Conveniently located rarely available craftsman home built in 2016 with 5 beds, 4 baths, formal living room/dining room combination and extraordinary yard on large 8,660sq ft lot. Tremendous open concept great room with custom designed kitchen, Thermador professional 6 burner range, two ovens, bar seating, breakfast nook surrounded by windows to the rear garden, perfectly situated family room with backyard access and built in bookcases. Hardwood floors throughout home with designer touches throughout, air conditioned, tank-less water heater, LED lighting. Luxurious master bedroom with sitting area, walk in closet, tub/shower with jets as well as stall shower detailed in marble. Well designed for indoor/outdoor living with a lush yard with multiple fruit trees, drought tolerant blooming gardens, well-planned deck, stone patio and large cabana perfect for entertaining and relaxing. Within close proximity to downtown Palo Alto, Menlo Park, Hwy 101, Caltrain, Facebook and Stanford University.
Single-familyProperty Type
2016Year Built
8,660 sq ftLot Size
$1,581Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Judy Citron•DRE #01825569• Compass
Contact: 650-400-8424
Bought with Lan L. Bowling•DRE #01248958• Keller Williams Palo Alto
The home sits on a spacious lot. Nice open floor plan, with a big front and back yard. Quality materials were used throughout the house. It has spacious bedrooms, and 2 car garage.
10 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
This newly constructed Craftsman style home features a contemporary open floorplan with 10ft ceilings on the main floor, spacious 8,660sq ft lot, and top shelf finishes designed for today’s modern living. The flexible floorplan includes a spacious kitchen/great room combo, formal living room, and downstairs bedroom with full bath. The custom kitchen showcases Thermador appliances, quartz counters, a signature island with breakfast bar seating, and custom soft-close cabinetry. Warm Maple hardwood floors grace the living areas and a multitude of doors and windows shower these spaces with an abundance of natural light, as well as providing access to the spacious back patio, perfect for al-fresco entertaining. Upstairs lies the master suite, along with 3 additional bedrooms and two full baths, and laundry facility. Gated entrance with spacious motor court and attached, fully finished garage. Convenient access to downtown areas of Palo Alto and Menlo Park, outstanding Menlo Park Schools.
Public Records
Sep 19, 2006
Sold
$1,450,000
$524/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$37,206 (+2.8%)
$1,589,612 + $1,589,612
$3,179,224
2024
$36,194 (+1.9%)
$1,558,444 + $1,558,444
$3,116,888
2023
$35,503 (+2.7%)
$1,527,887 + $1,527,887
$3,055,774
2022
$34,561 (+2.0%)
$1,497,929 + $1,497,929
$2,995,858
2021
$33,868 (+0.6%)
$1,468,558 + $1,468,558
$2,937,116
2020
$33,661 (+1.9%)
$1,439,763 + $1,439,763
$2,879,526
2019
$33,043 (+2.5%)
$1,425,000 + $1,425,000
$2,850,000
2018
$32,246 (+87.9%)
$1,389,750 + $1,389,750
$2,779,500
2017
$17,157 (+38.8%)
$366,057 + $981,240
$1,347,297
2016
$12,362 (+22.4%)
$366,057 + $981,240
$1,347,297
2015
$10,102 (+2.2%)
$358,880 + $577,000
$935,880
2014
$9,886
$346,566 + $372,418
$718,984
Tax history for 161 Willow Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$37,206 (+2.8%)
$1,589,612 + $1,589,612
$3,179,224
2024
$36,194 (+1.9%)
$1,558,444 + $1,558,444
$3,116,888
2023
$35,503 (+2.7%)
$1,527,887 + $1,527,887
$3,055,774
2022
$34,561 (+2.0%)
$1,497,929 + $1,497,929
$2,995,858
2021
$33,868 (+0.6%)
$1,468,558 + $1,468,558
$2,937,116
2020
$33,661 (+1.9%)
$1,439,763 + $1,439,763
$2,879,526
2019
$33,043 (+2.5%)
$1,425,000 + $1,425,000
$2,850,000
2018
$32,246 (+87.9%)
$1,389,750 + $1,389,750
$2,779,500
2017
$17,157 (+38.8%)
$366,057 + $981,240
$1,347,297
2016
$12,362 (+22.4%)
$366,057 + $981,240
$1,347,297
2015
$10,102 (+2.2%)
$358,880 + $577,000
$935,880
2014
$9,886
$346,566 + $372,418
$718,984
*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
Permits
Beds
5
Baths
4
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
8,660 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
2016
Sq. Ft.
2,766
Year built
2016
Style
Single Family Residential
County
San Mateo County
APN
062272810
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 2, 2026.
Nov 20, 2019 • Final
Building
Construct a new single-family home with two stories.
New construction
Nov 20, 2019 • Final
Building
Demolish a residential building and a detached garage.
Demolition
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: Attached Garage
Garage Spaces: 2
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms (Minimum): 5
# of Bedrooms (Maximum): 5
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 4
Room Information
Family Room Description: Kitchen/Family Room Combo
Dining Room Description: Dining Area
Heating & Cooling Information
Cooling: Central Forced Air
Heating: Central Forced Air
Exterior
Exterior Features
Roof: Composition
Building Information
Subclass: Single Family Home
Building Type: Detached
Concrete Perimeter
Property Features
Living Sq. Ft.: 2,766
Property Information
Property Primary ID: 561418
Lot Information
Lot Acres: 0.1988
Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Zoning: R1
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer Septic: Sewer (Public)
Utilities: Public Utilities
Water Information
Water: Public
Location
Multi-Unit Information
# of Stories: 2
School Information
Elementary School District: Menlo Park City Elementary
High School: Menlo-Atherton High
High School District: Sequoia Union High
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 4.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,766
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 8,660 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2016
Year Renovated: 2016
County: San Mateo County
APN: 062272810
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 2, 2026
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Schools
Laurel Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.9mi
10/10
Hillview Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.1mi
9/10
Menlo-Atherton High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.7mi
8/10
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1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 90° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
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Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
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16 unhealthy days expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$4.16M – $5.03M
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