Modern luxury meets California living at its finest in this unique home in a special location. Step inside and be captivated by the stunning kitchen-great room, featuring a vaulted ceiling and a folding window wall that effortlessly brings the outdoors in. The chef's kitchen includes a 6-burner gas stove, ample quartzite counters, and a breakfast bar island with a waterfall counter. Spend game day with family and friends in the expansive family room with vaulted ceiling and French doors that create a seamless flow between indoor and outdoor living spaces. The bedroom wing features four spacious bedrooms and two bathrooms with designer tile and touches + a home office. Outside, your own private resort awaits, with a sunken firepit for cozy evenings, a sparkling pool and spa for relaxation, and a built-in outdoor kitchen for entertaining. This special location backs up to the Westridge neighborhood. Acclaimed Las Lomitas schools. Convenient to the Ladera Rec Center, school bus stop, neighborhood walking paths & the Ladera Shopper. Only 4.5 miles to Stanford, easy access to Silicon Valley, commute routes & mid-way between SFO & SJC International airports.
Sold for $5,850,000
$5,850,000
856 La Mesa Dr, Portola Valley, CA 94028
4beds
3,050sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1962
0.41 Acres Lot
$6,102,500 Zestimate®
$1,918/sqft
$7,989 Estimated rent
Home value
$6,102,500
$5.68M - $6.65M
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Waterfall counterBreakfast bar islandNeighborhood walking pathsPrivate resortHome officeDesigner tileExpansive family room
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Listed by:
Rebecca & Karen 70000667 650-438-2331,
Intero Real Estate Services 650-543-7740
Bought with:
, 01387483
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Source: MLSListings Inc,MLS#: ML81965099
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
Bedroom
- Features: GroundFloorBedroom, PrimarySuiteRetreat, WalkinCloset
Bathroom
- Features: DoubleSinks, PrimaryStallShowers, ShoweroverTub1, UpdatedBaths, FullonGroundFloor
Dining room
- Features: DiningAreainLivingRoom
Family room
- Features: SeparateFamilyRoom
Kitchen
- Features: ExhaustFan, Hookups_IceMaker, Island, Pantry
Heating
- Central Forced Air Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Disposal, Ice Maker, Microwave, Double Oven, Built In Gas Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
- Laundry: Inside, In Utility Room
Features
- One Or More Skylights, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Hardwood
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,050
- Total interior livable area: 3,050 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Guest
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Balcony/Patio
- Exterior features: Back Yard, Barbecue, Fenced, Fire Pit
- Pool features: Community, Pool Cover, Heated, Solar Heat, Pool/Spa Combo
- Spa features: Pool/SpaCombo
- Fencing: Back Yard
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Forest/Woods
Lot
- Size: 0.41 Acres
- Features: Level
Details
- Parcel number: 077363110
- Zoning: R10010
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Pillar/Post/Pier
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1962
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, Organized Activities, Playground
Location
- Region: Portola Valley
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,918/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $5,967,000
- Annual tax amount: $67,033
- Date on market: 5/10/2024
- Listing agreement: ExclusiveRightToSell
- Listing terms: CashorConventionalLoan
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/13/2024 | Sold | $5,850,000+22%$1,918/sqft |
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| 5/16/2024 | Pending sale | $4,795,000$1,572/sqft |
Source: MLSListings Inc #ML81965099 Report a problem | ||
| 5/10/2024 | Listed for sale | $4,795,000+95.7%$1,572/sqft |
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| 9/17/2019 | Sold | $2,450,000$803/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $67,033 +54.5% | $5,967,000 +57.9% |
| 2024 | $43,383 +9% | $3,780,129 +9.7% |
| 2023 | $39,802 +2.8% | $3,446,207 +2% |
| 2022 | $38,721 +4.8% | $3,378,636 +5.3% |
| 2021 | $36,956 +30.8% | $3,207,389 +30.9% |
| 2020 | $28,247 +171.8% | $2,450,000 +1261.4% |
| 2019 | $10,394 +241.4% | $179,962 +2% |
| 2018 | $3,044 +4.1% | $176,434 +2% |
| 2017 | $2,926 +2.3% | $172,976 +2% |
| 2016 | $2,860 +6.9% | $169,585 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $2,675 | $167,039 +2% |
| 2014 | $2,675 | $163,768 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $163,029 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $159,833 |
| 2011 | -- | $159,833 +2.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $155,529 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $155,899 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $152,843 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $149,847 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $146,910 |
| 2005 | -- | $146,910 +4% |
| 2004 | -- | $141,206 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $138,619 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $135,902 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $133,238 +2% |
| 2000 | -- | $130,627 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Ladera
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 10/10La Entrada Middle SchoolGrades: 4-8Distance: 2.3 mi
- 8/10Menlo-Atherton High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 4.9 mi
- 10/10Las Lomitas Elementary SchoolGrades: K-3Distance: 3 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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- California
- San Mateo County
- Portola Valley
- 94028
- Ladera
- 856 La Mesa Dr
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