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listing_id: ML82054755
status: Active
price: 6249000
beds: 5
baths_full: 4
baths_half: 1
sqft_living: 5000
sqft_lot: 19532
lot_acres: 0.448
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: 2
hoa_fee: 
hoa_frequency: 
garage_spaces: 3
list_agent: "Judy Citron"
list_office: "Compass"
list_agent_phone: "(650) 400-8424"
list_agent_license: 01825569
mls_source: MLSL
modified: 2026-07-20
transaction_type: buy
---

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

559 Placitas Ave, Menlo Park, CA 94025

MLS: ML82054755 | Status: Active | Price: $6,249,000
Beds/Baths: 5 / 4 /1
Property Type: Residential

Quick Facts

Beds Baths Sq Ft Acres Lot Yr Built
5 4 /1 5,000 0.448 1994

Upcoming Open Houses

Date Time Hosted By
Tuesday, July 21 9:30 am - 12:30 pm Judy Citron

Remarks

Located at end of cul-de-sac this exceptional gated estate blends timeless architecture with beautifully remodeled interiors on nearly one-half acre of private, sun-filled grounds with the ultimate in flexibility with an approximately 1,180 sq ft beautifully remodeled detached guest house. Elegant formal living and dining rooms complement a stunning remodeled chef's kitchen with Dolomite countertops, Thermador appliances, a large island, mosaic tile accents,spacious breakfast room. The kitchen opens seamlessly to the family room with stone fireplace and French doors leading to expansive outdoor patios. Flexible living includes a main-level guest suite, office or second main floor bedroom, 4 beds up including the luxurious primary with walk-in closet and stunning remodeled spa-inspired marble bath. The detached guest house features a great room with fireplace, full kitchen, bedroom, and bath, ideal for guests or a private office. Resort-inspired grounds offer travertine terraces, level lawn, mature landscaping, a playhouse, playground, Basketball court area, and ample room for a future pool. Additional features include, playroom, laundry room, unfinished basement, attached 3-car garage in exceptional location just minutes from downtown Menlo Park, parks, and commute routes.

MLS Listing Information

Field Value
MLS # ML82054755
MLS Source MLSListings, Inc.
Days on Site 2

Features

Interior Features

Feature Details
Bathrooms Full on Ground Floor, Half on Ground Floor
Appliances Cooktop - Gas, Washer/Dryer
Dining Room Breakfast Nook
Family Room Kitchen/Family Room Combo
Fireplace Family Room, Living Room
Flooring Carpet, Hardwood
Cooling Central Forced Air
Heating Central Forced Air

Exterior Features

Feature Details
Roof Concrete, Tile
Foundation Concrete Perimeter and Slab

Parking, School, and Other Information

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

Contact Information

Listing Agent Co-Listing Agent
Judy Citron Talia Citron
Compass Compass
License #: 01825569 License #: 01987761
Phone: (650) 400-8424 Phone: (650) 465-4814

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 0.48 mi 4
Garfield Elementary School public K-5 0.48 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 1.42 mi 10
Menlo-Atherton High School public 9-12 1.45 mi 8
Adelante Selby Spanish Immersion School public K-5 1.73 mi 6
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 2.25 mi 10
Hillview Middle School public 6-8 2.34 mi 9
Henry Ford Elementary School public K-5 2.41 mi 4
Sequoia High School public 9-12 2.44 mi 7
Orion Alternative School public K-5 2.51 mi 9
John F. Kennedy Middle School public 6-8 2.52 mi 7
Las Lomitas Elementary School public K-3 2.64 mi 10
Roosevelt Elementary School public K-5 2.68 mi 4
Ravenswood Comprehensive Middle public 6-8 2.78 mi 4

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This listing information is up-to-date as of July 20, 2026. For the most current information, please contact Judy Citron, (650) 400-8424.