714 Live Oak Avenue, Menlo Park, California 94025, Menlo Park, 94025 - bed, bath
714 Live Oak Avenue
Menlo Park, California 94025
Property Price
SUMMARY
Analysis of 714 Live Oak Avenue, Menlo Park, California 94025 is currently available with a list price of $2,500,000. The property maintains a Good Condition Rating (78/100), reflecting solid structural condition with well-maintained systems. The property presents an attractive opportunity for buyers seeking a move-in ready home. Located in a high-demand neighborhood within the Menlo Park Unified School District, this asset is categorized as a low-risk, high-reward acquisition suitable for both Buy-and-Hold Investors and Owner-Occupants willing to undertake light renovation work.
Condition Analysis
OVERALL CONDITION SCORE
Property is move-in ready.
This duplex is in move-in ready condition, featuring a fully renovated back unit with a modern kitchen (stainless appliances, stone counters, skylights), updated bathrooms, and upgraded electrical/plumbing systems. The front unit, while maintaining its 1930s character, is meticulously maintained with refinished hardwood floors and updated laundry. The property shows high pride of ownership with no immediate repairs required, though the front unit retains some vintage infrastructure.
PROSSTRENGTHS & OPPORTUNITIES
- Great Schools
Elementary School: Oak Knoll Elementary School (9/10).
- Prime Downtown Location
Boasting a Walk Score of 95 and a Bike Score of 94, this property is situated in the heart of downtown Menlo Park, offering unparalleled access to local amenities, shopping, and dining.
- Dual-Unit Versatility
Featuring two separate homes on a single lot, this duplex provides a flexible opportunity for investors seeking premium rents or owner-occupiers looking for significant supplemental income.
CONSRISKS & DEFICIENCIES
- MLS Listing Discrepancy
Living area discrepancy between mls listing and other public or private record. mls listing living area = 2309, other record living area = 1260.
- Limited Bathroom Count
Both units feature only a single bathroom, which may be a drawback for modern families or tenants, particularly in the front unit that includes two bedrooms plus an office.
- Vintage Infrastructure
With the original structure dating back to 1930, the front home may require future updates to its core systems to match the fully modernized standards of the rear unit.
About 714 Live Oak Avenue
TWO SEPARATE HOMES ON ONE LOT! 714 and 714-A Live Oak Avenue is an incredible opportunity for an investor or owner-occupier to acquire a pride of ownership Duplex in an irreplaceable location in the heart of downtown Menlo Park. Investors will benefit from best-in-class tenants paying premium rents and owner-occupiers will enjoy living in one of the most sought-after locations in Silicon Valley with excellent supplemental income. 714 Live Oak Ave: Two-Bedroom + Office / One-Bath. 714-A Live Oak Ave: One-Bedroom / One-Bath. 714 Live Oak Ave (front home) is meticulously maintained with charming 1930s architecture (beautiful refinished original oak hardwood floors in the living room, dining room, central hallway, and 2 bedrooms currently protected by carpet). 714-A Live Oak Ave (back home) is fully renovated including completely remodeled kitchen and bath, electrical, plumbing, flooring, crown molding, recessed LED lighting, vaulted ceiling and sky light in the kitchen. Wood burning fireplaces, private garages, and in-unit laundry in both homes. Private yards with beautiful, mature landscaping & fruit trees. One block from Menlo Ave and the middle of Downtown Menlo Park. Walk-Score of 95: Walkers Paradise and Bike-Score of 94: Bikers Paradise
Property Details
Public Facts
- Property Type
- Duplex
- Year Built
- 1930
- Lot Size
- 7,056 Sq. Ft.
Interior
- Total Bedrooms
- -
- Total Bathrooms
- -
Exterior & Parking
No exterior & parking available.
Utilities & Misc
- HOA Fee
- $0 / Month
Neighborhood Insights
Menlo Park Unified Schools
Encinal Elementary School
Grades K-5 • 0.9 mi
Oak Knoll Elementary School
Grades K-5 • 1.5 mi
Hillview Middle School
Grades 6-8 • 1.1 mi
Sensitive Facilities
No sensitive facilities data found.
Neighborhood Comparison
| Feature | Subject | Average Home | Neighborhood Ranking (50 Listings) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beds | - | - | 50% |
| Baths | - | - | 50% |
| Square foot | 2,309 | 3,440 | 33% |
| Lot Size | 7,056 | 8,557 | 33% |
| Price | $2.50M | $2.95M | 33% |
| Price per sq ft | $1.1K | $908 | 67% |
| Built year | 1930 | 1965 | 33% |
| HOA | $0 | $0 | 50% |
| Days on market | 5 | 37 | 33% |
Pricing History
Listed for Sale
Mar 2, 2026
$2,500,000
Initial Listing