Features
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Exterior features: Gourmet Kitchen, Separate Home Office (optional), Stainless Steel Appliances, Walk-In Closets
Details
- Additional structures: Garage(s)
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Menlo Park
Financial & listing details
- Lease term: 1 Year
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
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| 9/1/2026 | Price change | $10,995-24.9%$4/sqft |
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| 8/4/2026 | Listed for rent | $14,650$5/sqft |
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Neighborhood: Fair Oaks
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Garfield Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.5 mi
- NASequoia District Adult EducationGrades: Distance: 0.4 mi
- 8/10Menlo-Atherton High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.4 mi







