Craftsman-style home in the heart of Allied Arts showcasing exceptional craftsmanship, thoughtful design and completely rebuilt in 2000. A covered porch with swing and bead board ceiling welcomes you. Site-finished hardwood floors, abundant natural light, and beautiful millwork creating a warm and refined interior. The living room features window seat, while a flexible media room with built-in seating platform, and pocket doors also serves as the main-level bedroom with adjacent full bath. The kitchen offers white inset cabinetry, Carrara marble counters, Sub-Zero refrigerator, Thermador oven, Wolf five-burner cooktop, and built-in banquette seating. French doors open to a large arbor-covered patio ideal for indoor-outdoor entertaining. Upstairs includes a spacious primary suite, sitting area, walk-in closet, and zen-like bath. Two additional bedrooms and an oversized lounge with built-in desks provide flexible living and workspace. Designed by Anna Williamson and rebuilt in 2000, the home features custom lofts and hidden spaces throughout. The private yard includes lawn, mature plantings, lemon tree, hydrangeas, automatic gate,and a finished detached one-car garage with covered patio, ideal for office, gym, or recreation.Close to downtown MP, Palo Alto, Stanford-top MP schools.
For sale
$5,850,000
253 Princeton Rd, Menlo Park, CA 94025
4beds
3,070sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1914
7,500 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$1,906/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Automatic gateAbundant natural lightSite-finished hardwood floorsBeautiful millworkCarrara marble countersPocket doorsBuilt-in banquette seating
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: March 16, 2026 at 02:24am
Listed by:
Judy Citron 01825569 650-400-8424,
Compass 650-462-1111,
Talia Citron 01987761 650-465-4814,
Compass
Source: MLSListings Inc,MLS#: ML82038774
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Dining room
- Features: DiningArea
Family room
- Features: Other
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Washer/Dryer
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,070
- Total interior livable area: 3,070 sqft
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Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Detached
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Stories: 2
Lot
- Size: 7,500 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 071393100
- Zoning: R10008
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter and Slab
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1914
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: PublicUtilities
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Public Utilities, Water Public
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Menlo Park
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,906/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $4,729,264
- Annual tax amount: $54,853
- Date on market: 3/16/2026
- Listing agreement: ExclusiveRightToSell
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
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Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/16/2026 | Listed for sale | $5,850,000+46.4%$1,906/sqft |
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| 3/8/2016 | Sold | $3,995,000-0.1%$1,301/sqft |
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| 8/28/2015 | Listed for sale | $3,998,000+5.2%$1,302/sqft |
Source: Alain Pinel Realtors #ML81512168 Report a problem | ||
| 4/25/2014 | Sold | $3,800,000-2.6%$1,238/sqft |
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| 4/11/2014 | Listed for sale | $3,900,000$1,270/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 3/28/2014 | Pending sale | $3,900,000$1,270/sqft |
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| 3/23/2014 | Listed for sale | $3,900,000+212%$1,270/sqft |
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| 9/2/1999 | Sold | $1,250,000$407/sqft |
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Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $54,853 +2.8% | $4,729,264 +2% |
| 2024 | $53,364 +1.9% | $4,636,534 +2% |
| 2023 | $52,380 +2.7% | $4,545,622 +2% |
| 2022 | $50,995 +1.8% | $4,456,494 +2% |
| 2021 | $50,078 +0.5% | $4,369,112 +1% |
| 2020 | $49,846 +1.3% | $4,324,314 +2% |
| 2019 | $49,185 +2.5% | $4,239,524 +2% |
| 2018 | $48,008 +1.4% | $4,156,398 +2% |
| 2017 | $47,334 +3.7% | $4,074,900 +3.6% |
| 2016 | $45,631 +0.8% | $3,935,030 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $45,257 +133.9% | $3,875,924 +147.3% |
| 2014 | $19,348 | $1,567,240 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $1,560,158 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $1,529,568 |
| 2011 | -- | $1,529,568 +2.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $1,488,372 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $1,491,908 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $1,462,656 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $1,433,978 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $1,405,862 |
| 2005 | -- | $1,405,862 +4% |
| 2004 | -- | $1,351,274 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $1,326,510 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $1,300,500 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $1,275,000 +2% |
| 2000 | -- | $1,250,000 |
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Est. payment
$34,890/mo
Principal & interest
$29430
Property taxes
$5460
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Allied Arts
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 10/10Oak Knoll Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 1.1 mi
- 8/10Hillview Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.9 mi
- 8/10Menlo-Atherton High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.3 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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