Timeless custom estate in peaceful central Atherton with 6 bedrooms, including a guest house and resort-inspired grounds. Completed in 2014, this exceptional 3-level home features a dramatic foyer with 22' high ceiling, elegant entertaining spaces and library. Casual spaces include a family-friendly great room, recreation room with pool table and bar, theater, wine cellar, elevator and a custom home office. The luxurious primary suite includes an attached office, two walk-in closets and sumptuous marble bathrooms with views to the back yard. A separate guest house & BBQ island serves as the entertainment hub for the pool, putting green and magnificent private gardens. The beautifully designed grounds with mature landscaping benefit from a private well. Constructed of the highest standards and with premium materials and fixtures, this home will satisfy the most discriminating buyer. Situated in one of the most desirable locations in Silicon Valley, near Sand Hill Road and Stanford.
Single-familyProperty Type
2014Year Built
0.92 acresLot Size
$1,649Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Marybeth Dorst•DRE #01345542• Alain Pinel Realtors
Contact: 650-245-8890
Bought with Hugh Cornish•DRE #00912143• Coldwell Banker Realty
Bought with Stephanie Elkins•DRE #00897565• Coldwell Banker Realty
French masterpiece in West Atherton. Resort-inspired grounds w/ pool, studio pool house, putting green, bbq kitchen and wide patio, rose garden (100+ roses), outdoor seating off kitchen/fam room as well as very large paved area near pool. Majestic oaks on nearly one acre parcel. Completed in 2014, 11,000+ sq. ft includes 3 level home and pool studio. Elevator serves 3 floors. Lower level guest unit w/ kitchen. Library/theatre, gym, salon, wine cellar. Gracious social and personal spaces. all materials had selected and finishes hand-crafted with enviable detail. Well for irrigation. Back-up generator. Phone system w/ 21 phones. Two 50-gal hot water heaters w/ recirculating system. 3/8" window glass. Studio pool house has full kitchen and bath. Putting green, sitting walls around patio/pool area and many other quality features to enjoy.
MLSListings #ML80933555
Aug 12, 2009
Sold
$2,850,000
$268/sq ft
Jul 19, 2009
Pending
—
Jul 13, 2009
Listed
$2,850,000
$268/sq ft
+4
Extensively remodeled in 1980, this 3-bedroom 1-level home is situated on an oak-studded 40000sf (125x320) lot with gardens and pool area designed by renowned landscape architect Lawrence Halprin. 2 BD'S are currently used as a family room & as a home office. .. each with custom cabinetry. Fully equipped 1-bedroom, 1.5 bath guesthouse, pool, 2-car garage and well for irrigation
Public Records
Jan 9, 1981
Sold
$474,500
$45/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$174,835 (+1.1%)
$9,550,872 + $6,314,187
$15,865,059
2024
$172,854 (+1.6%)
$9,550,872 + $6,314,187
$15,865,059
2023
$170,195 (+5.0%)
$9,363,600 + $6,190,380
$15,553,980
2022
$162,147 (+10.5%)
$9,180,000 + $6,069,000
$15,249,000
2021
$146,781 (+1.4%)
$9,000,000 + $5,950,000
$14,950,000
2020
$144,780 (+0.4%)
$6,433,212 + $6,958,590
$13,391,802
2019
$144,219 (+2.7%)
$6,367,248 + $6,887,239
$13,254,487
2018
$140,368 (+51.3%)
$6,242,400 + $6,752,196
$12,994,596
2017
$92,792 (+1.5%)
$3,114,211 + $5,151,308
$8,265,519
2016
$91,448 (+3.9%)
$3,114,211 + $5,151,308
$8,265,519
2015
$88,030 (+2.0%)
$3,053,149 + $5,050,302
$8,103,451
2014
$86,327 (+47.8%)
$2,948,380 + $4,877,000
$7,825,380
2012
$58,402 (+80.7%)
$2,935,055 + $4,100,000
$7,035,055
2011
$32,318 (+1.4%)
$2,877,505 + $2,400,000
$5,277,505
2010
$31,872 (+172.2%)
$2,821,084 + $50,000
$2,871,084
2009
$11,710 (+2.0%)
$2,800,000 + $50,000
$2,850,000
2008
$11,481
$633,995 + $358,146
$992,141
Tax history for 35 Ralston Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$174,835 (+1.1%)
$9,550,872 + $6,314,187
$15,865,059
2024
$172,854 (+1.6%)
$9,550,872 + $6,314,187
$15,865,059
2023
$170,195 (+5.0%)
$9,363,600 + $6,190,380
$15,553,980
2022
$162,147 (+10.5%)
$9,180,000 + $6,069,000
$15,249,000
2021
$146,781 (+1.4%)
$9,000,000 + $5,950,000
$14,950,000
2020
$144,780 (+0.4%)
$6,433,212 + $6,958,590
$13,391,802
2019
$144,219 (+2.7%)
$6,367,248 + $6,887,239
$13,254,487
2018
$140,368 (+51.3%)
$6,242,400 + $6,752,196
$12,994,596
2017
$92,792 (+1.5%)
$3,114,211 + $5,151,308
$8,265,519
2016
$91,448 (+3.9%)
$3,114,211 + $5,151,308
$8,265,519
2015
$88,030 (+2.0%)
$3,053,149 + $5,050,302
$8,103,451
2014
$86,327 (+47.8%)
$2,948,380 + $4,877,000
$7,825,380
2012
$58,402 (+80.7%)
$2,935,055 + $4,100,000
$7,035,055
2011
$32,318 (+1.4%)
$2,877,505 + $2,400,000
$5,277,505
2010
$31,872 (+172.2%)
$2,821,084 + $50,000
$2,871,084
2009
$11,710 (+2.0%)
$2,800,000 + $50,000
$2,850,000
2008
$11,481
$633,995 + $358,146
$992,141
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
5
Baths
7
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.92 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
10,647
Year built
2013
Style
Single Family Residential
County
San Mateo County
APN
059293140
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 15, 2026.
R-1A
Residential District
This chapter identifies the allowed use and permit requirements and development standards for the residential district R-1A. The intent of this district is to implement the residential land use categories of the town’s general plan. It is designed to designate land for the development of residential uses consistent with the development regulations set forth in this title.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing
Housing-Single unit
Feb 9, 2026 • Final
Heritage tree
Remove and replace a cedar tree with new boxed trees.
Grading
Oct 16, 2013 • Final
New acc str
Construct a detached garage with a breezeway.
ADU
New construction
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Garage (Minimum): 2
Garage (Maximum): 2
Parking Description: Electric Gate, Gate/Door Opener, Guest/Visitor Parking