This move-in-ready Portola Valley retreat perfectly balances mid-century character with modern updates. The main level features an open, light-filled layout centered around a fireplace, with large windows framing views of the surrounding greenery. The new kitchen and living areas flow directly onto a private deck, overlooking a fenced backyard, mature gardens & relaxing setting perfect for morning coffee & dining place for intimate gatherings.
A stylish modern handrail leads you to the versatile lower level, which includes a third bedroom, a full bathroom, a dedicated office area, and a secondary living space with its own fireplace and sliding glass doors to the garden patio & curated pathways leading to a gathering space atop the hillside. The lower level offers a unique opportunity for buyers to potentially add a fourth bedroom and additional bath, or potentially a JADU to the existing footprint of the walk-in utility space.
Ideally located for enjoying the Peninsulas outdoor lifestyle, this home is minutes from local dining, shopping, and extensive trail & bike networks. With easy access to Silicon Valley hubs and Stanford University, this is a prime opportunity to own a renovated, nature-connected home in a sought-after location.
For sale
Price cut: $100K (8/17)
$3,395,000
163 Crescent Ave, Portola Valley, CA 94028
3beds
1,870sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1962
10,509 Square Feet Lot
$3,292,000 Zestimate®
$1,816/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 45 days
- 1,825
- 61
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Karen Gunn 01804568 650-888-9457,
Compass 650-529-1111
Source: MLSListings Inc,MLS#: ML82047795
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Bathroom
- Features: Tile
Dining room
- Features: DiningAreainLivingRoom
Family room
- Features: SeparateFamilyRoom
Kitchen
- Features: ExhaustFan
Heating
- Central Forced Air
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Electric Cooktop, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Disposal, Electric Oven, Built In Oven/Range, Refrigerator
- Laundry: In Garage
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Family Room, Insert, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,870
- Total interior livable area: 1,870 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: On Street, Parking Area
- Garage spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Parking
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Balcony/Patio
- Exterior features: Back Yard, Barbecue, Fenced, Courtyard, Drought Tolerant Plants
- Fencing: Back Yard
Lot
- Size: 10,509 Square Feet
- Features: Gentle Sloping, Sloped Down
Details
- Parcel number: 079191110
- Zoning: R10015
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Contemporary
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Foundation: Slab, Crawl Space
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1962
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: PublicUtilities
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Public Utilities, Water Public
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Portola Valley
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,816/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $181,384
- Annual tax amount: $3,366
- Date on market: 7/27/2026
- Listing agreement: ExclusiveRightToSell
- Listing terms: CashorConventionalLoan
Estimated market value
$3,292,000
$3.13M - $3.46M
$6,743/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/17/2026 | Price change | $3,395,000-2.9%$1,816/sqft |
Source:  MLSListings Inc #ML82047795 Report a problem | ||
| 7/27/2026 | Listed for sale | $3,495,000$1,869/sqft |
Source: MLSListings Inc #ML82047795 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,366 +2.8% | $181,384 +2% |
| 2024 | $3,275 +3% | $177,829 +2% |
| 2023 | $3,181 +2.5% | $174,343 +2% |
| 2022 | $3,102 +1.7% | $170,926 +2% |
| 2021 | $3,051 +1.4% | $167,575 +1% |
| 2020 | $3,008 +2.3% | $165,857 +2% |
| 2019 | $2,941 +5% | $162,605 +2% |
| 2018 | $2,801 +2.8% | $159,417 +2% |
| 2017 | $2,726 +3.1% | $156,292 +2% |
| 2016 | $2,643 +7.8% | $153,228 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $2,453 | $150,927 +2% |
| 2014 | $2,453 | $147,971 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $147,303 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $144,416 |
| 2011 | -- | $144,416 +2.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $140,529 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $140,864 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $138,103 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $135,396 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $132,742 |
| 2005 | -- | $132,742 +4% |
| 2004 | -- | $127,589 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $125,252 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $122,797 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $120,390 +2% |
| 2000 | -- | $118,030 |
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Neighborhood: 94028
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: OrmondaleElementary
- Middle: CorteMaderaElementary
- High: WoodsideHigh
- District: PortolaValleyElementary
Source: MLSListings Inc. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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