Ultra-luxe estate combines Japanese aesthetics with Italian modern panache. Minimalist interiors in concrete, wood, and steel designed by Mark English of San Francisco. 12-foot-tall glass doors. Japanese-inspired grounds. The open design of a Manhattan loft and the eminence of a Malibu estate. Just over 3 miles to Sand Hill Rd venture capital centers & 5 miles to Stanford University. Over 1,000 trees and plants were added under the direction of Ron Herman, renowned for the gardens at Larry Ellison's nearby estate, and John Nishizawa from Kyoto. A one-of-a-kind retreat for a lifestyle of wellness amid the fast pace of Silicon Valley.
Single-familyProperty Type
2011Year Built
0.69 acresLot Size
$2,265Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
20 spacesParking
Listed by Scott Dancer•DRE #00868362• Compass
Contact: 650-888-8199
Bought with Josh Rubin•DRE #01995038• Kerwin & Associates
Ultra-luxe estate combines Japanese aesthetics with Italian modern panache. Minimalist interiors in concrete, wood, and steel designed by Mark English of San Francisco. 12-foot-tall glass doors. Japanese-inspired grounds. The open design of a Manhattan loft and the eminence of a Malibu estate. Just over 3 miles to Sand Hill Rd venture capital centers & 5 miles to Stanford University. Over 1,000 trees and plants were added under the direction of Ron Herman, renowned for the gardens at Larry Ellison's nearby estate, and John Nishizawa from Kyoto. A one-of-a-kind retreat for a lifestyle of wellness amid the fast pace of Silicon Valley.
Public Records
Feb 14, 2006
Sold
$1,345,000
$585/sq ft
MLSListings #ML80571382
Feb 14, 2006
Listing Removed
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Jan 20, 2006
Sold
$1,345,000
$585/sq ft
Dec 15, 2005
Listed
$1,399,500
$609/sq ft
+4
* * * OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY * * * PRIVATE, SUNNY, RETREAT, REDWOODS, NEAR HIKING & HWY 280. MASTER BR HAS WRAP-AROUND DECK. CLASSY REMODELED MASTER BATH W/ VIEWS OF GARDENS. PORTOLA VALLEY SCHOOLS.
Public Records
Mar 30, 1983
Sold
$290,000
$126/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$50,695 (+1.1%)
$3,067,675 + $1,561,724
$4,629,399
2024
$50,139 (+1.5%)
$3,067,675 + $1,561,724
$4,629,399
2023
$49,404 (+2.8%)
$3,007,525 + $1,531,102
$4,538,627
2022
$48,039 (+1.3%)
$2,948,554 + $1,501,081
$4,449,635
2021
$47,408 (+0.4%)
$2,890,740 + $1,471,649
$4,362,389
2020
$47,227 (+1.1%)
$2,834,059 + $1,442,794
$4,276,853
2019
$46,721 (+73.0%)
$2,805,000 + $1,428,000
$4,233,000
2018
$27,012 (+1.2%)
$2,750,000 + $1,400,000
$4,150,000
2017
$26,698 (+1.8%)
$1,177,494 + $1,222,953
$2,400,447
2016
$26,231 (+0.7%)
$1,177,494 + $1,222,953
$2,400,447
2015
$26,054 (+2.5%)
$1,154,406 + $1,198,974
$2,353,380
2014
$25,426 (+3.0%)
$1,114,793 + $1,157,832
$2,272,625
2012
$24,676 (+94.4%)
$1,109,755 + $1,152,600
$2,262,355
2011
$12,694 (+1.4%)
$1,087,996 + $1,130,000
$2,217,996
2010
$12,524 (−20.5%)
$1,066,663 + $50,000
$1,116,663
2009
$15,749 (+1.8%)
$1,058,692 + $50,000
$1,108,692
2008
$15,477
$1,061,208 + $366,116
$1,427,324
Tax history for 8 Montecito Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$50,695 (+1.1%)
$3,067,675 + $1,561,724
$4,629,399
2024
$50,139 (+1.5%)
$3,067,675 + $1,561,724
$4,629,399
2023
$49,404 (+2.8%)
$3,007,525 + $1,531,102
$4,538,627
2022
$48,039 (+1.3%)
$2,948,554 + $1,501,081
$4,449,635
2021
$47,408 (+0.4%)
$2,890,740 + $1,471,649
$4,362,389
2020
$47,227 (+1.1%)
$2,834,059 + $1,442,794
$4,276,853
2019
$46,721 (+73.0%)
$2,805,000 + $1,428,000
$4,233,000
2018
$27,012 (+1.2%)
$2,750,000 + $1,400,000
$4,150,000
2017
$26,698 (+1.8%)
$1,177,494 + $1,222,953
$2,400,447
2016
$26,231 (+0.7%)
$1,177,494 + $1,222,953
$2,400,447
2015
$26,054 (+2.5%)
$1,154,406 + $1,198,974
$2,353,380
2014
$25,426 (+3.0%)
$1,114,793 + $1,157,832
$2,272,625
2012
$24,676 (+94.4%)
$1,109,755 + $1,152,600
$2,262,355
2011
$12,694 (+1.4%)
$1,087,996 + $1,130,000
$2,217,996
2010
$12,524 (−20.5%)
$1,066,663 + $50,000
$1,116,663
2009
$15,749 (+1.8%)
$1,058,692 + $50,000
$1,108,692
2008
$15,477
$1,061,208 + $366,116
$1,427,324
*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
3
Baths
2.5
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.67 Acres
Year renovated
2011
Sq. Ft.
2,298
Year built
2011
Style
Single Family Residential
County
San Mateo County
APN
075282180
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 15, 2026.
Nov 19, 2011 • Final
Revision
Perform revisions to the landscape and drainage systems.
Grading
Jul 27, 2011 • Final
Electrical
Install temporary electrical power service.
Electrical
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