This stunning Portola Valley gem is set back from the street on almost one-third acre. Beautifully updated, this move-in ready home boasts one-level living with a level yard in the front and a private terrace in the back. Inside, newly refinished hardwood floors, an updated kitchen, and bathrooms with designer touches throughout provide elegance and style throughout the tastefully appointed country home. Expansive windows provide abundant natural light into the living spaces. The finished garage offers additional play & storage space with potential for a family room. The gated front motor court provides plenty of parking. The level yard, fresh landscaping & new pavers make it perfect for entertaining & outdoor activities. Additionally, the home's sizeable lot provides various expansion options. Conveniently located near Hwy 280 and Sand Hill Rd venture capital centers, this home is perfect for commuters. Walkable to PV schools, Village Square, the library, the Farmer's Market, and trails on the Woodside/Portola Valley loop, it is a true Portola Valley gem!
Single-familyProperty Type
1948Year Built
0.29 acresLot Size
$1,960Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Jenn Gilson•DRE #01889172• Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty
Contact: 650-642-6957
Bought with George Chopoff•DRE #01007920• RE/MAX Gold
Beautifully updated country home close to Highway 280 and Sand Hill Road venture capital centers. Designer colors, crown moldings, and fine hardwood flooring on one level with 3 bedrooms and 2 baths. Expansive windows provide abundant natural light and a wonderful level yard invites indoor/outdoor living with a covered porch for al fresco dining, plenty of room for play, and even a custom dog kennel. Set back from the street for added privacy and solitude on almost one-third acre, this home is wonderfully suited for health and wellness with its location on the Woodside/Portola Valley bicycle loop and just one mile from hiking trails at Windy Hill.
MLSListings #ML80757306
Nov 15, 2007
Sold
$1,295,000
$1,012/sq ft
Nov 1, 2007
Listing Removed
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Oct 19, 2007
Contingent
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Oct 12, 2007
Listed
$1,295,000
$1,012/sq ft
No show until Sat 10/13…Charming cottage set up off the street and completely fenced in. Remodeled kitchen, baths, new heating system, and recessed lights. Landscaped yard w/ new paver driveway. Move in condition…Great opportunity to move to PV. PV schools! OH 10/14.
Public Records
Oct 20, 2004
Sold
$875,000
$684/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$26,893 (+34.5%)
$1,817,000 + $477,000
$2,294,000
2024
$19,997 (+1.5%)
$1,925,000 + $505,000
$2,430,000
2023
$19,707 (+2.8%)
$1,558,823 + $227,563
$1,786,386
2022
$19,170 (+1.3%)
$1,528,258 + $223,101
$1,751,359
2021
$18,921
$1,498,293 + $218,727
$1,717,020
2020
$18,916 (+1.1%)
$1,468,915 + $214,439
$1,683,354
2019
$18,717 (+5.1%)
$1,453,854 + $212,241
$1,666,095
2018
$17,808 (+1.2%)
$1,425,348 + $208,080
$1,633,428
2017
$17,602 (+8.8%)
$1,370,000 + $200,000
$1,570,000
2016
$16,177 (+0.7%)
$1,370,000 + $200,000
$1,570,000
2015
$16,069 (+2.4%)
$1,331,496 + $105,406
$1,436,902
2014
$15,685 (+3.2%)
$1,285,806 + $101,790
$1,387,596
2012
$15,193 (+18.6%)
$1,279,995 + $101,330
$1,381,325
2011
$12,806 (−13.0%)
$1,254,898 + $99,344
$1,354,242
2010
$14,721 (+1.3%)
$1,050,000 + $83,300
$1,133,300
2009
$14,528 (+1.8%)
$1,221,099 + $96,670
$1,317,769
2008
$14,276
$1,224,000 + $96,900
$1,320,900
Tax history for 975 Portola Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$26,893 (+34.5%)
$1,817,000 + $477,000
$2,294,000
2024
$19,997 (+1.5%)
$1,925,000 + $505,000
$2,430,000
2023
$19,707 (+2.8%)
$1,558,823 + $227,563
$1,786,386
2022
$19,170 (+1.3%)
$1,528,258 + $223,101
$1,751,359
2021
$18,921
$1,498,293 + $218,727
$1,717,020
2020
$18,916 (+1.1%)
$1,468,915 + $214,439
$1,683,354
2019
$18,717 (+5.1%)
$1,453,854 + $212,241
$1,666,095
2018
$17,808 (+1.2%)
$1,425,348 + $208,080
$1,633,428
2017
$17,602 (+8.8%)
$1,370,000 + $200,000
$1,570,000
2016
$16,177 (+0.7%)
$1,370,000 + $200,000
$1,570,000
2015
$16,069 (+2.4%)
$1,331,496 + $105,406
$1,436,902
2014
$15,685 (+3.2%)
$1,285,806 + $101,790
$1,387,596
2012
$15,193 (+18.6%)
$1,279,995 + $101,330
$1,381,325
2011
$12,806 (−13.0%)
$1,254,898 + $99,344
$1,354,242
2010
$14,721 (+1.3%)
$1,050,000 + $83,300
$1,133,300
2009
$14,528 (+1.8%)
$1,221,099 + $96,670
$1,317,769
2008
$14,276
$1,224,000 + $96,900
$1,320,900
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.