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About this home
At the entrance to coveted Emerald Hills, this residence has a commanding presence, with spacious interiors. Formal entry with main level laundry mudroom combo, this homes floorplan is where it shines. The kitchen, dining & family space flow seamlessly to the covered patio space outback for indoor-outdoor entertaining possibilities. The original kitchen lends itself to a top tier remodel, ready for whatever style and layout you desire. 3 bedrooms & 2 baths unfold upstairs. The primary suite has a large walk-in closet and sizable bathroom with double sinks. Downstairs, a flexible bonus room with bathroom and separate entrance: office, guest room. .. awaits. The extra-large finished 2-car garage has space for storage and workstations. As you pull up to the home, the grandeur of this hillside home wows. With Roy Cloud School nearby & set near the corner of Oak Knoll & Canyon Road, this home is ready to make your own. Take a dip at the Emerald Lake Country Club, stroll over to dine at The Canyon Inn & send someone out just a few steps away to grab you a coffee at The Emerald Coffee Roasters, this home has easy access to downtown Redwood City & HWY 280 while being straddled at the base of the windy Emerald Hills and the casual flats of Redwood City. Virtually Staged Photos Available
Single-familyProperty Type
1979Year Built
7,150 sq ftLot Size
$1,268Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Michelle Creech•DRE #02048078• Terrace Associates
Canyon, located between Edgewood Park & Natural Preserve and downtown Redwood City, is a hillside and residential Redwood City neighborhood with winding canyon roads and oak-studded open space. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Canada Road and Edgewood Road gateway, where cyclists, trailheads, and weekend park traffic set a steady outdoor tempo. Housing leans toward mid-century ranch homes and tucked-away hillside properties with decks and terraced yards. Edgewood Park’s seasonal wildflowers and Skyline Boulevard viewpoints shape daily routines. Canyon Inn and Alice’s Restaurant act as local pillars for post-ride meals and long, unhurried conversations. The setting reads quiet and nature-forward, with downtown’s theaters and dining a short drive away.
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Offer insights
509 Hillside Rd · $2,600,000
$2.83M and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $2.83M+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
12 days
The average home goes pending in 13 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
105.4%
Most homes are selling 5% above list price.
About offer insights
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Interior features
Wet bar
Bonus room
Office
Gas-burning fireplace
Bedrooms
Walk-in closet
Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms
1 half bathroom
Double sinks
Shower over tub
Stall shower
Kitchen
Eat-in kitchen
Kitchen and family room combination
Dining area
Dining area in family room
Other countertop
Electric cooktop
Dishwasher
Exhaust fan
Freezer
Garbage disposal
Hood over range
Ice maker
Double oven
Electric oven
Self-cleaning oven
Refrigerator
Laundry & utility
Washer and dryer
Inside laundry
Laundry in utility room
Upper-floor laundry
Flooring
Carpet
Laminate
Heating & cooling
Central forced-air gas heating
Exterior features
Fenced backyard
Wood fencing
Hillside lot
Home design
One story
Parking
Attached garage
2-car garage
Construction
Brick construction
Block and reinforced concrete foundation
Composition roof
Utilities
Public utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Networked telephone service
Financial info
Cash or conventional loan
Electricity and solar
View estimated energy costs and solar savings for this home
At the entrance to coveted Emerald Hills, this residence has a commanding presence, with spacious interiors. Formal entry with main level laundry mudroom combo, this homes floorplan is where it shines. The kitchen, dining & family space flow seamlessly to the covered patio space outback for indoor-outdoor entertaining possibilities. The original kitchen lends itself to a top tier remodel, ready for whatever style and layout you desire. 3 bedrooms & 2 baths unfold upstairs. The primary suite has a large walk-in closet and sizable bathroom with double sinks. Downstairs, a flexible bonus room with bathroom and separate entrance: office, guest room... awaits. The extra-large finished 2-car garage has space for storage and workstations. As you pull up to the home, the grandeur of this hillside home wows. With Roy Cloud School nearby & set near the corner of Oak Knoll & Canyon Road, this home is ready to make your own. Take a dip at the Emerald Lake Country Club, stroll over to dine at The Canyon Inn & send someone out just a few steps away to grab you a coffee at The Emerald Coffee Roasters, this home has easy access to downtown Redwood City & HWY 280 while being straddled at the base of the windy Emerald Hills and the casual flats of Redwood City. Virtually Staged Photos Available
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,175 (+2.8%)
$29,992 + $231,014
$261,006
2024
$4,062 (+3.7%)
$29,404 + $226,485
$255,889
2023
$3,918 (+3.4%)
$28,828 + $222,045
$250,873
2022
$3,788 (+40.8%)
$28,263 + $217,692
$245,955
2021
$2,691 (+4.3%)
$27,709 + $213,424
$241,133
2020
$2,581 (+0.4%)
$27,166 + $209,240
$236,406
2019
$2,570 (+2.6%)
$26,888 + $207,095
$233,983
2018
$2,504 (+1.1%)
$26,361 + $203,035
$229,396
2017
$2,476 (+2.7%)
$25,339 + $195,151
$220,490
2016
$2,412 (+3.8%)
$25,339 + $195,151
$220,490
2015
$2,323 (+2.0%)
$24,843 + $191,325
$216,168
2014
$2,278 (+1.3%)
$23,991 + $184,761
$208,752
2012
$2,249 (+5.1%)
$23,883 + $183,926
$207,809
2011
$2,140 (+1.3%)
$23,415 + $180,320
$203,735
2010
$2,112 (+1.9%)
$22,956 + $176,785
$199,741
2009
$2,073 (+2.3%)
$22,785 + $175,464
$198,249
2008
$2,027
$22,840 + $175,881
$198,721
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
2.5
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
7,150 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
2,050
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
2,050
Year built
1979
Style
Single Family Residential
County
San Mateo County
APN
057212040
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Sep 2, 2026.
RH
DR
Residential-Hillside District
This district is located in the hillside areas and promotes a semi-rural environment with sloped lots and curvilinear streets.
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Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Senior
Jul 8, 2004 • Final
Building
Remove a sliding door and replace it with a window. Remove an existing balcony deck.
Remodel
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.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 94° expected this year, 14 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
Redwood City, CA • 94062
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Sun exposure
76/ 100
Good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.5 hrs
3.5 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 509 Hillside Rd
We cannot show automated home-value estimates for this home.
Nearby homes have recently sold between $1,825,000 and $2,830,000.
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $1.8M to $2.8M.