A Hilltop Home Shaped by Light, Landscape and Contemporary Architecture-Designed as a sanctuary for the senses, this 4885 sq ft, 2007 contemporary masterpiece rises from the crest of central Portola Valley. the custom architecture was crafted to invite tranquility, framing soft, filtered views of the surrounding landscape . Here, the rare luxury of expansive, level grounds that breathes in rhythm with its hilltop surroundingsa true haven of quiet elegance. This home is a gem! On the main level, the 11-foot-ceilinged public rooms include a formal entry, a large living room that doubles as a media room with 3 walls of glass sliding doors opening to the gardens, a formal dining room designed to seat 12, a chefs kitchen that faces a secret garden, and a family room facing the rear gardens. An open-tread staircase lined with clear glass panels connects the upper, main, and lower levels of the home. On the lower level, there is a recreation room, a wine cellar, full bath and, across a stone patio, a fitness studio with walk-out access to the rear grounds. 2 bedrooms and 1.5 baths on the main level and an upper level devoted to the primary suite with a large private balcony and a spacious office, perfect for todays work-from-home needs. Detached studio guest house with full bath.
Sold for $9,495,000
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$9,495,000
56 Hillbrook Dr, Portola Valley, CA 94028
3beds
4,885sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 2007
1 Acres Lot
$9,622,800 Zestimate®
$1,944/sqft
$16,161 Estimated rent
Home value
$9,622,800
$8.76M - $10.59M
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Wine cellarLarge private balconyStone patioExpansive level groundsRecreation roomFormal entry
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Listed by:
Peter Cowperthwaite 01012887 650-207-4101,
Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty 650-847-1141
Bought with:
Nancy Goldcamp, 00787851
Coldwell Banker Realty
Source: MLSListings Inc,MLS#: ML82042340
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Bonus Room, Laundry, Office, Utility Room
Bedroom
- Features: PrimarySuiteRetreat, WalkinCloset, BedroomonGroundFloor2plus
Bathroom
- Features: DoubleSinks, ShowerandTub, PrimaryOversizedTub
Dining room
- Features: BreakfastBar, EatinKitchen, FormalDiningRoom
Family room
- Features: SeparateFamilyRoom
Kitchen
- Features: Island, IslandwithSink
Heating
- Central Forced Air Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Zoned
Appliances
- Included: Gas Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Double Oven
- Laundry: Tub/Sink, Inside
Features
- High Ceilings, Open Beam Ceiling, Walk-In Closet(s), Security Gate
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,885
- Total interior livable area: 4,885 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Guest, Parking Area
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Balcony/Patio, Deck
- Exterior features: Back Yard, Fenced, Courtyard, Fire Pit
- Fencing: Back Yard,Front Yard
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Garden/Greenbelt, Hills
Lot
- Size: 1 Acres
- Features: Gentle Sloping
Details
- Additional structures: Gym
- Parcel number: 079074060
- Zoning: R1001A
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Contemporary
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter and Slab
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2007
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: NaturalGas, PublicUtilities
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Natural Gas Available, Public Utilities, Water Public, Solar
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Portola Valley
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,944/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $3,081,359
- Annual tax amount: $33,420
- Date on market: 4/9/2026
- Listing agreement: ExclusiveRightToSell
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/13/2026 | Sold | $9,495,000$1,944/sqft |
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| 4/28/2026 | Pending sale | $9,495,000$1,944/sqft |
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| 4/9/2026 | Listed for sale | $9,495,000+18.8%$1,944/sqft |
Source: MLSListings Inc #ML82042340 Report a problem | ||
| 11/16/2020 | Listing removed | $7,995,000$1,637/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Realty #ML81817099 Report a problem | ||
| 10/23/2020 | Listed for sale | $7,995,000$1,637/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $33,420 +1.1% | $3,081,359 +2% |
| 2024 | $33,050 +1.5% | $3,020,941 +2% |
| 2023 | $32,561 +2.9% | $2,961,707 +2% |
| 2022 | $31,652 +1.3% | $2,903,636 +2% |
| 2021 | $31,232 +0.6% | $2,846,703 +1% |
| 2020 | $31,037 -0.8% | $2,817,514 +2% |
| 2019 | $31,282 +5.2% | $2,762,270 +2% |
| 2018 | $29,744 +1.2% | $2,708,109 +2% |
| 2017 | $29,396 +1.8% | $2,655,010 +2% |
| 2016 | $28,881 +3.2% | $2,602,952 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $27,990 | $2,563,854 +2% |
| 2014 | $27,990 | $2,513,633 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $2,502,273 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $2,453,210 |
| 2011 | -- | $2,453,210 +2.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $2,387,135 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $2,392,807 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $2,345,890 +147% |
| 2007 | -- | $949,893 +13.5% |
| 2006 | -- | $837,150 -34.3% |
| 2005 | -- | $1,274,300 +4% |
| 2004 | -- | $1,224,818 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $1,202,370 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $1,178,796 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $1,155,684 +2% |
| 2000 | -- | $1,133,024 |
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Neighborhood: 94028
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 10/10Corte Madera SchoolGrades: 4-8Distance: 0.7 mi
- 8/10Woodside High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 4.9 mi
- 10/10Ormondale Elementary SchoolGrades: K-3Distance: 0.7 mi
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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- San Mateo County
- Portola Valley
- 94028
- 56 Hillbrook Dr
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