Off market apr 2026 for $6.7M

$6,900,922

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $41,730/mo

•

3,070

sq ft

253 Princeton Rd, Menlo Park, CA 94025

About this home

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

$2,248Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 car garageParking

Listed by Judy Citron •DRE #01825569 • Compass

Listed by Talia Citron •DRE #01987761 • Compass

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

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•Source:MLSListings #ML82038774

Redfin Estimate

$6,900,922

$151K since sold in April 2026$727K since October

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This home's estimate is 33.1% higher than the average sale price ($5.18M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUN 18, 2026
$4,640,000
A
4 beds3 baths2,470 sq ft
776 Cambridge Ave, Menlo Park, CA 94025
SOLD OCT 1, 2026
$8,557,000
B
4 beds3 baths3,196 sq ft
1780 Bay Laurel Dr, Menlo Park, CA 94025
SOLD SEP 18, 2026
$3,610,000
C
— beds3 baths3,940 sq ft
235 Alma St, Palo Alto, CA 94301
SOLD DEC 31, 2025
$4,200,000
D
4 beds3 baths2,290 sq ft
145 Cornell Rd, Menlo Park, CA 94025
SOLD OCT 23, 2026
$4,800,000
E
3 beds2 baths2,010 sq ft
824 Harvard Ave, Menlo Park, CA 94025
SOLD SEP 18, 2026
$5,300,000
F
3 beds3 baths2,540 sq ft
1331 Cotton St, Menlo Park, CA 94025

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Market trends in 94025, CA

Last updated October 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

101.5%

0.4% MoM

Median sale price

$3.2M

$274K MoM

Avg. days on market

14d

1 days MoM

Recently sold homes

100

3 MoM

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Sale history for 253 Princeton Rd

Date

Event

Price

MLSListings #ML82038774

Apr 16, 2026

Sold

$6,750,000

$2,199/sq ft

Mar 25, 2026

Pending

—

Mar 16, 2026

Listed

$5,850,000

$1,906/sq ft

Mar 16, 2026

Listed

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

Mar 16, 2026

Listing Removed

—

MLSListings #ML81565830

Mar 17, 2016

Listed

$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

MLSListings #ML89929418

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

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

Tax history for 253 Princeton Rd

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

*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

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.

Nov 20, 2019 • Final

Building

Perform a remodel of a bathroom.

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.

Electrical

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Property details

Parking

Garage Information
# of Garage Spaces: 1

Parking Information
Has Garage: Yes
Parking Features: Detached

Interior

Virtual Tour

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 3

Appliances
Washer/Dryer

Dining Room Information
Dining Area

Exterior

Building Information
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter and Slab
Roof: Composition

Stories
Stories: 2

Year Built
Year Built Details: 2

Property Information
Building Area Total (Sq. Ft.): 3,070

Financial

Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Conventional

Utilities

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

Utility Information
Gas: Public Utilities
Utilities: Public Utilities, Public Water
Water Source: Public

Location

School Information
Elementary School District: Menlo Park City Elementary
High School: Menlo-Atherton High
High School District: Sequoia Union High
Middle/Junior High School: Hillview Middle

Location Information
MLS Area: Allied Arts / Downtown
Street Name: Princeton
Street Number: 253

WalkScore Information
Walk Score: 65

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

Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

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

8/10

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Lifestyle

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

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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Historical weather

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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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Estimated sale price

$6.56M – $7.94M

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Home values near 253 Princeton Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
262 Princeton Road, Menlo Park, CA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1840 Sq. Ft.	$3,646,543
205 Princeton Road, Menlo Park, CA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1636 Sq. Ft.	$4,228,058

Address	Redfin Estimate
275 Princeton Road, Menlo Park, CA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2448 Sq. Ft.	$5,436,644
308 Princeton Road, Menlo Park, CA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1610 Sq. Ft.	$4,307,700

Address	Redfin Estimate
250 Princeton Road, Menlo Park, CA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2030 Sq. Ft.	$4,388,476
229 Princeton Road, Menlo Park, CA 4 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 3835 Sq. Ft.	$4,583,350

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