549 6th Avenue, Menlo Park, California 94025, Menlo Park, 94025 - 2 bed, 1 bath
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549 6th Avenue
Menlo Park, California 94025
ACTIVE
CONDITION: TEAR DOWN
2Beds
1Baths
760Sq Ft
2,999Lot Size
Property Price
LIST PRICE$925,000
SUMMARY
Welcome to 549 6th Ave in Menlo Park! Bring your contractors and your vision to this home offering an exciting opportunity to renovate, customize, and build equity in a great location at a very affordable price. The easy, functional floor plan features separate living and dining rooms, an attached garage, and plenty of potential to create a home that reflects your style. Outside, a sunny backyard is ready for fresh landscaping and outdoor entertaining. Tucked away on a quiet street with convenient access to Silicon Valley destinations, the home is just minutes from Highway 101 and approximately 1015 minutes from Stanford University, depending on traffic. Enjoy easy access to Menlo Park, Palo Alto, Stanford, and major Peninsula commute routes. A wonderful opportunity for buyers looking to transform a home, build equity, and make it their own.
Condition Analysis
See Full ReportOVERALL CONDITION SCORE
Tear down
TeardownExcellent
Property is land value only, full reconstruction required.
Built in 1957 (>50 years old) with no recent renovations. The interior is in a gutted, unlivable state with unfinished walls and damaged flooring. The listing explicitly targets contractors for a total transformation, indicating the property is being sold for land value or a complete rebuild.
PROSSTRENGTHS & OPPORTUNITIES
- Exceptional Entry-Level Value
Priced under $1M in the highly desirable Menlo Park market, this property represents a rare opportunity for investors or first-time buyers to acquire a detached home at a significantly lower price point than the neighborhood average.
- Prime Silicon Valley Connectivity
The property boasts a strategic location with easy access to Highway 101 and is approximately 10-15 minutes from Stanford University, making it an ideal spot for commuters to major tech hubs.
- Significant Equity Potential
With a functional floor plan and a sunny backyard, the home serves as a blank canvas for a full renovation, allowing a buyer to customize the space to their taste while building substantial immediate equity.
CONSRISKS & DEFICIENCIES
- Substantial Renovation Required
The listing explicitly calls for contractors and a vision, indicating that the home is in need of significant repairs and updates, which will require a large additional capital investment.
- Constrained Living Area
At only 760 square feet on a sub-3,000 square foot lot, the property's small footprint may limit its appeal to families or those requiring more interior space and outdoor privacy.
About 549 6th Avenue
Property Details
Public Facts
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- Year Built
- 1957
- Lot Size
- 2,999 Sq. Ft.
Interior
- Total Bedrooms
- 2
- Total Bathrooms
- 1 (1 Full, 0 Half)
Exterior & Parking
No exterior & parking available.
Utilities & Misc
- HOA Fee
- $0 / Month
Neighborhood Insights
Menlo Park Unified Schools
Garfield Elementary School
Grades K-8 • 0.4 mi
3/10
John F. Kennedy Middle School
Grades 5-8 • 2.3 mi
5/10
Menlo-Atherton High School
Grades 9-12 • 1.9 mi
7/10
Sensitive Facilities
No sensitive facilities data found.
Neighborhood Comparison
| Feature | Subject | Average Home |
|---|---|---|
| Beds | 2.0 | 3.3 |
| Baths | 1.0 | 2.6 |
| Square foot | 760 | 1,945.739 |
| Lot Size | 2,999 | 6,360.022 |
| Price | $925.0K | $3.38M |
| Price per sq ft | $1.2K | $1.7K |
| Built year | 1957 | 1960 |
| HOA | $0 | $359 |
| Days on market | 18 | 34 |
Pricing History
Listed for Sale
Oct 6, 2026
$925,000
Initial Listing