Property Overview:
1131 Menlo Oaks Dr is a single-family home in Menlo Park, CA (Belle Haven neighborhood), built in 1953 and rebuilt in 2011 by luxury home builders Davis Associates. It features 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, and 1,160 sq. ft. of living space. The home sits on a large 8,352 sq. ft. lot with expansion potential or space for boat/RV parking. Includes a parking garage. The estimated home value is $1,666,000; currently listed for $1,349,000.
Neighborhood Highlights:
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Crime Rate:
- Personal crime risk: 8.3% (lower than state average of 11.8%).
- Property crime risk: 9.6% (lower than state average of 10.8%).
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Schools:
Nearby schools include Belle Haven Elementary, Tide Academy, Cesar Chavez Ravenswood Middle, and Menlo Atherton High School.- Average SAT score: 1100 (566 Math, 534 English), above state average of 975.
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Job Market:
- 73.9% white-collar jobs, 26.1% blue-collar jobs.
- Unemployment rate: 2.9% (lower than state average of 4.7%).
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Demographics:
- Community population: 38,986 (10% growth since 2000).
- 59% families with children.
- Largest age group: 35-44 years (16.02%); second largest 45-54 years (14.98%).
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Natural Disaster Risk:
- Low flood risk, low tornado risk, high earthquake risk.
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Weather:
- Average temperature: 51.9°F (January), 87.0°F (July).
- Average rainfall: 17.4 inches/year.
- Average snowfall: 0.1 inches/year.
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Cost of Living:
- Median household income: $107,463.
- Average annual spending: $72,061.
Property Features:
- Turnkey and move-in ready with fresh paint and newly redone hardwood floors.
- Vaulted ceilings, updated electrical and plumbing, high-end finishes, and designer colors throughout.
- Expansive yard with gorgeous landscaping; potential to add an ADU (see Adobu rendering) or expand the current home.
- Fresh kitchen with Bosch dishwasher and Fisher & Paykel refrigerator.
- Parking garage and ample back/side yard space for boat/RV parking.
- Close to new Community Center (with pool), schools, Kelly Park, Meta campus, Stanford University, and Silicon Valley.
- Easy access to Hwy 101 and Hwy 84.
Location Benefits:
- Family-friendly community with a high percentage of families with children.
- Excellent schools and higher-than-average SAT scores.
- Safe neighborhood with lower crime rates than state averages.
- Convenient commute to major tech employers and universities.
- Expansion potential for future investment or multi-generational living.