1745 Bay Laurel Dr, Menlo Park, CA 94025, USA


Property Overview:

1745 Bay Laurel Dr is a single-family residence in Menlo Park, CA 94025, built in 1951. It features 4 bedrooms, 3–3.5 bathrooms, a 10,000+ sq. ft. lot, and 3,150–3,283 sq. ft. of living space. The home includes a parking garage, central heating & A/C, and a 12,546W solar system. The property sold for $5,000,000 in 2019; current listings are around $6,495,000.


Neighborhood Highlights:

  • Crime Rate:

    • Personal crime risk: 8.3% (lower than CA average of 11.8%)
    • Property crime risk: 9.6% (lower than CA average of 10.8%)
    • Overall crime risk is low
  • Schools:

    • Top-rated nearby schools: Oak Knoll Elementary, Hillview Middle, Menlo Atherton High, Palo Alto High
    • Average SAT score: 1100 (higher than state average of 975)
  • Job Market:

    • 73.9% white-collar jobs, 26.1% blue-collar jobs
    • Unemployment rate: 2.9% (lower than state average of 4.7%)
  • Demographics:

    • Population: 38,986 (10% growth since 2000)
    • 59% families with children
    • Largest age group: 35–44 years (16.02%), followed by 45–54 years (14.98%)
  • Natural Disaster Risk:

    • Very high earthquake risk
    • Very low tornado risk
    • Minimal flood risk
  • Weather:

    • Average temperature: 51.9°F (January), 87.0°F (July)
    • Average rainfall: 17.4 inches/year
    • Average snowfall: 0.1 inches/year
  • Cost of Living:

    • Median household income: $107,463
    • Average annual spending: $72,061

Property Features:

  • Stunning, remodeled home with luxurious, contemporary design
  • 4 spacious bedrooms (one used as an office/guest room with built-in double desk)
  • Large master suite:
    • Private deck
    • Walk-in closet
    • Bonus storage
    • New bathroom with double vanity and double shower
  • Junior suite with walk-in closet and new shower
  • Hall bath with shower over tub, powder room, and laundry room
  • High ceilings, detailed molding, plantation shutters
  • 4 fireplaces, hardwood floors, central A/C
  • Gourmet kitchen:
    • 6+ burner Viking range
    • SubZero refrigerator
    • Island with breakfast bar
    • Built-in microwave
    • Marble countertops and new tile backsplash
  • Resort-style backyard:
    • Infinity edge spa
    • Putting green
    • Heated arbor with lighting
    • BBQ & prep/buffet areas
    • Outdoor shower
    • Gas fire pit
    • Built-in seating around stone patio
    • Creekside setting
  • ADU (Accessory Dwelling Unit) designs completed
  • Solar system installed (12,546W)

Location Benefits:

  • Coveted Bay Laurel Drive: Serene, creekside, and highly desirable
  • Convenient to Stanford, downtown Palo Alto, and Menlo Park
  • Excellent Menlo Park schools
  • Perfect for indoor-outdoor living, entertaining, and family life

Price and Status History

date type price
1988-07-20 Rental 565000
2000-03-27 For Sale 1825000
2000-04-08 Sold 1700000
2000-05-22 Sold 1700000
2000-06-01 Sold 1700000
2001-05-30 Off Market 3695000
2002-07-29 Off Market 3875000
2007-03-26 For Sale 3895000
2007-06-22 Sold 3895000
2014-10-03 For Sale NaN
2014-10-24 Sold 3995000
2014-11-13 Sold 3995000
2014-11-20 Sold 3995000
2019-09-27 For Sale 5295000
2019-11-03 For Sale 5295000
2019-11-04 Pending NaN
2019-12-02 Sold 5000000
2024-02-26 For Sale 6495000
2024-03-02 For Sale NaN
2024-04-15 Sold 6470000
2024-07-01 For Sale 5899167
2024-10-18 Sold 6820000

Superfund Enterprise Management System

SITE NAME ADDRESS FEDERAL FACILITY NPL STATUS NON-NPL STATUS CONTAMINANTS SEMS EPA ID DISTANCE (MILES)
STANDFORD UNIVERSITY ESF Oak Road MS 8007, Stanford, CA 94305, USA N N DR 0 CAD982049439 0.27
STANFORD UNIV-613 A1 NEAR CORNER, Campus Drive PANAMA, Stanford, CA 94305, USA N N DR 0 CAD009214214 0.56
STANFORD UNIVERSITY 800 Pasteur Drive, Stanford, CA 94305, USA N N RO 0 CAD028878015 0.60

Toxic Release Inventory

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Integrated Compliance Information System - Air

PLANT NAME ADDRESS OPERATING STATUS DISTANCE (MILES)
STANFORD UNIVERSITY ESF, 480 Oak Road, Palo Alto, CA 94305-4507, USA 0.34
CARDINAL COGEN,INC CAMPUS &, Jordan Way, Palo Alto, CA 94305, USA OPR: Operating 0.61

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AO Shallow flooding (sheet flow) zones with depths 1-3 feet. BFEs or average depths shown. High-velocity areas may exist.
VE Coastal 1% annual chance flood zone with wave action. BFEs shown. Insurance and management required.

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