Contemporary urban townhome, with soaring ceilings, gracious living room with inviting fireplace flanked by built-in bookcases, updated kitchen with eating nook, lovely hardwood flooring and separate dining space.
French doors open from the dining room to the southwest facing deck, Gazebo and back garden, and from the living room, another glass door opens onto the side yard which has a private sitting nook. This is one of the most desirable locations in the complex, it's tucked into the back corner, It is sunny, private and serene and feels more like a house, sharing only one wall.
The large primary suite has a custom designed walk-in closet and an ensuite, updated bathroom with a bonus space which can be used for either more closet space or for a workstation. The seller has recently installed a split system heating/AC unit for area control and year-round energy efficiency and comfort.
At the end of a quiet street, this is a peaceful location, close to all that downtown Menlo Park has to offer. Near Stanford and equidistant to SFO and San Jose airports and major tech companies. A great choice for a starter home, a downsizer or busy executive who wants a low maintenance lifestyle and all the amenities of a charming downtown location.
Sold for $2,250,000
$2,250,000
988 Menlo Ave, Menlo Park, CA 94025
2beds
1,570sqft
Townhouse, Residential
Built in 1988
-- sqft lot
$2,462,200 Zestimate®
$1,433/sqft
$6,815 Estimated rent
Home value
$2,462,200
$2.24M - $2.71M
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Back gardenInviting fireplaceSouthwest facing deckEnsuite updated bathroomBuilt-in bookcasesPrivate sitting nookSoaring ceilings
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Siobhan O'Sullivan 01298824 650-776-5445,
Compass 650-323-1111
Bought with:
Carrie Davis, 01983911
Coldwell Banker Realty
Source: MLSListings Inc,MLS#: ML81998892
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Bedroom
- Features: PrimarySuiteRetreat, WalkinCloset
Dining room
- Features: DiningL
Family room
- Features: NoFamilyRoom
Kitchen
- Features: Countertop_Granite, ExhaustFan
Heating
- 2 plus Zones
Cooling
- Zoned
Appliances
- Included: Gas Cooktop, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Disposal, Range Hood, Microwave, Built In Oven, Electric Oven, Refrigerator, Wine Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
- Laundry: Inside
Features
- High Ceilings, One Or More Skylights, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,570
- Total interior livable area: 1,570 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Stories: 2
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Garden/Greenbelt
Details
- Parcel number: 112520070
- Zoning: R30000
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Architectural style: Contemporary
- Property subtype: Townhouse, Residential
Materials
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1988
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: PublicUtilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Public Utilities, Water Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Services included: Water
- HOA fee: $1,146 monthly
Location
- Region: Menlo Park
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,433/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $2,448,559
- Annual tax amount: $29,879
- Date on market: 3/21/2025
- Listing agreement: ExclusiveRightToSell
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/7/2025 | Sold | $2,250,000-2.2%$1,433/sqft |
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| 7/2/2025 | Listing removed | $6,500$4/sqft |
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| 6/27/2025 | Pending sale | $2,299,950$1,465/sqft |
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| 6/23/2025 | Listed for sale | $2,299,950+4.8%$1,465/sqft |
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| 6/17/2025 | Listed for rent | $6,500$4/sqft |
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| 5/10/2019 | Sold | $2,195,000$1,398/sqft |
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| 4/12/2019 | Listed for sale | $2,195,000$1,398/sqft |
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| 4/12/2019 | Pending sale | $2,195,000$1,398/sqft |
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| 3/30/2019 | Listed for sale | $2,195,000+178.9%$1,398/sqft |
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| 8/17/1999 | Sold | $787,000$501/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $29,879 +2.8% | $2,448,559 +2% |
| 2024 | $29,059 +2.2% | $2,400,549 +2% |
| 2023 | $28,443 +2.7% | $2,353,481 +2% |
| 2022 | $27,685 +2.2% | $2,307,335 +2% |
| 2021 | $27,086 +0.6% | $2,262,094 +1% |
| 2020 | $26,930 +88.5% | $2,238,900 +106.5% |
| 2019 | $14,284 +2.7% | $1,084,329 +2% |
| 2018 | $13,911 +1.8% | $1,063,068 +2% |
| 2017 | $13,671 +3.5% | $1,042,224 +2% |
| 2016 | $13,213 +3.3% | $1,021,789 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $12,795 | $1,006,442 +2% |
| 2014 | $12,795 | $986,728 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $982,270 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $963,010 |
| 2011 | -- | $963,010 +2.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $937,074 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $939,301 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $920,884 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $902,829 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $885,128 |
| 2005 | -- | $885,128 +4% |
| 2004 | -- | $850,760 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $835,169 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $818,794 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $802,740 +2% |
| 2000 | -- | $787,000 |
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: 1.2 mi
- 9/10Hillview Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.7 mi
- 8/10Menlo-Atherton High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- 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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