Great curb appeal greets you as you enter this light and bright ranch home with hardwood floors throughout and a designer paint palette. The living room has a large picture window and wood-burning fireplace. Overlooking the backyard, the kitchen has a breakfast bar, ample storage and gleaming hardwood floors. French doors off the dining room lead to the spacious and private backyard. A large wraparound brick patio and a large grassy area in the backyard provides plenty of space to entertain your family and friends. A lovely mature orange tree provides a stunning canopy. This home is near the Allied Arts Guild a Landmark 1929 complex features art studios, stores, a cafe and a variety of established gardens. Conveniently located to downtown Menlo Park, Jack W. Lyle and Nealon Park, shopping, and so much more. Acclaimed Oak Knoll and Hillview schools (buyer to verify)
Single-familyProperty Type
1951Year Built
5,700 sq ftLot Size
$2,435Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Rebecca & Karen•DRE #70000667• Coldwell Banker Realty
Contact: 650-281-8752
Bought with Tiffanie Ha Phan•DRE #01134799• Santana Real Estate
Great curb appeal greets you as you enter this light and bright ranch home with hardwood floors throughout and a designer paint palette. The living room has a large picture window and wood-burning fireplace. Overlooking the backyard, the kitchen has a breakfast bar, ample storage and gleaming hardwood floors. French doors off the dining room lead to the spacious and private backyard. A large wraparound brick patio and a large grassy area in the backyard provides plenty of space to entertain your family and friends. A lovely mature orange tree provides a stunning canopy. This home is near the Allied Arts Guild a Landmark 1929 complex features art studios, stores, a cafe and a variety of established gardens. Conveniently located to downtown Menlo Park, Jack W. Lyle and Nealon Park, shopping, and so much more. Acclaimed Oak Knoll and Hillview schools (buyer to verify)
MLSListings #ML80767695
Jan 8, 2008
Sold
$1,551,000
$1,156/sq ft
Dec 17, 2007
Listing Removed
—
Dec 13, 2007
Price Changed
$1,495,000
$1,114/sq ft
Dec 11, 2007
Listed
$1,598,000
$1,191/sq ft
ALLIED ARTS CHARMER OFFERING ALL THE COMFORTS OF HOME. LIGHT, BRIGHT LIVING SPACES WITH FRENCH DOORS OFF DINING AND MASTER LEADING TO SPACIOUS YARD. GREAT BRICK PATIO AND LOTS OF LAWN IN BACKYARD + FRUIT TREES. WALK TO OAK KNOLL, HILLVIEW, M-A. BREAKFAST BAR IN KITCHEN, DESIGNER PAINT, GLEAMING HARDWOOD FLOORS, AIR CONDITIONED. WALK TO DOWNTOWN & JACK W. LYLE PARK, TOO! THIS ONE WON'T LAST LONG!
Public Records
Jun 15, 2005
Sold
$1,288,000
$960/sq ft
MLSListings #ML80521310
Jun 15, 2005
Listing Removed
—
May 13, 2005
Sold
$1,288,000
$960/sq ft
Apr 25, 2005
Listed
$1,298,000
$967/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 25, 1989
Sold
$488,000
$364/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 15, 1986
Sold
$245,000
$183/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$30,375 (+2.8%)
$2,337,996 + $207,160
$2,545,156
2024
$29,546 (+2.0%)
$2,292,153 + $203,099
$2,495,252
2023
$28,968 (+2.7%)
$2,247,209 + $199,117
$2,446,326
2022
$28,197 (+2.2%)
$2,203,147 + $195,213
$2,398,360
2021
$27,591 (+0.6%)
$2,159,949 + $191,386
$2,351,335
2020
$27,432 (+1.4%)
$2,117,598 + $187,634
$2,305,232
2019
$27,054 (+2.5%)
$2,095,885 + $185,711
$2,281,596
2018
$26,385 (+22.1%)
$2,054,790 + $182,070
$2,236,860
2017
$21,608 (+2.9%)
$1,324,172 + $431,202
$1,755,374
2016
$20,995 (+1.0%)
$1,324,172 + $431,202
$1,755,374
2015
$20,784 (+8.4%)
$1,298,208 + $422,748
$1,720,956
2014
$19,168 (+28.6%)
$1,170,000 + $381,000
$1,551,000
2012
$14,902 (+0.3%)
$980,500 + $319,500
$1,300,000
2011
$14,858 (+0.9%)
$905,000 + $295,000
$1,200,000
2010
$14,733 (−19.5%)
$900,000 + $300,000
$1,200,000
2009
$18,297 (+13.5%)
$900,000 + $300,000
$1,200,000
2008
$16,116
$1,170,000 + $381,000
$1,551,000
Tax history for 450 Arbor Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$30,375 (+2.8%)
$2,337,996 + $207,160
$2,545,156
2024
$29,546 (+2.0%)
$2,292,153 + $203,099
$2,495,252
2023
$28,968 (+2.7%)
$2,247,209 + $199,117
$2,446,326
2022
$28,197 (+2.2%)
$2,203,147 + $195,213
$2,398,360
2021
$27,591 (+0.6%)
$2,159,949 + $191,386
$2,351,335
2020
$27,432 (+1.4%)
$2,117,598 + $187,634
$2,305,232
2019
$27,054 (+2.5%)
$2,095,885 + $185,711
$2,281,596
2018
$26,385 (+22.1%)
$2,054,790 + $182,070
$2,236,860
2017
$21,608 (+2.9%)
$1,324,172 + $431,202
$1,755,374
2016
$20,995 (+1.0%)
$1,324,172 + $431,202
$1,755,374
2015
$20,784 (+8.4%)
$1,298,208 + $422,748
$1,720,956
2014
$19,168 (+28.6%)
$1,170,000 + $381,000
$1,551,000
2012
$14,902 (+0.3%)
$980,500 + $319,500
$1,300,000
2011
$14,858 (+0.9%)
$905,000 + $295,000
$1,200,000
2010
$14,733 (−19.5%)
$900,000 + $300,000
$1,200,000
2009
$18,297 (+13.5%)
$900,000 + $300,000
$1,200,000
2008
$16,116
$1,170,000 + $381,000
$1,551,000
*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
3
Baths
1.5
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5,703 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,220
Year built
1951
Style
Single Family Residential
County
San Mateo County
APN
071391240
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 2, 2026.
Jan 2, 2024 • Final
Residential water heater
Install a new tankless water heater.
Plumbing
Water heater
Jan 19, 2023 • Final
Residential sewer and water main or repipe
Replace the sewer line for a single-family home from the garage to the property line using a trenchless method. Install a fused line on private property.
Plumbing
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.
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: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,220
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 5,703 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1951
Year Renovated: —
County: San Mateo County
APN: 071391240
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 2, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Incorporated: No
Around this home
Schools
Oak Knoll Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.1mi
10/10
Hillview Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.8mi
9/10
Menlo-Atherton High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.3mi
8/10
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