Classic and timeless in central Atherton with numerous updates. Newly refinished hardwood floors, soft neutral colors in the public rooms, plantation shutters on many windows & 3 fireplaces. Carrara marble kitchen and adjoining family room plus customized library. Main-level master suite has a luxuriously remodeled bath with steam shower and air jet tub. 2nd main-level suite, 2 upstairs bedrooms & bath, 2 half-baths, plus large (1290 sq ft) remodeled 1-bedroom guest house with office/fitness center & full kitchen. Beautiful grounds with pool, built in barbecue & brick patios.
Single-familyProperty Type
1946Year Built
0.92 acresLot Size
$2,631Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Gloria Darke Team•DRE #70000688• Alain Pinel Realtors
Contact: 650-543-1182
Bought with Erika Demma•DRE #01230766• Coldwell Banker Realty
Serene, secluded, enchanting, updated 4 bd/3 bth w/ 2 powder rms. Formal living & dining rooms. Library w/ custom cabinetry. Updated kitchen w/ Carrera marble. Family rm w/ fireplace & extensive built-ins. Oak floors, plantation shutters, skylights, recessed lighting, deep crown molding. Updated baths w/ luxury tile & fixtures. Expansive lawns. Patio and pool. 1 bd/1ba 1290 sq ft guest cottage.
Public Records
Jul 14, 2006
Sold
$4,075,000
$906/sq ft
MLSListings #ML80376568
May 25, 2004
Sold
$3,400,000
$756/sq ft
Mar 7, 2004
Listing Removed
—
Feb 9, 2004
Listed
$3,575,000
$794/sq ft
SERENE, SECLUDED, ENCHANTING. 4BR AND 5BA IN MAIN HOME PLUS A DETACHED GUEST HOUSE OF APPROX 1000 SQ FT W/ LR, BR, KITCHEN & FULL BATH. UNDERSTATED ELEGANCE REMODELED GOURMET KITCHEN. PANELED LIBRARY. SUNNY FAMILY ROOM. CALL J. DORE TO
Public Records
Aug 15, 1983
Sold
$582,000
$129/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 1, 1972
Sold
$110,000
$24/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$89,576 (+1.2%)
$6,339,233 + $1,740,180
$8,079,413
2024
$88,546 (+1.6%)
$6,339,233 + $1,740,180
$8,079,413
2023
$87,172 (+5.0%)
$6,214,935 + $1,706,059
$7,920,994
2022
$83,056 (+1.0%)
$6,093,074 + $1,672,607
$7,765,681
2021
$82,224 (+1.4%)
$5,973,602 + $1,639,811
$7,613,413
2020
$81,095 (+0.4%)
$5,856,473 + $1,607,658
$7,464,131
2019
$80,768 (+2.8%)
$5,796,423 + $1,591,174
$7,387,597
2018
$78,589 (+0.3%)
$5,682,768 + $1,559,975
$7,242,743
2017
$78,320 (+44.9%)
$5,462,100 + $1,499,400
$6,961,500
2016
$54,055 (+3.9%)
$5,462,100 + $1,499,400
$6,961,500
2015
$52,044 (+2.0%)
$4,307,119 + $436,162
$4,743,281
2014
$51,035 (+11.4%)
$4,159,320 + $421,196
$4,580,516
2012
$45,807 (+0.2%)
$4,140,523 + $419,293
$4,559,816
2011
$45,735 (−2.1%)
$3,740,000 + $379,000
$4,119,000
2010
$46,707 (+0.4%)
$3,740,000 + $379,000
$4,119,000
2009
$46,523 (+2.1%)
$3,840,356 + $389,225
$4,229,581
2008
$45,547
$3,849,480 + $390,150
$4,239,630
Tax history for 47 Ralston Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$89,576 (+1.2%)
$6,339,233 + $1,740,180
$8,079,413
2024
$88,546 (+1.6%)
$6,339,233 + $1,740,180
$8,079,413
2023
$87,172 (+5.0%)
$6,214,935 + $1,706,059
$7,920,994
2022
$83,056 (+1.0%)
$6,093,074 + $1,672,607
$7,765,681
2021
$82,224 (+1.4%)
$5,973,602 + $1,639,811
$7,613,413
2020
$81,095 (+0.4%)
$5,856,473 + $1,607,658
$7,464,131
2019
$80,768 (+2.8%)
$5,796,423 + $1,591,174
$7,387,597
2018
$78,589 (+0.3%)
$5,682,768 + $1,559,975
$7,242,743
2017
$78,320 (+44.9%)
$5,462,100 + $1,499,400
$6,961,500
2016
$54,055 (+3.9%)
$5,462,100 + $1,499,400
$6,961,500
2015
$52,044 (+2.0%)
$4,307,119 + $436,162
$4,743,281
2014
$51,035 (+11.4%)
$4,159,320 + $421,196
$4,580,516
2012
$45,807 (+0.2%)
$4,140,523 + $419,293
$4,559,816
2011
$45,735 (−2.1%)
$3,740,000 + $379,000
$4,119,000
2010
$46,707 (+0.4%)
$3,740,000 + $379,000
$4,119,000
2009
$46,523 (+2.1%)
$3,840,356 + $389,225
$4,229,581
2008
$45,547
$3,849,480 + $390,150
$4,239,630
*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
4
Baths
4
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.92 Acres
Year renovated
1976
Sq. Ft.
3,160
Year built
1946
Style
Single Family Residential
County
San Mateo County
APN
059293130
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
Mar 10, 2026 • Final
Reroof
Remove and replace the roof on a guest house.
Roofing
Oct 9, 2025 • Final
Reroof
Remove and replace the roof on a single-family home.
Roofing
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.