Privacy on over one acre in the quiet Redwoods. This stunningly remodeled 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom property is creekside and around the corner from the Butano Canyon community pool. This is one of the best lots in the Canyon to relax and recharge, play in the creek or enjoy the fire pit nestled in the Redwoods. Room to expand the home, add an ADU or enjoy your animals. Just 10 minutes from the thriving town of Pescadero and coastal beaches, Butano Canyon is private behind its community gate. Less than an hour from Silicon Valley.
Single-familyProperty Type
1954Year Built
1.33 acresLot Size
$760Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
6 spacesParking
Listed by Jakki Harlan•DRE #01407129• Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty
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Market trends in 94060, CA
Last updated August 2026
Sale-to-List Price
96.7%
5.3% MoM
Median sale price
$1.6M
$357K MoM
Avg. days on market
138d
56 days MoM
Recently sold homes
3
1 MoM
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Sale history for 480 Fern Rd
Date
Event
Price
MLSListings #ML81960532
Sep 30, 2024
Sold
$815,000
$685/sq ft
Sep 27, 2024
Pending
—
Sep 27, 2024
Contingent
—
Sep 27, 2024
Pending
—
Sep 11, 2024
Contingent
—
Aug 1, 2024
Price Changed
$825,000
$693/sq ft
Apr 8, 2024
Listed
$850,000
$714/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 19, 2022
Sold
$625,000
$525/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,778 (+15.6%)
$498,780 + $204,000
$702,780
2024
$6,730 (+6.9%)
$489,000 + $200,000
$689,000
2023
$6,299 (+152.7%)
$340,210 + $244,494
$584,704
2022
$2,493 (+1.6%)
$333,540 + $239,700
$573,240
2021
$2,453 (+1.3%)
$92,294 + $124,099
$216,393
2020
$2,422 (+2.5%)
$90,485 + $121,666
$212,151
2019
$2,364 (+2.8%)
$89,558 + $120,419
$209,977
2018
$2,301 (+2.3%)
$87,802 + $118,058
$205,860
2017
$2,249 (+0.5%)
$84,394 + $113,475
$197,869
2016
$2,237 (+3.0%)
$84,394 + $113,475
$197,869
2015
$2,171 (+1.7%)
$82,740 + $111,250
$193,990
2014
$2,134 (+0.4%)
$79,902 + $107,433
$187,335
2012
$2,126 (+1.7%)
$79,541 + $106,948
$186,489
2011
$2,090 (+1.2%)
$77,982 + $104,851
$182,833
2010
$2,065 (+1.4%)
$76,453 + $102,796
$179,249
2009
$2,035 (+2.1%)
$75,882 + $102,028
$177,910
2008
$1,994
$76,063 + $102,271
$178,334
Tax history for 480 Fern Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,778 (+15.6%)
$498,780 + $204,000
$702,780
2024
$6,730 (+6.9%)
$489,000 + $200,000
$689,000
2023
$6,299 (+152.7%)
$340,210 + $244,494
$584,704
2022
$2,493 (+1.6%)
$333,540 + $239,700
$573,240
2021
$2,453 (+1.3%)
$92,294 + $124,099
$216,393
2020
$2,422 (+2.5%)
$90,485 + $121,666
$212,151
2019
$2,364 (+2.8%)
$89,558 + $120,419
$209,977
2018
$2,301 (+2.3%)
$87,802 + $118,058
$205,860
2017
$2,249 (+0.5%)
$84,394 + $113,475
$197,869
2016
$2,237 (+3.0%)
$84,394 + $113,475
$197,869
2015
$2,171 (+1.7%)
$82,740 + $111,250
$193,990
2014
$2,134 (+0.4%)
$79,902 + $107,433
$187,335
2012
$2,126 (+1.7%)
$79,541 + $106,948
$186,489
2011
$2,090 (+1.2%)
$77,982 + $104,851
$182,833
2010
$2,065 (+1.4%)
$76,453 + $102,796
$179,249
2009
$2,035 (+2.1%)
$75,882 + $102,028
$177,910
2008
$1,994
$76,063 + $102,271
$178,334
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.83 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,190
Year built
1954
Style
Single Family Residential
County
San Mateo County
APN
089072030
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 2, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Description: No Garage, Off-Street Parking, Room for Oversized Vehicle, Uncovered Parking
Parking Spaces: 6
Interior
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Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms (Minimum): 2
# of Bedrooms (Maximum): 2
Bedrooms: More than One Bedroom on Ground Floor
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
Bathroom Description: Primary (Stall Shower(s)), Shower Over Tub, Tile
Room Information
Attic, Laundry Room, Mud Room
Family Room Description: Kitchen/Family Room Combo
Dining Room Description: Dining Area, No Formal Dining Room
Kitchen Description: Cooktop (Electric), Countertop (Other), Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Hood Over Range, Oven Range (Electric), Refrigerator(s)
Interior Features
Laundry: Inside, Tub/Sink, Washer/Dryer
Flooring: Laminate, Tile
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Description: In Family Room, Wood-Burning, Wood-Stove
Fireplaces (Minimum): 1
Heating & Cooling Information
Heating: Central Forced Air (Gas), Fireplace, Propane, Stove (Wood)
Exterior
Exterior Features
View: Canyon, Forest/Woods, River / Stream
Roof: Shingle
Yard/Grounds: Backyard, Balcony/Patio, Drought Tolerant Plants, Fire Pit, Storage Shed/Structure
Building Information
Subclass: Single Family Home
Building Type: Detached
Construction Type: Wood Frame
Concrete Perimeter, Crawl Space
Pool Information
Has Pool
Pool Description: Cabana/Dressing Room, Community Facility, Cover, Fenced, Heated, In-Ground
Property Features
Amenities: Security Gate, Skylight(s)
Living Sq. Ft.: 1,190
Security Features: Other (See Remarks)
Property Information
Property Primary ID: 676761
Lot Information
Lot Acres: 1.3315
Lot Description: Grade (Mostly Level), Grade (Sloped Up)
Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Source: Other (See Remarks)
Zoning: R10025
Financial
Tax/Assessment Information
City Transfer Tax: No
Utilities
Utility Information
Energy Features: Double Pane Windows, Energy Star Appliances, Low Flow Toilet, Skylight(s), Tankless Water Heater
Sewer Septic: Septic Connected
Utilities: Propane On Site, Public Utilities
Water Information
Water: Private Co-op
Location
2nd Unit Information
Unit Description: wood shed
Multi-Unit Information
# of Stories: 1
HOA Information
HOA Amenities: Barbecue Area, Community Pool, Community Security Gate
School Information
Elementary School: Pescadero Elementary
Elementary School District: La Honda-Pescadero Unified
High School: Pescadero High
High School District: La Honda-Pescadero Unified
Location Information
Hwy 1 to Pescadero Creek Rd, right on Cloverdale Rd, left on Canyon Rd. Open Butano Canyon Gate. Redwood Ave past Fern, stay right on Redwood passing pool on left and turn right into 480 Fern/Redwood. Property enters at 480 Redwood, not 480 Fern.
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,190
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.83 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1954
Year Renovated: —
County: San Mateo County
APN: 089072030
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 2, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Pescadero Elementary And Middle School
Public K-8 • Assigned • 3.5mi
8/10
Pescadero High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.6mi
6/10
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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 89° 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, 13 days in 30 years
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In this area, properties receive around 10.6 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$859,000 – $1.04M
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