Here is a great opportunity to envision and customize your dream home in prestigious Portola Valley! Incredible views of Palo Alto, Stanford Dish and city lights, framed by majestic mountains. The opposite view overlooks a peaceful lake. On a 15,000 sq ft lot you will have plenty of room to expand or remodel. The adjoining parcel/lot is also included in the price for an additional 11,417 sq ft. Only minutes to 280. Take advantage of everything Portola Valley has to offer: nature trails, Alpine Hills Tennis and Swimming Club, top-rated schools and more!
Single-familyProperty Type
1945Year Built
0.34 acresLot Size
$1,569Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Suzie Snowden•DRE #02030931• Coldwell Banker Realty
Contact: 408-438-6470
Bought with Daniel Lorimer•DRE #00839575• R-1 Corporation
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #ML80711416
Feb 11, 2026
Listing Removed
—
MLSListings #ML81961289
May 16, 2024
Sold
$1,500,000
$1,376/sq ft
Apr 30, 2024
Pending
—
Apr 23, 2024
Listed
$1,500,000
$1,376/sq ft
MLSListings #ML81003089
Jul 8, 2010
Sold
$1,160,000
$1,064/sq ft
Jul 7, 2010
Pending
—
May 24, 2010
Pending
—
Jan 22, 2010
Listed
$1,235,000
$1,133/sq ft
+4
VIEWS! INCREDIBLE SETTING FOR CHARMING COTTAGE ON MOSTLY LEVEL (APPROX 1/3 AC) LOT W/ EXPANSIVE VIEWS OF BAY MTS & CITY LIGHTS. SPACIOUS LR. DR ROOM W/ WOOD BEAMED CEILINGS, FRPLC, UPDATED KITCH & BATH, SEP BONUS RM, DOUBLE PANE WINDOWS, NEWER DECK. SITUATED ACROSS FROM FENCED LAKE & TRAIL HEAD FOR MILES OF HIKING/RUNNING. RELAX FROM DECK OVERLOOKING LAKE, OR COVERED PORCH W/ AMAZING BAY & MTN VIEWS
Public Records
May 9, 2008
Sold
$1,300,000
$1,193/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 30, 1998
Sold
$675,000
$619/sq ft
MLSListings #ML89838316
Oct 30, 1998
Listing Removed
—
Sep 29, 1998
Sold
$845,000
$775/sq ft
Aug 18, 1998
Listed
$935,000
$858/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$16,732 (+1.6%)
$1,498,176 + $26,010
$1,524,186
2024
$16,465 (+1.5%)
$1,468,800 + $25,500
$1,494,300
2023
$16,229 (+2.8%)
$1,004,841 + $452,177
$1,457,018
2022
$15,790 (+1.3%)
$985,139 + $443,311
$1,428,450
2021
$15,588 (−0.1%)
$965,823 + $434,619
$1,400,442
2020
$15,604 (+1.1%)
$946,886 + $426,098
$1,372,984
2019
$15,442 (+5.1%)
$937,177 + $421,729
$1,358,906
2018
$14,699 (+1.2%)
$918,801 + $413,460
$1,332,261
2017
$14,532 (+1.8%)
$883,124 + $397,405
$1,280,529
2016
$14,276 (+0.7%)
$883,124 + $397,405
$1,280,529
2015
$14,182 (+2.4%)
$865,808 + $389,613
$1,255,421
2014
$13,847 (+3.3%)
$836,098 + $376,244
$1,212,342
2012
$13,406 (+1.8%)
$832,320 + $374,544
$1,206,864
2011
$13,174 (+2.1%)
$816,000 + $367,200
$1,183,200
2010
$12,902 (−9.8%)
$800,000 + $360,000
$1,160,000
2009
$14,302 (+59.5%)
$1,130,000 + $20,000
$1,150,000
2008
$8,969
$1,280,000 + $20,000
$1,300,000
Tax history for 155 Lake Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$16,732 (+1.6%)
$1,498,176 + $26,010
$1,524,186
2024
$16,465 (+1.5%)
$1,468,800 + $25,500
$1,494,300
2023
$16,229 (+2.8%)
$1,004,841 + $452,177
$1,457,018
2022
$15,790 (+1.3%)
$985,139 + $443,311
$1,428,450
2021
$15,588 (−0.1%)
$965,823 + $434,619
$1,400,442
2020
$15,604 (+1.1%)
$946,886 + $426,098
$1,372,984
2019
$15,442 (+5.1%)
$937,177 + $421,729
$1,358,906
2018
$14,699 (+1.2%)
$918,801 + $413,460
$1,332,261
2017
$14,532 (+1.8%)
$883,124 + $397,405
$1,280,529
2016
$14,276 (+0.7%)
$883,124 + $397,405
$1,280,529
2015
$14,182 (+2.4%)
$865,808 + $389,613
$1,255,421
2014
$13,847 (+3.3%)
$836,098 + $376,244
$1,212,342
2012
$13,406 (+1.8%)
$832,320 + $374,544
$1,206,864
2011
$13,174 (+2.1%)
$816,000 + $367,200
$1,183,200
2010
$12,902 (−9.8%)
$800,000 + $360,000
$1,160,000
2009
$14,302 (+59.5%)
$1,130,000 + $20,000
$1,150,000
2008
$8,969
$1,280,000 + $20,000
$1,300,000
*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
2
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.34 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,090
Year built
1945
Style
Single Family Residential
County
San Mateo County
APN
080072330
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 2, 2026.
Oct 7, 2021 • Final
Building
Install a new primary house lateral and sanitary sewer cleanouts using PVC piping.
Plumbing
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
Garage (Minimum): 2
Garage (Maximum): 2
Parking Description: Attached Garage, Electric Gate
Garage Spaces: 2
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms (Minimum): 2
# of Bedrooms (Maximum): 2
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 1
Room Information
Dining Room Description: Dining Area in Living Room
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Description: Wood-Burning
Heating & Cooling Information
Cooling: Central Forced Air
Heating: Forced Air
Exterior
Exterior Features
View: City Lights, Lake, Mountains
Roof: Composition
Building Information
Subclass: Single Family Home
Building Type: Detached
Concrete Perimeter
Property Features
Living Sq. Ft.: 1,090
Property Information
Property Primary ID: 101462
Lot Information
Lot Acres: 0.3444
Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Zoning: R10008
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer Septic: Sewer (Public)
Utilities: Public Utilities
Water Information
Water: Public
Location
Multi-Unit Information
# of Stories: 1
School Information
Elementary School District: Portola Valley Elementary
High School District: Sequoia Union High
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,090
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.34 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1945
Year Renovated: —
County: San Mateo County
APN: 080072330
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 2, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Corte Madera School
Public 4-8 • Assigned • 1.5mi
10/10
Woodside High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 6.9mi
8/10
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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
3/10 Fire Factor
0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 88° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
8/10 Air Factor
13 unhealthy days expected this year, 13 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Portola Valley, CA • 94028
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.7 hours in
June and 5 hours in December, placing it above the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$1.63M – $1.97M
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