Takes your breath away! Stunning showcase property sits on a vast and flat 2.85 +/- acres of pure magnificence. Storied in her pedigree and embedded in the history of Hillsborough, this property includes a John McLaren Formal Garden, a Wild Garden with majestic redwoods, and an immaculate & authentic Japanese Tea House. Three separate living quarters: Main Residence, Pool House and Carriage House.
Single-familyProperty Type
1958Year Built
2.85 acresLot Size
$2,486Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Caroline Huo•DRE #01419566• Coldwell Banker Realty
Contact: (650) 558-6846
Bought with Todd Beardsley•DRE #01109812• Menlo Atherton Realty
Massive redwoods rise around you, stretching to the sky in towers of strength and nobility. Sprawling carpets of emerald moss and meandering paths of stone carry you through sun-dappled shade. Only available one other time in past 100 years. Custom built Gardner Dailey home of 4 Bedrooms and 6 Bathrooms. John McLaren formal gardens. Masasaburo Asai & Paul Discoe Japanese Gardens. Pool & Ponds.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$114,492 (+2.1%)
$6,901,742 + $2,986,215
$9,887,957
2024
$112,179 (+1.7%)
$6,766,414 + $2,927,663
$9,694,077
2023
$110,319 (+4.4%)
$6,633,740 + $2,870,259
$9,503,999
2022
$105,653 (+2.6%)
$6,503,667 + $2,798,980
$9,302,647
2021
$102,926 (+1.7%)
$6,376,145 + $2,734,648
$9,110,793
2020
$101,248 (+2.4%)
$6,251,123 + $2,617,483
$8,868,606
2019
$98,917 (+5.1%)
$6,187,026 + $2,592,687
$8,779,713
2018
$94,161 (+1.4%)
$6,065,712 + $2,528,556
$8,594,268
2017
$92,861 (+2.4%)
$5,830,174 + $2,255,438
$8,085,612
2016
$90,651 (+27.2%)
$5,830,174 + $2,255,438
$8,085,612
2015
$71,286 (+4.9%)
$5,715,857 + $2,211,214
$7,927,071
2014
$67,962 (+4.2%)
$4,211,971 + $1,666,518
$5,878,489
2012
$65,236 (+2.4%)
$4,192,936 + $1,619,168
$5,812,104
2011
$63,698 (+2.2%)
$4,110,722 + $1,587,420
$5,698,142
2010
$62,337 (+59.1%)
$4,030,120 + $1,556,295
$5,586,415
2009
$39,173 (+2.4%)
$4,000,000 + $1,500,000
$5,500,000
2008
$38,273
$1,673,944 + $1,755,850
$3,429,794
Tax history for 96 CRYSTAL SPRINGS Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$114,492 (+2.1%)
$6,901,742 + $2,986,215
$9,887,957
2024
$112,179 (+1.7%)
$6,766,414 + $2,927,663
$9,694,077
2023
$110,319 (+4.4%)
$6,633,740 + $2,870,259
$9,503,999
2022
$105,653 (+2.6%)
$6,503,667 + $2,798,980
$9,302,647
2021
$102,926 (+1.7%)
$6,376,145 + $2,734,648
$9,110,793
2020
$101,248 (+2.4%)
$6,251,123 + $2,617,483
$8,868,606
2019
$98,917 (+5.1%)
$6,187,026 + $2,592,687
$8,779,713
2018
$94,161 (+1.4%)
$6,065,712 + $2,528,556
$8,594,268
2017
$92,861 (+2.4%)
$5,830,174 + $2,255,438
$8,085,612
2016
$90,651 (+27.2%)
$5,830,174 + $2,255,438
$8,085,612
2015
$71,286 (+4.9%)
$5,715,857 + $2,211,214
$7,927,071
2014
$67,962 (+4.2%)
$4,211,971 + $1,666,518
$5,878,489
2012
$65,236 (+2.4%)
$4,192,936 + $1,619,168
$5,812,104
2011
$63,698 (+2.2%)
$4,110,722 + $1,587,420
$5,698,142
2010
$62,337 (+59.1%)
$4,030,120 + $1,556,295
$5,586,415
2009
$39,173 (+2.4%)
$4,000,000 + $1,500,000
$5,500,000
2008
$38,273
$1,673,944 + $1,755,850
$3,429,794
*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
Permits
Beds
4
Baths
3.5
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
2.39 Acres
Year renovated
1991
Sq. Ft.
4,873
Year built
1958
Style
Single Family Residential
County
San Mateo County
APN
032441510
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 2, 2026.
Mar 5, 2028 • Active
Utility infrastructure
Electrical
Feb 5, 2025 • Final
Tree removal
Remove two oak trees and one pinus radiata tree.
Demolition
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
Parking
Parking Information
Carport (Minimum): 2
Garage (Minimum): 3
Parking Description: Guest/Visitor Parking
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms (Minimum): 7
# of Bedrooms (Maximum): 7
Bedrooms: 2+ Primary Suites/Retreats
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 8
# of Baths (1/2): 1
# of Baths (Minimum): 9
# of Baths (Maximum): 9
Room Information
Formal Entry, Guest House, Guest Quarters, Separate Unit/Apartment
Family Room Description: Separate Family Room, Kitchen/Family Room Combo