Spectacular Mediterranean home on a quiet Lower Hillsborough street. Originally built in 1929, and remodeled to the studs in 2005, this timeless estate offers the ideal floor plan in an enchanted setting. The home includes a Gourmet Kitchen with large Calacatta Marble island, open Family Room with French Doors to an outdoor patio, ideal for indoor/outdoor entertaining, formal Living Room, also with French Doors to the outdoors and a formal Dining Room. The home also boasts four upstairs Bedrooms, including a Master Suite with balcony overlooking the outdoor gardens, three and a half baths and a lower level Media/Playroom with built in cabinets and additional storage. Walk to Burlingame Avenue and South Elementary School while enjoying the privacy and serenity of Hillsborough!
Single-familyProperty Type
1929Year Built
0.33 acresLot Size
$2,196Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Catherine Lee•DRE #01845034• Catherine H. Lee, Broker
Bought with Mike Bohnert•DRE #01325031• Compass
Source:MLSListings #ML81822353
Redfin Estimate
$6,946,619
$947K since sold in August 2025$77K since August
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This home's estimate is 23.1% higher than the average sale price ($5.64M) of 6 comparable homes.
Spectacular Mediterranean home on a quiet Lower Hillsborough street. Originally built in 1929, and remodeled to the studs in 2005, this timeless estate offers the ideal floor plan in an enchanted setting. The home includes a Gourmet Kitchen with large Calacatta Marble island, open Family Room with French Doors to an outdoor patio, ideal for indoor/outdoor entertaining, formal Living Room, also with French Doors to the outdoors and a formal Dining Room. The home also boasts four upstairs Bedrooms, including a Master Suite with balcony overlooking the outdoor gardens, three and a half baths and a lower level Media/Playroom with built in cabinets and additional storage. Walk to Burlingame Avenue and South Elementary School while enjoying the privacy and serenity of Hillsborough!
Public Records
Apr 20, 2001
Sold
$1,775,000
$561/sq ft
MLSListings #ML80112912
Apr 20, 2001
Listing Removed
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Mar 26, 2001
Sold
$1,775,000
$561/sq ft
Mar 14, 2001
Listed
$1,975,000
$624/sq ft
LOWER HILLSBOROUGH BEAUTIFUL SPANISH ON FAVORITE STREET. EXQUISITELY CRAFTED IN 1929. METICULOUSLY MAINTAINED ARCHITECTURAL GEM INSIDE AND OUT. LEVEL BEAUTIFULLY LANDSCAPED LOT. GRAND FROM LIVING AND DINING ROOMS.
Public Records
Aug 3, 1983
Sold
$450,000
$142/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$70,455 (+2.1%)
$4,000,000 + $2,000,000
$6,000,000
2024
$69,000 (+1.6%)
$3,734,390 + $2,029,560
$5,763,950
2023
$67,915 (+4.3%)
$3,661,167 + $1,989,765
$5,650,932
2022
$65,130 (+84.7%)
$3,589,380 + $1,950,750
$5,540,130
2021
$35,256 (+1.8%)
$3,519,000 + $1,912,500
$5,431,500
2020
$34,620 (+2.5%)
$1,740,118 + $983,338
$2,723,456
2019
$33,789 (+3.1%)
$1,722,276 + $973,256
$2,695,532
2018
$32,772 (+1.9%)
$1,688,506 + $954,173
$2,642,679
2017
$32,170 (+2.8%)
$1,622,941 + $917,123
$2,540,064
2016
$31,292 (+1.7%)
$1,622,941 + $917,123
$2,540,064
2015
$30,781 (+2.7%)
$1,591,119 + $899,141
$2,490,260
2014
$29,973 (+3.8%)
$1,536,520 + $868,290
$2,404,810
2012
$28,872 (+3.2%)
$1,529,576 + $864,367
$2,393,943
2011
$27,969 (+1.6%)
$1,499,585 + $847,420
$2,347,005
2010
$27,528 (+0.3%)
$1,470,182 + $830,805
$2,300,987
2009
$27,455 (+2.3%)
$1,459,195 + $824,597
$2,283,792
2008
$26,837
$1,462,662 + $826,557
$2,289,219
Tax history for 525 Ravenscourt Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$70,455 (+2.1%)
$4,000,000 + $2,000,000
$6,000,000
2024
$69,000 (+1.6%)
$3,734,390 + $2,029,560
$5,763,950
2023
$67,915 (+4.3%)
$3,661,167 + $1,989,765
$5,650,932
2022
$65,130 (+84.7%)
$3,589,380 + $1,950,750
$5,540,130
2021
$35,256 (+1.8%)
$3,519,000 + $1,912,500
$5,431,500
2020
$34,620 (+2.5%)
$1,740,118 + $983,338
$2,723,456
2019
$33,789 (+3.1%)
$1,722,276 + $973,256
$2,695,532
2018
$32,772 (+1.9%)
$1,688,506 + $954,173
$2,642,679
2017
$32,170 (+2.8%)
$1,622,941 + $917,123
$2,540,064
2016
$31,292 (+1.7%)
$1,622,941 + $917,123
$2,540,064
2015
$30,781 (+2.7%)
$1,591,119 + $899,141
$2,490,260
2014
$29,973 (+3.8%)
$1,536,520 + $868,290
$2,404,810
2012
$28,872 (+3.2%)
$1,529,576 + $864,367
$2,393,943
2011
$27,969 (+1.6%)
$1,499,585 + $847,420
$2,347,005
2010
$27,528 (+0.3%)
$1,470,182 + $830,805
$2,300,987
2009
$27,455 (+2.3%)
$1,459,195 + $824,597
$2,283,792
2008
$26,837
$1,462,662 + $826,557
$2,289,219
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Permits
Sep 18, 2025 • Final
Upper sewer lateral
Perform a sewer repair on the property.
Plumbing
Nov 6, 2024 • Final
Hvac
Replace two furnaces with two air handlers and two heat pumps.
Heat pump
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: 451
Basement Type: Unfinished
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 3
# of 1/2 Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Fuel Type: Gas
Heating Type: Central
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 8
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Good
Foundation Type: Raised W/Crawlspace
Building Style Type: Conventional
Construction Type: Wood/Steel
Building Construction Quality: Excellent
Exterior Wall: Stucco
Building Type: Detached
View Information
View: Excellent
Property Information
Subdivision Name: BOWIE ESTATE MAP 01
Living Sq. Ft: 3,164
Gross Sq. Ft: 2,710
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,260
Building Sq. Ft: 3,615
# of Stories: 2
Legal Description: PTN OF LOT 5A BOWIE ESTATE NO. 1 RSM D/64
Parking & Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Type: Detached Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 462
Garage / Carport Type: Detached
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 14,181
Legal Lot Number: 5A
Acres: 0.3256
Depth Footage: 101
Front Footage: 138
Zoning Code: R10025
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY
Utility Information
Sewer Type: Public
Water Service Type: Public
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,164
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.33 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1929
Year Renovated: 1945
County: San Mateo County
APN: 031232010
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 2, 2026
Around this home
Schools
South Hillsborough School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi
9/10
Crocker Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.0mi
8/10
San Mateo High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.4mi
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
7 days above 86° expected this year, 15 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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In this area, properties receive around 10.5 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$6.60M – $7.99M
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