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.
Sold for $4,420,000 on 03/28/25
$4,420,000
501 San Benito Ave, Menlo Park, CA 94025
3beds
3,515sqft
Single Family Residence,
Built in 1912
0.36 Acres Lot
$4,353,400 Zestimate®
$1,257/sqft
$8,346 Estimated rent
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: March 28, 2025 at 02:29am
Listed by:
Susan Tanner 01736865 650-255-7372,
Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty
Bought with:
Michael J. Liffmann, 01487212
Compass
Source: MLSListings Inc,MLS#: ML81995935

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Bedroom
- Features: PrimarySuiteRetreat, WalkinCloset
Bathroom
- Features: Bidet, Marble, PrimaryStallShowers, PrimaryTubwJets, ShoweroverTub1, StallShower, PrimaryOversizedTub, OversizedTub
Dining room
- Features: BreakfastBar, FormalDiningRoom
Family room
- Features: KitchenFamilyRoomCombo
Kitchen
- Features: IslandwithSink, Pantry
Heating
- Central Forced Air Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Gas Cooktop, Dishwasher, Microwave, Double Oven, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer, Warming Drawer
Features
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Marble, Tile
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Family Room, Gas Log, Living Room, Other Location
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,515
- Total interior livable area: 3,515 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Detached, Off Street
- Garage spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Elevator/Lift, Grip-Accessible Features
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Enclosed
- Exterior features: Barbecue
Lot
- Size: 0.36 Acres
Details
- Additional structures: Garage
- Parcel number: 060161140
- Zoning: R10000
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence,
Materials
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Slab, Other, Crawl Space
- Roof: RolledHotMop, Wood
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1912
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: Generator, PublicUtilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Public Utilities, Water Public, Solar
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Menlo Park
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: ExclusiveRightToSell
Services availability
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Estimated market value
$4,353,400