LOVINGLY LANDSCAPED 1920S HOME ON A 1950S FOUNDATION. EXTRA LARGE ROOMS FOR ENTERTAINING--KITCHEN & DINING ROOM. KITCHEN & MASTER BATH UPDATED--NEWER APPLIANCES. CLOSE TO DOWNTOWN PALO ALTO WITH MENLO PARK SCHOOLS. OLD WORLD CHARM.
Single-familyProperty Type
1928Year Built
6,950 sq ftLot Size
$1,712Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Jennifer Pollock•DRE #01215021• Coldwell Banker Realty
Contact: (650) 867-0609
Bought with Cliff Whearley•DRE #01788348• Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty
Location and Potential!! Nestled back behind another lot, charming 1920s home on 1950s foundation. Old fashioned large rooms, family kitchen, huge dining room, crown molding, coved ceilings. Close to dwntn PA. Beautifully landscaped
Public Records
Feb 28, 1997
Sold
$333,000
$201/sq ft
Public Records
May 21, 1974
Sold
$32,000
$19/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$14,136 (+2.8%)
$512,466 + $512,466
$1,024,932
2024
$13,747 (+2.3%)
$502,418 + $502,418
$1,004,836
2023
$13,441 (+2.8%)
$492,567 + $492,567
$985,134
2022
$13,078 (+3.1%)
$482,909 + $482,909
$965,818
2021
$12,679 (+0.9%)
$473,441 + $473,441
$946,882
2020
$12,570 (+1.5%)
$464,158 + $464,158
$928,316
2019
$12,381 (+2.7%)
$459,399 + $459,399
$918,798
2018
$12,052 (+1.8%)
$450,392 + $450,392
$900,784
2017
$11,836 (+3.7%)
$432,903 + $432,903
$865,806
2016
$11,415 (+1.3%)
$432,903 + $432,903
$865,806
2015
$11,269 (+2.1%)
$424,415 + $424,415
$848,830
2014
$11,037 (+4.1%)
$409,852 + $409,852
$819,704
2012
$10,602 (−9.7%)
$408,000 + $408,000
$816,000
2011
$11,735 (+1.7%)
$400,000 + $400,000
$800,000
2010
$11,545 (+2.5%)
$453,332 + $453,332
$906,664
2009
$11,258 (+3.5%)
$449,944 + $449,944
$899,888
2008
$10,882
$451,013 + $451,013
$902,026
Tax history for 245 WILLOW Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$14,136 (+2.8%)
$512,466 + $512,466
$1,024,932
2024
$13,747 (+2.3%)
$502,418 + $502,418
$1,004,836
2023
$13,441 (+2.8%)
$492,567 + $492,567
$985,134
2022
$13,078 (+3.1%)
$482,909 + $482,909
$965,818
2021
$12,679 (+0.9%)
$473,441 + $473,441
$946,882
2020
$12,570 (+1.5%)
$464,158 + $464,158
$928,316
2019
$12,381 (+2.7%)
$459,399 + $459,399
$918,798
2018
$12,052 (+1.8%)
$450,392 + $450,392
$900,784
2017
$11,836 (+3.7%)
$432,903 + $432,903
$865,806
2016
$11,415 (+1.3%)
$432,903 + $432,903
$865,806
2015
$11,269 (+2.1%)
$424,415 + $424,415
$848,830
2014
$11,037 (+4.1%)
$409,852 + $409,852
$819,704
2012
$10,602 (−9.7%)
$408,000 + $408,000
$816,000
2011
$11,735 (+1.7%)
$400,000 + $400,000
$800,000
2010
$11,545 (+2.5%)
$453,332 + $453,332
$906,664
2009
$11,258 (+3.5%)
$449,944 + $449,944
$899,888
2008
$10,882
$451,013 + $451,013
$902,026
*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
2
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
7,455 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,660
Year built
1922
Style
Single Family Residential
County
San Mateo County
APN
062272510
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 2, 2026.
Feb 24, 2026 • Active
Building
Enclose the front porch to create a new sunroom and entry vestibule. Add a new redwood pergola and deck at the entry. Convert the existing laundry room into a bedroom with a new egress window, remodel the hall bathroom with new fixtures, and install a new ducted heat pump in the attic.
Addition
Bathroom
Remodel
Apr 10, 2025 • Final
Residential hvac
Install a new heat pump to replace an existing gas furnace. The unit will be located on the ground in the backyard and includes ductwork replacement.
Heat pump
HVAC
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
Garage Spaces: 2
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms (Minimum): 2
# of Bedrooms (Maximum): 2
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
# of Baths (Minimum): 2
# of Baths (Maximum): 2
Bathroom Description: 2+ Showers Over Tubs, No Tub, No Shower Stall
Room Information
Utility Room
Family Room Description: No Separate Family Room
Dining Room Description: Formal Dining Room, Eat in Kitchen
Kitchen Description: Dishwasher, Refrigerator(s), Oven Range
Interior Features
Laundry: In Laundry Room, Dryer, Washer
Flooring: Hardwood, Vinyl/Linoleum
Fireplace Information
Fireplace Description: In Living Room, Wood-Burning, Fireplace Available
Heating & Cooling Information
Heating: Forced Air
Exterior
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle, Composition
Yard/Grounds: Fenced
Building Information
Style: Cottage/Bungalow
Subclass: Single Family Home
Building Type: Detached
Concrete Perimeter
Building Height (Minimum): 1
Building Height (Maximum): 1
Property Features
Amenities: High Ceiling
Living Sq. Ft.: 1,660
Property Information
Property Primary ID: 174132
Lot Information
Lot Description: Grade (Level)
Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Source: Seller
Zoning: R100
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer Septic: Sewer in Street, Sewer Connected
Water Information
Water: Public
Location
Multi-Unit Information
# of Stories: 1
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: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,660
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 7,455 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1922
Year Renovated: —
County: San Mateo County
APN: 062272510
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 2, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Incorporated: Yes
Around this home
Schools
Laurel Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.8mi
10/10
Hillview Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.2mi
9/10
Menlo-Atherton High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.7mi
8/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
5/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 37-49% chance 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
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
8/10 Air Factor
16 unhealthy days expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Menlo Park, CA • 94025
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 11.1 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$2.70M – $3.27M
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