NOT LISTED FOR SALE

215 Old Spanish Trail Portola Valley, CA 94028

Estimated Value: $2,876,000 - $3,617,000

3 Beds
3 Baths
3,080 Sq Ft
$1,040/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 13, 2022

Last sale price $2,580,000 $838 Per Sq Ft

Est. 24% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $19,905/month

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Bay View
  • Solar Power System
  • Deck
  • Corte Madera School Rated A+
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Secluded Lot

About This Home

As of September 2022

Serenity awaits and spectacular views abound at this tri-level home nestled on a sprawling .61 acre lot. With an open floor plan and an abundance of natural light, this tranquil retreat includes an expansive great room w/ fireplace, bright kitchen w/ wolf range, formal dining room with french doors, a sun room & multiple decks spanning the perimeter of the property's lovely natural setting. Overlooking the valley and bay, this home offers seamless indoor-outdoor living and is highlighted by beautiful picturesque windows, 3 spacious ensuite bedrooms, an office, a loft/study & spacious, insulated 3 car garage with extra storage, workbench/office space. Just minutes to local hiking trails & local nature preserves, shopping, dining, major commute routes & excellent Portola Valley schools. .A true majestic haven, this is an excellent opportunity to own and/or build the home of your dreams in a peaceful, sought-after location!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Lisa Mackie

Compass License #02151134 Listed on: 08/15/2022

Compass

Co-Listed By

Aimee Hove

Compass License #02151010

Last Buyer's Agent

Katy Thielke Straser

Compass License #01308970

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $29,333

Year Built

  • 1985

Lot Details

  • 0.61 Acre Lot
  • Wood Fence
  • Secluded Lot
  • Hillside Location

Parking

  • 3 Car Detached Garage

Property Views

  • Bay
  • City Lights
  • Canyon
  • Hills

Home Design

  • Pillar, Post or Pier Foundation
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Shake Roof
  • Composition Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 3,080 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Central Vacuum
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Skylights
  • Fireplace With Gas Starter
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Formal Entry
  • Separate Family Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Workshop
  • Solarium
  • Washer and Dryer

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Double Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Range Hood
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher
  • Granite Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • 3 Full Bathrooms
  • Bathtub Includes Tile Surround
  • Walk-in Shower

Home Security

  • Alarm System
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Energy-Efficient HVAC
  • Solar Power System
  • Solar owned by a third party

Outdoor Features

  • Deck

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Septic Tank

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$29,333

Year Built

1985

Lot Details

0

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Zoning: R10025
  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Age: 37
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 3080
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1985

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Separate Family Room
  • Fireplace: Gas Starter
  • Dining Room: Breakfast Nook, Eat In Kitchen, Formal Dining Room
  • Kitchen: Cooktop - Gas, Countertop - Granite, Dishwasher, Freezer, Garbage Disposal, Hood Over Range, Oven - Double, Oven Range - Built-In, Gas, Refrigerator
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Sq Ft: 3080
  • Stories: 3
  • Security: Fire Alarm, Security Alarm
  • Bedrooms: Primary Suite / Retreat
  • Laundry: Washer / Dryer
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
  • Additional Rooms: Formal Entry, Solarium, Storage, Workshop
  • Fireplaces Min: 1
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 3
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathroom: Stall Shower - 2+, Tile, Tub In Primary Bedroom, Updated Bath

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Post And Pier
  • Roof: Composition, Shake
  • View: Bay, Canyon, City Lights, Hills
  • Yard/Grounds: Deck
  • Fencing: Wood
  • Construction Type: Wood Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 3
  • Garage Max: 3
  • Garage Min: 3
  • Garage Parking Features: Detached Garage

Utilities

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

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: Built-In Vacuum, High Ceiling, Skylight, Vaulted Ceiling, Walk-In Closet

Schools

  • School District: Sequoia Union High
  • Elementary School: Ormondale Elementary
  • Middle School: Corte Madera Elementary
  • High School: Woodside High
  • High School: 684
  • Elementary School: 664
  • Middle School: 623

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Grade - Hillside, Private / Secluded, Views
  • Lot Acres: 0.6061
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 26400.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 26400.00

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Double Pane Windows, Energy Star Hvac, Solar Power

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Natural Gas, Public Utilities, Solar Panels - Lien

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 15, 2022
Closed on
Sep 8, 2022
Sold by
Raffaelli Joshua E
Bought by
Zhang Wenge
Seller's Agent
Lisa Mackie
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Katy Thielke Straser
Compass
List Price
$2,495,000
Sold Price
$2,580,000
Premium/Discount to List
$85,000
3.41%
Current Estimated Value
$3,204,603

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$624,603
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.60%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 15, 2022
Closed on
Aug 31, 2022
Sold by
William Scharninghausen
Bought by
Zhang Wenge
Seller's Agent
Lisa Mackie
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Katy Thielke Straser
Compass
List Price
$2,495,000
Sold Price
$2,580,000
Premium/Discount to List
$85,000
3.41%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 24, 2017
Sold by
Raffaelli Joshua E
Bought by
Raffaelli Joshua E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,850,000
Interest Rate
3.25%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 1, 2015
Sold by
Raffaelli Claire M
Bought by
Raffaelli Joshua E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,600,000
Interest Rate
3.25%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 5, 2014
Closed on
May 23, 2014
Sold by
Weil Kevin Michael and Weil Elizabeth Bailey
Bought by
Raffaelli Joshua E and Raffaelli Claire M
Seller's Agent
Ginny Kavanaugh
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Rebecca Johnson
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$1,795,000
Sold Price
$1,937,000
Premium/Discount to List
$142,000
7.91%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.59%
Original Mortgage
$1,549,600
Interest Rate
3.25%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 22, 2011
Sold by
Weil Kevin M and Weil Elizabeth B
Bought by
Weil Kevin Michael and Weil Elizabeth Bailey

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$417,000
Interest Rate
3.87%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 9, 2011
Sold by
Weil Kevin M and Weil Elizabeth B
Bought by
Weil Kevin M and Weil Elizabeth B

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$417,000
Interest Rate
3.87%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 20, 2007
Sold by
Mcqueen Jonathan A and Mcqueen Sandra R
Bought by
Weil Kevin M and Mccleneghan Elizabeth B

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$800,000
Interest Rate
6.25%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 8, 2005
Sold by
Frederick Thomas R and Frederick Paula L
Bought by
Mcqueen Jonathan A and Mcqueen Sandra R

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$800,000
Interest Rate
4.8%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 24, 2000
Sold by
Jerald Beers R and Jerald Carol L
Bought by
Frederick Thomas R and Frederick Paula L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$650,000
Interest Rate
8.01%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 21, 1996
Sold by
Salter Stephen M and Salter Zoanne A
Bought by
Beers R Jerald and Beers Carol L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$650,000
Interest Rate
6.75%
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Zhang Wenge $2,580,000 Lawyers Title
Zhang Wenge -- Lawyers Title
Raffaelli Joshua E -- Chicago Title Company
Raffaelli Joshua E -- Chicago Title Company Pa Kr
Raffaelli Joshua E -- Chicago Title Company Pa Kr
Raffaelli Joshua E $1,937,000 First American Title Company
Weil Kevin Michael -- None Available
Weil Kevin M -- First American Title Company
Weil Kevin M $1,418,000 First American Title Company
Mcqueen Jonathan A $1,585,000 First American Title Co
Frederick Thomas R $1,600,000 Old Republic Title Company
Beers R Jerald $975,000 Santa Clara Land Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Raffaelli Joshua E $2,100,000
Previous Owner Raffaelli Joshua E $400,000
Previous Owner Raffaelli Joshua E $1,850,000
Previous Owner Raffaelli Joshua E $1,600,000
Previous Owner Raffaelli Joshua E $1,549,600
Previous Owner Weil Kevin Michael $392,000
Previous Owner Weil Kevin M $417,000
Previous Owner Weil Kevin M $250,000
Previous Owner Weil Kevin M $625,500
Previous Owner Weil Kevin M $100,000
Previous Owner Weil Kevin M $800,000
Previous Owner Mcqueen Jonathan A $800,000
Previous Owner Frederick Thomas R $639,000
Previous Owner Frederick Thomas R $650,000
Previous Owner Frederick Thomas R $650,000
Previous Owner Beers R Jerald $630,000
Previous Owner Beers R Jerald $52,381
Previous Owner Beers R Jerald $650,000
Closed Beers R Jerald $150,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/13/2022 09/13/22 Sold $2,580,000 +3.4% $838 / Sq Ft
08/19/2022 08/19/22 Pending -- -- --
08/15/2022 08/15/22 For Sale $2,495,000 +28.8% $810 / Sq Ft
06/17/2014 06/17/14 Sold $1,937,000 +7.9% $595 / Sq Ft
05/14/2014 05/14/14 Pending -- -- --
05/05/2014 05/05/14 For Sale $1,795,000 -- $551 / 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 $29,333 $2,684,232 $2,143,224 $541,008
2023 $29,333 $2,580,000 $2,060,000 $520,000
2022 $38,289 $2,237,534 $1,261,429 $976,105
2021 $37,965 $2,193,662 $1,236,696 $956,966
2020 $37,880 $2,171,170 $1,224,016 $947,154
2019 $37,621 $2,128,599 $1,200,016 $928,583
2018 $36,431 $2,086,863 $1,176,487 $910,376
2017 $36,143 $2,045,945 $1,153,419 $892,526
2016 $35,743 $2,005,829 $1,130,803 $875,026
2015 $22,224 $1,975,701 $1,113,818 $861,883
2014 $17,203 $1,519,393 $1,285,806 $233,587
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81900231

MLSListings

APN: 080-060-460