* Though the legal address is 1231 Portola Rd. , the access address is 1231 Montecito Rd. This secluded, unique property is located on private Montecito Road. First time on the market, it was built in 1981 and remodeled in 2001. This extraordinary home is simultaneously dramatic yet offers ease of lifestyle. Ideal for entertaining, the home boasts 2150 sq ft with 2 large, legal Bedrooms and 3 full Baths. First floor Den easily functions as a third bedroom. Chef's Kitchen, Large Formal Dining Room, Dramatic Living Room flooded with light; Breakfast Nook; Office. Private yet easy access to major commuter routes and excellent Portola Valley Schools, this pristine, spacious home is set on a lovingly landscaped, fully fenced . 6 acre lot.
Single-familyProperty Type
1981Year Built
0.6 acresLot Size
$1,097Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by Pat Looney•DRE #00980335• Christie's International Real Estate Sereno
Contact: 650-823-9462
Bought with Howard Bloom•DRE #00893793• Intero Real Estate Services
*Though the legal address is 1231 Portola Rd., the access address is 1231 Montecito Rd. This secluded, unique property is located on private Montecito Road. First time on the market, it was built in 1981 and remodeled in 2001. This extraordinary home is simultaneously dramatic yet offers ease of lifestyle. Ideal for entertaining, the home boasts 2150 sq ft with 2 large, legal Bedrooms and 3 full Baths. First floor Den easily functions as a third bedroom. Chef's Kitchen, Large Formal Dining Room, Dramatic Living Room flooded with light; Breakfast Nook; Office. Private yet easy access to major commuter routes and excellent Portola Valley Schools, this pristine, spacious home is set on a lovingly landscaped, fully fenced .6 acre lot.
Public Records
Mar 9, 1979
Sold
$95,000
$36/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$29,149 (+1.1%)
$1,746,679 + $951,678
$2,698,357
2024
$28,831 (+1.5%)
$1,712,431 + $933,018
$2,645,449
2023
$28,411 (+2.8%)
$1,678,854 + $914,724
$2,593,578
2022
$27,631 (+1.3%)
$1,645,936 + $896,789
$2,542,725
2021
$27,271 (+0.2%)
$1,613,663 + $879,205
$2,492,868
2020
$27,214 (+1.1%)
$1,582,023 + $861,966
$2,443,989
2019
$26,925 (+366.0%)
$1,565,802 + $853,128
$2,418,930
2018
$5,778 (+1.1%)
$1,535,100 + $836,400
$2,371,500
2017
$5,715 (+1.8%)
$181,759 + $295,264
$477,023
2016
$5,612 (+0.6%)
$181,759 + $295,264
$477,023
2015
$5,576 (+2.3%)
$178,196 + $289,475
$467,671
2014
$5,451 (+4.2%)
$172,082 + $279,543
$451,625
2012
$5,232 (+1.7%)
$171,305 + $278,281
$449,586
2011
$5,145 (+1.3%)
$167,947 + $272,825
$440,772
2010
$5,078 (+4.1%)
$164,654 + $267,477
$432,131
2009
$4,879 (+1.7%)
$163,424 + $265,479
$428,903
2008
$4,797
$163,813 + $266,110
$429,923
Tax history for 1231 Portola Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$29,149 (+1.1%)
$1,746,679 + $951,678
$2,698,357
2024
$28,831 (+1.5%)
$1,712,431 + $933,018
$2,645,449
2023
$28,411 (+2.8%)
$1,678,854 + $914,724
$2,593,578
2022
$27,631 (+1.3%)
$1,645,936 + $896,789
$2,542,725
2021
$27,271 (+0.2%)
$1,613,663 + $879,205
$2,492,868
2020
$27,214 (+1.1%)
$1,582,023 + $861,966
$2,443,989
2019
$26,925 (+366.0%)
$1,565,802 + $853,128
$2,418,930
2018
$5,778 (+1.1%)
$1,535,100 + $836,400
$2,371,500
2017
$5,715 (+1.8%)
$181,759 + $295,264
$477,023
2016
$5,612 (+0.6%)
$181,759 + $295,264
$477,023
2015
$5,576 (+2.3%)
$178,196 + $289,475
$467,671
2014
$5,451 (+4.2%)
$172,082 + $279,543
$451,625
2012
$5,232 (+1.7%)
$171,305 + $278,281
$449,586
2011
$5,145 (+1.3%)
$167,947 + $272,825
$440,772
2010
$5,078 (+4.1%)
$164,654 + $267,477
$432,131
2009
$4,879 (+1.7%)
$163,424 + $265,479
$428,903
2008
$4,797
$163,813 + $266,110
$429,923
*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
Permits
Beds
2
Baths
3
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
26,136
Year renovated
2001
Sq. Ft.
2,647
Year built
1981
Style
Single Family Residential
County
San Mateo County
APN
075282220
Parking Spaces
2
Basement
No
Accessible
No
HOA Dues
—
Garage
No
Features
Views
Last updated by owner on Jul 27, 2018.
Aug 14, 2025 • Final
Electrical
Install a new electrical vehicle charging circuit in the main electrical panel.
Electrical
Ev charger
Aug 2, 2004 • Final
Addition remodel
Construct a new covered front porch and an addition to the dining room. Install new exterior finishes.
Addition
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.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Description: Electric Gate, Guest/Visitor Parking, No Garage
Parking Spaces: 2
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms (Minimum): 2
# of Bedrooms (Maximum): 2
Bedrooms: Primary Suite/Retreat, Walk-In Closet
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 3
Bathroom Description: Double Sinks, Full on Ground Floor