Offered for the first time in decades, this extensively expanded and thoughtfully upgraded Menlo Park residence presents a rare opportunity to own a truly turnkey home with timeless appeal and modern comfort. Featuring 3 bedrooms and 3 full baths, the home has undergone more than a year of expanded improvements, resulting in a beautifully refreshed living environment designed for todays lifestyle. The open-concept floor plan creates a natural flow between the main living areas, making the home ideal for both everyday living and effortless entertaining. Filled with natural light, the interiors feel warm, airy, and welcoming, while the thoughtful design enhances both function and livability throughout. Significant capital improvements include an upgraded electrical panel with new wiring, new plumbing, a new roof, and refreshed landscaping, offering long-term peace of mind in addition to immediate visual appeal. Outside, the low-maintenance grounds and serene zen-inspired backyard create a peaceful private retreat, perfect for relaxing, outdoor dining, and intimate gatherings. Rarely available and never offered on the market for decades, this special property combines quality upgrades, comfortable living, and a sense of quiet sophistication in a highly desirable Menlo Park setting.
Single-familyProperty Type
1945Year Built
5,850 sq ftLot Size
$1,544Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Mindy Ni•DRE #02050762• Coldwell Banker Realty
Est. $4,178 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 531 Bay Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
MLSListings #ML82038436
Mar 30, 2026
Sold
$2,222,000
$1,544/sq ft
Mar 30, 2026
Sold
$2,222,000
$1,544/sq ft
Mar 26, 2026
Pending
—
Mar 26, 2026
Pending
—
Mar 14, 2026
Listed
$2,188,888
$1,521/sq ft
Mar 14, 2026
Listed
$2,188,888
$1,521/sq ft
Offered for the first time in decades, this extensively expanded and thoughtfully upgraded Menlo Park residence presents a rare opportunity to own a truly turnkey home with timeless appeal and modern comfort. Featuring 3 bedrooms and 3 full baths, the home has undergone more than a year of expanded improvements, resulting in a beautifully refreshed living environment designed for todays lifestyle. The open-concept floor plan creates a natural flow between the main living areas, making the home ideal for both everyday living and effortless entertaining. Filled with natural light, the interiors feel warm, airy, and welcoming, while the thoughtful design enhances both function and livability throughout. Significant capital improvements include an upgraded electrical panel with new wiring, new plumbing, a new roof, and refreshed landscaping, offering long-term peace of mind in addition to immediate visual appeal. Outside, the low-maintenance grounds and serene zen-inspired backyard create a peaceful private retreat, perfect for relaxing, outdoor dining, and intimate gatherings. Rarely available and never offered on the market for decades, this special property combines quality upgrades, comfortable living, and a sense of quiet sophistication in a highly desirable Menlo Park setting.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,967 (+71.6%)
$1,517,760 + $102,000
$1,619,760
2024
$2,312 (+3.7%)
$36,756 + $40,185
$76,941
2023
$2,228 (+2.3%)
$36,036 + $39,398
$75,434
2022
$2,178 (+1.9%)
$35,330 + $38,626
$73,956
2021
$2,137 (+1.8%)
$34,638 + $37,869
$72,507
2020
$2,099 (+3.0%)
$33,959 + $37,127
$71,086
2019
$2,038 (+4.2%)
$33,611 + $36,747
$70,358
2018
$1,955 (+4.1%)
$32,952 + $36,027
$68,979
2017
$1,878 (+3.9%)
$31,673 + $34,629
$66,302
2016
$1,807 (+3.9%)
$31,673 + $34,629
$66,302
2015
$1,740 (+5.5%)
$31,052 + $33,950
$65,002
2014
$1,650 (+8.8%)
$29,987 + $32,786
$62,773
2012
$1,517 (+5.1%)
$29,852 + $32,638
$62,490
2011
$1,443 (+1.7%)
$29,267 + $31,999
$61,266
2010
$1,418 (+9.1%)
$28,694 + $31,372
$60,066
2009
$1,300 (+8.6%)
$28,480 + $31,138
$59,618
2008
$1,197
$28,548 + $31,212
$59,760
Public record
Public record
Permits
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5,850 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
960
Year built
1945
Style
Single Family Residential
County
San Mateo County
APN
062052160
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 2, 2026.
Mar 2, 2026 • Final
Building
Addition
Bathroom
Kitchen
Remodel
Jul 16, 2025 • Final
Construction investigation
Perform interior demolition of flooring and walls. Work includes electrical rough-in for outlets, switches, and lighting, mechanical rough-in for a bathroom fan, plumbing rough-in for water supply and waste lines, and framing a new wall to divide a single space into two independent bathrooms.
Addition
Demolition
Electrical
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.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Garage (Minimum): 1
Garage (Maximum): 1
Parking Description: Detached
Garage Spaces: 1
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms (Minimum): 3
# of Bedrooms (Maximum): 3
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 3
Room Information
Family Room Description: Kitchen/Family Room Combo
Dining Room Description: Dining Area
Interior Features
Flooring: Vinyl/Linoleum
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Description: In Living Room
Fireplaces (Minimum): 1
Heating & Cooling Information
Cooling: Central Forced Air
Heating: Central Forced Air (Gas)
Exterior
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Building Information
Subclass: Single Family Home
Building Type: Detached
Crawl Space
Property Features
Living Sq. Ft.: 1,439
Property Information
Property Primary ID: 741374
Lot Information
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 (Public)
Utilities: Public Utilities
Water Information
Water: Public
Location
Multi-Unit Information
# of Stories: 1
School Information
Elementary School District: Menlo Park City Elementary
High School District: Sequoia Union High
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 960
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 5,850 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1945
Year Renovated: —
County: San Mateo County
APN: 062052160
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 2, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Laurel Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi
10/10
Hillview Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.7mi
9/10
Menlo-Atherton High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.9mi
8/10
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