49 Faxon Rd is a 9,190 square foot house on a 1.31 acre lot with 5 bedrooms and 6.5 bathrooms. - it last sold on November 13, 1979 for $795,000. Based on Redfin's Atherton data, we estimate the home's value is $18,987,365.
Single-familyProperty Type
1993Year Built
1.31 acresLot Size
$2,066Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$18,987,365
$18.2M since sold in November 1979$1.7M since August
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This home's estimate is 28.2% higher than the average sale price ($14.81M) of 4 comparable homes.
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning and permits
Zoning
Permits
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 4, 2026 • Final
Heritage tree
Remove one dead valley oak tree and replace it with new trees.
Grading
Apr 24, 2023 • Final
Mechanical
Replace the furnace and air conditioning unit at the same locations.
HVAC
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
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 940
Basement Type: Unfinished
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 6
# of 1/2 Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Type: Central
Room Information
# of Rooms: 15
Exterior
Exterior Information
Construction Type: Wood/Steel
Building Construction Quality: Excellent
Pool Information
Has Pool
View Information
View: Excellent
Property Information
Subdivision Name: VALPARAISO PARK
Living Sq. Ft: 9,190
Gross Sq. Ft: 10,130
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 6,380
Building Sq. Ft: 10,130
# of Stories: 2
Legal Description: 1.20 AC MOL HAVING A FRONTAGE OF 20.14 FT ON SELY LINE OF FAXON RD PTN OF LOT 7 VALPARAISO PARK RSM 19/10 TOWN OF ATHERTON
Parking & Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces: 3
Parking Type: Basement Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 940
Garage / Carport Type: Basement
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 57,141
Legal Lot Number: 7
Acres: 1.3118
Zoning Code: R1001A
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 6.5
Sq. Ft.: 9,190
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 1.31 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1993
Year Renovated: —
County: San Mateo County
APN: 070180140
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 2, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Oak Knoll Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.4mi
10/10
Hillview Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.7mi
9/10
Menlo-Atherton High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.9mi
8/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 91° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
7/10 Air Factor
12 unhealthy days expected this year, 12 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.7 hours in
June and 5 hours in December, placing it above the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$18.04M – $21.84M
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