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Sold on 02/29/2024

251 Polhemus Ave, Atherton, CA 94027

$8,889,000

Last sold 02/29/2024 for $10.5M

  • 4

    bed

  • 2.5

    bath

  • 3,160

    Sqft ($3,323/Sqft)

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About 251 Polhemus Ave

Property type House
Neighborhood
Year built 1955
HOA fee $0/month
Lot size 1.22 Acre
Movoto estimate
Rental estimate
Property description
Excellent opportunity to own a premium parcel of land in coveted central Atherton on approximately 1.22 acres. Set back from the street in a flag lot position at the end of a cul-de-sac with complete privacy. Planning study by Pacific Peninsula Architecture available with MFA including ADU of 10,366 SF / 10,766 SF above ground. (Buyer to confirm with the Town of Atherton) Existing mid-century 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath home on the lot. Swimming pool was drained and has holes in it to prevent it from "popping" There is a tennis court (two fences removed and surface has many cracks). Garage was converted into a playroom. Outstanding Las Lomitas School District. Located in the #1 ZIP code in America close to Stanford University, Sand Hill Road venture capital centers, and Silicon Valley tech companies.
Listed by
Listing Agent - Mary Brent Gullixson
Listing Office - Compass
Source: MLSListings mls logo
MLS#ML81944255 • last updated 2 years ago
Movoto checked MLSListings for data 19 minutes ago
Overview
Cooling/AC None
Heating Central Forced Air
Levels/Style Ranch
Type Residential
MLS # ML81944255
SqFt 3160
SubType Single Family Home
Lot Size (Acres) 1.219
Year Built 1955
Interior
# Full Baths 2
# Half Baths 1
Bathrooms Full On Ground Floor, Half On Ground Floor, Primary - Oversized Tub, Primary - Stall Shower(s), Primary - Tub With Jets, Shower Over Tub - 1
Total # of Bedrooms 4
Bedrooms Ground Floor Bedroom, More Than One Bedroom On Ground Floor
Family Room Separate Family Room
Laundry Dryer, In Utility Room, Washer
Kitchen Countertop - Other, Dishwasher, Freezer, Oven Range - Gas
Other Rooms Bonus / Hobby Room, Formal Entry, Laundry Room, Workshop
Dining Room Eat In Kitchen, Formal Dining Room
Flooring Carpet, Tile, Vinyl / Linoleum, Wood
Fireplace Family Room, Living Room
Exterior
Foundation Concrete Perimeter And Slab
Roof Wood Shakes / Shingles
Garage/ Parking Desc Off-Street Parking
Yard/ Grounds Sprinklers - Auto, Sprinklers - Lawn, Tennis Court
Lot Description Flag Lot, Grade - Level
Fencing Not Surveyed, Partial Fencing
Amenities / Utilities
Water Sources Public
Sewer/ Septic Sewer - Public
Utilities Public Utilities
Pool Pool - In Ground
HOA Amenities Walk-in Closet
Location
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County San Mateo
Area El Camino To Alameda
APN ---070-040-030
Zoning R1001A
$8.88M
Range: $7.46M-$10.3M
Last 30 days 
Rental est.: $13,750/month
Gross rent multiplier: 63.6
  • Feb 2024
    Public Records
  • Feb 29, 2024 Sold
    $10,500,000
  • Feb 2024
    mls logo MLS # ML81944255
  • Feb 29, 2024 Sold
    $10,500,000 (-10.2%)
  • Feb 17, 2024 Pending
    —
  • Oct 6, 2023 Listed
    $11,695,000
  • Oct 6, 2023 Listed
    $11,695,000
  • Oct 2023
    mls logo MLS # ML81944978
  • Oct 13, 2023 Pending
    —
  • Oct 13, 2023 Listed
    $11,695,000
  • Year Property taxes Tax assessment
  • 2025
    $117,926 +2323.3%
    $10,710,000 +3346.84%
  • 2024
    $4,866 +1.9%
    $310,719 +2.0%
  • 2023
    $4,774 +2.9%
    $304,628 +2.0%
  • 2022
    $4,640 +1.8%
    $298,656 +2.0%
  • 2021
    $4,559 +2.3%
    $292,801
  • 2020
    $4,457 -1.6%
    $292,801 +1.04%
  • 2019
    $4,531 +13.7%
    $289,800 +2.0%
  • 2018
    $3,986 -10.7%
    $284,119 +2.0%
  • 2017
    $4,463 +3.9%
    $278,549 +2.0%
  • 2016
    $4,294 +2.0%
    $273,088
  • 2015
    $4,210
    —
  • 251 Polhemus Ave
    $10.5M
  • El Camino To Alameda
    —
  • 94027
    $9.35M -6% y/y
  • Atherton
    $9.35M -6% y/y
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Statistics calculated by Movoto
Est. value Bed/bath Sqft mi
249 Polhemus Ave, Atherton, CA 94027 $7,668,000 4/2 2,180 0.03
5 Queens Ct, Atherton, CA 94027 — 6/5 4,520 0.04
253 Polhemus Ave, Atherton, CA 94027 $12,474,000 5/4 6,410 0.04
247 Polhemus Ave, Atherton, CA 94027 — 4/5 7,535 0.06
265 Polhemus Ave, Atherton, CA 94027 — 5/3 7,090 0.07
255 Polhemus Ave, Atherton, CA 94027 $6,983,000 6/3 3,220 0.08
243 Polhemus Ave, Atherton, CA 94027 $10,245,000 5/4 4,810 0.09
1 Queens Ct, Atherton, CA 94027 $9,469,000 4/4 3,600 0.09

Estimated values are based on public record data and automated valuation models. Values are not guaranteed and may not reflect current market conditions.

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