Significant price reduction on this charming circa 1926 cottage in the highly desirable Allied Arts neighborhood, located midway between downtown Palo Alto and downtown Menlo Park, two of Silicon Valley's most vibrant cities! Period details define the character of this spacious and inviting one bedroom, one bath home including coved ceilings, picture rails, hardwood flooring and vintage door pulls. Enjoy it as is, remodel, expand or plan to build brand new. Explore all of the possibilities with the city of Menlo Park. Mature perimeter trees provide a beautiful private setting. Local shops, restaurants, parks, Stanford Mall and Stanford University are nearby as are the acclaimed public schools. This property presents the perfect entreé into one of Menlo Park's most coveted neighborhoods!
Single-familyProperty Type
2024Year Built
4,251 sq ftLot Size
$2,255Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Colleen Foraker•DRE #01349099• Compass
Bought with Stephen Tindle•DRE #01483733• Thomas Beadel, Broker
Source:MLSListings #ML81841276
Redfin Estimate
$3,625,376
$100K since sold in June 2022$144K since August
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This home's estimate is 68.3% higher than the average sale price ($2.15M) of 6 comparable homes.
Significant price reduction on this charming circa 1926 cottage in the highly desirable Allied Arts neighborhood, located midway between downtown Palo Alto and downtown Menlo Park, two of Silicon Valley's most vibrant cities! Period details define the character of this spacious and inviting one bedroom, one bath home including coved ceilings, picture rails, hardwood flooring and vintage door pulls. Enjoy it as is, remodel, expand or plan to build brand new. Explore all of the possibilities with the city of Menlo Park. Mature perimeter trees provide a beautiful private setting. Local shops, restaurants, parks, Stanford Mall and Stanford University are nearby as are the acclaimed public schools. This property presents the perfect entreé into one of Menlo Park's most coveted neighborhoods!
MLSListings #ML81819834
Jan 8, 2021
Sold
$1,875,000
$1,166/sq ft
Dec 22, 2020
Pending
—
Nov 11, 2020
Listed
$1,950,000
$1,213/sq ft
+19
Charming Allied Arts Cottage - This exceptional cottage is ideally located on a quiet street in the coveted Allied Arts neighborhood, midway between downtown Palo Alto and downtown Menlo Park, two of Silicon Valley's most vibrant hubs. Charming circa 1926 period details including coved ceilings, picture rails, hardwood floors and vintage door pulls define the character of this spacious and inviting one bedroom, one bath home. Enjoy it as is, remodel, expand or plan to build brand new. Explore all of the possibilities. Mature perimeter trees provide a beautiful private setting. Local shops, restaurants, parks, Stanford Mall and Stanford University are nearby as are the highly acclaimed public schools. An outstanding opportunity to move into one of Menlo Parks most desirable neighborhoods!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$36,414 (+31.2%)
$2,029,560 + $1,071,000
$3,100,560
2024
$27,752 (+14.1%)
$1,989,765 + $1,050,000
$3,039,765
2023
$24,313 (+6.5%)
$1,950,750 + $324,000
$2,274,750
2022
$22,837 (+162.1%)
$1,889,000 + $76,000
$1,965,000
2021
$8,714 (+1.1%)
$1,785,000 + $65,000
$1,850,000
2020
$8,618 (+1.6%)
$452,719 + $113,832
$566,551
2019
$8,479 (+163.1%)
$448,078 + $112,665
$560,743
2018
$3,223 (+3.4%)
$439,293 + $110,457
$549,750
2017
$3,118 (+8.8%)
$45,188 + $36,724
$81,912
2016
$2,867 (+3.2%)
$45,188 + $36,724
$81,912
2015
$2,778 (+4.2%)
$44,302 + $36,004
$80,306
2014
$2,666 (+7.3%)
$42,783 + $34,770
$77,553
2012
$2,485 (+3.9%)
$42,590 + $34,613
$77,203
2011
$2,392
$41,755 + $33,935
$75,690
2010
$2,394 (+14.7%)
$40,937 + $33,270
$74,207
2009
$2,087 (+5.6%)
$40,632 + $33,022
$73,654
2008
$1,976
$40,729 + $33,101
$73,830
Tax history for 69 Cornell Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$36,414 (+31.2%)
$2,029,560 + $1,071,000
$3,100,560
2024
$27,752 (+14.1%)
$1,989,765 + $1,050,000
$3,039,765
2023
$24,313 (+6.5%)
$1,950,750 + $324,000
$2,274,750
2022
$22,837 (+162.1%)
$1,889,000 + $76,000
$1,965,000
2021
$8,714 (+1.1%)
$1,785,000 + $65,000
$1,850,000
2020
$8,618 (+1.6%)
$452,719 + $113,832
$566,551
2019
$8,479 (+163.1%)
$448,078 + $112,665
$560,743
2018
$3,223 (+3.4%)
$439,293 + $110,457
$549,750
2017
$3,118 (+8.8%)
$45,188 + $36,724
$81,912
2016
$2,867 (+3.2%)
$45,188 + $36,724
$81,912
2015
$2,778 (+4.2%)
$44,302 + $36,004
$80,306
2014
$2,666 (+7.3%)
$42,783 + $34,770
$77,553
2012
$2,485 (+3.9%)
$42,590 + $34,613
$77,203
2011
$2,392
$41,755 + $33,935
$75,690
2010
$2,394 (+14.7%)
$40,937 + $33,270
$74,207
2009
$2,087 (+5.6%)
$40,632 + $33,022
$73,654
2008
$1,976
$40,729 + $33,101
$73,830
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Permits
Sep 16, 2024 • Final
Building
Construct a new two-story single-family home with a detached garage. Update the electrical service size based on new load calculations.
New construction
Sep 12, 2024 • Final
Building
Perform repairs to the foundation of an existing detached garage.
Remodel
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
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 3
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Type: Central
Room Information
# of Rooms: 3
Exterior
Exterior Information
Construction Type: Wood/Steel
Building Construction Quality: Excellent
View Information
View: Excellent
Property Information
Subdivision Name: STANFORD PARK MAP #2
Living Sq. Ft: 1,608
Gross Sq. Ft: 800
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 850
Building Sq. Ft: 1,608
# of Stories: 2
Legal Description: SE 62 FT OF LOT 18 BLOCK 10 STANFORD PARK 2
Parking & Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Type: Detached Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 400
Garage / Carport Type: Detached
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 4,241
Legal Lot Number: 18
Legal Block Number: 10
Acres: 0.0974
Depth Footage: 80
Front Footage: 52
Zoning Code: R10008
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,608
Stories: 2.0
Parking Spaces: 2
Basement: No
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 4,251 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2024
Year Renovated: —
County: San Mateo County
APN: 071432050
HOA Dues: —
Garage: No
Features: —
Home facts updated by owner on Jul 15, 2025
Around this home
Schools
Oak Knoll Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.4mi
10/10
Hillview Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.2mi
9/10
Menlo-Atherton High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.1mi
8/10
Provided by GreatSchools
Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
Local insights from Redfin agents
Menlo Park continues to attract buyers looking for long-term value, especially in neighborhoods close to downtown and top-rated schools. Well-prepared homes are still generating strong interest, while buyers are taking a little more time to compare...
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...
spot to see and be seen, for regulars and newcomers.