A Masterpiece of Redwood Living: The Ultimate Mountain Sanctuary. Nestled within the private Middleton community and wrapped in the ancient groves of Portola Redwoods State Park, this architectural gem offers an unparalleled blend of mid-century soul and modern luxury. Set on nearly 4 private acres, the estate features a meticulously updated 1,604 sq. ft. main residence and a detached 755 sq. ft. guest studio. The main home is a masterclass in design, featuring soaring vaulted open-beam ceilings, warm hardwood floors, and a massive riverstone hearth with a wood-burning fireplace. Modern comforts include radiant floor heating, a gourmet kitchen with gas appliances, and skylights that bathe the redwood interiors in natural light. The primary suite serves as a true retreat with an oversized en-suite bath and high-end finishes. The separate guest house provides a self-contained studio spaceideal for a high-end home office or creative studio. Outside, enjoy over 2,000 sq. ft. of premium Ipe decking, a jetted spa, two sun-drenched meadows, a seasonal creek, and private trails. Located at the end of a quiet road just a short drive from Silicon Valley, this is a rare opportunity to own a secluded forest legacy
For sale
Price cut: $100K (9/20)
$1,199,000
131 Buss Rd, La Honda, CA 94020
2beds
1,604sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1950
3.74 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$748/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Seasonal creekPrivate trailsJetted spaTwo sun-drenched meadowsWarm hardwood floorsRadiant floor heatingSoaring vaulted open-beam ceilings
- 136 days
- 957
- 130
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Scott Hayes 01401243 650-245-5044,
Compass 650-529-1111
Source: MLSListings Inc,MLS#: ML82046913
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Office
Bedroom
- Features: PrimarySuiteRetreat, WalkinCloset
Bathroom
- Features: StallShower, Tile, FullonGroundFloor, PrimaryOversizedTub
Dining room
- Features: EatinKitchen
Family room
- Features: SeparateFamilyRoom
Heating
- Radiant, Radiant Floor
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Range Hood, Built In Gas Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
- Laundry: In Garage, Inside
Features
- One Or More Skylights, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Open Beam Ceiling
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Living Room, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,604
- Total interior livable area: 1,604 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Fencing: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Forest/Woods
Lot
- Size: 3.74 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 085033200
- Zoning: RM
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cabin,Log
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Log
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1950
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: PropaneOnSite, PublicUtilities
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Utilities for property: Propane, Public Utilities
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: La Honda
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $748/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,416,705
- Date on market: 5/12/2026
- Listing agreement: ExclusiveRightToSell
- Listing terms: CashorConventionalLoan
Estimated market value
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Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/20/2026 | Price change | $1,199,000-7.7%$748/sqft |
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| 8/22/2026 | Price change | $1,299,000-5.2%$810/sqft |
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| 8/5/2026 | Price change | $1,370,000-8.6%$854/sqft |
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| 6/4/2026 | Price change | $1,499,000-6.3%$935/sqft |
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| 5/13/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,599,000+25.9%$997/sqft |
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| 5/29/2020 | Sold | $1,270,000-9%$792/sqft |
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| 4/24/2020 | Pending sale | $1,395,000$870/sqft |
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| 9/23/2019 | Price change | $1,395,000-6.3%$870/sqft |
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| 9/3/2019 | Pending sale | $1,489,000$928/sqft |
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| 6/13/2019 | Price change | $1,489,000-2.6%$928/sqft |
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| 10/20/2018 | Price change | $1,529,000-4.1%$953/sqft |
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| 9/29/2018 | Price change | $1,595,000-1.8%$994/sqft |
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| 6/1/2018 | Listed for sale | $1,625,000+265.2%$1,013/sqft |
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| 11/18/2003 | Sold | $445,000$277/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -- | $1,416,705 +2% |
| 2025 | $15,579 +1.4% | $1,388,927 +2% |
| 2024 | $15,362 +6.9% | $1,361,694 +2% |
| 2023 | $14,366 +1.6% | $1,334,995 +2% |
| 2022 | $14,145 +1.7% | $1,308,819 +2% |
| 2021 | $13,911 +120.7% | $1,283,157 +121.8% |
| 2020 | $6,303 +1.7% | $578,511 +2% |
| 2019 | $6,196 +2.9% | $567,168 +2% |
| 2018 | $6,022 +2.4% | $556,048 +2% |
| 2017 | $5,881 +0.2% | $545,146 +2% |
| 2016 | $5,870 +38.6% | $534,458 +33.6% |
| 2015 | $4,235 | $400,000 +2.6% |
| 2014 | $4,235 | $390,000 |
| 2013 | -- | $390,000 |
| 2012 | -- | $390,000 -22.6% |
| 2011 | -- | $503,715 +2.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $490,149 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $491,314 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $481,681 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $472,237 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $462,978 |
| 2005 | -- | $462,978 +4% |
| 2004 | -- | $445,000 +76.4% |
| 2003 | -- | $252,307 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $247,360 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $242,511 +2% |
| 2000 | -- | $237,757 |
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Neighborhood: 94020
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: LaHondaPescaderoUnified
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