Property Overview:
275 Willow Rd is a single-family home in Menlo Park, CA, originally built in 1942 and substantially rebuilt in 2024 with a new second level and down-to-the-studs remodel. The home now features 4 bedrooms, a dedicated office (convertible to a 4th/5th bedroom), 3 bathrooms, and 2,207 sq. ft. of living space. Additional features include a parking garage, central heating, solar-powered electricity, and EV charging. The estimated home value is $2,659,000.
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: Laurel/Encinal Elementary, Hillview Middle, Menlo-Atherton High.
- 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%), followed by 45-54 years (14.98%).
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Natural Disaster Risk:
- High 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:
- Completely remodeled and expanded with a 2024 effective date.
- Transitional elegance: Blends contemporary flair with traditional charm.
- Inviting blue front door opens to a stylish, open-concept interior.
- Engineered hardwood floors throughout.
- Designer kitchen: Shaker-style cabinetry, quartz countertops, mosaic-tiled backsplashes, and high-end Thermador appliances (6-burner gas cooktop, oven, microwave, dishwasher, Wi-Fi refrigerator, beverage/wine cooler).
- Solar-powered electricity and EV charging in the garage.
- Flexible office/bedroom space on the main level.
- Three bedrooms upstairs, including a primary suite with a luxurious bath.
- Three full bathrooms and a large laundry room.
- Indoor/outdoor living: Extra-deep, fully fenced front yard, side patios, and a large rear lawn.
- Private gated lane with only two other new residences, set back from the street for quiet solitude.
Location Benefits:
- Excellent Menlo Park schools (buyer to confirm attendance).
- Family-friendly community with a high percentage of families with children.
- Convenient access to local amenities, parks, and major employers in Silicon Valley.
- Commuter-friendly location with easy access to highways and public transportation.
- Safe, vibrant neighborhood with a strong sense of community.