245 Cervantes Rd, Portola Valley, CA 94028

Off market may 2015 for $2.6M

$4,906,177

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $12,506/mo

•

2,254

sq ft

245 Cervantes Rd, Portola Valley, CA 94028

About this home

Beautifully remodeled mid-century modern home in prime Central Portola Valley on over 1 acre. 4br 3.5ba. Contemporary kitchen with Carrera marble. Master bedroom suite with walk-in closet, private patio. Stylish concrete floors and vaulted tongue and groove beam ceilings. Gorgeous patios and fenced pool with cabana. Two car garage that leads into mudroom. Sought after Portola Valley schools. An incredible value for Central PV.

Single-familyProperty Type

1959Year Built

1.01 acresLot Size

$2,177Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Zachary Trailer •DRE #01371338 • Alain Pinel Realtors

Contact: 650-906-8008

Bought with DeLeon Team •DRE #70010006 • Deleon Realty

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•Source:MLSListings #ML81459584

Redfin Estimate

$4,906,177

$2.2M since sold in May 2015$154K since September

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This home's estimate is 38.2% higher than the average sale price ($3.55M) of 4 comparable homes.

SOLD SEP 25, 2026
$3,055,000
A
4 beds3 baths2,040 sq ft
100 Tan Oak Dr, Portola Valley, CA 94028
SOLD SEP 1, 2026
$3,500,000
B
4 beds3.5 baths3,325 sq ft
918 La Mesa Dr, Portola Valley, CA 94028
SOLD MAR 13, 2026
$3,850,000
C
4 beds3.5 baths2,571 sq ft
28266 Christopher Ln, Los Altos Hills, CA 94022
SOLD APR 17, 2026
$3,800,000
D
3 beds2 baths2,210 sq ft
285 Golden Oak Dr, Portola Valley, CA 94028

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Market trends in 94028, CA

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Balanced market

Sale-to-list price

98.4%

0.6% MoM

Median sale price

$5.4M

$473K MoM

Avg. days on market

42d

0 days MoM

Recently sold homes

6 MoM

New listings for sale

$3,150,000
4 beds2 baths2,810 sq ft
205 Old Spanish Trl, Portola Valley, CA 94028
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Nice high end finishes. Master bedroom is not directly adjacent to the other 3 bedrooms. Master is on the smallish side. Kitchen is very nice but not a whole lot of storage space.
14 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
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Sale history for 245 Cervantes Rd

Date

Event

Price

Public Records

May 14, 2015

Sold

$2,670,000

$1,185/sq ft

MLSListings #ML81459584

Apr 22, 2015

Pending

—

Apr 22, 2015

Sold

$2,670,000

$1,185/sq ft

Apr 13, 2015

Listed

$2,499,000

$1,109/sq ft

MLSListings #ML81239126

Nov 15, 2012

Sold

—

Nov 10, 2012

Pending

—

Nov 5, 2012

Pending

—

Oct 26, 2012

Listed

$2,295,000

$1,018/sq ft

+17

MLSListings #ML81112155

Dec 8, 2011

Sold

$1,300,000

$577/sq ft

Oct 21, 2011

Pending

—

Aug 29, 2011

Pending

—

Jun 30, 2011

Price Changed

$1,495,000

$663/sq ft

Apr 1, 2011

Price Changed

$1,700,000

$754/sq ft

Apr 1, 2011

Relisted

—

Mar 21, 2011

Listing Removed

—

Mar 21, 2011

Listed

$1,400,000

$621/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$38,898 (+1.1%)

$2,980,867 + $632,339

$3,613,206

2024

$38,472 (+0.5%)

$2,922,420 + $619,941

$3,542,361

2023

$38,295 (+14.5%)

$2,865,119 + $607,786

$3,472,905

2022

$33,435 (+1.3%)

$2,836,941 + $602,869

$3,439,810

2021

$32,998 (+0.3%)

$2,536,866 + $486,984

$3,023,850

2020

$32,905 (+1.1%)

$2,487,124 + $477,436

$2,964,560

2019

$32,555 (+5.2%)

$2,461,622 + $472,541

$2,934,163

2018

$30,953 (+1.2%)

$2,413,355 + $463,276

$2,876,631

2017

$30,591 (+1.8%)

$2,319,643 + $445,288

$2,764,931

2016

$30,054 (+16.3%)

$2,319,643 + $445,288

$2,764,931

2015

$25,845 (+2.5%)

$2,274,160 + $436,557

$2,710,717

2014

$25,221 (+71.8%)

$1,607,264 + $652,951

$2,260,215

2012

$14,678 (+528.6%)

$1,600,000 + $650,000

$2,250,000

2011

$2,335 (+1.2%)

$900,000 + $400,000

$1,300,000

2010

$2,308 (+9.5%)

$51,630 + $122,467

$174,097

2009

$2,108 (+1.6%)

$51,245 + $121,552

$172,797

2008

$2,074

$51,367 + $121,841

$173,208

Tax history for 245 Cervantes Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$38,898 (+1.1%)

$2,980,867 + $632,339

$3,613,206

2024

$38,472 (+0.5%)

$2,922,420 + $619,941

$3,542,361

2023

$38,295 (+14.5%)

$2,865,119 + $607,786

$3,472,905

2022

$33,435 (+1.3%)

$2,836,941 + $602,869

$3,439,810

2021

$32,998 (+0.3%)

$2,536,866 + $486,984

$3,023,850

2020

$32,905 (+1.1%)

$2,487,124 + $477,436

$2,964,560

2019

$32,555 (+5.2%)

$2,461,622 + $472,541

$2,934,163

2018

$30,953 (+1.2%)

$2,413,355 + $463,276

$2,876,631

2017

$30,591 (+1.8%)

$2,319,643 + $445,288

$2,764,931

2016

$30,054 (+16.3%)

$2,319,643 + $445,288

$2,764,931

2015

$25,845 (+2.5%)

$2,274,160 + $436,557

$2,710,717

2014

$25,221 (+71.8%)

$1,607,264 + $652,951

$2,260,215

2012

$14,678 (+528.6%)

$1,600,000 + $650,000

$2,250,000

2011

$2,335 (+1.2%)

$900,000 + $400,000

$1,300,000

2010

$2,308 (+9.5%)

$51,630 + $122,467

$174,097

2009

$2,108 (+1.6%)

$51,245 + $121,552

$172,797

2008

$2,074

$51,367 + $121,841

$173,208

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Beds

Baths

3.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

43,996

Year renovated

1982

Sq. Ft.

2,254

Year built

1959

Style

Single Family Residential

County

San Mateo County

APN

077224030

Parking Spaces

Basement

Accessible

HOA Dues

—

Garage

Yes

Features

Pool

Last updated by owner on Feb 22, 2024.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Garage (Minimum): 2
Garage (Maximum): 2
Parking Description: Attached Garage
Garage Spaces: 2

Interior

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Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms (Minimum): 4
# of Bedrooms (Maximum): 4

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 3
# of Baths (1/2): 1

Room Information
Family Room Description: Kitchen/Family Room Combo
Dining Room Description: Dining "L", Dining Area, Eat in Kitchen

Interior Features
Flooring: Carpet, Concrete

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Description: Gas Starter

Heating & Cooling Information
Heating: Radiant

Exterior

Exterior Features
Roof: Composition

Building Information
Subclass: Single Family Home
Concrete Perimeter and Slab

Pool Information
Has Pool
Pool Description: Cabana/Dressing Room, In-Ground

Property Features
Living Sq. Ft.: 2,254

Property Information
Horse Property: Possible
Property Primary ID: 333834

Lot Information
Lot Acres: 1.01
Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Zoning: R1001A

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer Septic: Septic Tank/Pump, Sewer Not Connected
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: 4
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,254
Stories: 1.0
Parking Spaces: 2
Basement: No
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 1.01 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1959
Year Renovated: 1982
County: San Mateo County
APN: 077224030
HOA Dues: —
Garage: Yes
Features: Pool

Home facts updated by owner on Feb 22, 2024

Around this home

Schools

Ormondale Elementary School

Public K-3 • Assigned • 0.7mi

10/10

Corte Madera School

Public 4-8 • Assigned • 1.2mi

10/10

Woodside High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.4mi

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

0.31% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years

2/10 Heat Factor

4 days above 94° expected this year, 7 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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Portola Valley, CA • 94028

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Estimated sale price

$4.66M – $5.64M

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Home values near 245 Cervantes Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
220 Cervantes Road, Portola Valley, CA 3 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3900 Sq. Ft.	$4,530,789
270 Cervantes Road, Portola Valley, CA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2950 Sq. Ft.	$3,851,057

Address	Redfin Estimate
250 Cervantes Road, Portola Valley, CA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 3070 Sq. Ft.	$5,922,582
240 Cervantes Road, Portola Valley, CA 4 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 3572 Sq. Ft.	$6,442,572

Address	Redfin Estimate
260 Cervantes Road, Portola Valley, CA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3530 Sq. Ft.	$6,255,773
255 Cervantes Road, Portola Valley, CA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3304 Sq. Ft.	$7,467,678

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