This charming home embodies mid-century design with its flat planes, geometric lines & large picture windows that welcome the indoors with nature. Walls of windows flood the interior with natural light & frame the picturesque view of the backyard. The open-concept layout of the living & dining rooms provides a seamless flow, perfect for entertaining guests or relaxing with family. Classic galley kitchen with ample storage. Step outside into your own private paradise & live the quintessential indoor/outdoor California lifestyle. The beautifully landscaped yard is a quiet escape with two entertaining patios, & plenty of space for gardening, play, & leisure. The bedroom wing has a spacious primary suite + 3 more bedrooms. Attached 1-car garage + open carport for convenient covered parking. Convenient to the Ladera Rec., neighborhood paths & the Ladera Shopper. Only 3.5 miles to Stanford, easy access to Silicon Valley, commute routes & mid-way between SFO & SJC International airports.
Sold for $2,850,000
$2,850,000
285 La Mesa Dr, Portola Valley, CA 94028
4beds
1,670sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1951
9,148 Square Feet Lot
$3,565,800 Zestimate®
$1,707/sqft
$6,348 Estimated rent
Home value
$3,565,800
$3.17M - $4.03M
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Spacious primary suiteClassic galley kitchenFlat planesOpen carportCommute routesLarge picture windowsGeometric lines
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Listed by:
Rebecca & Karen 70000667 650-281-8752,
Intero Real Estate Services 650-543-7740
Bought with:
, 01949831
Tapestry Properties
Source: MLSListings Inc,MLS#: ML81940061
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Bedroom
- Features: PrimarySuiteRetreat, PrimaryBedroomonGroundFloor
Bathroom
- Features: ShowersoverTubs2plus
Dining room
- Features: DiningL
Family room
- Features: NoFamilyRoom
Kitchen
- Features: Countertop_Tile
Heating
- Baseboard
Cooling
- Wall/Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Electric Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Double Oven, Electric Oven, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
- Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup, In Garage
Features
- High Ceilings
- Flooring: Carpet, Tile
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,670
- Total interior livable area: 1,670 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Carport
- Attached garage spaces: 1
- Carport spaces: 1
- Covered spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Grip-Accessible Features
Features
- Pool features: Community
Lot
- Size: 9,148 Square Feet
- Features: Sloped Up
Details
- Parcel number: 077201310
- Zoning: R10010
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Eichler
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Foam
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1951
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: PublicUtilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Public Utilities, Water Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Amenities included: Barbecue Area, Community Pool, Playground
Location
- Region: Portola Valley
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,707/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $2,907,000
- Annual tax amount: $33,495
- Date on market: 9/1/2023
- Listing agreement: ExclusiveRightToSell
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/3/2023 | Sold | $2,850,000+7.5%$1,707/sqft |
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| 9/8/2023 | Pending sale | $2,650,000$1,587/sqft |
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| 9/1/2023 | Listed for sale | $2,650,000$1,587/sqft |
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| 1/2/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 11/2/2021 | Listed for rent | $6,000+9.1%$4/sqft |
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| 9/29/2019 | Listing removed | $5,500$3/sqft |
Source: Intero Real Estate Services #ML81768302 Report a problem | ||
| 9/13/2019 | Listed for rent | $5,500+10%$3/sqft |
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| 10/4/2017 | Listing removed | $5,000$3/sqft |
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| 9/22/2017 | Price change | $5,000-9.1%$3/sqft |
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| 9/13/2017 | Price change | $5,500-8.3%$3/sqft |
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| 8/29/2017 | Price change | $6,000-7.7%$4/sqft |
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| 8/6/2017 | Listed for rent | $6,500$4/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $33,495 +1.1% | $2,907,000 +2% |
| 2024 | $33,130 +920.8% | $2,850,000 +1876.9% |
| 2023 | $3,245 +2.2% | $144,162 +2% |
| 2022 | $3,175 +1.6% | $141,336 +2% |
| 2021 | $3,125 +2.1% | $138,566 +1% |
| 2020 | $3,060 -0.1% | $137,146 +2% |
| 2019 | $3,063 +4.3% | $134,458 +2% |
| 2018 | $2,937 +3.6% | $131,822 +2% |
| 2017 | $2,833 +2.2% | $129,238 +2% |
| 2016 | $2,771 +25.4% | $126,705 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $2,209 | $124,803 +2% |
| 2014 | $2,209 | $122,359 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $121,807 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $119,420 |
| 2011 | -- | $119,420 +2.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $116,205 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $116,482 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $114,199 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $111,961 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $109,767 |
| 2005 | -- | $109,767 +4% |
| 2004 | -- | $105,507 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $103,574 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $101,545 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $99,555 +2% |
| 2000 | -- | $97,604 |
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Neighborhood: Ladera
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 10/10La Entrada Middle SchoolGrades: 4-8Distance: 2 mi
- 8/10Menlo-Atherton High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 4.5 mi
- 10/10Las Lomitas Elementary SchoolGrades: K-3Distance: 2.8 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: LasLomitasElementary
- Middle: LaEntradaMiddle
- High: MenloAthertonHigh
- District: LasLomitasElementary
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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- Ladera
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