A property like this doesnt come to market often! Originally built in 1936, this Spanish-style beauty blends timeless character with thoughtful modern improvements. The spacious residence offers comfortable living spaces, high ceilings, and beautiful original details. The formal living room features a period-style tile fireplace, a large arched window with garden views, and space for a grand piano. A formal dining room flows into the updated eat-in kitchen with stainless steel appliances and a built-in breakfast nook, creating an ideal layout for everyday living and entertaining. On the main floor, charming double bedrooms with a shared door are perfect for children or teens and as a bedroom-plus-office or playroom. The primary suite offers a private balcony overlooking the landscaped backyard, an expanded alcove ideal for a desk or sitting area and a spa-like tub and luxurious stall shower. The lower level has an oversized family room with built-ins (a wall-length bookcase and a fireplace), two bedrooms, a full bathroom, a laundry room and extra storage. Set on a large lot on a quiet street with a redesigned backyard and patio, the property is EV charger ready and has owned solar. The location is proximate to open space trails, Laurel Street, Burton Park and Highways 280/101.
Single-familyProperty Type
1935Year Built
6,943 sq ftLot Size
$1,163Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Carrie Du Bois•DRE #01179769• Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty
Contact: 650-766-9069
Bought with Andrea Ivarsson•DRE #01975100• Coldwell Banker Realty
Spacious home with good functional layout and natural light with multiple skylights. Main floor has living and dining rooms, kitchen, a double bedroom ( you enter into one and in it there is a doorway to another) great for kids, and a large primary...
suite w/bath adjacent to it. Also a full guest bath on main floor. Downstairs you will find a good sized laundry room and access to large basement area (great for storage), a guest bedroom, 3rd full bath and a large family room with access to backyard, as well as another bedroom off the end of the family room.
8 months ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
This spacious home in San Carlos features a master bedroom with a balcony offering stunning views. This house offers 4 sizable bedrooms, two upstairs and two downstairs, alongside a large family room ideal for gatherings. The property boasts a...
sizable workshop or basement area, a well-maintained landscaped backyard with pavers, and a detached two-car garage.
8 months ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #ML82050152
Jul 29, 2026
Listing Removed
—
Jun 8, 2026
Listed
*
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #ML82031338
Jan 30, 2026
Sold
$2,880,000
$881/sq ft
Jan 30, 2026
Sold
$2,880,000
$881/sq ft
Jan 23, 2026
Pending
—
Jan 23, 2026
Pending
—
Jan 15, 2026
Listed
$2,690,000
$823/sq ft
Jan 15, 2026
Listed
$2,690,000
$823/sq ft
+59
A property like this doesnt come to market often! Originally built in 1936, this Spanish-style beauty blends timeless character with thoughtful modern improvements. The spacious residence offers comfortable living spaces, high ceilings, and beautiful original details. The formal living room features a period-style tile fireplace, a large arched window with garden views, and space for a grand piano. A formal dining room flows into the updated eat-in kitchen with stainless steel appliances and a built-in breakfast nook, creating an ideal layout for everyday living and entertaining. On the main floor, charming double bedrooms with a shared door are perfect for children or teens and as a bedroom-plus-office or playroom. The primary suite offers a private balcony overlooking the landscaped backyard, an expanded alcove ideal for a desk or sitting area and a spa-like tub and luxurious stall shower. The lower level has an oversized family room with built-ins (a wall-length bookcase and a fireplace), two bedrooms, a full bathroom, a laundry room and extra storage. Set on a large lot on a quiet street with a redesigned backyard and patio, the property is EV charger ready and has owned solar. The location is proximate to open space trails, Laurel Street, Burton Park and Highways 280/101.
bridgeMLS, Bay East AOR, or Contra Costa AOR #ML80556320
Oct 19, 2005
Sold
$1,500,000
$459/sq ft
Oct 19, 2005
Listing Removed
—
Oct 6, 2005
Sold
$1,500,000
$459/sq ft
Sep 25, 2005
Listed
$1,275,000
$390/sq ft
Sep 25, 2005
Listed
$1,275,000
$390/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 13, 1990
Sold
$415,000
$127/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 11, 1979
Sold
$147,000
$45/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$24,055 (+1.1%)
$1,045,429 + $1,045,429
$2,090,858
2024
$23,805 (+1.6%)
$1,024,931 + $1,024,931
$2,049,862
2023
$23,425 (+4.6%)
$1,004,835 + $1,004,835
$2,009,670
2022
$22,389 (+1.2%)
$985,133 + $985,133
$1,970,266
2021
$22,125 (+1.5%)
$965,817 + $965,817
$1,931,634
2020
$21,788 (+0.5%)
$946,880 + $946,880
$1,893,760
2019
$21,673 (+2.7%)
$937,171 + $937,171
$1,874,342
2018
$21,094 (+1.3%)
$918,796 + $918,796
$1,837,592
2017
$20,823 (+1.7%)
$883,119 + $883,119
$1,766,238
2016
$20,473 (+3.7%)
$883,119 + $883,119
$1,766,238
2015
$19,752 (+13.0%)
$865,803 + $865,803
$1,731,606
2014
$17,480 (+11.5%)
$750,000 + $750,000
$1,500,000
2012
$15,683 (+0.6%)
$684,000 + $684,000
$1,368,000
2011
$15,590 (+5.8%)
$684,000 + $684,000
$1,368,000
2010
$14,732 (+1.0%)
$684,000 + $684,000
$1,368,000
2009
$14,593 (−15.8%)
$650,000 + $650,000
$1,300,000
2008
$17,338
$795,906 + $795,906
$1,591,812
Tax history for 418 Ridge Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$24,055 (+1.1%)
$1,045,429 + $1,045,429
$2,090,858
2024
$23,805 (+1.6%)
$1,024,931 + $1,024,931
$2,049,862
2023
$23,425 (+4.6%)
$1,004,835 + $1,004,835
$2,009,670
2022
$22,389 (+1.2%)
$985,133 + $985,133
$1,970,266
2021
$22,125 (+1.5%)
$965,817 + $965,817
$1,931,634
2020
$21,788 (+0.5%)
$946,880 + $946,880
$1,893,760
2019
$21,673 (+2.7%)
$937,171 + $937,171
$1,874,342
2018
$21,094 (+1.3%)
$918,796 + $918,796
$1,837,592
2017
$20,823 (+1.7%)
$883,119 + $883,119
$1,766,238
2016
$20,473 (+3.7%)
$883,119 + $883,119
$1,766,238
2015
$19,752 (+13.0%)
$865,803 + $865,803
$1,731,606
2014
$17,480 (+11.5%)
$750,000 + $750,000
$1,500,000
2012
$15,683 (+0.6%)
$684,000 + $684,000
$1,368,000
2011
$15,590 (+5.8%)
$684,000 + $684,000
$1,368,000
2010
$14,732 (+1.0%)
$684,000 + $684,000
$1,368,000
2009
$14,593 (−15.8%)
$650,000 + $650,000
$1,300,000
2008
$17,338
$795,906 + $795,906
$1,591,812
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
4
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6,943 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1981
Sq. Ft.
3,270
Year built
1935
Style
Single Family Residential
County
San Mateo County
APN
051141120
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 2, 2026.
RS-6
Residential Single-Family District
This district is intended for residential densities up to 6 units per net acre. Development types may include single-unit housing, accessory dwelling units, second single-units pursuant to Government Code Sections 65852.21 and 66411.7 (urban infill units), duplexes, townhomes, and small lot subdivisions. This district also allows for uses such as small and large family child care, park and recreation facilities, and civic and institutional uses such as schools and places for community assembly that may be appropriate in a single-family residential neighborhood.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Garden center
Day care facility
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Senior
Housing-Other
Infrastructure
Recreation
Park & open space
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Garage (Minimum): 2
Garage (Maximum): 2
Parking Description: Detached, Electric Car Hookup, On Street, Uncovered Parking
Electric Vehicle Hookup Type: Electric Vehicle Hookup Level 2 (240 volts)
Garage Spaces: 2
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms (Minimum): 5
# of Bedrooms (Maximum): 5
Bedrooms: More than One Bedroom on Ground Floor, Primary Suite/Retreat, Walk-In Closet
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 3
Bathroom Description: Double Sinks, Full on Ground Floor, Primary - Oversized Tub, Primary (Stall Shower(s)), 2+ Stall Shower
Room Information
Basement (Unfinished), Formal Entry, Laundry Room, Office Area
Amenities: Garden Window(s), High Ceiling, Skylight(s), Walk-In Closet
Living Sq. Ft.: 3,270
Property Information
Property Primary ID: 173630
Land Information
Tract Name: Alder Manor
Lot Information
Lot Description: Grade (Sloped Down), Views
Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Zoning: R10006
Financial
Tax/Assessment Information
City Transfer Tax: No
Utilities
Utility Information
Energy Features: Double Pane Windows, Insulation (Unknown), Skylight(s), Solar Heating, Solar Power
Sewer Septic: Sewer (Public), Sump Pump
Utilities: Individual Electric Meters, Individual Gas Meters, Solar Panels - Owned
Water Information
Water: Individual Water Meter, Public
Location
Multi-Unit Information
# of Stories: 2
School Information
Elementary School District: Redwood City Elementary
High School District: Sequoia Union High
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,270
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 6,943 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1935
Year Renovated: 1981
County: San Mateo County
APN: 051141120
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 2, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Incorporated: Yes
Around this home
Schools
Clifford Elementary School
Public K-8 • Assigned • 0.5mi
7/10
Sequoia High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.4mi
7/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
Local insights from Redfin agents
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