Breathtaking vistas! Situated at the top of a knoll you can see forever. There are TWO homes w/ combined 2080 sq ft. A cottage w kitchen, bath w/ shower & loft bdrm (approx 600 sf) plus a wrap-around deck. An inviting 3bdrm/2ba ranch (1480sf) features a stunning stone-faced fireplace, granite counters in kitchen, master suite w/ walk-in closet plus bundant decking for star gazing. Approx. .89 Acres
Single-familyProperty Type
1966Year Built
0.94 acresLot Size
$2,055Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Bobbi Decker•DRE #00607999• Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty
Bought with Jean-Luc Laminette•DRE #01847917• Compass
Source:MLSListings #ML81312936
Redfin Estimate
$3,040,720
$241K since sold in February 2025$34K since September
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This home's estimate is 20% higher than the average sale price ($2.53M) of 6 comparable homes.
Breathtaking vistas! Situated at the top of a knoll you can see forever. There are TWO homes w/ combined 2080 sq ft. A cottage w kitchen, bath w/ shower & loft bdrm (approx 600 sf) plus a wrap-around deck. An inviting 3bdrm/2ba ranch (1480sf) features a stunning stone-faced fireplace, granite counters in kitchen, master suite w/ walk-in closet plus bundant decking for star gazing. Approx. .89 Acres
Public Records
Aug 15, 2000
Sold
$1,190,000
$804/sq ft
MLSListings #ML80027662
Aug 15, 2000
Listing Removed
—
Jul 17, 2000
Sold
$1,190,000
$804/sq ft
Jun 26, 2000
Listed
$1,195,000
$807/sq ft
FABULOUS TREE-STUDDED MINI-ESTATE WITH BAY+MTN. VIEWS IN OAK KNOLL HEIGHTS. MAIN HOUSE FEATURES OPEN-BEAM GREAT ROOM INC. KITCHEN, DINING+LIVING ROOM W/ STONE FIREPLACE. SEPARATE ARTS+CRAFTS/LIVING UNIT W/ FULL KITCHEN. LOVELY LAND-
Public Records
Jul 7, 1994
Sold
$536,000
$362/sq ft
Public Records
Mar 29, 1985
Sold
$230,000
$155/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$21,081 (+1.4%)
$2,448,000 + $408,000
$2,856,000
2024
$20,797 (+1.8%)
$873,421 + $873,421
$1,746,842
2023
$20,438 (+4.9%)
$856,296 + $856,296
$1,712,592
2022
$19,488 (+1.3%)
$839,506 + $839,506
$1,679,012
2021
$19,239 (+1.7%)
$823,046 + $823,046
$1,646,092
2020
$18,926 (+0.7%)
$806,908 + $806,908
$1,613,816
2019
$18,786 (+2.9%)
$798,635 + $798,635
$1,597,270
2018
$18,257 (+1.8%)
$782,976 + $782,976
$1,565,952
2017
$17,937 (+3.0%)
$752,573 + $752,573
$1,505,146
2016
$17,408 (+3.9%)
$752,573 + $752,573
$1,505,146
2015
$16,753 (+2.1%)
$737,817 + $737,817
$1,475,634
2014
$16,408 (+22.4%)
$712,500 + $712,500
$1,425,000
2012
$13,400 (+0.8%)
$575,000 + $575,000
$1,150,000
2011
$13,300 (−15.6%)
$575,000 + $575,000
$1,150,000
2010
$15,763 (+0.6%)
$575,000 + $575,000
$1,150,000
2009
$15,667 (+2.6%)
$694,574 + $694,574
$1,389,148
2008
$15,266
$696,225 + $696,225
$1,392,450
Tax history for 523 Hillside Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$21,081 (+1.4%)
$2,448,000 + $408,000
$2,856,000
2024
$20,797 (+1.8%)
$873,421 + $873,421
$1,746,842
2023
$20,438 (+4.9%)
$856,296 + $856,296
$1,712,592
2022
$19,488 (+1.3%)
$839,506 + $839,506
$1,679,012
2021
$19,239 (+1.7%)
$823,046 + $823,046
$1,646,092
2020
$18,926 (+0.7%)
$806,908 + $806,908
$1,613,816
2019
$18,786 (+2.9%)
$798,635 + $798,635
$1,597,270
2018
$18,257 (+1.8%)
$782,976 + $782,976
$1,565,952
2017
$17,937 (+3.0%)
$752,573 + $752,573
$1,505,146
2016
$17,408 (+3.9%)
$752,573 + $752,573
$1,505,146
2015
$16,753 (+2.1%)
$737,817 + $737,817
$1,475,634
2014
$16,408 (+22.4%)
$712,500 + $712,500
$1,425,000
2012
$13,400 (+0.8%)
$575,000 + $575,000
$1,150,000
2011
$13,300 (−15.6%)
$575,000 + $575,000
$1,150,000
2010
$15,763 (+0.6%)
$575,000 + $575,000
$1,150,000
2009
$15,667 (+2.6%)
$694,574 + $694,574
$1,389,148
2008
$15,266
$696,225 + $696,225
$1,392,450
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning and permits
Zoning
Permits
RH
DR
Residential Hillside District
The purposes of the Residential Hillside District are to: Provide residential areas intended primarily for the location of one-family dwellings, accessory structures and uses on hillside parcels; Accommodate a compatible mix of institutional and recreational landuses to serve the needs of residential areas; Protect the health, safety and welfare of residential inhabitants by restricting incompatible land uses; Encourage architectural design and site planning which will preserve the natural character of hillside areas, particularly with respect to topography, vegetation and scenic qualities; and Implement the policies of the San Mateo County General Plan, especially those concerning development in hillside areas.
Zone overlays
Design Review Districts
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Religious facility
Educational/school
Fire house
Golf related
Cemetery
Park & open space
Sep 2, 2025 • Final
Water heater
Plumbing
Water heater
May 21, 2014 • Final
Building
Replace an existing water heater.
Plumbing
Water heater
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
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Fuel Type: Gas
Heating Type: Central
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 5
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Foundation Type: Raised W/Crawlspace
Building Style Type: Ranch
Construction Type: Wood/Steel
Building Construction Quality: Good
Exterior Wall: Wood
Building Improvement Type: Detached
View Information
View: Good
Property Information
Subdivision Name: OAK KNOLL HEIGHTS
Living Sq. Ft: 1,480
Gross Sq. Ft: 1,480
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,480
Building Sq. Ft: 1,480
# of Stories: 1
Legal Description: PTN OF LOT A OAK KNOLL HEIGHTS RSM 17/22
Parking & Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces: 2
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 40,913
Legal Lot Number: A
Acres: 0.9392
Zoning Code: RH0S18
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY
Utility Information
Sewer Type: Public
Water Service Type: Public
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,480
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.94 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1966
Year Renovated: —
County: San Mateo County
APN: 057202060
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 2, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Clifford Elementary School
Public K-8 • Assigned • 0.8mi
7/10
Woodside High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.4mi
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
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
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
$2.89M – $3.50M
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