West Menlo Park Traditional Gem 1619 Santa Cruz Avenue Menlo Park, California 94025 United States

Tucked beyond a tall hedge on over one-quarter acre, including an exceptionally large backyard, this charming home offers generous and versatile spaces for day to day living and entertaining. Beautiful hardwood floors in kitchen and two bedrooms, and new carpet throughout. Separate dining, living and family rooms (including a wood-burning fireplace). Family room opens through a wall of French doors to the beautifully landscaped rear yard and arbor-covered brick patio, perfect for year-round entertaining. The kitchen is thoughtfully designed with abundant cabinetry, self-closing drawers with pull-out shelving, a brand-new Bosch dishwasher and Whirlpool refrigerator. The light-filled corner banquettes welcome casual dining with a view of the lush backyard. Two spacious bedrooms and a full bath are located on the main level, while the upstairs is devoted to a large primary bedroom, an adjacent office or nursery, and a second bath. Attached 2-car garage with abundant cabinetry and space for storage and work area. New roof. Located in sought-after West Menlo Park with excellent schools and less than one mile from downtown shops and restaurants.

Details of the Home

Three bedrooms plus office or ideal nursery

Hardwood floors in kitchen and two bedrooms, new carpet throughout home

The formal living room features a wood-burning fireplace outlined with a traditional redwood mantelpiece

The formal dining room is separate but convenient to the living room and kitchen, lending to an expanded area for entertaining. An elevated front bay window, contemporary chandelier and a Dutch door add character and charm to this pleasant dining area.

The kitchen features abundant wood cabinetry (with self-closing drawers and pull-out shelving) topped in tile with full-height backsplashes adorned with decorative accent tiles and a convenient pass-through window to the family room. The casual dining area is inviting, accented by a pewter chandelier and corner banquettes beneath the windows.

Appliances include a KitchenAid gas cooktop, two KitchenAid ovens, a new Bosch dishwasher, a new Whirlpool refrigerator and a hot water dispenser.

Step down to the inviting family room with coffered ceiling and recessed lights; custom cabinetry spans one wall and three sets of French doors open to the arbor-covered rear patio and gardens.

Private upstairs quarters comprise a large bedroom and adjacent office or ideal nursery, each with a closet, plus a tiled bath with separate vanity and a glass-enclosed shower.

The main-level bedroom wing includes two spacious bedrooms, each with hardwood floors. The front bedroom has an extra deep closet. The hallway bathroom has distinctive tile with a tub, glass-enclosed shower, pedestal sink, and beadboard wainscot.

The enchanting rear yard features an arbor-covered brick patio, expansive lawn, spring bulbs, and rose garden; a garden shed with potting area and charming playhouse are tucked away in one corner and a flowering camellia hedge borders the yard

Attached 2-car garage with abundant cabinetry, work space, sink, laundry hookups and water closet.

New roof. (2025)

Highly regarded schools: Oak Knoll Elementary, Hillview Middle, and Menlo-Atherton High (buyer to verify)

Located within one mile of downtown Menlo Park shopping, farmer's market and restaurants.