Home | San Mateo County | Menlo Park | 94025 | 501 San Benito Ave
MLS: ML81995935 | Status: Sold | Price: $4,420,000
Beds/Baths: 3 / 3 /1
Property Type: Residential
| Beds | Baths | Sq Ft | Acres Lot | Yr Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 /1 | 3,515 | 0.359 | 1912 |
First time on the market in over 90 years, this gracious two-story home sits on a spacious corner lot with beautiful gardens, patios, and towering redwoods that provide a peaceful, private retreat. Inside, youll love the high ceilings, hardwood floors, and sun-filled rooms. The second floor features three large bedrooms, each with its own en suite bath, plus a cozy sitting room off the primary suite. The open kitchen has everything a chef could ask for with two dishwashers, a new fridge, double ovens, a gas stove, a butlers pantry, and even a secured silver storage room. And if you love entertaining, the screened porch with a built-in grill and warming drawer, heaters, fans and electric windows shades is perfect for hosting. With three fireplaces, a grand staircase, an elevator, a home office, a lanai and tons of storage, including a two car plus garage, attic and basement this home has it all. Plus, its energy efficient with solar panels and a backup generator. Located near Atherton, Menlo Park, and Redwood City, youre close to great dining, shopping, and transit.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| MLS # | ML81995935 |
| MLS Source | MLSListings, Inc. |
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms | Primary Suite/Retreat, Walk-in Closet |
| Bathrooms | Bidet, Marble, Primary - Stall Shower(s), Primary - Tub w/ Jets, Shower over Tub - 1, Stall Shower, Primary - Oversized Tub, Oversized Tub |
| Kitchen | Island with Sink, Pantry |
| Appliances | Cooktop - Gas, Dishwasher, Microwave, Oven - Double, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer, Warming Drawer |
| Dining Room | Breakfast Bar, Formal Dining Room |
| Family Room | Kitchen/Family Room Combo |
| Fireplace | Family Room, Gas Log, Living Room, Other Location |
| Flooring | Carpet, Hardwood, Marble, Tile |
| Cooling | Central Forced Air |
| Heating | Central Forced Air - Gas |
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Roof | Rolled/Hot Mop, Wood |
| Foundation | Concrete Perimeter, Slab, Other, Crawl Space |
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Garage/Parking | Detached, Off-Street Parking, Garage: 2 Car(s) |
| Elementary District | Redwood City Elementary |
| High School District | Sequoia Union High |
| Sewer | Public Sewer |
| Water | Public |
| Zoning | R10000 |
Susan Tanner
Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty
License #: 01736865
Phone: (650) 255-7372
School data provided by GreatSchools.org
| School | Type | Grades | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garfield Elementary School | public | K-8 | 0.40 mi | 6 |
| Sequoia District Adult Education | public | UG | 0.40 mi | N/A |
| Taft Elementary School | public | K-5 | 0.58 mi | 4 |
| Encinal Elementary School | public | K-5 | 0.74 mi | 9 |
| Hoover Elementary School | public | K-8 | 1.25 mi | 5 |
| Laurel Elementary School | public | K-5 | 1.33 mi | 10 |
| Menlo-Atherton High School | public | 9-12 | 1.37 mi | 8 |
| Tide Academy | public | 9-12 | 1.39 mi | 9 |
| Adelante Selby Spanish Immersion School | public | K-5 | 1.65 mi | 5 |
| Belle Haven Elementary School | public | K-5 | 1.92 mi | 1 |
| Hillview Middle School | public | 6-8 | 2.22 mi | 8 |
| McKinley Institute Of Technology | public | 6-8 | 2.29 mi | 6 |
| North Star Academy | public | 3-8 | 2.31 mi | 9 |
| Henry Ford Elementary School | public | K-5 | 2.34 mi | 3 |
| Orion Alternative School | public | K-5 | 2.47 mi | 8 |
| John F. Kennedy Middle School | public | 6-8 | 2.48 mi | 7 |
| Sequoia High School | public | 9-12 | 2.49 mi | 7 |
| Las Lomitas Elementary School | public | K-3 | 2.52 mi | 10 |
| Roosevelt Elementary School | public | K-8 | 2.67 mi | 4 |
| Ravenswood Comprehensive Middle | public | 6-8 | 2.75 mi | 4 |
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