Sophisticated Designer Home on a Premier Street

455 San Mateo Drive

Menlo Park

Offered at $8,375,000

Experience refined downtown living in this impeccably updated Menlo Park residence, perfectly positioned across from a tranquil park and the Menlo Park Recreation Center. Thoughtfully designed with sophisticated style and modern comfort, the home showcases rich hardwood floors, a spacious living area with a gas fireplace and custom built-ins, and an inviting dining area filled with natural light. The remodeled kitchen impresses with granite countertops, a subway tile backsplash, and top-tier appliances including a JennAir oven and refrigerator and Miele dishwasher. Two generous bedrooms and beautifully renovated bathrooms feature elegant granite and chrome finishes. Enjoy the convenience of an in-unit Miele washer and dryer, covered parking, and a serene park view. Just blocks from downtown Menlo Park and a short distance to Caltrain, Stanford University, and downtown Palo Alto, this home offers the best of Peninsula living—style, sophistication, and an unbeatable location.

 Design + Features

A white 3-level house with a black front door, attached garage, and landscaped yard with a curved pathway, surrounded by trees and greenery.
Living room with cream sofa, two green armchairs, a round wooden coffee table, a fireplace with marble surround, large windows with white curtains, and hardwood floors.
Dining room with a rectangular wooden table, six upholstered chairs, a modern pendant light, large windows with curtains, a mirror on the wall, and a view into the kitchen.
Modern white kitchen with a marble island, beige bar stools, a glass dining table with white slipcovers, wood flooring, and cabinetry with glass doors.
Modern living room with white sectional sofa, decorative pillows, coffee table with baskets and vases, open sliding glass doors leading to outdoor patio with seating and greenery.
Open sliding glass doors lead to a backyard patio with outdoor seating, surrounded by greenery and tall trees.
Modern white kitchen with marble island, pendant lighting, and outdoor patio view
A bedroom with a white bed, beige blanket, and multiple pillows, flanked by two white nightstands with lamps. Two windows with Roman shades and leafy trees outside. Gray patterned wallpaper and a gray rug on wooden flooring.
Modern bathroom with marble floors and walls, glass shower enclosure, white vanity with gray countertop, and toilet, with a window in the shower area.
Interior of a modern home with a staircase, hanging light fixtures, and view into the living room with outdoor garden.
Modern bedroom with a large bed, green and beige pillows, nightstands with lamps, a sliding glass door leading to a balcony, and green floral wallpaper.
Modern bathroom with a large white bathtub, two windows with floral curtains, a gray tile floor, a white vanity with a sink, and a shower stall with a glass door, decorated with a potted plant and toiletries.
A bedroom with a bed, brown and beige pillows, beige blanket, nightstands with lamps, a framed black and white photograph of a surfer on a wave, two windows showing trees outside, a potted plant, and hardwood floors.
Modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, gray tiled walls and floor, a small window, a white countertop with a sink, a large mirror, a vase with greenery, and white towels.
A modern bedroom with a bed that has a tan headboard and pillows, white bedding, and beige throw blanket. Two white nightstands with lamps and decorative items flank the bed. A window behind the bed shows green trees outside. There is a large abstrac
Modern bathroom with a shower, a white toilet, a gray countertop sink, a large mirror, a window, and decorative vase with dried flowers.
Modern living room with beige sectional sofa, armchair, wooden coffee tables, and a foosball table, with a kitchen bar area in the background.
Bright living room with white sectional sofa, brown pillows, wooden coffee tables, and decorative vases. Features a foosball table, a bar area, and a staircase in the background.
A modern home theater room with a large white sofa, black round ottomans, black throw pillows, a large blank white projection screen, and framed black-and-white photographs on a blue wall. Recessed ceiling lights and a ceiling-mounted projector are v
Home gym with stationary bikes, mirror wall, and motivational text on wall that says 'GET IT DONE'.
A bedroom with a large bed, beige headboard, white bedding, green and beige pillows, beige blanket, and wooden nightstands with lamps, with sliding glass door leading to a small outdoor patio with steps and outdoor furniture.
Modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower featuring gray and white striped tiles, a white toilet, a light-colored vanity with a sink, and floating glass shelves holding bottles and a yellow sponge.
An aerial view of a backyard patio with outdoor furniture, a built-in outdoor kitchen, a central fire pit with surrounding white ottomans, a large white sectional sofa with cushions, a wooden dining table with chairs, and a green lawn enclosed by a h
Outdoor backyard patio with seating, table, fire pit, kitchen area, and string lights, surrounded by tall trees and greenery.
Outdoor kitchen area with a built-in grill, white island with a sink, surrounded by greenery, string lights, and a large tree, with a white outdoor sofa with pillows nearby.
Backyard with a wooden deck, two white lounge chairs, a hot tub, lush green trees and bushes, a small tree with colorful leaves, and a stone pathway on a well-manicured lawn.
A spacious backyard outdoor living area with lush green grass, large trees, and stylish white patio furniture including a sofa, armchair, and a round table with a decorative bowl. The background features a two-story house with a balcony, string light

  • Stunning designer home built in 2016 on one of Menlo Park’s premier streets

  • Three levels with 5 bedrooms, 5 full baths, and 2 half baths

  • Approximately 5,456 square feet (buyer to verify)

  • European white oak floors, crisp white millwork, designer wallcoverings, and curated lighting throughout

  • Spacious foyer with bubble glass chandelier

  • Formal living room with focal-point gas fireplace outlined with layers of marble and adjoining formal dining room with ceiling in reclaimed wood showcasing a ribbon wood woven chandelier

  • Chef’s kitchen features white cabinetry, quartz counters, and subway-set backsplash, plus a stone waterfall-wrapped island and casual dining area with French doors to the rear yard

  • Appliances include Thermador 6-burner gas cooktop with griddle, two Thermador ovens, Thermador warming drawer, Sharp microwave, Thermador dishwasher, Thermador refrigerator, and U-Line beverage cooler

  • Family room open to the kitchen features a gas fireplace with bookmatched marble surround and retractable stacking glass doors to the rear terrace

  • Main-level bedroom suite with customized wardrobe closet and bath with frameless-glass shower

  • Upstairs primary suite has two customized walk-in closets and French doors to a private balcony; the en suite bath has dual vanities, a jetted tub, and shower with rainfall and handheld sprays

  • Two additional upstairs bedrooms, one with walk-in closet and each with en suite bath (one with tub with overhead shower and one with shower)

  • Lower-level recreation room with wall of closets and sliding glass door to a patio; full bar with counter seating, U-Line wine cooler, and sink; theatre with cinema screen and projector; separate fitness room with mirrored wall

  • Lower-level bedroom suite, with keyless entry and outside access, has a walk-in closet and en suite bath with frameless-glass shower

  • Other features include: powder room with custom wallcovering; lower-level half bath with tiled walls; upstairs laundry room with sink and Electrolux washer and dryer; 3-zone heating and air conditioning with Nest thermostats; central vacuum; programmable lighting

  • Attached 2-car garage with EV charging outlet

  • Spacious rear yard with fire pit, synthetic lawn, tucked-away deck with recessed spa, and built-in barbecue with counter seating, sink, and refrigerator

  • Lot of approximately 10,240 square feet

  • Minutes to downtown Menlo Park and the bike bridge to Stanford University

  • Excellent Menlo Park schools

Menlo Park

California

 
Black and white photo of a person riding a bicycle on a street in a shopping area with parked cars and shops, including one with a striped awning, trees lining the sidewalk, and a fountain in the background.
Black and white photo of a street scene with restaurants, outdoor seating, umbrellas, potted plants, a leafless tree, and building facades with signs and large windows.
Black and white photo of outdoor tables and chairs in front of storefronts, trees lining the sidewalk, a parked car on the street, and buildings in the background.
Black and white photo of a sidewalk outside a restaurant named Bistro Vida, with outdoor seating and umbrellas, next to a shop named Harvest.
A black and white photo of Stanford University's tall, ornate tower with a dome, surrounded by trees and a cloudy sky.
A sign reading 'Stanford Shopping Center' on a stone wall, with trimmed bushes and trees in the background.
An outdoor shopping mall, Stanford Shopping Center, with several store signs, including Macy's, Sephora, and Louis Vuitton, surrounded by trees, benches, and a paved walkway.