NOT LISTED FOR SALE

123 Santa Maria Ave Portola Valley, CA 94028

Estimated Value: $3,158,000 - $6,071,000

5 Beds
3 Baths
3,935 Sq Ft
$1,143/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold December 14, 2018

Last sale price $2,725,000 $693 Per Sq Ft

Est. 65% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $27,226/month

17 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ormondale Elementary School Rated A+

About This Home

As of December 2018

Nestled among the trees in the desirable Woodside Highlands neighborhood of Portola Valley, this unique home boasts privacy and beautiful views of the valley below. Built in 1920s, this 5 bedroom, 3 bath home enjoys a storied past as a private lodge. Featuring huge picture windows in every room, the 3,935 sq. ft. home boasts natural wood and stone finishes throughout, high ceilings, and outdoor living and entertaining areas. Adjacent to hiking trails and open space and conveniently located close to Sand Hill Road, Stanford University, and Downtown Palo Alto, this property is truly a welcome retreat.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Hugh Cornish

Coldwell Banker Realty License #00912143 Listed on: 10/22/2018

Coldwell Banker Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

The reSolve Group

Compass License #70010012

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $33,325

Year Built

  • Built in 1920

Lot Details

  • 0.77 Acre Lot
  • Zoning described as R10025

Parking

  • 3 Car Garage

Home Design

  • Shingle Roof
  • Composition Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 3,935 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Combination Dining and Living Room

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Floor Furnace
  • Wall Furnace
  • Septic Tank

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 076-236-140

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$33,325

Year Built

Built in 1920

Lot Details

0

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Age: 98
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 3935
  • Year Built: 1920
  • Zoning Description: R10025
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Separate Family Room
  • Fireplace: Family Room, Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Dining Room: Dining Area in Living Room
  • Living Sq Ft: 3935
  • Stories: 1
  • Fireplaces Min: 2
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 5
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 5
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter and Slab
  • Roof: Composition, Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 3
  • Garage Max: 3
  • Garage Min: 3
  • Garage Parking Features: Attached Garage, Parking Area, Room for Oversized Vehicle

Utilities

  • Heating System: Central Forced Air, Floor Furnace, Wall Furnace
  • Sewer/Septic System: Existing Septic

Schools

  • School District: Sequoia Union High

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 076-236-140
  • Lot Acres: 0.7660
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 33367.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 33367.00

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: Sequoia Union High

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 17, 2019
Sold by
Hall Dana and Bettini Anna
Bought by
Hall Dana James and Bettini Anna Camllle
Current Estimated Value
$4,495,820

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 22, 2018
Closed on
Dec 11, 2018
Sold by
Hassel Aileen Forderhase and Hassel John Douglas
Bought by
Hall Dana and Bettini Anna
Seller's Agent
Hugh Cornish
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
The reSolve Group
Compass
List Price
$2,795,000
Sold Price
$2,725,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$70,000
-2.5%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.74%
Original Mortgage
$2,452,227
Outstanding Balance
$2,168,862
Interest Rate
4.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$2,326,958
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
Hall Dana James -- None Available
Hall Dana $2,725,000 Chicago Title Insurance Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Bettini Hall Living Trust $500,000
Open Hall Dana $2,452,227
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
12/14/2018 12/14/18 Sold $2,725,000 -2.5% $693 / Sq Ft
11/09/2018 11/09/18 Pending -- -- --
10/22/2018 10/22/18 For Sale $2,795,000 -- $710 / 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 $33,325 $3,039,784 $2,147,371 $892,413
2023 $33,325 $2,921,747 $2,063,987 $857,760
2022 $31,945 $2,864,459 $2,023,517 $840,942
2021 $31,531 $2,808,294 $1,983,841 $824,453
2020 $31,449 $2,779,500 $1,963,500 $816,000
2019 $31,117 $2,725,000 $1,925,000 $800,000
2018 $2,940 $253,444 $48,707 $204,737
2017 $2,906 $248,475 $47,752 $200,723
2016 $2,847 $243,604 $46,816 $196,788
2015 $2,828 $239,946 $46,113 $193,833
2014 $2,763 $235,247 $45,210 $190,037
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Hugh Cornish

    Seller's Agent in 2018

    Hugh Cornish

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    (650) 566-5353

    15 in this area

    112 Total Sales

    Hugh Cornish
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    Buyer's Agent in 2018

    The reSolve Group

    Compass

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81728526

MLSListings

APN: 076-236-140

California San Mateo County Portola Valley 94028

123 Santa Maria Ave, Portola Valley, CA

This home is located at 123 Santa Maria Ave, Portola Valley, CA 94028 since 22 October 2018 and is currently estimated at $4,495,820, approximately $1,142 per square foot. This property was built in 1920. 123 Santa Maria Ave is a home located in San Mateo County with nearby schools including Ormondale Elementary School, Corte Madera School, and Woodside High School.

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