Home | San Mateo County | Atherton | 94027 | 79 Placitas Ave
MLS: ML82008122 | Status: Sold | Price: $8,925,000
Beds/Baths: 6 / 5 /1
Property Type: Residential
| Beds | Baths | Sq Ft | Acres Lot | Yr Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 5 /1 | 4,482 | 0.606 | 1960 |
Beyond a gated entrance, this modern home blends sleek architecture, resort-like grounds with heated pool, tons of natural light and indoor outdoor living at its best. Designed by architect Mary Maydan in 2015, the two-level home offers 6 bedrooms and 5.5 baths, providing exceptional lifestyle flexibility. A dramatic great room features radiant-heated polished concrete floors, soaring ceilings, and walls of glass framing the private yard. An integrated linear fireplace and Fleetwood doors anchor the space. The dining area is highlighted by an oversized designer dome pendant. The chefs kitchen, under a partial glass ceiling, combines wood and white cabinetry, Corian counters, a wood island, and premium stainless appliances. A flexible-use room with separate entry is ideal for office or media off the kitchen. The main level also includes a guest suite with outdoor access and two en suite bedrooms. Upstairs, the luxurious primary suite has a balcony, walk-in closet, and spa-like bath, plus two additional bedrooms sharing a hallway bathroom. Smart systems include radiant heat, mini-split HVAC, EV charging, and whole-home sound. Renderings available for 2 ADU additions. Set on 0.6 acres, the private, lushly landscaped lot is moments from downtown and enjoys top Menlo Park schools.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| MLS # | ML82008122 |
| MLS Source | MLSListings, Inc. |
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Appliances | Washer/Dryer |
| Dining Room | Dining Area |
| Family Room | Kitchen/Family Room Combo |
| Fireplace | Living Room |
| Cooling | Other |
| Heating | Radiant |
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Roof | Flat |
| Foundation | Slab |
| Pool | Heated, Heated - Solar |
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Garage/Parking | Attached Garage, Garage: 2 Car(s) |
| Elementary District | Menlo Park City Elementary |
| High School District | Sequoia Union High |
| Water | Public |
| Zoning | R1001A |
Judy Citron
Compass
License #: 01825569
Phone: (650) 400-8424
School data provided by GreatSchools.org
| School | Type | Grades | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garfield Elementary School | public | K-8 | 0.31 mi | 6 |
| Sequoia District Adult Education | public | UG | 0.32 mi | N/A |
| Taft Elementary School | public | K-5 | 0.63 mi | 4 |
| Encinal Elementary School | public | K-5 | 0.78 mi | 9 |
| Hoover Elementary School | public | K-8 | 1.19 mi | 5 |
| Laurel Elementary School | public | K-5 | 1.41 mi | 10 |
| Menlo-Atherton High School | public | 9-12 | 1.43 mi | 8 |
| Tide Academy | public | 9-12 | 1.48 mi | 9 |
| Adelante Selby Spanish Immersion School | public | K-5 | 1.56 mi | 5 |
| Belle Haven Elementary School | public | K-5 | 2.01 mi | 1 |
| Hillview Middle School | public | 6-8 | 2.19 mi | 8 |
| McKinley Institute Of Technology | public | 6-8 | 2.21 mi | 6 |
| North Star Academy | public | 3-8 | 2.24 mi | 9 |
| Henry Ford Elementary School | public | K-5 | 2.25 mi | 3 |
| John F. Kennedy Middle School | public | 6-8 | 2.38 mi | 7 |
| Orion Alternative School | public | K-5 | 2.39 mi | 8 |
| Sequoia High School | public | 9-12 | 2.42 mi | 7 |
| Las Lomitas Elementary School | public | K-3 | 2.46 mi | 10 |
| Roosevelt Elementary School | public | K-8 | 2.57 mi | 4 |
| Woodside High School | public | 9-12 | 2.72 mi | 8 |
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