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Set on 2.8 AC, this home offers a peaceful retreat in a coveted setting. Warm, welcoming interiors span more than 3,700 SF across a multi-level floorplan, blending rustic character with an easy livability that harmonizes with the surrounding landscape. A soaring vaulted ceiling elevates the living room anchored by a fireplace and expansive windows framing views that reach toward the Stanford Dish, while the main living spaces also include a formal dining room, granite kitchen with Thermador appliances, a comfortable family room with a fireplace, and a lower-level recreation room. Five bedrooms plus an office provide flexibility and comfort. With nearby access to scenic nature preserves and trailheads, a short drive to the Ladera Country Shopper shopping center and local favorites such as Alpine Inn, this home offers a rare balance of seclusion and convenience, all with access to acclaimed schools including Ormondale and Corte Madera (buyer to verify eligibility).
Single-familyProperty Type
1974Year Built
2.8 acresLot Size
$1,467Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by DeLeon DeLeon Team•DRE #70010006• Deleon Realty
Nestled in a private setting, this home offers picturesque views of the Stanford Dish. The main level features an open-plan kitchen, living room, dining area, and den, all designed to maximize the scenic vistas. A game room on the lower level...
includes access to a hot tub/pool. Upstairs hosts four bedrooms and a spacious den, ideal for games or study. The property also boasts flat areas with potential for further development.
Westridge, located between Alpine Road and Portola Road, is a hillside and residential Portola Valley neighborhood with winding lanes and oak-studded open space. The character concentrates around the Portola Road–Alpine Road junction, where a small-town cluster of coffee counters, a market, and trailhead chatter sets the daily rhythm. Homes lean toward mid-century ranches and contemporary rebuilds, often set back behind native landscaping and long driveways. The terrain brings filtered bay views in spots and a quiet, outdoors-first cadence. Nearby trail networks and equestrian routes shape weekend routines more than storefronts. Civic life orbits local institutions and low-key gathering places such as Rossotti’s Alpine Inn, Portola Valley Town Center, and the Portola Valley Theatre.
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Offer insights
285 Escobar Rd · $5,488,000
$5.44M and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $5.44M+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
60 days
The average home goes pending in 13 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
106.7%
Most homes are selling 7% above list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
High ceilings with open beam ceiling
Skylights
Wet bar
Garden window(s)
Central vacuum
Bedrooms
Five bedrooms
Ground-floor bedroom
Primary bedroom on the ground floor
Two or more primary suites/retreats
Walk-in closet(s)
Bathrooms
Three full bathrooms
One half bathroom
Primary bathroom with stall shower(s) and sunken tub
Double sinks
Tile and solid surface finishes
Two or more stall showers and two or more showers over tubs
Additional details in remarks
Kitchen
Granite countertops
Island
Double oven (one self-cleaning)
Gas range
Microwave
Dishwasher
Garbage disposal
Ice maker
Trash compactor
Eat-in kitchen with breakfast bar/dining bar
Laundry & utility
Laundry room inside
Washer and dryer hookups (electric 110V and gas)
Laundry tub/sink
Flooring
Hardwood
Carpet
Tile
Travertine
Heating & cooling
Central forced air heating (gas)
Fireplace heating
Ceiling fan
Thermostat controller
Exterior features
Balcony/patio
Deck
In-ground pool with spa combo
Drought-tolerant, low-maintenance landscaping
Automatic sprinklers
Mixed height/type fencing with partial cross fencing
Hilly/graded terrain
Home design
Detached home
Two stories
Concrete perimeter and slab foundation
Flat/low-pitch tar-and-gravel roof
Wood frame construction
Parking
Attached garage with 2 spaces and gate/door opener
Additional uncovered parking and parking area (total about 5 parking spaces)
Security
Security features noted (see remarks)
Construction
Built with wood/wood frame construction
Utilities
Public water
Public utilities
Existing septic system (septic connected)
Other
Living area reported as 3,740 (source: listing)
Lot size about 2.8 acres
Zoning: R1002A
Electricity and solar
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bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #ML82052826
Sep 4, 2026
Price Changed
$5,488,000
$1,467/sq ft
Sep 4, 2026
Price Changed
$5,488,000
$1,467/sq ft
Jul 13, 2026
Listed
$5,988,000
$1,601/sq ft
Jul 13, 2026
Listed
$5,988,000
$1,601/sq ft
+23
Set on 2.8 AC, this home offers a peaceful retreat in a coveted setting. Warm, welcoming interiors span more than 3,700 SF across a multi-level floorplan, blending rustic character with an easy livability that harmonizes with the surrounding landscape. A soaring vaulted ceiling elevates the living room anchored by a fireplace and expansive windows framing views that reach toward the Stanford Dish, while the main living spaces also include a formal dining room, granite kitchen with Thermador appliances, a comfortable family room with a fireplace, and a lower-level recreation room. Five bedrooms plus an office provide flexibility and comfort. With nearby access to scenic nature preserves and trailheads, a short drive to the Ladera Country Shopper shopping center and local favorites such as Alpine Inn, this home offers a rare balance of seclusion and convenience, all with access to acclaimed schools including Ormondale and Corte Madera (buyer to verify eligibility).
Public Records
Apr 21, 1972
Sold
$29,500
$8/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,023 (+1.1%)
$93,760 + $288,188
$381,948
2024
$3,978 (+1.5%)
$91,922 + $282,538
$374,460
2023
$3,918 (+2.9%)
$90,120 + $276,999
$367,119
2022
$3,808 (+1.4%)
$88,353 + $271,568
$359,921
2021
$3,756 (+0.6%)
$86,621 + $266,244
$352,865
2020
$3,732 (−12.6%)
$84,923 + $261,024
$345,947
2019
$4,271 (+4.5%)
$84,053 + $258,348
$342,401
2018
$4,087 (+1.1%)
$82,405 + $253,283
$335,688
2017
$4,044 (+1.9%)
$79,206 + $243,449
$322,655
2016
$3,970 (+0.6%)
$79,206 + $243,449
$322,655
2015
$3,945 (+2.2%)
$77,653 + $238,676
$316,329
2014
$3,861 (+4.8%)
$74,989 + $230,486
$305,475
2012
$3,684 (+1.6%)
$74,651 + $229,445
$304,096
2011
$3,625 (+1.3%)
$73,188 + $224,947
$298,135
2010
$3,580 (+5.9%)
$71,753 + $220,537
$292,290
2009
$3,380 (+1.7%)
$71,217 + $218,889
$290,106
2008
$3,324
$71,387 + $219,409
$290,796
Public record
Beds
5
Baths
3.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
2.75 Acres
Year renovated
1982
Finished Sq. Ft.
3,710
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
3,710
Year built
1974
Style
Single Family Residential
County
San Mateo County
APN
077081050
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 2, 2026.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
4/10 Fire Factor
0.93% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
5 days above 94° expected this year, 9 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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Historical weather
Portola Valley, CA • 94028
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Sun exposure
89/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 22% for direct sun exposure in the zip code. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.2 hrs
6 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 285 Escobar Rd
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Nearby homes have recently sold between $5,600,000 and $6,100,000.
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 4 recent nearby sales, priced between $5.6M to $6.1M.