Refined sophistication and modern luxury converge in this masterfully updated 1920s Spanish-style residence in the heart of downtown Menlo Park. This exclusive property offers a rare opportunity to enjoy the best of Peninsula living with privacy, elegance, and walkability. The main level features 3 beds, 2 impeccably remodeled baths, a formal living room with period details, and an open-concept kitchen and dining area anchored by a large center island ideal for everyday living and entertaining. A fully independent lower-level studio suite, with its private entrance and own kitchen, bath and laundry, is perfectly suited for guests, live-in staff, or multigenerational living. Curated finishes include hardwood floors, bespoke lighting, and interiors that blend classic character with modern refinement. Outside, the home is framed by a private rear yard with fire pit, Redwood grove, outdoor kitchen and al fresco dining terrace - perfect for gatherings or quiet retreat. A gated driveway leads to a detached two-car garage with potential use for parking, a gym, office, or future ADU. Located in the prestigious Menlo Park school district and minutes from Stanford, downtown Palo Alto, Sand Hill Rd & top tech campuses, this is a distinguished downtown sanctuary of elegance and lifestyle.
Sold for $4,600,000
$4,600,000
957 University Dr, Menlo Park, CA 94025
4beds
2,085sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1927
8,918 Square Feet Lot
$4,655,000 Zestimate®
$2,206/sqft
$7,726 Estimated rent
Home value
$4,655,000
$4.24M - $5.12M
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Private rear yardOpen-concept kitchenGated drivewayRedwood grovePrivate entranceDetached two-car garageAl fresco dining terrace
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Billy McNair 01343603 650-862-3266,
Coldwell Banker Realty 650-324-4456
Bought with:
Jing Chen, 02156052
Pellego, Inc.
Source: MLSListings Inc,MLS#: ML82006229
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Rooms
- Room types: Basement
Bedroom
- Features: GroundFloorBedroom, PrimarySuiteRetreat, PrimaryBedroomonGroundFloor, BedroomonGroundFloor2plus
Bathroom
- Features: DoubleSinks, PrimaryStallShowers, StallShower2plus, Tile, Tub, FullonGroundFloor
Dining room
- Features: DiningArea, EatinKitchen
Family room
- Features: Other
Kitchen
- Features: Island
Heating
- Central Forced Air Gas
Cooling
- Other
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Built In Gas Oven/Range, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Inside
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
- Basement: Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,085
- Total interior livable area: 2,085 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Guest, Off Street, Oversized
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Balcony/Patio
- Exterior features: Back Yard, Barbecue, Fenced, Courtyard
Lot
- Size: 8,918 Square Feet
- Features: Level
Details
- Parcel number: 071272430
- Zoning: R3
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Spanish
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Concrete Perimeter and Slab
- Roof: Tile
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1927
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: PublicUtilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Public Utilities, Water Public
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Menlo Park
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $2,206/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $3,612,605
- Annual tax amount: $42,788
- Date on market: 7/24/2025
- Listing agreement: ExclusiveRightToSell
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/29/2025 | Sold | $4,600,000-8%$2,206/sqft |
Source:  MLSListings Inc #ML82006229 Report a problem | ||
| 10/12/2025 | Pending sale | $4,998,000$2,397/sqft |
Source: MLSListings Inc #ML82006229 Report a problem | ||
| 7/24/2025 | Listed for sale | $4,998,000+57.4%$2,397/sqft |
Source: MLSListings Inc #ML82006229 Report a problem | ||
| 4/25/2018 | Sold | $3,175,000+9.5%$1,523/sqft |
Source:  MLSListings Inc #ML81699857 Report a problem | ||
| 4/18/2018 | Pending sale | $2,900,000$1,391/sqft |
Source: Alain Pinel Realtors #ML81699748 Report a problem | ||
| 4/9/2018 | Listed for sale | $2,900,000$1,391/sqft |
Source: Alain Pinel Realtors #ML81699748 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $42,788 +2.8% | $3,612,605 +2% |
| 2024 | $41,622 +1.9% | $3,541,770 +2% |
| 2023 | $40,838 +2.7% | $3,472,324 +2% |
| 2022 | $39,758 +2% | $3,404,240 +2% |
| 2021 | $38,994 +0.5% | $3,337,491 +1% |
| 2020 | $38,797 +1.4% | $3,303,270 +2% |
| 2019 | $38,276 +390.5% | $3,238,500 +547.9% |
| 2018 | $7,803 +2.2% | $499,836 +2% |
| 2017 | $7,632 +4.7% | $490,036 +2% |
| 2016 | $7,291 +4.2% | $480,428 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $6,995 | $473,212 +2% |
| 2014 | $6,995 | $463,944 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $461,848 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $452,794 |
| 2011 | -- | $452,794 +2.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $440,600 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $441,648 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $432,990 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $424,500 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $416,178 |
| 2005 | -- | $416,178 +4% |
| 2004 | -- | $400,018 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $392,688 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $384,990 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $377,442 +2% |
| 2000 | -- | $370,042 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Downtown Menlo Park
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 10/10Oak Knoll Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 1.3 mi
- 9/10Hillview Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.8 mi
- 8/10Menlo-Atherton High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: OakKnollElementary
- Middle: HillviewMiddle_1
- High: MenloAthertonHigh
- District: MenloParkCityElementary
Source: MLSListings Inc. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- California
- San Mateo County
- Menlo Park
- 94025
- Downtown Menlo Park
- 957 University Dr
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