Offered for the first time in decades, this extensively expanded and thoughtfully upgraded Menlo Park residence presents a rare opportunity to own a truly turnkey home with timeless appeal and modern comfort. Featuring 3 bedrooms and 3 full baths, the home has undergone more than a year of expanded improvements, resulting in a beautifully refreshed living environment designed for todays lifestyle. The open-concept floor plan creates a natural flow between the main living areas, making the home ideal for both everyday living and effortless entertaining. Filled with natural light, the interiors feel warm, airy, and welcoming, while the thoughtful design enhances both function and livability throughout. Significant capital improvements include an upgraded electrical panel with new wiring, new plumbing, a new roof, and refreshed landscaping, offering long-term peace of mind in addition to immediate visual appeal. Outside, the low-maintenance grounds and serene zen-inspired backyard create a peaceful private retreat, perfect for relaxing, outdoor dining, and intimate gatherings. Rarely available and never offered on the market for decades, this special property combines quality upgrades, comfortable living, and a sense of quiet sophistication in a highly desirable Menlo Park setting.
For sale
$2,188,888
531 Bay Rd, Menlo Park, CA 94025
3beds
1,439sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1945
5,850 Square Feet Lot
$2,225,300 Zestimate®
$1,521/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
New roofSerene zen-inspired backyardPeaceful private retreatFilled with natural lightOpen-concept floor planRefreshed landscapingLow-maintenance grounds
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: 20 hours ago
Listed by:
Mindy Ni 02050762 650-772-0268,
Coldwell Banker Realty 408-252-1133
Source: MLSListings Inc,MLS#: ML82038436
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Dining room
- Features: DiningArea
Family room
- Features: KitchenFamilyRoomCombo
Heating
- Central Forced Air Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Features
- Flooring: Vinyl Linoleum
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,439
- Total interior livable area: 1,439 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Detached
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Stories: 1
Lot
- Size: 5,850 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 062052160
- Zoning: R10008
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Foundation: Crawl Space
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1945
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: $1,521/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $76,941
- Annual tax amount: $20,525
- Date on market: 3/14/2026
- Listing agreement: ExclusiveRightToSell
- Listing terms: CashorConventionalLoan
Estimated market value
$2,225,300
$2.11M - $2.34M
$4,360/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/14/2026 | Listed for sale | $2,188,888+37.8%$1,521/sqft |
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| 1/27/2025 | Sold | $1,588,000$1,104/sqft |
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Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $20,525 +787.8% | $76,941 +2% |
| 2024 | $2,312 +3.7% | $75,434 +2% |
| 2023 | $2,228 +2.3% | $73,956 +2% |
| 2022 | $2,178 +1.9% | $72,507 +2% |
| 2021 | $2,137 +1.8% | $71,086 +1% |
| 2020 | $2,099 +3% | $70,358 +2% |
| 2019 | $2,038 +4.2% | $68,979 +2% |
| 2018 | $1,955 +4.1% | $67,627 +2% |
| 2017 | $1,878 +3.9% | $66,302 +2% |
| 2016 | $1,807 +9.5% | $65,002 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $1,650 | $64,027 +2% |
| 2014 | $1,650 | $62,773 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $62,490 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $61,266 |
| 2011 | -- | $61,266 +2.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $59,618 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $59,760 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $58,589 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $57,441 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $56,315 |
| 2005 | -- | $56,315 +4% |
| 2004 | -- | $54,130 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $53,139 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $52,098 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $51,077 +2% |
| 2000 | -- | $50,076 |
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BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$13,169/mo
Principal & interest
$11126
Property taxes
$2043
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Menlo Oaks
Getting around
38 / 100
Some TransitNearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 10/10Laurel Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.5 mi
- 8/10Hillview Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.8 mi
- 8/10Menlo-Atherton High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.9 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- 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.




