78 Reservoir Rd is a 8,700 square foot house on a 1.16 acre lot with 6 bedrooms and 6.5 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's Atherton data, we estimate the home's value is $11,099,167.
Single-familyProperty Type
1993Year Built
1.16 acresLot Size
$1,276Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$11,099,167
$378K since August
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This home's estimate is 12.8% higher than the average sale price ($9.84M) of 4 comparable homes.
As the MLS and public records start to fill up, we'll list the details here.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$56,616 (+1.3%)
$2,557,213 + $2,557,213
$5,114,426
2024
$55,905 (+1.6%)
$2,507,072 + $2,507,072
$5,014,144
2023
$55,008 (+2.8%)
$2,457,914 + $2,457,914
$4,915,828
2022
$53,506 (+1.6%)
$2,409,720 + $2,409,720
$4,819,440
2021
$52,667 (+2.3%)
$2,362,471 + $2,362,471
$4,724,942
2020
$51,498 (−3.0%)
$2,316,149 + $2,316,149
$4,632,298
2019
$53,106 (+5.1%)
$2,292,400 + $2,292,400
$4,584,800
2018
$50,545 (+1.9%)
$2,247,451 + $2,247,451
$4,494,902
2017
$49,601 (+0.7%)
$2,160,181 + $2,160,181
$4,320,362
2016
$49,252 (+1.9%)
$2,160,181 + $2,160,181
$4,320,362
2015
$48,336 (+0.8%)
$2,117,825 + $2,117,825
$4,235,650
2014
$47,967 (+5.5%)
$2,045,152 + $2,045,152
$4,090,304
2012
$45,465 (+1.9%)
$2,035,909 + $2,035,909
$4,071,818
2011
$44,607 (+1.3%)
$1,995,990 + $1,995,990
$3,991,980
2010
$44,018 (+0.6%)
$1,956,853 + $1,956,853
$3,913,706
2009
$43,741 (+2.4%)
$1,942,229 + $1,942,229
$3,884,458
2008
$42,706
$1,946,844 + $1,946,844
$3,893,688
Tax history for 78 Reservoir Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$56,616 (+1.3%)
$2,557,213 + $2,557,213
$5,114,426
2024
$55,905 (+1.6%)
$2,507,072 + $2,507,072
$5,014,144
2023
$55,008 (+2.8%)
$2,457,914 + $2,457,914
$4,915,828
2022
$53,506 (+1.6%)
$2,409,720 + $2,409,720
$4,819,440
2021
$52,667 (+2.3%)
$2,362,471 + $2,362,471
$4,724,942
2020
$51,498 (−3.0%)
$2,316,149 + $2,316,149
$4,632,298
2019
$53,106 (+5.1%)
$2,292,400 + $2,292,400
$4,584,800
2018
$50,545 (+1.9%)
$2,247,451 + $2,247,451
$4,494,902
2017
$49,601 (+0.7%)
$2,160,181 + $2,160,181
$4,320,362
2016
$49,252 (+1.9%)
$2,160,181 + $2,160,181
$4,320,362
2015
$48,336 (+0.8%)
$2,117,825 + $2,117,825
$4,235,650
2014
$47,967 (+5.5%)
$2,045,152 + $2,045,152
$4,090,304
2012
$45,465 (+1.9%)
$2,035,909 + $2,035,909
$4,071,818
2011
$44,607 (+1.3%)
$1,995,990 + $1,995,990
$3,991,980
2010
$44,018 (+0.6%)
$1,956,853 + $1,956,853
$3,913,706
2009
$43,741 (+2.4%)
$1,942,229 + $1,942,229
$3,884,458
2008
$42,706
$1,946,844 + $1,946,844
$3,893,688
*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
Mar 29, 2022 • Final
Plumbing
Replace the waterline from the house to the meter on private property.
Plumbing
Water heater
Dec 6, 2015 • Final
Heritage tree
Replace existing pine trees with new box trees of a moderate size species.
Grading
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
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 6
# of 1/2 Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Fuel Type: Gas
Heating Type: Central
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 5
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 13
Exterior
Exterior Information
Foundation Type: Raised W/Crawlspace
Building Style Type: Mediterranean
Construction Type: Wood/Steel
Building Construction Quality: Excellent
Exterior Wall: Stucco
Building Type: Detached
Pool Information
Has Pool
View Information
View: Excellent
Property Information
Subdivision Name: VERA VIEW ATHERTON
Living Sq. Ft: 8,700
Gross Sq. Ft: 8,700
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 4,650
Building Sq. Ft: 8,700
# of Stories: 2
Legal Description: LOT 7 VERA VIEW RSM 43/5 TOWN OF ATHERTON
Parking & Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces: 3
Parking Type: Detached Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 860
Garage / Carport Type: Detached
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 50,575
Legal Lot Number: 7
Acres: 1.161
Zoning Code: R1001A
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY
Utility Information
Sewer Type: Public
Water Service Type: Public
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: 6
Baths: 6.5
Sq. Ft.: 8,700
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 1.16 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1993
Year Renovated: —
County: San Mateo County
APN: 073212090
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 2, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Las Lomitas Elementary School
Public K-3 • Assigned • 0.8mi
10/10
La Entrada Middle School
Public 4-8 • Assigned • 1.2mi
10/10
Woodside High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.1mi
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 95° expected this year, 13 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
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Estimated sale price
$10.55M – $12.77M
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