Refined sophistication and modern luxury converge in this masterfully updated 1920s Spanish-style residence in the heart of downtown Menlo Park. This exclusive property offers a rare opportunity to enjoy the best of Peninsula living with privacy, elegance, and walkability. The main level features 3 beds, 2 impeccably remodeled baths, a formal living room with period details, and an open-concept kitchen and dining area anchored by a large center island ideal for everyday living and entertaining. A fully independent lower-level studio suite, with its private entrance and own kitchen, bath and laundry, is perfectly suited for guests, live-in staff, or multigenerational living. Curated finishes include hardwood floors, bespoke lighting, and interiors that blend classic character with modern refinement. Outside, the home is framed by a private rear yard with fire pit, Redwood grove, outdoor kitchen and al fresco dining terrace - perfect for gatherings or quiet retreat. A gated driveway leads to a detached two-car garage with potential use for parking, a gym, office, or future ADU. Located in the prestigious Menlo Park school district and minutes from Stanford, downtown Palo Alto, Sand Hill Rd & top tech campuses, this is a distinguished downtown sanctuary of elegance and lifestyle.
For sale
$4,998,000
957 University Dr, Menlo Park, CA 94025
4beds
2,085sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence,
Built in 1927
8,918 Square Feet Lot
$4,851,400 Zestimate®
$2,397/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Private rear yardOpen-concept kitchenGated drivewayRedwood grovePrivate entranceDetached two-car garageAl fresco dining terrace
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: August 03, 2025 at 08:23pm
Listed by:
Billy McNair 01343603 650-862-3266,
Coldwell Banker Realty
Source: MLSListings Inc,MLS#: ML82006229

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Rooms
- Room types: Basement
Bedroom
- Features: GroundFloorBedroom, PrimarySuiteRetreat, PrimaryBedroomonGroundFloor, BedroomonGroundFloor2plus
Bathroom
- Features: DoubleSinks, PrimaryStallShowers, StallShower2plus, Tile, Tub, FullonGroundFloor
Dining room
- Features: DiningArea, EatinKitchen
Family room
- Features: Other
Kitchen
- Features: Island
Heating
- Central Forced Air Gas
Cooling
- Other
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Built In Gas Oven/Range, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Inside
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
- Basement: Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,085
- Total interior livable area: 2,085 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Guest, Off Street, Oversized
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Balcony/Patio
- Exterior features: Back Yard, Barbecue, Fenced, Courtyard
Lot
- Size: 8,918 Square Feet
- Features: Level
Details
- Parcel number: 071272430
- Zoning: R3
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Spanish
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence,
Materials
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Concrete Perimeter and Slab
- Roof: Tile
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1927
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: PublicUtilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Public Utilities, Water Public
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Menlo Park
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $2,397/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $3,541,770
- Annual tax amount: $41,622
- Date on market: 7/24/2025
- Listing agreement: ExclusiveRightToSell
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