Secluded in complete privacy above the street, this contemporary home embodies a true connection to nature through its vast expanses of glass and warm, organic finishes. Designed with a modernist spirit, and award-winning for green design, the home showcases soaring vaulted ceilings, open concept living spaces, and entire walls of glass that frame the surrounding greenery. Bamboo floors, cherry cabinetry, slate accents, and terrazzo countertops combine to create a sophisticated yet welcoming ambiance that harmonizes beautifully with the natural setting. Sustainable living unfolds behind the scenes with four Powerwall's, two EV charging stations, tankless hot water, and 11-zone radiant heat. The home's versatile layout offers ideal flexibility for recreation, entertaining, or even private living quarters, plus a separate office with half-bath. Indoor-outdoor flow is seamless with multiple decks, an atrium-style entry, and numerous sliding glass doors opening to fresh-air living spaces. Set on an expansive lot of approximately 30,040 square feet, comprised of three separate parcels, the property offers rare space and serenity while still being close to everything. Access is easy from a convenient driveway on Wayside Road, leading to carport parking with EV charging.
Single-familyProperty Type
2007Year Built
0.69 acresLot Size
$1,047Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Ginny&John Kavanaugh Group•DRE #70010886• Coldwell Banker Realty
Contact: 650-400-5312
Bought with Lena Gustafsson•DRE #02128269• Compass
Bought with Katy Thielke Straser•DRE #01308970• Compass
Secluded in complete privacy above the street, this contemporary home embodies a true connection to nature through its vast expanses of glass and warm, organic finishes. Designed with a modernist spirit, and award-winning for green design, the home showcases soaring vaulted ceilings, open concept living spaces, and entire walls of glass that frame the surrounding greenery. Bamboo floors, cherry cabinetry, slate accents, and terrazzo countertops combine to create a sophisticated yet welcoming ambiance that harmonizes beautifully with the natural setting. Sustainable living unfolds behind the scenes with four Powerwall's, two EV charging stations, tankless hot water, and 11-zone radiant heat. The home's versatile layout offers ideal flexibility for recreation, entertaining, or even private living quarters, plus a separate office with half-bath. Indoor-outdoor flow is seamless with multiple decks, an atrium-style entry, and numerous sliding glass doors opening to fresh-air living spaces. Set on an expansive lot of approximately 30,040 square feet, comprised of three separate parcels, the property offers rare space and serenity while still being close to everything. Access is easy from a convenient driveway on Wayside Road, leading to carport parking with EV charging.
Public Records
Feb 25, 2003
Sold
$1,185,000
$310/sq ft
Public Records
May 25, 1999
Sold
$929,000
$243/sq ft
Public Records
May 1, 1979
Sold
$221,000
$58/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$18,350 (+1.5%)
$320,000 + $800,000
$1,120,000
2024
$18,076 (+1.5%)
$1,158,662 + $484,654
$1,643,316
2023
$17,815 (+2.8%)
$1,135,944 + $475,152
$1,611,096
2022
$17,331 (+1.3%)
$1,113,671 + $465,836
$1,579,507
2021
$17,106
$1,091,835 + $456,703
$1,548,538
2020
$17,112 (+1.1%)
$1,070,427 + $447,749
$1,518,176
2019
$16,932 (+5.1%)
$1,059,452 + $443,158
$1,502,610
2018
$16,114 (+1.2%)
$1,038,679 + $434,470
$1,473,149
2017
$15,928 (+1.8%)
$998,347 + $417,601
$1,415,948
2016
$15,647 (+0.7%)
$998,347 + $417,601
$1,415,948
2015
$15,542 (+2.4%)
$978,772 + $409,414
$1,388,186
2014
$15,171 (+5.3%)
$945,186 + $395,366
$1,340,552
2012
$14,403 (+1.4%)
$940,915 + $393,580
$1,334,495
2011
$14,207 (+1.4%)
$922,466 + $385,864
$1,308,330
2010
$14,007 (+0.6%)
$904,379 + $378,299
$1,282,678
2009
$13,926 (+1.8%)
$897,620 + $375,472
$1,273,092
2008
$13,682
$899,753 + $376,365
$1,276,118
Tax history for 1005 Portola Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$18,350 (+1.5%)
$320,000 + $800,000
$1,120,000
2024
$18,076 (+1.5%)
$1,158,662 + $484,654
$1,643,316
2023
$17,815 (+2.8%)
$1,135,944 + $475,152
$1,611,096
2022
$17,331 (+1.3%)
$1,113,671 + $465,836
$1,579,507
2021
$17,106
$1,091,835 + $456,703
$1,548,538
2020
$17,112 (+1.1%)
$1,070,427 + $447,749
$1,518,176
2019
$16,932 (+5.1%)
$1,059,452 + $443,158
$1,502,610
2018
$16,114 (+1.2%)
$1,038,679 + $434,470
$1,473,149
2017
$15,928 (+1.8%)
$998,347 + $417,601
$1,415,948
2016
$15,647 (+0.7%)
$998,347 + $417,601
$1,415,948
2015
$15,542 (+2.4%)
$978,772 + $409,414
$1,388,186
2014
$15,171 (+5.3%)
$945,186 + $395,366
$1,340,552
2012
$14,403 (+1.4%)
$940,915 + $393,580
$1,334,495
2011
$14,207 (+1.4%)
$922,466 + $385,864
$1,308,330
2010
$14,007 (+0.6%)
$904,379 + $378,299
$1,282,678
2009
$13,926 (+1.8%)
$897,620 + $375,472
$1,273,092
2008
$13,682
$899,753 + $376,365
$1,276,118
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Elementary School District: Portola Valley Elementary
High School District: Sequoia Union High
Location Information
Although property address in 1005 Portola, the property access is via 152 Wayside. From Portola Rd, turn onto Wayside Road, enter shared driveway for 152 Wayside and keep right for 152 Wayside/1005 Portola.
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 4.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,825
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 9,687 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1930
Year Renovated: 2000
County: San Mateo County
APN: 076211380
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 2, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Ormondale Elementary School
Public K-3 • Assigned • 1.1mi
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Corte Madera School
Public 4-8 • Assigned • 1.8mi
10/10
Woodside High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.2mi
8/10
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.31% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
6 days above 93° expected this year, 12 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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In this area, properties receive around 10.7 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$3.80M – $4.61M
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