The Heart Cottage/Storybook Garden Retreat Near Stanford.
Tucked into Menlo Park's coveted Allied Art's neighborhood, this beautifully furnished private cottage blends French country charm with relaxed California indoor-outdoor living just minutes from Stanford University.
Set on approximately 1/4 acre lot, the home offers a rare sense of warmth, privacy and tranquility ideal for visiting faculty, medical professionals, executives, creatives, or those seeking a peaceful extended stay in the heart of Silicon Valley.
The cottage features:
Spacious primary bedroom with luxury linens and walk-in closet
Flexible second bedroom/library complete with pull out bed, and french doors open to the garden
Fully furnished living spaces with curated french vintage-inspired decor
Charming dining room with garden views
Full kitchen with gas range, cookware, microwave, toaster, and coffee station
Mini-split heating and air conditioning
Washer/dryer, detached garage, off street parking and ample storage
50-amp EV charging outlet
Pet friendly fenced-in yard with cafe lighting, mature trees, roses and multiple seating areas
Enjoy morning coffee beneath the trees, evening under string lights, and the calm of a hidden garden retreat moments from
Walking to Stanford University & Stanford Hospital
Walk to downtown Menlo Park
Caltrain, and Sand Hill Road
Shops, cafes. and bike friendly neighborhoods
Unlike sterile corporate rentals, the Heart Cottage offers a thoughtfully designed home with warmth, personality and a true sense of place.
Available furnished. Flexible lease terms considered. One year lease preferred
Renter is responsible for gas, electric water and internet. Owner pays for gardening and garbage and sewer. One year lease is preferred.
Published tour dates are place holders - exact times need will be arranged once a tour is requested.
Available 9/10/26
Sold for $2,100,000
$2,100,000
65 Yale Rd, Menlo Park, CA 94025
2beds
1,360sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in ----
-- sqft lot
$2,171,300 Zestimate®
$1,544/sqft
$6,021 Estimated rent
Home value
$2,171,300
$1.98M - $2.39M
$6,021/mo
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Beautifully furnished private cottageDetached garageHidden garden retreatOff street parking
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Heat Pump
Cooling
- Wall Unit
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Freezer, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: In Unit
Features
- Walk In Closet
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Furnished: Yes
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,360 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Detached, Off Street
- Details: Contact manager
Features
- Exterior features: Bicycle storage, Electricity not included in rent, Garbage included in rent, Gas not included in rent, Internet not included in rent, Sewage included in rent, Walk In Closet, Water not included in rent
Details
- Parcel number: 071422100
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Utilities & green energy
- Utilities for property: Garbage, Sewage
Community & HOA
Community
- Deposit fee: $8,500
Location
- Region: Menlo Park
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,544/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $132,328
- Annual tax amount: $4,544
- Date on market: 7/7/2026
- Date available: 09/10/2026
- Lease term: 1 Year
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/17/2026 | Listing removed | $8,500$6/sqft |
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| 7/7/2026 | Listed for rent | $8,500$6/sqft |
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| 6/5/2026 | Listing removed | $8,500$6/sqft |
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| 5/22/2026 | Listed for rent | $8,500$6/sqft |
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| 12/17/2025 | Sold | $2,100,000$1,544/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,544 +3.1% | $132,328 +2% |
| 2024 | $4,408 +3.5% | $129,734 +2% |
| 2023 | $4,259 +3% | $127,191 +2% |
| 2022 | $4,134 +7.2% | $124,698 +2% |
| 2021 | $3,855 +2.2% | $122,254 +1% |
| 2020 | $3,772 +2.2% | $121,001 +2% |
| 2019 | $3,692 +3.8% | $118,629 +2% |
| 2018 | $3,555 +3.4% | $116,303 +2% |
| 2017 | $3,440 +8.2% | $114,023 +2% |
| 2016 | $3,180 +7.1% | $111,788 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $2,969 | $110,110 +2% |
| 2014 | $2,969 | $107,954 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $107,467 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $105,360 |
| 2011 | -- | $105,360 +2.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $102,524 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $102,769 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $100,755 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $98,781 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $96,845 |
| 2005 | -- | $96,845 +4% |
| 2004 | -- | $93,086 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $91,381 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $89,590 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $87,835 +2% |
| 2000 | -- | $86,113 |
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Neighborhood: Allied Arts
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- 10/10Oak Knoll Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 1.2 mi
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