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Off Market Dec 2022 for $2.4M

$2,854,950

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $16,190/mo

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1,080

sq ft

490 Yale Rd, Menlo Park, CA 94025

About this home

This home presents a rare opportunity in the highly sought-after Allied Arts neighborhood. It is a short stroll to downtown Menlo Park with its wonderful shops, restaurants, grocery stores, and train station, and also to downtown Palo Alto and the Stanford shopping center. The area has award-winning Menlo Park schools, Stanford University, and easy access to numerous Silicon Valley businesses. The charming single-level home has a lovely living room with fireplace, garden views, and gleaming hardwood floors. The patio leads to a yard bordered with mature shade trees. The home could be refreshed, expanded, or rebuilt and makes for an ideal site to build your dream home in the future. Buyers are encouraged to do their own investigation with the City of Menlo Park Planning Dept regarding what can be built on the lot. Check out the three preliminary design sketches for an ADU (located in the disclosure package, MLS photos or property website). This special property has incredible potential!

Single-familyProperty Type

1941Year Built

6,500 sq ftLot Size

$2,643Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Listed by Terri Mayall •DRE #01085181 • Christie's International Real Estate Sereno

Listed by Leslie Woods •DRE #01855901 • Christie's International Real Estate Sereno

Contact: 831-818-3361

Bought with Nino M Gaetano •DRE #01236316 • Compass

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•Source:MLSListings #ML81912820

Redfin Estimate

$2,854,950

$395K since sold in December 2022$7,000 since August

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This home's estimate is 6.9% lower than the average sale price ($3.07M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD APR 17, 2026
$3,850,000
A
3 beds2 baths1,835 sq ft
204 Princeton Rd, Menlo Park, CA 94025
SOLD DEC 22, 2025
$2,550,000
B
3 beds2 baths1,310 sq ft
610 Kenwood Dr, Menlo Park, CA 94025
SOLD MAR 30, 2026
$3,600,000
C
2 beds1.5 baths1,200 sq ft
325 Yale Rd, Menlo Park, CA 94025
SOLD MAR 27, 2026
$2,500,000
D
3 beds2 baths1,320 sq ft
80 Watkins Ave, Atherton, CA 94027
SOLD MAR 4, 2026
$3,500,000
E
3 beds3 baths1,790 sq ft
775 Arbor Rd, Menlo Park, CA 94025
SOLD AUG 6, 2026
$2,400,000
F
3 beds2 baths1,296 sq ft
235 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94301

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Market trends in 94025, CA

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

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

Recently sold homes

104

3 MoM

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Sale history for 490 Yale Rd

Date

Event

Price

MLSListings #ML81912820

Dec 5, 2022

Sold

$2,460,000

$2,278/sq ft

Nov 18, 2022

Pending

—

Nov 11, 2022

Listed

$2,390,000

$2,213/sq ft

MLSListings #ML81338108

Nov 8, 2013

Sold

$1,700,000

$1,574/sq ft

Oct 24, 2013

Pending

—

Oct 17, 2013

Listed

$1,495,000

$1,384/sq ft

A rare opportunity to live in Menlo Park's desirable Allied Arts neighborhood within close proximity to the downtown, Stanford University and two wonderful parks. This charming 3 bedroom, 2 bath home is move-in ready with gleaming hardwood floors & an updated cook's kitchen with stainless steel appliances. The total Sq. Feet does not include the spacious family room which offers an add'l ~400 SF.

Public Records

Jun 29, 2007

Sold

$1,455,000

$1,347/sq ft

MLSListings #ML80730341

Jun 29, 2007

Listing Removed

—

Jun 15, 2007

Sold

$1,455,000

$1,347/sq ft

Jun 4, 2007

Listed

$1,295,000

$1,199/sq ft

Public Records

Feb 20, 2003

Sold

$715,000

$662/sq ft

MLSListings #ML80304689

Feb 20, 2003

Listing Removed

—

Feb 6, 2003

Sold

$715,000

$662/sq ft

Jan 27, 2003

Listed

$725,000

$671/sq ft

Public Records

Feb 10, 1977

Sold

$96,500

$89/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$31,142 (+2.6%)

$2,266,739 + $1,889,000

$4,155,739

2024

$30,361 (+2.0%)

$2,222,294 + $337,089

$2,559,383

2023

$29,770 (+23.4%)

$2,178,720 + $330,480

$2,509,200

2022

$24,127 (+2.3%)

$2,136,000 + $324,000

$2,460,000

2021

$23,576 (+0.6%)

$1,501,703 + $462,058

$1,963,761

2020

$23,430 (+1.4%)

$1,472,258 + $452,999

$1,925,257

2019

$23,103 (+2.6%)

$1,457,162 + $448,355

$1,905,517

2018

$22,522 (+1.6%)

$1,428,591 + $439,564

$1,868,155

2017

$22,168 (+2.9%)

$1,373,118 + $422,497

$1,795,615

2016

$21,544 (+1.0%)

$1,373,118 + $422,497

$1,795,615

2015

$21,329 (+1.8%)

$1,346,195 + $414,213

$1,760,408

2014

$20,955 (+11.2%)

$1,300,000 + $400,000

$1,700,000

2012

$18,843 (+17.7%)

$1,072,000 + $228,000

$1,300,000

2011

$16,003 (+0.8%)

$1,279,996 + $271,998

$1,551,994

2010

$15,872 (−3.7%)

$1,070,000 + $230,000

$1,300,000

2009

$16,489 (−7.1%)

$1,070,000 + $230,000

$1,300,000

2008

$17,749

$1,248,480 + $265,302

$1,513,782

Tax history for 490 Yale Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$31,142 (+2.6%)

$2,266,739 + $1,889,000

$4,155,739

2024

$30,361 (+2.0%)

$2,222,294 + $337,089

$2,559,383

2023

$29,770 (+23.4%)

$2,178,720 + $330,480

$2,509,200

2022

$24,127 (+2.3%)

$2,136,000 + $324,000

$2,460,000

2021

$23,576 (+0.6%)

$1,501,703 + $462,058

$1,963,761

2020

$23,430 (+1.4%)

$1,472,258 + $452,999

$1,925,257

2019

$23,103 (+2.6%)

$1,457,162 + $448,355

$1,905,517

2018

$22,522 (+1.6%)

$1,428,591 + $439,564

$1,868,155

2017

$22,168 (+2.9%)

$1,373,118 + $422,497

$1,795,615

2016

$21,544 (+1.0%)

$1,373,118 + $422,497

$1,795,615

2015

$21,329 (+1.8%)

$1,346,195 + $414,213

$1,760,408

2014

$20,955 (+11.2%)

$1,300,000 + $400,000

$1,700,000

2012

$18,843 (+17.7%)

$1,072,000 + $228,000

$1,300,000

2011

$16,003 (+0.8%)

$1,279,996 + $271,998

$1,551,994

2010

$15,872 (−3.7%)

$1,070,000 + $230,000

$1,300,000

2009

$16,489 (−7.1%)

$1,070,000 + $230,000

$1,300,000

2008

$17,749

$1,248,480 + $265,302

$1,513,782

*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

6,533 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,080

Year built

1941

Style

Single Family Residential

County

San Mateo County

APN

071392010

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Sep 2, 2026.

Oct 7, 2025 • Active

Revision

Relocate an office window and remove a coat closet. Swap the locations of the water heaters, modify doors, and perform minor alterations to the building plan.

Remodel

Jul 30, 2025 • Active

Building

Install a roof-mounted photovoltaic solar system and energy storage system on a single-family home.

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Electrical

Solar

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Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Parking Description: Attached Garage, Guest/Visitor Parking, Off-Street Parking, On Street, Uncovered Parking
Parking Spaces: 4

Interior

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Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms (Minimum): 3
# of Bedrooms (Maximum): 3
Bedrooms: More than One Bedroom on Ground Floor, Primary Bedroom on Ground Floor

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
Bathroom Description: Full on Ground Floor, Shower Over Tub, Stall Shower, Tub in Master Bedroom

Room Information
Bonus/Hobby Room, Den/Study/Office, Recreation Room
Family Room Description: Separate Family Room
Dining Room Description: Dining Area in Living Room
Kitchen Description: Countertop (Granite), Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Hookups (Gas), Microwave, Oven Range, Refrigerator(s)
Other

Interior Features
Laundry: Electricity Hookup (110V), Inside
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
Fencing: Fenced, Wood
Roof: Wood Shakes/Shingles
Yard/Grounds: Backyard, Balcony/Patio, Barbecue Area, Fenced, Sprinkler(s) (Auto), Storage Shed/Structure

Building Information
Style: Cottage, Country English
Subclass: Single Family Home
Building Type: Detached
Construction Type: Stucco, Wood
Concrete Perimeter and Slab

Property Features
Amenities: Wet Bar
Living Sq. Ft.: 1,080

Property Information
Property Primary ID: 87010

Lot Information
Lot Acres: 0.1492
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
Energy Features: Double Pane Windows, Low Flow Shower, Low Flow Toilet, Tankless Water Heater
Sewer Septic: Sewer (Public)
Utilities: Public Utilities

Water Information
Water: Public

Location

2nd Unit Information
Unit Description: ADU Schematics

Multi-Unit Information
# of Stories: 1

School Information
Elementary School: Oak Knoll 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.: 1,080
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 6,533 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1941
Year Renovated: —
County: San Mateo County
APN: 071392010

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 2, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Incorporated: Yes

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Schools

Oak Knoll Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.2mi

10/10

Hillview Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.9mi

9/10

Menlo-Atherton High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.2mi

8/10

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Menlo Park feels like the quiet secret sibling of Palo Alto. A pedestrian bridge at the end of San Mateo Drive links the city to Stanford land. Allied Arts Guild gives the community a creative heartbeat, and Barrone Café has been the town’s go‑to...
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Climate risks

3/10 Flood Factor

Estimated 10-14% 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
401 Yale Road, Menlo Park, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1380 Sq. Ft.	$5,102,849
430 Yale Road, Menlo Park, CA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2723 Sq. Ft.	$4,478,219

Address	Redfin Estimate
455 Yale Road, Menlo Park, CA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2347 Sq. Ft.	$4,642,599
1019 Middle Avenue, Menlo Park, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1510 Sq. Ft.	$4,209,838

Address	Redfin Estimate
445 Yale Road, Menlo Park, CA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1280 Sq. Ft.	$2,941,293
455 University Drive, Menlo Park, CA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 980 Sq. Ft.	$2,218,833

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