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  • $3,727,300

    281 S Balsamina Way, Portola Valley, CA 94028

    4beds
    1,870sqft
    SingleFamily
    Built in 1959
    0.27 Acres Lot
    $3,727,300 Zestimate®
    $1,993/sqft
    $7,185 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $3,727,300

    $3.43M - $4.03M

    $7,185/mo

    Zestimate® history
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    What's special

    Updated California ranch-style home offers an efficient one-level floor plan on one of Laderas most desirable cul de sacs. Great indoor-outdoor flow with an open floor plan that includes a light-filled living-dining rm combo, random plank hardwood floors, wood fireplace, and sliding doors off the living rm and kitchen that lead to the backyard patio. A generously sized and updated chefs kitchen has an abundance of storage, high end stainless steel appliances, skylight, granite counters, and a convenient breakfast bar. The master bedroom suite has an updated bathroom and many custom built-ins and sliding doors to the backyard. Entertain family and friends and live the quintessential California lifestyle in the professionally landscaped, private, and sunny yard with plenty of grass for play. Conveniently located near the Ladera Recreation Center, school bus stop, walking path, shopping, restaurants, Stanford University, Silicon Valley and commute routes. Acclaimed Las Lomitas schools.

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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 4
    • Bathrooms: 2
    • Full bathrooms: 2
    Heating
    • Forced air, Gas
    Cooling
    • None
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Garbage disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
    • Laundry: In Garage
    Features
    • Flooring: Hardwood, Linoleum / Vinyl
    • Has fireplace: Yes
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 1,870 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Parking features: Garage - Attached
    Features
    • Fencing: Fenced, Wood
    Lot
    • Size: 0.27 Acres
    Details
    • Parcel number: 077172100

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    Materials
    • Roof: Shake / Shingle
    Condition
    • Year built: 1959

    Utilities & green energy

    • Utilities for property: Public Utilities

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: Portola Valley

    Other

    Other facts
    • Bathroom: Shower over Tub - 1, Full on Ground Floor, Master - Stall Shower(s)
    • Building Type: Detached
    • Listing Class: Residential
    • Garage Parking Features: Gate / Door Opener
    • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Pillars / Posts / Piers
    • Laundry: In Garage
    • Style: Ranch
    • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
    • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
    • Structure SqFt Source: Assessor
    • Kitchen: Oven - Built-In, Countertop - Granite, Oven - Electric, Exhaust Fan, Cooktop - Gas, Warming Drawer, Ice Maker
    • Flooring: Stone
    • Water: Public
    • Listing Type: Exclusive Right to Sell
    • HOA Amenities: Community Pool, Organized Activities, Recreation Room
    • Amenities Misc.: Bay Window
    • Lot Description: Grade - Sloped Down, Grade - Mostly Level
    • Utilities: Public Utilities
    • Sewer Septic: Sewer - Public
    • Fencing: Fenced, Wood
    • Construction Type: Wood, Stucco
    • HOA Exist Y/N: 0
    • Additional Listing Info: Not Applicable
    • Family Room: Kitchen / Family Room Combo
    • Bedrooms: Master Bedroom on Ground Floor, Master Suite / Retreat

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    4/4/2018Sold$2,880,000+13%$1,540/sqft
    Source: MLSListings Inc #ML81694684 Report a problem
    3/21/2018Pending sale$2,549,000$1,363/sqft
    Source: Intero Real Estate Services #ML81694684 Report a problem
    3/3/2018Listed for sale$2,549,000+65.1%$1,363/sqft
    Source: Intero Real Estate Services #ML81694684 Report a problem
    5/14/2010Sold$1,544,000+7.3%$826/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    3/21/2010Listed for sale$1,439,000+55.6%$770/sqft
    Source: NRT California #81013287 Report a problem
    6/9/2000Sold$925,000$495/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$38,622 +6.2%$3,375,884 +7.2%
    2024$36,360 +10.1%$3,150,000 +10.9%
    2023$33,013 +2.9%$2,840,000 +2.1%
    2022$32,093 +11.4%$2,782,000 +12.4%
    2021$28,805 +6.4%$2,475,000 +5.3%
    2020$27,082 -13.4%$2,350,000 -9.6%
    2019$31,277 +49.7%$2,600,000 +48.4%
    2018$20,897 +3.5%$1,751,603 +2%
    2017$20,191 +0.9%$1,717,259 +2%
    2016$20,020 +3.1%$1,683,588 +1.5%
    2015$19,425 $1,658,300 +2%
    2014$19,425 $1,625,817 +0.5%
    2013-- $1,618,471 +2%
    2012-- $1,586,737
    2011-- $1,586,737 +2.8%
    2010-- $1,544,000 +39.9%
    2009-- $1,104,012 +2%
    2008-- $1,082,366 +2%
    2007-- $1,061,144 +2%
    2006-- $1,040,338
    2005-- $1,040,338 +12.5%
    2004-- $925,000
    2003-- $925,000
    2002-- $925,000 -2%
    2001-- $943,500 +737.9%
    2000-- $112,609

    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: Ladera

    Nearby schools

    GreatSchools rating
    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • Middle: La Entrada Middle
    • High: Menlo-Atherton High

    Source: The MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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