1048 Whitwell Rd, Hillsborough, CA 94010

Off market sep 2025 for $7.5M

$8,958,411

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $51,748/mo

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5 ba

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4,002

sq ft

1048 Whitwell Rd, Hillsborough, CA 94010

About this home

Stunning Designer Showcase Home just steps away from Hillsborough's Vista Park. This Modern Colonial was completely remodeled and reimagined in 2014 and featured in Gentry Magazine and Hillsborough's Kitchen Tour. Offering the perfect blend of contemporary high-end designer finishes with 1930's period details, this gorgeous estate is truly exceptional. An extraordinary indoor-outdoor open floor plan with formal and informal living and dining spaces is ideal for both large entertaining as well as a private family retreat. Features 5 generous bedrooms, 4.5 spa-inspired bathrooms, formal living and dining rooms, and an oversized kitchen with coffee bar and wine storage. The rear gardens rival a boutique hotel with bluestone pathways, lush lawns, sculptured topiaries, potted palms, outdoor kitchen, lounge areas, a raised fire-pit and a sparkling swimming pool. Approved plans for an 800 s. f. ADU on an unused area of the lot! Walking distance to Vista Park and zoned for North Hillsborough Elementary.

Single-familyProperty Type

1937Year Built

0.4 acresLot Size

$2,238Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Hope Pilch •DRE #01252438 • HP Properties

Bought with Sophia Waldman •DRE #02011546 • Sotheby's Intl Rlty

Source:MLSListings #ML81966930

Redfin Estimate

$8,958,411

$1.4M since sold in September 2025$172K since August

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This home's estimate is 59.9% higher than the average sale price ($5.60M) of 5 comparable homes.

SOLD SEP 14, 2026
$3,700,000
A
4 beds3.5 baths4,070 sq ft
1407 Carlton Rd, Hillsborough, CA 94010
SOLD MAY 1, 2026
$7,895,000
B
5 beds3.5 baths4,235 sq ft
335 El Portal Ave, Hillsborough, CA 94010
SOLD MAY 21, 2026
$7,172,500
C
5 beds4.5 baths3,800 sq ft
300 Uplands Dr, Hillsborough, CA 94010
SOLD SEP 14, 2026
$6,000,000
D
4 beds3.5 baths3,440 sq ft
336 Brentwood Rd, Hillsborough, CA 94010
SOLD SEP 2, 2026
$3,250,000
E
4 beds4.5 baths3,160 sq ft
1050 Merner Rd, Hillsborough, CA 94010

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$2,556,094

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Market trends in 94010, CA

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

106.8%

0.4% MoM

Median sale price

$4.0M

$165K MoM

Avg. days on market

14d

2 days MoM

Recently sold homes

121

8 MoM

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Sale history for 1048 Whitwell Rd

Date

Event

Price

Public Records

Sep 16, 2025

Sold

$7,550,000

$1,887/sq ft

San Francisco MLS #81966930

Nov 4, 2024

Sold

$7,000,000

$1,749/sq ft

Sep 26, 2024

Listed

$6,995,000

$1,748/sq ft

MLSListings #ML81966930

Nov 4, 2024

Sold

$7,000,000

$1,749/sq ft

Oct 16, 2024

Pending

—

Oct 9, 2024

Price Changed

$6,995,000

$1,748/sq ft

Sep 26, 2024

Listed

$7,250,000

$1,812/sq ft

Sep 26, 2024

Listed

$6,995,000

$1,748/sq ft

+20

Stunning Designer Showcase Home just steps away from Hillsborough's Vista Park. This Modern Colonial was completely remodeled and reimagined in 2014 and featured in Gentry Magazine and Hillsborough's Kitchen Tour. Offering the perfect blend of contemporary high-end designer finishes with 1930's period details, this gorgeous estate is truly exceptional. An extraordinary indoor-outdoor open floor plan with formal and informal living and dining spaces is ideal for both large entertaining as well as a private family retreat. Features 5 generous bedrooms, 4.5 spa-inspired bathrooms, formal living and dining rooms, and an oversized kitchen with coffee bar and wine storage. The rear gardens rival a boutique hotel with bluestone pathways, lush lawns, sculptured topiaries, potted palms, outdoor kitchen, lounge areas, a raised fire-pit and a sparkling swimming pool. Approved plans for an 800 s.f. ADU on an unused area of the lot! Walking distance to Vista Park and zoned for North Hillsborough Elementary.

MLSListings #ML80929668

Sep 23, 2009

Sold

$1,835,000

$459/sq ft

Sep 1, 2009

Pending

—

Aug 23, 2009

Contingent

—

Jul 13, 2009

Price Changed

$1,895,000

$474/sq ft

Jun 19, 2009

Listed

$1,995,000

$499/sq ft

Jun 19, 2009

Listed

$1,895,000

$474/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$84,359 (+105.2%)

$4,480,000 + $3,070,000

$7,550,000

2024

$41,120 (+1.7%)

$4,205,000 + $2,795,000

$7,000,000

2023

$40,428 (+4.2%)

$1,951,854 + $1,206,642

$3,158,496

2022

$38,795 (+2.2%)

$1,913,583 + $1,182,983

$3,096,566

2021

$37,964 (+1.8%)

$1,876,062 + $1,159,788

$3,035,850

2020

$37,284 (+2.4%)

$1,839,277 + $1,137,048

$2,976,325

2019

$36,397 (+3.1%)

$1,820,418 + $1,125,389

$2,945,807

2018

$35,306 (+1.8%)

$1,784,724 + $1,103,323

$2,888,047

2017

$34,675

$1,715,422 + $1,060,481

$2,775,903

Tax history for 1048 Whitwell Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$84,359 (+105.2%)

$4,480,000 + $3,070,000

$7,550,000

2024

$41,120 (+1.7%)

$4,205,000 + $2,795,000

$7,000,000

2023

$40,428 (+4.2%)

$1,951,854 + $1,206,642

$3,158,496

2022

$38,795 (+2.2%)

$1,913,583 + $1,182,983

$3,096,566

2021

$37,964 (+1.8%)

$1,876,062 + $1,159,788

$3,035,850

2020

$37,284 (+2.4%)

$1,839,277 + $1,137,048

$2,976,325

2019

$36,397 (+3.1%)

$1,820,418 + $1,125,389

$2,945,807

2018

$35,306 (+1.8%)

$1,784,724 + $1,103,323

$2,888,047

2017

$34,675

$1,715,422 + $1,060,481

$2,775,903

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Permits

Apr 2, 2024 • Final

Upper sewer lateral

Perform testing on the sewer and water systems.

Plumbing

Jan 30, 2024 • Final

Generator

Install a residential backup generator.

Generator

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Property details

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 5

Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Central

Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace

Room Information
# of Rooms: 10

Exterior

Exterior Information
Construction Type: Wood/Steel
Building Construction Quality: Good

Pool Information
Has Pool

View Information
View: Good

Property Information
Subdivision Name: HILLSBOROUGH PARK
Living Sq. Ft: 4,002
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,200
Building Sq. Ft: 4,362
# of Stories: 2
Legal Description: ARB LOT 74 & SWLY PTN OF ARB LOT 75 BEING PTN BLK L HILLSBOROUGH PARK RSM 11/5/ TO 61

Parking & Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Type: Attached Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 360
Garage / Carport Type: Attached

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 17,250
Legal Lot Number: 74
Legal Block Number: L
Acres: 0.396
Depth Footage: 130
Front Footage: 125
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 5.0
Sq. Ft.: 4,002
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.4 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1937
Year Renovated: 2000
County: San Mateo County
APN: 031261070

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 2, 2026

Around this home

Schools

North Hillsborough School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.2mi

9/10

Crocker Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.2mi

8/10

San Mateo High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.2mi

9/10

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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

2/10 Heat Factor

3 days above 85° expected this year, 7 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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Hillsborough, CA • 94010

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Estimated sale price

$8.51M – $10.30M

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Home values near 1048 Whitwell Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
1096 Whitwell Rd, Hillsborough, CA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3220 Sq. Ft.	$6,436,097
1052 Whitwell Rd, Hillsborough, CA 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3800 Sq. Ft.	$6,578,147

Address	Redfin Estimate
1080 Whitwell Rd, Hillsborough, CA 4 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 4286 Sq. Ft.	$8,270,391
1025 Whitwell Rd, Hillsborough, CA 3 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 4390 Sq. Ft.	$5,954,067

Address	Redfin Estimate
1024 Whitwell Rd, Hillsborough, CA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3270 Sq. Ft.	$5,442,258
1056 Whitwell Rd, Hillsborough, CA 4 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 3475 Sq. Ft.	$5,404,475

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