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listing_id: ML81931544
status: Closed
price: 5250000
beds: 7
baths_full: 5
baths_half: 1
sqft_living: 6035
sqft_lot: 18321
lot_acres: 0.42
year_built: 1994
property_type: Residential
property_subtype: Single Family Residence
address: "559 Placitas Ave"
city: Menlo Park
state: CA
zip: 94025
county: "San Mateo County"
lat: 37.474008
lng: -122.195859
days_on_market: 1028
hoa_fee: 
hoa_frequency: 
garage_spaces: 3
list_agent: "Zachary Trailer"
list_office: "Compass"
list_agent_phone: "(650) 906-8008"
list_agent_license: 01371338
mls_source: MLSL
modified: 2026-02-01
transaction_type: recentlySold
---

Home | San Mateo County | Menlo Park | 94025 | 559 Placitas Ave

559 Placitas Ave, Menlo Park, CA 94025

MLS: ML81931544 | Status: Sold | Price: $5,250,000
Beds/Baths: 7 / 5 /1
Property Type: Residential

Quick Facts

Beds Baths Sq Ft Acres Lot Yr Built
7 5 /1 6,035 0.42 1994

Remarks

Stunning, spacious spanish style home on a huge, oversized lot of roughly one-half acre in a sought-after Menlo Park cul-de-sac location. Dramatic formal entry with incredible entertaining spaces including a formal living and formal dining room, spacious kitchen that opens on to breakfast nook and family room with glass doors to park like backyard. Main level also includes ensuite bedroom, plus additional bedroom/office. 4 bedrooms upstairs, including dramatic and oversized primary suite with large walk-in closet and spa-like bath. Detached and fully renovated 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom guest house. Mature landscaping and amazing sun exposure make this lot a special place for gatherings and entertaining. Exceptional grounds with lots of space for addition of pool, vine covered patio, large lawns, play structure, basketball area.

MLS Listing Information

Field Value
MLS # ML81931544
MLS Source MLSListings, Inc.

Features

Interior Features

Feature Details
Bedrooms Ground Floor Bedroom, Primary Suite/Retreat - 2+, Walk-in Closet, Primary Bedroom on Ground Floor, More than One Bedroom on Ground Floor, More than One Primary Bedroom
Bathrooms Double Sinks, Primary - Stall Shower(s), Full on Ground Floor, Primary - Oversized Tub, Half on Ground Floor, Oversized Tub
Kitchen Exhaust Fan
Appliances Cooktop - Gas, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Garbage Disposal, Oven - Built-In, Refrigerator
Dining Room Breakfast Bar, Dining Area in Family Room, Formal Dining Room
Family Room Kitchen/Family Room Combo
Fireplace Family Room, Living Room
Flooring Carpet, Hardwood
Laundry In Utility Room
Cooling Central Forced Air
Heating Central Forced Air

Exterior Features

Feature Details
Roof Concrete, Tile
Foundation Concrete Perimeter

Parking, School, and Other Information

Feature Details
Garage/Parking Attached Garage, Electric Gate, Gate/Door Opener, Garage: 3 Car(s)
Elementary District Redwood City Elementary
High School District Sequoia Union High
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Zoning R10010

Contact Information

Zachary Trailer
Compass
License #: 01371338
Phone: (650) 906-8008

School Ratings

School data provided by GreatSchools.org

Nearby Schools

School Type Grades Distance Rating
Sequoia District Adult Education public UG 0.43 mi N/A
Taft Elementary School public K-5 0.45 mi 4
Garfield Elementary School public K-8 0.46 mi 6
Encinal Elementary School public K-5 0.84 mi 9
Hoover Elementary School public K-8 1.18 mi 5
Tide Academy public 9-12 1.33 mi 9
Laurel Elementary School public K-5 1.38 mi 10
Menlo-Atherton High School public 9-12 1.45 mi 8
Adelante Selby Spanish Immersion School public K-5 1.73 mi 5
Belle Haven Elementary School public K-5 1.91 mi 1
McKinley Institute Of Technology public 6-8 2.25 mi 6
North Star Academy public 3-8 2.27 mi 9
Hillview Middle School public 6-8 2.35 mi 8
Henry Ford Elementary School public K-5 2.40 mi 3
Sequoia High School public 9-12 2.44 mi 7
Orion Alternative School public K-5 2.46 mi 8
John F. Kennedy Middle School public 6-8 2.52 mi 7
Las Lomitas Elementary School public K-3 2.65 mi 10
Roosevelt Elementary School public K-8 2.68 mi 4
Ravenswood Comprehensive Middle public 6-8 2.76 mi 4

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This listing information is up-to-date as of February 01, 2026. For the most current information, please contact Zachary Trailer, (650) 906-8008.