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  • $2,188,888

    531 Bay Rd, Menlo Park, CA 94025

    3beds
    1,439sqft
    : 
    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
    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.
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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#: ML82038436MLS Logo

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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
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        Estimated market value

        $2,225,300

        $2.11M - $2.34M

        $4,360/mo

        Price history

        Price history
        DateEventPrice
        3/14/2026Listed for sale$2,188,888+37.8%$1,521/sqft
        Source: MLSListings Inc #ML82038436 Report a problem
        1/27/2025Sold$1,588,000$1,104/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem

        Public tax history

        Public tax history
        YearProperty taxesTax 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 Transit

          Nearby schools

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          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.

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