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48 SPENCER Ln, Atherton, CA 94027
About this home
Spanish estate built in 1929 and home to legendary baseball great Ty Cobb; mostly original detail with wood floors, vintage mosaic tiled baths, brass hardware, remodeled kitchen & butler’s pantry; flexible floor plan with lots of options; enclosed courtyard + terrace with pool and vast lawn; Main house ~5,017sf, apartment & cottage ~2,060sf

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Sale history for 48 SPENCER Ln
$1,036/sq ft
$1,092/sq ft
Tax history for 48 SPENCER Ln
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
- Public record
- Zoning
- Permits
R-1A
Residential District
This chapter identifies the allowed use and permit requirements and development standards for the residential district R-1A. The intent of this district is to implement the residential land use categories of the town’s general plan. It is designed to designate land for the development of residential uses consistent with the development regulations set forth in this title.Include but are not limited to:
- Housing
- Housing-Single unit
Perform emergency repairs to the main utility line. Restore the surrounding area upon completion.
Gas
Plumbing
Perform an interior remodel of a residential building.
Remodel
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Parking
- Parking Information
- Garage (Minimum): 2
- Garage (Maximum): 2
- Parking Description: Detached, Guest/Visitor Parking
- Garage Spaces: 2
Interior
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- Bedroom Information
- # of Bedrooms (Minimum): 8
- # of Bedrooms (Maximum): 8
- Bedrooms: Primary Suite/Retreat
- Bathroom Information
- # of Baths (Full): 7
- # of Baths (1/2): 1
- # of Baths (Minimum): 8
- # of Baths (Maximum): 8
- Bathroom Description: 2+ Tubs, 2+ Stall Shower, Tub in Master Bedroom
- Room Information
- Bonus/Hobby Room, Workshop, Den/Study/Office, Library, Formal Entry, Guest House, Basement (Partial), Attic, Storage
- Family Room Description: Separate Family Room
- Dining Room Description: Formal Dining Room, Breakfast Nook
- Kitchen Description: Pantry, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, 2+ Ovens, 2+ Refrigerators, Oven Range (Built-In)
- Guest House
- Interior Features
- Laundry: In Garage, In Laundry Room, Dryer, Washer
- Flooring: Tile, Carpet (Wall-to-Wall), Hardwood
- Fireplace Information
- Fireplace Description: In Family Room, In Living Room, In Other Location, Wood-Burning, Fireplace Available
- Heating & Cooling Information
- Heating: Steam/Hot Water
Exterior
- Exterior Features
- Roof: Tile
- Yard/Grounds: Patio(s), Sprinkler(s) (Front), Sprinkler(s) (Rear)
- Building Information
- Building Type: Detached
- Exterior: Stucco
- Concrete Perimeter
- Building Height (Minimum): 2
- Building Height (Maximum): 2
- Pool Information
- Has Pool
- Pool Description: In-Ground (Concrete), Heated (Gas)
- Property Features
- Amenities: High Ceiling
- Communication: Satellite Dish, Cable TV Available
- Living Sq. Ft.: 5,017
- Property Information
- Property Primary ID: 346083
- Lot Information
- Lot Description: Grade (Level)
- Lot Location: Cul-de-Sac
- Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Sq. Ft.
- Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Sq. Ft.
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Zoning: R100
Utilities
- Utility Information
- Sewer Septic: Sewer in Street, Sewer Connected
- Water Information
- Water: Heater (Gas), Public
Location
- Multi-Unit Information
- # of Stories: 2
- School Information
- Elementary School: Encinal Elementary
- Elementary School District: Menlo Park City Elementary
- Middle School: Hillview Middle
- High School: Menlo-Atherton High
- High School District: Sequoia Union High
Public facts
- Beds: 7
- Baths: 5.5
- Sq. Ft.: 4,180
- Stories: 2.0
- Lot Size: 0.92 acres
- Style: Single Family Residential
- Year Built: 1930
- Year Renovated: 1940
- County: San Mateo County
- APN: 070230120
Other
- Miscellaneous Information
- Incorporated: Yes
Around this home
Schools Places Transit
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.8mi
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.3mi
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.3mi
Lifestyle
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Climate risks
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
7 days above 91° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
16 unhealthy days expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.7 hours in June and 5 hours in December, placing it above the U.S. average for solar exposure.
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| Address | Redfin Estimate |
|---|---|
7 Beds | 8.5 Baths | 7820 Sq. Ft. | $20,956,236 |
1 Beds | 1 Baths | 670 Sq. Ft. | $3,214,197 |
| Address | Redfin Estimate |
|---|---|
5 Beds | 3.5 Baths | 4990 Sq. Ft. | $11,301,698 |
5 Beds | 4 Baths | 7093 Sq. Ft. | $15,829,268 |
| Address | Redfin Estimate |
|---|---|
4 Beds | 4.5 Baths | 4310 Sq. Ft. | $10,972,214 |
5 Beds | 5.5 Baths | 8339 Sq. Ft. | $15,231,366 |
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