Sold on Apr 2026

$6,750,000

•

3,070

sq ft

253 Princeton Rd, Menlo Park, CA 94025

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Craftsman-style home in the heart of Allied Arts showcasing exceptional craftsmanship, thoughtful design and completely rebuilt in 2000. A covered porch with swing and bead board ceiling welcomes you. Site-finished hardwood floors, abundant natural light, and beautiful millwork creating a warm and refined interior. The living room features window seat, while a flexible media room with built-in seating platform, and pocket doors also serves as the main-level bedroom with adjacent full bath. The kitchen offers white inset cabinetry, Carrara marble counters, Sub-Zero refrigerator, Thermador oven, Wolf five-burner cooktop, and built-in banquette seating. French doors open to a large arbor-covered patio ideal for indoor-outdoor entertaining. Upstairs includes a spacious primary suite, sitting area, walk-in closet, and zen-like bath. Two additional bedrooms and an oversized lounge with built-in desks provide flexible living and workspace. Designed by Anna Williamson and rebuilt in 2000, the home features custom lofts and hidden spaces throughout. The private yard includes lawn, mature plantings, lemon tree, hydrangeas, automatic gate, and a finished detached one-car garage with covered patio, ideal for office, gym, or recreation. Close to downtown MP, Palo Alto, Stanford-top MP schools.

Single-familyProperty Type

1914Year Built

7,500 sq ftLot Size

$2,199Price/Sq.Ft.

1 car garageParking

Listed by Judy Citron •DRE #01825569 • Compass

Listed by Talia Citron •DRE #01987761 • Compass

Contact: 650-400-8424

Bought with Christopher Mogensen •DRE #01704390 • Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty

Redfin checked: 2 minutes ago

•Source:MLSListings #ML82038774

Redfin Estimate

$6,298,444

$452K since sold in April 2026$291K since August

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This home's estimate is 20.7% higher than the average sale price ($5.22M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUN 18, 2026
$4,640,000
A
4 beds3 baths2,470 sq ft
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SOLD SEP 26, 2025
$5,350,000
B
4 beds3 baths2,760 sq ft
274 Princeton Rd, Menlo Park, CA 94025
SOLD DEC 31, 2025
$4,200,000
C
4 beds3 baths2,290 sq ft
145 Cornell Rd, Menlo Park, CA 94025
SOLD APR 27, 2026
$5,300,000
D
4 beds3 baths2,780 sq ft
1785 Holly Ave, Menlo Park, CA 94025
SOLD JUN 26, 2026
$4,600,000
E
4 beds3 baths2,018 sq ft
928-930 Scott St, Palo Alto, CA 94301
SOLD JUN 22, 2026
$7,218,000
F
4 beds3 baths3,050 sq ft
350 August Cir, Menlo Park, CA 94025

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Last updated August 2026

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Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

103.4%

+0.2% MoM

Median sale price

$2.9M

$276K MoM

Avg. days on market

15d

1 days MoM

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Sale and tax history for 253 Princeton Rd

Sale History
Tax History

Date

Event

Price

bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #ML82038774

Apr 16, 2026

Sold

$6,750,000

$2,199/sq ft

Apr 16, 2026

Sold

$6,750,000

$2,199/sq ft

Mar 25, 2026

Pending

—

Mar 25, 2026

Pending

—

Mar 16, 2026

Listed

$5,850,000

$1,906/sq ft

Mar 16, 2026

Listed

$5,850,000

$1,906/sq ft

+14

Craftsman-style home in the heart of Allied Arts showcasing exceptional craftsmanship, thoughtful design and completely rebuilt in 2000. A covered porch with swing and bead board ceiling welcomes you. Site-finished hardwood floors, abundant natural light, and beautiful millwork creating a warm and refined interior. The living room features window seat, while a flexible media room with built-in seating platform, and pocket doors also serves as the main-level bedroom with adjacent full bath. The kitchen offers white inset cabinetry, Carrara marble counters, Sub-Zero refrigerator, Thermador oven, Wolf five-burner cooktop, and built-in banquette seating. French doors open to a large arbor-covered patio ideal for indoor-outdoor entertaining. Upstairs includes a spacious primary suite, sitting area, walk-in closet, and zen-like bath. Two additional bedrooms and an oversized lounge with built-in desks provide flexible living and workspace. Designed by Anna Williamson and rebuilt in 2000, the home features custom lofts and hidden spaces throughout. The private yard includes lawn, mature plantings, lemon tree, hydrangeas, automatic gate,and a finished detached one-car garage with covered patio, ideal for office, gym, or recreation.Close to downtown MP, Palo Alto, Stanford-top MP schools.

bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #ML81512168

Mar 16, 2026

Listing Removed

—

bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #ML81565830

Mar 18, 2016

Listed

$3,995,000

$1,301/sq ft

Mar 17, 2016

Listed

$3,995,000

$1,301/sq ft

Mar 17, 2016

Sold

$3,995,000

$1,301/sq ft

Mar 17, 2016

Sold

$3,995,000

$1,301/sq ft

Public Records

Mar 8, 2016

Sold

$3,995,000

$1,301/sq ft

Public Records

Apr 25, 2014

Sold

$3,800,000

$1,238/sq ft

bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #ML89929418

Sep 2, 1999

Sold

$1,250,000

$407/sq ft

Sep 2, 1999

Listing Removed

—

Aug 20, 1999

Sold

$1,250,000

$407/sq ft

Jul 2, 1999

Listed

$1,250,000

$407/sq ft

Jul 2, 1999

Listed

$1,250,000

$407/sq ft

Public Records

Nov 10, 1987

Sold

$490,000

$160/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$54,853 (+2.8%)

$2,411,924 + $2,411,924

$4,823,848

2024

$53,364 (+1.9%)

$2,364,632 + $2,364,632

$4,729,264

2023

$52,380 (+2.7%)

$2,318,267 + $2,318,267

$4,636,534

2022

$50,995 (+1.8%)

$2,272,811 + $2,272,811

$4,545,622

2021

$50,078 (+0.5%)

$2,228,247 + $2,228,247

$4,456,494

2020

$49,846 (+1.3%)

$2,184,556 + $2,184,556

$4,369,112

2019

$49,185 (+2.5%)

$2,162,157 + $2,162,157

$4,324,314

2018

$48,008 (+1.4%)

$2,119,762 + $2,119,762

$4,239,524

2017

$47,334 (+3.7%)

$2,037,450 + $2,037,450

$4,074,900

2016

$45,631 (+0.8%)

$2,037,450 + $2,037,450

$4,074,900

2015

$45,257 (+133.9%)

$1,967,515 + $1,967,515

$3,935,030

2014

$19,348 (+4.2%)

$783,620 + $783,620

$1,567,240

2012

$18,560 (+2.0%)

$780,079 + $780,079

$1,560,158

2011

$18,192 (+1.5%)

$764,784 + $764,784

$1,529,568

2010

$17,926 (+1.6%)

$749,789 + $749,789

$1,499,578

2009

$17,640 (+2.7%)

$744,186 + $744,186

$1,488,372

2008

$17,171

$745,954 + $745,954

$1,491,908

Public record

Public record
Permits

Beds

Baths

3.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

7,500 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1970

Sq. Ft.

3,070

Year built

1914

Style

Single Family Residential

County

San Mateo County

APN

071393100

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Sep 2, 2026.

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Building

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Bathroom

Remodel

Nov 20, 2019 • Final

Building

Perform an inspection of the current electrical service to obtain a city tag. This is required for the utility company to repair the weather head connection. No new work is being performed.

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Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Garage (Minimum): 1
Garage (Maximum): 1
Parking Description: Detached
Garage Spaces: 1

Interior

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Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms (Minimum): 4
# of Bedrooms (Maximum): 4

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 3

Room Information
Family Room Description: Other (See Remarks)
Dining Room Description: Dining Area

Interior Features
Laundry: Washer/Dryer

Heating & Cooling Information
Cooling: Central Forced Air
Heating: Forced Air

Exterior

Exterior Features
Roof: Composition

Building Information
Subclass: Single Family Home
Building Type: Detached
Concrete Perimeter and Slab

Property Features
Living Sq. Ft.: 3,070

Property Information
Property Primary ID: 131612

Lot Information
Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Zoning: R10008

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer Septic: Sewer Connected
Utilities: Public Utilities

Water Information
Water: Public

Location

Multi-Unit Information
# of Stories: 2

School Information
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: 4
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,070
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 7,500 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1914
Year Renovated: 1970
County: San Mateo County
APN: 071393100

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 2, 2026

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Schools

Oak Knoll Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.1mi

10/10

Hillview Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.9mi

9/10

Menlo-Atherton High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.3mi

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Climate risks

6/10 Flood Factor

Estimated 70-78% 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

7/10 Air Factor

12 unhealthy days expected this year, 12 days in 30 years

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
262 Princeton Road, Menlo Park, CA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1840 Sq. Ft.	$3,585,073
205 Princeton Road, Menlo Park, CA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1636 Sq. Ft.	$4,084,804

Address	Redfin Estimate
275 Princeton Road, Menlo Park, CA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2448 Sq. Ft.	$5,197,945
308 Princeton Road, Menlo Park, CA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1610 Sq. Ft.	$4,381,008

Address	Redfin Estimate
250 Princeton Road, Menlo Park, CA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2030 Sq. Ft.	$4,185,004
229 Princeton Road, Menlo Park, CA 4 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 3835 Sq. Ft.	$4,305,743

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