NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1 Vista Verde Way Portola Valley, CA 94028

Estimated Value: $4,064,000 - $5,188,000

4 Beds
3 Baths
3,773 Sq Ft
$1,201/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold February 05, 2013

Last sale price $2,625,000 $696 Per Sq Ft

Est. 73% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $27,129/month

80 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Bay View
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Corte Madera School Rated A+
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of February 2013

Enjoy the experience of this fun, light & bright home with contemporary flair on approx. 2.8 beautiful acres. Main house 3,773 sq ft & 2 bedroom/2bath guest house 888 sq ft (per appraisal/paid vendor). Boasting a large eat-in kitchen, formal DR, master suite, family room, & bonus room, plus gorgeous views! Serene & beautiful yet only mins to restaurants, shops/cafes, 280, Palo Alto & MP.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Brian Chancellor

Christie's International Real Estate Sereno License #01174998 Listed on: 10/08/2012

Christie's International Real Estate Sereno

Last Buyer's Agent

Chris Iverson

Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty License #01708130

Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $36,855

Year Built

  • Built in 1977

Lot Details

  • Zoning described as RE0S

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Guest Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Property Views

  • Bay
  • City Lights

Home Design

  • Composition Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 3,773 Sq Ft Home
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Fireplace With Gas Starter
  • Formal Entry
  • Separate Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Bonus Room
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Built-In Oven
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • 3 Full Bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Walk-in Shower

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • 220 Volts
  • Septic Tank

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 080-190-310

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$36,855

Year Built

Built in 1977

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Age: 36
  • Sale Price Per Sq Ft: 695.73
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 3773
  • Map Book Page: 830
  • Map Side Coordinate: 4
  • Map Top Coordinate: D
  • Thomas Bros Page: 830
  • Thomas Brothers: D4
  • Year Built: 1977
  • Zoning Description: RE0S
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Separate Family Room
  • Fireplace: Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Wood Burning, Gas Starter, Yes
  • Dining Room: Formal Dining Room, Eat in Kitchen
  • Stories: Bi/ Split Level
  • Kitchen: Dishwasher, Cooktop, Refrigerator, Microwave, Ovens - 2+, Oven - Built-In, 220 Volt Outlet
  • Living Sq Ft: 3773
  • Bedrooms: Primary Suite / Retreat
  • Laundry: In Laundry Room, 220 Volt Outlet
  • Flooring: Carpet - Wall to Wall, Hardwood
  • Additional Rooms: Bonus / Hobby Room, Formal Entry, Guest House
  • Maximum Bathrooms: 3
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 4
  • Minimum Bathrooms: 3
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Bathroom: Tubs - 2+, Stall Shower - 2+, Tub in Primary Bedroom

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Pool Description: Pool - No
  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Bay, City Lights
  • Exterior: Wood

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Max: 2
  • Garage Min: 2
  • Garage Parking Features: Attached Garage, Guest / Visitor Parking, Off-Street Parking

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Central AC
  • Heating System: Forced Air
  • Sewer/Septic System: Septic Tank / Pump

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: Vaulted Ceiling

Schools

  • School District: Sequoia Union High
  • Elementary School: Ormondale Elementary
  • Middle School: Corte Madera Elementary
  • Elementary School: 664
  • Middle School: 623

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 080-190-310
  • Lot Location: Cul-de-Sac
  • List Price per Sq Ft: 728.86
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 122403.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Area Max Search: 122403.00
  • Lot Size Area Min Search: 122403.00
  • Maximum Lot Size: 122403.00
  • Map Book: Thomas Bros

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: Sequoia Union High
  • Elementary School Text: Ormondale Elementary
  • Middle School Text: Corte Madera Elementary

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 16, 2023
Sold by
Harrington Robert A and Harrington Rhonda L
Bought by
Harrington Larsen Family Trust and Harrington
Total Days on Market
80
Current Estimated Value
$4,533,186

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 8, 2012
Closed on
Jan 30, 2013
Sold by
Bunker William Whithorne and Bunker Monica Bennette
Bought by
Harrington Robert A and Larsen Rhonda L
Seller's Agent
Brian Chancellor
Christie's International Real Estate Sereno
Buyer's Agent
Chris Iverson
Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty
List Price
$2,750,000
Sold Price
$2,625,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$125,000
-4.55%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.29%
Original Mortgage
$912,500
Interest Rate
3.33%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 18, 2007
Sold by
Kaplan Ernest N
Bought by
Bunker William Whithorne and Bunker Monica Bennett

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$2,045,750
Interest Rate
6.72%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 16, 2005
Sold by
Kaplan Ernest N
Bought by
Kaplan Ernest N

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,120,000
Interest Rate
5.12%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 1, 2005
Sold by
Kaplan Ernest and Kaplan Ernest N
Bought by
Kaplan Ernest

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,120,000
Interest Rate
5.12%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Harrington Larsen Family Trust -- None Listed On Document
Harrington Robert A $2,625,000 Chicago Title Company
Bunker William Whithorne $2,922,500 First American Title Co
Kaplan Ernest N -- --
Kaplan Ernest -- Chicago Title Insurance Co
Kaplan Ernest -- Chicago Title Insurance Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Harrington Robert A $240,000
Previous Owner Harrington Robert A $1,310,000
Previous Owner Harrington Robert A $500,000
Previous Owner Harrington Robert A $250,000
Previous Owner Harrington Robert A $500,000
Previous Owner Harrington Robert A $912,500
Previous Owner Bunker William Whithorne $2,045,750
Previous Owner Kaplan Ernest N $1,120,000
Previous Owner Kaplan Ernest N $1,120,000
Previous Owner Kaplan Ernest $1,120,000
Previous Owner Kaplan Ernest N $900,000
Previous Owner Kaplan Ernest N $901,000
Previous Owner Kaplan Ernest N $100,000
Previous Owner Kaplan Ernest N $914,000
Previous Owner Kaplan Ernest N $825,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/05/2013 02/05/13 Sold $2,625,000 -4.5% $696 / Sq Ft
12/27/2012 12/27/12 Pending -- -- --
10/08/2012 10/08/12 For Sale $2,750,000 -- $729 / Sq Ft
Source: MLSListings

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2023 $36,855 $3,253,209 $2,130,496 $1,122,713
2022 $34,709 $3,133,540 $2,088,722 $1,044,818
2021 $34,256 $3,072,099 $2,047,767 $1,024,332
2020 $34,157 $3,040,600 $2,026,770 $1,013,830
2019 $33,794 $2,980,982 $1,987,030 $993,952
2018 $32,132 $2,922,532 $1,948,069 $974,463
2017 $31,551 $2,846,228 $1,909,872 $936,356
2016 $30,348 $2,730,617 $1,872,424 $858,193
2015 $30,143 $2,689,602 $1,844,299 $845,303
2014 $29,414 $2,636,917 $1,808,172 $828,745
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Brian Chancellor

    Seller's Agent in 2013

    Brian Chancellor

    Sereno Group

    (650) 303-5511

    90 Total Sales

    Brian Chancellor
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  • Chris Iverson

    Buyer's Agent in 2013

    Chris Iverson

    Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty

    (650) 450-0450

    5 in this area

    38 Total Sales

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81236866

MLSListings

APN: 080-190-310

California San Mateo County Portola Valley 94028

1 Vista Verde Way, Portola Valley, CA

This home is located at 1 Vista Verde Way, Portola Valley, CA 94028 since 08 October 2012 and is currently estimated at $4,533,186, approximately $1,201 per square foot. This property was built in 1977. 1 Vista Verde Way is a home located in San Mateo County with nearby schools including Corte Madera School, Ormondale Elementary School, and Woodside High School.

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