Unique opportunity to unlock the advantages of buying an in-progress home built by Thomas James Homes. When purchasing this home, you will benefit from preferred pricing, designed personalization, and more. Estimated completion of construction is Summer 2025. Distinguished 5-bedroom, 5.5-bathroom Craftsman-style home in a prime Central Menlo Park location. Just inside the front porch is the great room that includes a fireplace and large doors that lead to the covered patio. At the heart of the main floor is the gourmet kitchen hosting an island, prep station, walk-in pantry, and dining area. Continue through the main floor to the flex room, office, and junior suite with en suite bathroom. Ascend the stairs to the versatile loft, laundry room with sink and storage, and 3 additional secondary bedrooms with en suite bathrooms. Enjoy the luxurious grand suite, which includes a spa-like bath and walk-in closet. *Illustrative landscaping shown is generic and does not represent the landscaping proposed for this site. All imagery is representational and does not depict specific building, views or future architectural details. Photos taken November 14, 2024
Property Details
Property Features
Property Information:
Architectural Style: Craftsman
Year Built: 2024
Stories: 2
Living Area: 5,044 SqFt
Listing Office:
Office Name: Thomas James Real Estate Services, Inc,
Office Phone: (213) 344-2214
Listing Agent: Gloria Lee
Interior Features
Interior Information:
Appliances: Dishwasher, Freezer, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Vented Exhaust Fan
Flooring Type: Tile, Wood
Interior: Breakfast Bar, Walk-In Closet(s)
Fireplace: Living Room
Bedroom and Bathroom Information:
Partial Bathrooms: 1
Full Bathrooms: 5
Total Bedroom Count: 5
Exterior Features
Exterior Information:
View: Neighborhood
Parking Information:
Garage Space: 3 spaces
Attached Garage: Yes
Lot Features
Lot Information:
Lot Size: 0.51 Acres
Utilities
Utilities Information:
Heating: Forced Air
Cooling: Central Air
Other
Directions Information:
Directions: Cross Street: San Mateo Drive
Price Information
Listing Price Info
Price Summary:
List Price: $9,995,000
Price Per SqFt: $1,982/SqFt
Tax Information:
Annual Amount: $4,308
Tax Year: 2021
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Housing Market Comparison
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This property is $7.2M more than the Median Sold Price and $547/SqFt more than other homes in Menlo Park, CA.
Based on homes sold in the last 12 months
MLS Details
MLS Information:
MLS Name: CRMLS
MLS Number: #ML81985504
Listing Office:
Office Name: Thomas James Real Estate Services, Inc,
Office Phone: (213) 344-2214
Listing Agent: Gloria Lee
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Property Sales & Tax
Tax History
YEAR
PROP. TAX
ASSESSMENT
2021
$4,308
$169,142
2020
$4,223
$167,409
2019
$4,081
$164,127
2018
$4,081
$160,910
2017
$3,966
$157,756
History based on county public records data.
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Nearby Schools
9
/10
Oak Knoll Elementary School
1895 Oak Knoll Ln
Distance between this listing and this school0.81 miles
Public District Grades KG-5
8
/10
Las Lomitas Elementary School
299 Alameda De Las Pulgas
Distance between this listing and this school1.63 miles
Public District Grades KG-3
8
/10
Encinal Elementary School
195 Encinal Ave
Distance between this listing and this school1.75 miles
Public District Grades KG-5
Nearby Schools
8
/10
Hillview Middle School
1100 Elder Ave
Distance between this listing and this school0.71 miles
Public District Grades 6-8
8
/10
La Entrada School
2200 Sharon Rd
Distance between this listing and this school1.33 miles
Public District Grades 4-8
3
/10
Kipp Valiant Community Preparatory
2086 Clarke Ave
Distance between this listing and this school2.11 miles
Public Charter Grades KG-8
Nearby Schools
9
/10
Palo Alto High School
50 Embarcadero Rd
Distance between this listing and this school1.47 miles
Public District Grades 9-12
7
/10
Menlo-Atherton High School
555 Midfield Rd
Distance between this listing and this school1.58 miles
Public District Grades 9-12
4
/10
Everest Public High School
455 5th Ave
Distance between this listing and this school2.63 miles
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $239,575. The majority of Menlo Park, CA residents have income $200k+ annually. Residents typically live in married, with kids family. The most common level of education of people living in this area is post secondary degree.
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Frequently Asked Questions About 1265 Bay Laurel Dr
What is the listing price of this property?
The listing price of 1265 Bay Laurel Dr property is $9,995,000.
What type of property is this?
The property 1265 Bay Laurel Dr is a house located in Menlo Park, California, 94025.
Is this property for sale now?
Active Listing: 1265 Bay Laurel Dr is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
What is the annual property tax for this property?
According to the records, the last property tax for 2021 is $4,308 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this property have?
The property at 1265 Bay Laurel Dr has 5 bedrooms and 5 full and 1 half bathrooms.
What is the square footage of this property?
The property 1265 Bay Laurel Dr is 5,044 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
Which year was this property built?
The year of construction for 1265 Bay Laurel Dr is 2024.
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This home is located at 1265 Bay Laurel Dr in Menlo Park, CA and zip code 94025 in the Central Menlo Park neighborhood. This 5,044 square foot home, which was built in 2024, sits on a 0.51 acre lot. Features: 5 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since November 09, 2024 and is currently priced at $9,995,000.
Over 14 listings were sold over their listed price in November 2024 in Menlo Park, CA. In the same period over 8 listings were sold below the listed price and 2 listings were sold for the listed price. In November 2024 in Menlo Park, CA there were 20% less homes for sale than in October 2024. Listings spent 15 days on the market in November 2024, and had a median list price of $2,706,666 during the same period.
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