NOT LISTED FOR SALE

120 La Mesa Dr Portola Valley, CA 94028

Estimated Value: $2,972,000 - $3,626,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,676 Sq Ft
$1,996/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 29, 2022

Last sale price $3,260,000 $1,945 Per Sq Ft

Est. 3% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $21,452/month

7 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Solar Power System
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Las Lomitas Elementary School Rated A+
  • Mountain View
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of April 2022

Located in the rarely available Ladera neighborhood, this updated home is situated on a large corner lot. Open concept floor plan with amazing natural light. The spacious living room has vaulted ceilings, skylights and striking mantel over the gas log fireplace and opens to dining area. Gourmet kitchen has custom cabinets, top of the line appliances and breakfast bar. Primary suite has a luxurious bathroom with a walk-in shower. Jetted tub in hall bathroom. Backyard provides large flagstone patio, lawn, built in barbecue and a fenced vegetable garden. Central heating and air conditioning, inside laundry, hardwood floors, dual pane windows and recent upgrades include environmentally friendly heat pump water heater, owned solar panels, and EV outlet in the oversized garage. Optional membership at Ladera Recreation Center for swimming, tennis, fitness, and activities. Just a short walk to shopping and restaurants, acclaimed Las Lomitas schools (buyer to verify eligibility).

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Meryle Sussman

Intero Real Estate Services License #01247038 Listed on: 03/28/2022

Intero Real Estate Services

Last Buyer's Agent

Gwen Wang

Compass License #01393647

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $39,101

Year Built

  • 1953

Lot Details

  • 9,500 Sq Ft Lot
  • Fenced
  • Sprinklers on Timer
  • Drought Tolerant Landscaping
  • Back Yard

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Electric Vehicle Home Charger

Property Views

  • Mountain
  • Neighborhood

Home Design

  • Composition Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,676 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Skylights
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Wood Flooring
  • Alarm System

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Gas Oven
  • Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Granite Countertops
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Hydromassage or Jetted Bathtub
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry in unit
  • Washer and Dryer

Additional Features

  • Solar Power System
  • Barbecue Area
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$39,101

Year Built

1953

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Zoning: R10010
  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Age: 69
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1676
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1953

Interior Features

  • Family Room: No Family Room
  • Fireplace: Gas Log, Living Room
  • Dining Room: Breakfast Bar, Dining Area
  • Kitchen: Countertop - Granite, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Hood Over Range, Microwave, Oven Range - Gas, Refrigerator
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Sq Ft: 1676
  • Stories: 1
  • Security: Security Alarm
  • Bedrooms: Primary Suite / Retreat
  • Laundry: Inside, Washer / Dryer
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Fireplaces Min: 1
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 3
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathroom: Primary - Stall Shower(s), Shower Over Tub - 1, Tub With Jets, Updated Bath

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Mountains, Neighborhood
  • Yard/Grounds: Back Yard, Bbq Area, Drought Tolerant Plants, Fenced, Sprinklers - Auto, Sprinklers - Lawn
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Construction Type: Stucco

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Max: 2
  • Garage Min: 2
  • Garage Parking Features: Attached Garage, Electric Car Hookup

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Central Ac
  • Heating System: Central Forced Air - Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer - Public

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: Skylight, Vaulted Ceiling

Schools

  • School District: Sequoia Union High
  • Elementary School: Las Lomitas Elementary
  • Middle School: La Entrada Middle
  • High School: Menlo-Atherton High
  • High School: 658
  • Elementary School: 651
  • Middle School: 648

Lot Info

  • Lot Acres: 0.2181
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 9500.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 9500.00

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Double Pane Windows, Skylight, Solar Power

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities, Solar Panels - Owned

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 3, 2013
Closed on
Aug 13, 2013
Sold by
Helwick Christine
Bought by
Helwick Christine and Helwick 2004 Revocable Trust
Seller's Agent
Jaime Gonzalez
Gonzalez Properties
Buyer's Agent
Meryle Sussman
Christie's International Real Estate Sereno
List Price
$1,598,000
Sold Price
$1,712,000
Premium/Discount to List
$114,000
7.13%
Current Estimated Value
$3,345,535

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$1,633,535
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.71%
Original Mortgage
$500,000
Interest Rate
4.28%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 28, 2012
Sold by
Anstrom Jeffrey R and Anstrom Jane E
Bought by
Dryden Income Fund

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 7, 2001
Sold by
The John L Kiesig Trust and Kiesig David L
Bought by
Anstrom Jeffrey R and Anstrom Jane E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$455,000
Interest Rate
7.14%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 11, 1999
Sold by
Kiesig John L
Bought by
Kiesig John L and The John L Kiesig Trust
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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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
Helwick Christine -- Chicago Title Company
Helwick Christine $1,712,000 Chicago Title Company
Dryden Income Fund $1,067,000 None Available
Anstrom Jeffrey R $700,000 American Title Co
Kiesig John L -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Closed Helwick Christine $417,000
Closed Helwick Christine $500,000
Previous Owner Anstrom Jeffrey R $892,500
Previous Owner Anstrom Jeffrey R $800,000
Previous Owner Anstrom Jane E $250,000
Previous Owner Anstrom Jeffrey R $451,000
Previous Owner Anstrom Jeffrey R $461,000
Previous Owner Anstrom Jeffrey R $462,000
Previous Owner Anstrom Jeffrey R $455,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/29/2022 04/29/22 Sold $3,260,000 +9.6% $1,945 / Sq Ft
04/05/2022 04/05/22 Pending -- -- --
03/28/2022 03/28/22 For Sale $2,975,000 +73.8% $1,775 / Sq Ft
08/09/2013 08/09/13 Sold $1,712,000 +7.1% $1,019 / Sq Ft
07/16/2013 07/16/13 Pending -- -- --
07/03/2013 07/03/13 For Sale $1,598,000 -- $951 / 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
2025 $39,101 $3,459,537 $2,907,709 $551,828
2023 $39,101 $3,325,200 $2,794,800 $530,400
2022 $23,261 $1,977,624 $1,376,946 $600,678
2021 $22,895 $1,938,848 $1,349,948 $588,900
2020 $22,388 $1,918,968 $1,336,106 $582,862
2019 $23,030 $1,881,342 $1,309,908 $571,434
2018 $21,931 $1,844,454 $1,284,224 $560,230
2017 $21,191 $1,808,290 $1,259,044 $549,246
2016 $21,013 $1,772,834 $1,234,357 $538,477
2015 $20,596 $1,746,205 $1,215,816 $530,389
2014 $20,394 $1,712,000 $1,192,000 $520,000
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2022

    Meryle Sussman

    Intero Real Estate Services

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  • G

    Buyer's Agent in 2022

    Gwen Wang

    Compass

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  • Jaime Gonzalez

    Seller's Agent in 2013

    Jaime Gonzalez

    RE/MAX

    (650) 779-7307

    58 Total Sales

    Jaime Gonzalez
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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81884212

MLSListings

APN: 077-160-220

California San Mateo County Portola Valley 94028

120 La Mesa Dr, Portola Valley, CA

This home is located at 120 La Mesa Dr, Portola Valley, CA 94028 since 28 March 2022 and is currently estimated at $3,345,535, approximately $1,996 per square foot. This property was built in 1953. 120 La Mesa Dr is a home located in San Mateo County with nearby schools including Las Lomitas Elementary School, La Entrada Middle School, and Menlo-Atherton High School.

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