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listing_id: ML81960177
status: Closed
price: 2525000
beds: 2
baths_full: 1
baths_half: 0
sqft_living: 1120
sqft_lot: 5650
lot_acres: 
year_built: 1947
property_type: Residential
property_subtype: Single Family Residence
address: "261 Stanford Ave"
city: Menlo Park
state: CA
zip: 94025
county: "San Mateo County"
lat: 37.428639
lng: -122.194753
days_on_market: 749
hoa_fee: 
hoa_frequency: 
garage_spaces: 1
list_agent: "Keyko Pintz"
list_office: "Intero Real Estate Services"
list_agent_phone: "(650) 224-9815"
list_agent_license: 02011298
mls_source: MLSL
modified: 2026-02-01
transaction_type: recentlySold
---

Home | San Mateo County | Menlo Park | 94025 | 261 Stanford Ave

261 Stanford Ave, Menlo Park, CA 94025

MLS: ML81960177 | Status: Sold | Price: $2,525,000
Beds/Baths: 2 / 1
Property Type: Residential

Quick Facts

Beds Bath Sq Ft Sq Ft Lot Yr Built
2 1 1,120 5,650 1947

Remarks

Step into this enchanting home located on a quiet street in Menlo Park. As you're greeted by the exquisite stained-glass sidelights framing the entry door, you'll sense the timeless charm of this traditional abode. Inside, the spacious living area boasts cathedral beamed ceilings adorned with rich, warm wood accents, creating an inviting ambiance around the fireplace. With two generously sized bedrooms, a bath, and a detached garage, comfort and convenience await. The kitchen and dining area overlook the lush backyard, seamlessly merging indoor and outdoor living. Take a moment to unwind on the built-in kitchen bench, perfect for a reading nook or casual dining. Outside, a majestic tree graces the landscape, creating an outdoor woodland oasis, while the expansive brick patio sets the stage for memorable gatherings. Impeccable landscaping frames both the front and back yards, enhancing the home's curb appeal. Located near Stanford and major thoroughfares, with access to renowned Menlo Park Schools, this home offers both an idyllic retreat and a fabulous location. With 1,120 square feet of living space and a lot size of 5,650 square feet, this is a rare opportunity not to be missed.

MLS Listing Information

Field Value
MLS # ML81960177
MLS Source MLSListings, Inc.

Features

Interior Features

Feature Details
Dining Room Dining Area
Family Room No Family Room
Fireplace Wood Burning
Cooling None
Heating Central Forced Air

Exterior Features

Feature Details
Roof Shingle
Foundation Pillar/Post/Pier

Parking, School, and Other Information

Feature Details
Garage/Parking Other, Garage: 1 Car(s)
Elementary District Las Lomitas Elementary
High School District Sequoia Union High
Water Public
Zoning R10006

Contact Information

Keyko Pintz
Intero Real Estate Services
License #: 02011298
Phone: (650) 224-9815

School Ratings

School data provided by GreatSchools.org

Nearby Schools

School Type Grades Distance Rating
Oak Knoll Elementary School public K-5 0.19 mi 10
La Entrada Middle School public 4-8 0.34 mi 10
Hillview Middle School public 6-8 0.78 mi 9
Las Lomitas Elementary School public K-3 1.13 mi 10
Packard Children's Hospital/Stanford public K-12 1.26 mi N/A
Palo Alto High School public 9-12 2.12 mi 10
Palo Alto Adult Education public UG 2.12 mi N/A
Escondido Elementary School public K-5 2.19 mi 10
Woodside High School public 9-12 2.29 mi 8
Lucille M. Nixon Elementary School public K-5 2.38 mi 10
Adelante Selby Spanish Immersion School public K-5 2.47 mi 6
Menlo-Atherton High School public 9-12 2.52 mi 8
Encinal Elementary School public K-5 2.55 mi 9
Addison Elementary School public K-5 2.69 mi 9
Garfield Elementary School public K-8 2.89 mi 6
Henry Ford Elementary School public K-5 2.93 mi 4
Laurel Elementary School public K-5 2.97 mi 10
Walter Hays Elementary School public K-5 2.99 mi 9
Sequoia District Adult Education public UG 3.00 mi N/A
John F. Kennedy Middle School public 6-8 3.21 mi 7

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This listing information is up-to-date as of February 01, 2026. For the most current information, please contact Keyko Pintz, (650) 224-9815.