OFF MARKET

Off market mar 2022 for $2.9M

$3,549,240

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $4,883/mo

•

1,610

sq ft

279 Willow Rd, Menlo Park, CA 94025

About this home

Charming South of Seminary 1940 cottage on 10,350 sf lot. 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, beautiful kitchen featuring top line appliances and nicely updated baths. Solar panels provide power to the grid. Sun room (permits?) attached to bedroom off patio. Office/Studio attached to rear of garage. Hardwood floors throughout living areas. Tile floors in baths. A small orchard in the back with fruit trees and flowering plants (see Garden Map in Disclosures). Menlo Park schools (Laurel, Hillview, Menlo Atherton) Nearby is Seminary Oaks Park, Willow Oaks Park, Mardini's Deli, the now famous Willows Market, Menalto Center with Cafe Zoe, West Bay Cleaners, La Hacienda Grocery (delicious burritos etc), downtown Palo Alto and Menlo Park.

Single-familyProperty Type

1940Year Built

10,350 sq ftLot Size

$2,204Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Michael Hall •DRE #01133676 • Compass

Listed by Tricia Soliz •DRE #01836700 • Compass

Contact: 650-465-1651

Bought with Stacey Woods •DRE #02002137 • Compass

Redfin checked: 2 minutes ago

•Source:MLSListings #ML81876941

Redfin Estimate

$3,549,240

$592K since sold in March 2022$33K since September

Recently sold homes
Estimate history
Homes for sale

This home's estimate is 5.3% higher than the average sale price ($3.37M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUN 5, 2026
$3,400,000
A
3 beds2 baths1,592 sq ft
723 Gilbert Ave, Menlo Park, CA 94025
SOLD MAY 5, 2026
$3,600,000
B
3 beds2 baths1,700 sq ft
243 Robin Way, Menlo Park, CA 94025
SOLD AUG 28, 2026
$2,850,000
C
3 beds2 baths1,362 sq ft
522 Pope St, Menlo Park, CA 94025
SOLD APR 30, 2026
$3,501,000
D
3 beds3 baths1,705 sq ft
287 Santa Margarita Ave, Menlo Park, CA 94025
SOLD OCT 6, 2026
$3,300,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,460 sq ft
505 Pope St, Menlo Park, CA 94025
SOLD MAR 2, 2026
$3,580,000
F
3 beds2 baths1,450 sq ft
413 Gilbert Ave, Menlo Park, CA 94025

Claim this home to receive a free report every month with insights on the changing estimate.

Earn from this home

Sell

$1,205,905

Est. take-home

List your home with Redfin and save $17,746

Refinance

Est. cash available

Get cash now or lower your monthly rate

Rent

$6,304/mo

Redfin rental estimate

List your home for rent

Market trends in 94025, CA

Last updated September 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

New listings for sale

OPEN TODAY, 1PM TO 4:30PM
$1,988,000
3 beds2 baths1,880 sq ft
858 Arbor Rd, Menlo Park, CA 94025
OPEN TODAY, 2PM TO 4PM
$1,648,000
2 beds2 baths1,152 sq ft
610 14th Ave, Menlo Park, CA 94025
(415) 325-2295
$998,000
3 beds2 baths1,300 sq ft
1149 Berkeley Ave, Menlo Park, CA 94025
OPEN TODAY, 12PM TO 5PM
$2,498,000
4 beds2 baths1,920 sq ft
591 16th Ave, Menlo Park, CA 94025
OPEN SUN, 12PM TO 3PM
$1,198,000
4 beds2 baths1,180 sq ft
1307 Hill Ave, Menlo Park, CA 94025
OPEN TODAY, 1:30PM TO 4:30PM
$4,988,000
4 beds3.5 baths2,720 sq ft
264 Leland Ave, Menlo Park, CA 94025
OPEN SUN, 2PM TO 4PM
$3,150,000
3 beds2 baths1,540 sq ft
319 Marmona Dr, Menlo Park, CA 94025
OPEN TODAY, 1:30PM TO 4:30PM
$3,300,000
4 beds4 baths2,590 sq ft
751 San Benito Ave, Menlo Park, CA 94025
OPEN TODAY, 1:30PM TO 4:30PM
$3,800,000
5 beds2 baths2,640 sq ft
115 Durham St, Menlo Park, CA 94025
3D WALKTHROUGH
$4,995,000
5 beds4.5 baths2,800 sq ft
2160 Cedar Ave, Menlo Park, CA 94025
See all

Provided by Redfin

Sale history for 279 Willow Rd

Date

Event

Price

MLSListings #ML81876941

Mar 18, 2022

Sold

$2,957,000

$1,837/sq ft

Feb 18, 2022

Pending

—

Feb 10, 2022

Listed

$2,490,000

$1,547/sq ft

MLSListings #ML81201925

Feb 14, 2012

Sold

$1,200,000

$745/sq ft

Jan 28, 2012

Pending

—

Jan 17, 2012

Listed

$1,095,000

$680/sq ft

+14

MLSListings #ML80829973

May 28, 2009

Sold

$855,000

$531/sq ft

May 5, 2009

Listing Removed

—

Mar 30, 2009

Contingent

—

Mar 16, 2009

Price Changed

$855,000

$531/sq ft

Jan 30, 2009

Price Changed

$889,000

$552/sq ft

Nov 13, 2008

Price Changed

$959,000

$596/sq ft

Oct 7, 2008

Price Changed

$989,000

$614/sq ft

Aug 28, 2008

Price Changed

$1,089,000

$676/sq ft

Aug 25, 2008

Listed

$1,088,000

$676/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$37,424 (+2.8%)

$2,597,836 + $602,913

$3,200,749

2024

$36,405 (+1.9%)

$2,546,899 + $591,092

$3,137,991

2023

$35,710 (+97.1%)

$2,496,960 + $579,502

$3,076,462

2022

$18,119 (+2.7%)

$2,448,000 + $568,140

$3,016,140

2021

$17,650 (+0.7%)

$710,162 + $710,162

$1,420,324

2020

$17,524 (+1.5%)

$696,238 + $696,238

$1,392,476

2019

$17,271 (+2.6%)

$689,099 + $689,099

$1,378,198

2018

$16,827 (+1.7%)

$675,588 + $675,588

$1,351,176

2017

$16,549 (+3.2%)

$649,355 + $649,355

$1,298,710

2016

$16,034 (+1.1%)

$649,355 + $649,355

$1,298,710

2015

$15,857 (+1.9%)

$636,623 + $636,623

$1,273,246

2014

$15,558 (+36.6%)

$614,778 + $614,778

$1,229,556

2012

$11,393 (+2.2%)

$612,000 + $612,000

$1,224,000

2011

$11,149 (+1.6%)

$438,290 + $438,290

$876,580

2010

$10,970 (+447.5%)

$429,697 + $429,697

$859,394

2009

$2,004 (+11.5%)

$426,486 + $426,486

$852,972

2008

$1,798

$31,396 + $31,967

$63,363

Tax history for 279 Willow Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$37,424 (+2.8%)

$2,597,836 + $602,913

$3,200,749

2024

$36,405 (+1.9%)

$2,546,899 + $591,092

$3,137,991

2023

$35,710 (+97.1%)

$2,496,960 + $579,502

$3,076,462

2022

$18,119 (+2.7%)

$2,448,000 + $568,140

$3,016,140

2021

$17,650 (+0.7%)

$710,162 + $710,162

$1,420,324

2020

$17,524 (+1.5%)

$696,238 + $696,238

$1,392,476

2019

$17,271 (+2.6%)

$689,099 + $689,099

$1,378,198

2018

$16,827 (+1.7%)

$675,588 + $675,588

$1,351,176

2017

$16,549 (+3.2%)

$649,355 + $649,355

$1,298,710

2016

$16,034 (+1.1%)

$649,355 + $649,355

$1,298,710

2015

$15,857 (+1.9%)

$636,623 + $636,623

$1,273,246

2014

$15,558 (+36.6%)

$614,778 + $614,778

$1,229,556

2012

$11,393 (+2.2%)

$612,000 + $612,000

$1,224,000

2011

$11,149 (+1.6%)

$438,290 + $438,290

$876,580

2010

$10,970 (+447.5%)

$429,697 + $429,697

$859,394

2009

$2,004 (+11.5%)

$426,486 + $426,486

$852,972

2008

$1,798

$31,396 + $31,967

$63,363

*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

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

7,850 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,570

Year built

1940

Style

Single Family Residential

County

San Mateo County

APN

062272270

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Sep 2, 2026.

May 7, 2024 • Final

Building

Install an automatic driveway gate and a manual side gate at a single-family home. Install a wood fence in the side yard.

ADU

Dec 6, 2023 • Final

Building pre-application

Install an automatic driveway gate and a manual side gate at a single-family home.

Grading

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, Electric Gate, Guest/Visitor Parking, On Street, Parking Restrictions
Garage Spaces: 2

Interior

Virtual Tour

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms (Minimum): 3
# of Bedrooms (Maximum): 3

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
Bathroom Description: Double Sinks, Full on Ground Floor, Shower Over Tub, Stall Shower, Tile

Room Information
Artist Studio, Laundry Room
Dining Room Description: Dining Area, No Formal Dining Room
Kitchen Description: Countertop (Granite), Dishwasher, Hood Over Range, Oven Range (Built-In), Oven Range (Gas), Refrigerator(s)

Interior Features
Laundry: In Utility Room, Washer/Dryer
Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Description: In Living Room, Wood-Burning
Fireplaces (Minimum): 1

Heating & Cooling Information
Cooling: Central Forced Air
Heating: Central Forced Air (Gas)

Exterior

Exterior Features
View: Neighborhood
Fencing: Fenced Back, Wood
Roof: Composition, Shingle
Yard/Grounds: Backyard, Balcony/Patio, Fenced, Sprinkler(s) (Auto), Sprinkler(s) (Lawn), Storage Shed/Structure

Building Information
Style: Cottage, Traditional
Subclass: Single Family Home
Building Type: Detached
Construction Type: Wood Frame
Concrete Perimeter, Raised

Property Features
Living Sq. Ft.: 1,610

Property Information
Property Faces: East
Property Primary ID: 33109

Lot Information
Lot Acres: 0.2376
Lot Description: Grade (Level), Pond On Site
Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Zoning: R10008

Financial

Tax/Assessment Information
City Transfer Tax: No

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer Septic: Sewer Connected
Utilities: Public Utilities, Solar Panels - Owned

Water Information
Water: Public

Location

Multi-Unit Information
# of Stories: 1

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

Location Information
101 to Willow Rd West to 279

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,570
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 7,850 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1940
Year Renovated: —
County: San Mateo County
APN: 062272270

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

Provided by GreatSchools

Lifestyle

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

Climate risks

5/10 Flood Factor

Estimated 33-45% 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

Provided by First Street

Historical weather

Menlo Park, CA • 94025

Average low and high temperatures (°F)

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Sun exposure

In this area, properties receive around 11.1 hours in June and 4.9 hours in December, placing it above the U.S. average for solar exposure.

11.1 hrs

4.9 hrs

JuneDecember

Provided by Shadowmap

Estimated sale price

$3.37M – $4.08M

Reach more buyers when you sell with Redfin. Save up to $35,492 in fees. 3 minutes to get started.

Need the cash from your home fast? Sell to .

Nearby similar homes

OPEN TODAY, 1PM TO 4PM

$13,200,000

6 beds5 baths5,969 sq ft

755 University Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301

OPEN SUN, 1:30PM TO 4:30PMVIDEO TOUR

$8,950,000

4 beds3.5 baths2,815 sq ft

27 Catalpa Dr, Atherton, CA 94027

OPEN TODAY, 1PM TO 4PMVIDEO TOUR

$3,899,000

6 beds4.5 baths3,419 sq ft

134 Donohoe St, East Palo Alto, CA 94303

$2,698,000

3 beds2 baths1,107 sq ft

1111 Alma St, Palo Alto, CA 94301

OPEN TODAY, 2PM TO 4PM

$1,249,000

3 beds2 baths1,041 sq ft

215 Newbridge St, Menlo Park, CA 94025

NEW CONSTRUCTIONVIDEO TOUR

$12,500,000

7 beds6.5 baths10,603 sq ft

640 Waverley St, Palo Alto, CA 94301

New listings for sale in 94025

OPEN TODAY, 1PM TO 4:30PM

$1,988,000

3 beds2 baths1,880 sq ft

858 Arbor Rd, Menlo Park, CA 94025

OPEN TODAY, 2PM TO 4PM

$1,648,000

2 beds2 baths1,152 sq ft

610 14th Ave, Menlo Park, CA 94025

(415) 325-2295

$998,000

3 beds2 baths1,300 sq ft

1149 Berkeley Ave, Menlo Park, CA 94025

OPEN TODAY, 12PM TO 5PMVIDEO TOUR

$2,498,000

4 beds2 baths1,920 sq ft

591 16th Ave, Menlo Park, CA 94025

OPEN SUN, 12PM TO 3PM3D & VIDEO TOUR

$1,198,000

4 beds2 baths1,180 sq ft

1307 Hill Ave, Menlo Park, CA 94025

OPEN TODAY, 1:30PM TO 4:30PM3D & VIDEO TOUR

$4,988,000

4 beds3.5 baths2,720 sq ft

264 Leland Ave, Menlo Park, CA 94025

OPEN SUN, 2PM TO 4PMVIDEO TOUR

$3,150,000

3 beds2 baths1,540 sq ft

319 Marmona Dr, Menlo Park, CA 94025

OPEN TODAY, 1:30PM TO 4:30PM

$3,300,000

4 beds4 baths2,590 sq ft

751 San Benito Ave, Menlo Park, CA 94025

OPEN TODAY, 1:30PM TO 4:30PM3D WALKTHROUGH

$3,800,000

5 beds2 baths2,640 sq ft

115 Durham St, Menlo Park, CA 94025

Home values near 279 Willow Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
247 Willow Rd, Menlo Park, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1560 Sq. Ft.	$2,796,051
292 Willow Rd, Menlo Park, CA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 870 Sq. Ft.	$1,711,686

Address	Redfin Estimate
244 Willow Rd, Menlo Park, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1150 Sq. Ft.	$2,395,010
286 Willow Rd, Menlo Park, CA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 870 Sq. Ft.	$1,745,797

Address	Redfin Estimate
280 Willow Rd, Menlo Park, CA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 870 Sq. Ft.	$2,309,784
236 Willow Rd, Menlo Park, CA 5 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2527 Sq. Ft.	$4,509,250

Property information provided by MLSListings when last listed in 2022. This data may not match . Learn more.

Download the Redfin App on the Apple App Store

Download the Redfin App from the Google Play Store

Join us

Become an Agent

Get referrals

Careers

Find homes faster

About us

Find us

Subsidiaries

Affiliated Business

Countries

United States

Canada

Updated September 2025: By searching, you agree to the Terms of Use, and Privacy Policy.

Do not sell or share my personal information.

REDFIN and all REDFIN variants, WALK SCORE, and the R logos, are trademarks of Redfin Corporation, registered or pending in the USPTO.

California DRE #01521930

Redfin is licensed to do business in New York as Redfin Real Estate. NY Standard Operating Procedures

New Mexico Real Estate Licenses

TREC: Info About Brokerage Services, Consumer Protection Notice

All mortgage lending products and information are provided by Rocket Mortgage, LLC | NMLS #3030; www.NMLSConsumerAccess.org. Licensed in 50 states. This site is not authorized by the New York State Department of Financial Services for mortgage solicitation or loan applications activities related to properties located in the State of New York.

Redfin Corporation is an affiliated business of Rocket Limited Partnership. Each company, and their subsidiaries, are separate legal entities operated and managed through its own management and governance structures.

If you are using a screen reader, or having trouble reading this website, please call Redfin Customer Support for help at 1-844-759-7732.

REDFIN IS COMMITTED TO AND ABIDES BY THE FAIR HOUSING ACT AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY ACT. READ REDFIN'S FAIR HOUSING POLICY AND THE NEW YORK STATE FAIR HOUSING NOTICE.

GreatSchools Ratings provided by GreatSchools.org.

94301 homes for sale
94303 homes for sale
94306 homes for sale
94025 homes for sale
94062 homes for sale

Houses for rent in Menlo Park	Agents near me	Irvine, CA homes for sale	Menlo Park Housing Market
Houses for sale near me	San Diego, CA homes for sale	Fremont, CA homes for sale
Land for sale near me	San Francisco, CA homes for sale	Sacramento, CA homes for sale
Open Houses near me	Los Angeles, CA homes for sale	Menlo Park Property Records
Condos for sale near me	San Jose, CA homes for sale	CA New Listings

San Jose homes for sale
San Francisco homes for sale
Fremont homes for sale

About this home

Redfin Estimate

Earn from this home

Market trends in 94025, CA

Sale history for 279 Willow Rd

Tax history for 279 Willow Rd

Public record

Property details

Around this home

Schools

Lifestyle

Climate risks

Historical weather

Sun exposure

Nearby similar homes

New listings for sale in 94025

Home values near 279 Willow Rd

More real estate resources