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    50 Bear Gulch Dr, Portola Valley, CA 94028

    5beds
    3,718sqft
    Single Family Residence, Residential
    Built in 1955
    1.12 Acres Lot
    $5,764,300 Zestimate®
    $1,536/sqft
    $7,997 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $5,764,300

    $5.25M - $6.34M

    $7,997/mo

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    What's special

    Mature privacy treesLevel lawnBeamed ceilingsQuality appliancesAppliance liftCustom corner cabinetsHardwood floors
    With 5 bed /4 baths, this home has space & options. The 1.14+/- ac. gated prop. enjoys level lawn, pool & mature privacy trees. The home is welcomingthey say the kitchen is the heart of the home & this space embodies that. Amenities include quality appliances & extras: 6-burner Wolf range, 2 ovens, microwave & warming drawers, 2 dishwashers-one for dishes/one for pots & pans. Exceptional storage with pull out shelving, custom corner cabinets & and an appliance lift. The island provides workspace & seating. An adjacent family room has light, a fireplace, & access to the large deck. French doors open to incorporate the formal dining/living rooms into this space. Beamed ceilings, a fireplace, hardwood floors, a wall of windows & doors allow you to access the deck, to enjoy the view & host large gatherings. With a private entry a flexible, bookshelf-lined space could be an office, au pair or guest suite. There are 2 primary suites: 3 additional bedrooms + an office. The upper-level has the second primary & includes a bonus room for an office/nursery/or workout space. There is a bedroom off the family room (ideal for guests). Great Portola Valley location: close to local shopping, Alpine Hills Swim & Tennis club, The Alpine Inn, excellent PV schools, & just 4 min. to Hwy. 280.

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    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    Peter Cowperthwaite 01012887 650-207-4101,

    Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty 650-847-1141

    Bought with:

    Jennifer Alfaro, 01721877

    Compass

    Kimm Terpening, 01522106

    Compass

    Source: MLSListings Inc,MLS#: ML82039321MLS Logo

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 5
    • Bathrooms: 4
    • Full bathrooms: 4
    Dining room
    • Features: DiningAreainLivingRoom
    Family room
    • Features: KitchenFamilyRoomCombo
    Heating
    • Gas
    Cooling
    • Central Air
    Features
    • Number of fireplaces: 4
    • Fireplace features: Family Room, Gas, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Wood Burning
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 3,718
    • Total interior livable area: 3,718 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 2
    • Parking features: Attached
    • Attached garage spaces: 2
    Features
    • Stories: 1
    • Pool features: In Ground
    • Spa features: Other
    Lot
    • Size: 1.12 Acres
    Details
    • Parcel number: 079122330
    • Zoning: R1001A
    • Special conditions: Standard

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
    Materials
    • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
    • Roof: Composition
    Condition
    • New construction: No
    • Year built: 1955

    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: $1,536/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $2,845,896
    • Annual tax amount: $31,410
    • Date on market: 3/19/2026
    • Listing agreement: ExclusiveAgency

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    6/10/2026Sold$5,712,500-4.7%$1,536/sqft
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    5/13/2026Pending sale$5,995,000$1,612/sqft
    Source: MLSListings Inc #ML82039321 Report a problem
    5/11/2026Contingent$5,995,000$1,612/sqft
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    4/21/2026Price change$5,995,000-6.3%$1,612/sqft
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    3/19/2026Listed for sale$6,395,000+242.9%$1,720/sqft
    Source: MLSListings Inc #ML82039321 Report a problem
    3/12/2003Sold$1,865,000-15.2%$502/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    7/6/2001Sold$2,200,000+57.1%$592/sqft
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    2/18/1999Sold$1,400,000$377/sqft
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    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$31,410 +1.1%$2,845,896 +2%
    2024$31,069 +1.5%$2,790,095 +2%
    2023$30,617 +2.8%$2,735,389 +2%
    2022$29,777 +1.3%$2,681,756 +2%
    2021$29,390 +0.2%$2,629,174 +1%
    2020$29,321 +1.1%$2,602,218 +2%
    2019$29,010 +5.2%$2,551,196 +2%
    2018$27,588 +1.2%$2,501,175 +2%
    2017$27,267 +1.8%$2,452,134 +2%
    2016$26,790 +3.2%$2,404,054 +1.5%
    2015$25,968 $2,367,946 +2%
    2014$25,968 $2,321,562 +0.5%
    2013-- $2,311,072 +2%
    2012-- $2,265,759
    2011-- $2,265,759 +2.8%
    2010-- $2,204,735 +0.2%
    2009-- $2,199,974 +3.9%
    2008-- $2,117,622 +2%
    2007-- $2,076,101 +4.2%
    2006-- $1,991,571 0%
    2005-- $1,991,871 +4.8%
    2004-- $1,899,819 -15.3%
    2003-- $2,244,000 +2%
    2002-- $2,200,000 +51%
    2001-- $1,456,560 +2%
    2000-- $1,428,000
    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: 94028

    Nearby schools

    GreatSchools rating
    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • 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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