NOT LISTED FOR SALE

230 S Balsamina Way Portola Valley, CA 94028

Estimated Value: $4,199,000 - $5,518,000

5 Beds
3 Baths
2,990 Sq Ft
$1,604/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold November 14, 2023

Last sale price $4,550,000 $1,522 Per Sq Ft

Est. 5% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $30,881/month

10 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wine Cellar
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Two Way Fireplace
  • Las Lomitas Elementary School Rated A+
  • View of Hills
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of November 2023

With its modern design and open floor plan, you'll delight in spacious sun-filled rooms, as you explore this 5-bedroom, 3-bathroom home which has been exquisitely updated and remodeled. Beautiful European oak flooring in living area & bedrooms. Kitchen features Carrera marble counters, custom cabinetry, Thermador appliances, & a walk-in pantry. 3 downstairs bedrooms, including an ensuite. Hall bathroom with marble counters & beautiful tile floors. Don't miss the stunning wine room, with space for nearly 200 bottles. Beautiful cast link open staircase imported from Italy. Upstairs has 2 bedrooms including a large primary suite with walk-in closets & spa-like bathroom. Offering the best of California living, the interior flows seamlessly to the outdoors through the La Cantina 5-panel folding door. The backyard is an oasis-like retreat with a kitchen, fire pit table, & multiple seating or dining areas. An attached two-car garage includes a car charger. Don't miss this rare opportunity.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Janeen Poutre

Coldwell Banker Realty License #02200663 Listed on: 10/16/2023

Coldwell Banker Realty

Co-Listed By

Colleen Cooley

Coldwell Banker Realty License #01269455

Last Buyer's Agent

Denise Laugesen

KW Advisors License #70010005

KW Advisors

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $51,869

Year Built

  • Built in 1953

Lot Details

  • 9,901 Sq Ft Lot
  • Wood Fence
  • Sprinklers on Timer
  • Back Yard Fenced
  • Zoning described as R10010

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Electric Vehicle Home Charger

Property Views

  • Hills
  • Neighborhood

Home Design

  • Modern Architecture
  • Composition Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 2,990 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • High Ceiling
  • Two Way Fireplace
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Wine Cellar
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Great Room
  • Dining Area
  • Fire Sprinkler System

Kitchen

  • Open to Family Room
  • Breakfast Bar
  • <<doubleOvenToken>>
  • Electric Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Range Hood
  • <<microwave>>
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Marble Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Stone
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 3 Full Bathrooms
  • Marble Bathroom Countertops
  • Bidet
  • <<tubWithShowerToken>>
  • Bathtub Includes Tile Surround
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry in Utility Room
  • Washer and Dryer

Outdoor Features

  • Outdoor Fireplace
  • Outdoor Kitchen
  • Shed
  • Barbecue Area

Utilities

  • Forced Air Zoned Cooling and Heating System
  • Tankless Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 077-172-190

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$51,869

Year Built

Built in 1953

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Style: Modern / High Tech
  • Age: 70
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 2990
  • Incorporated: Yes
  • Year Built: 1953
  • Zoning Description: R10010
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Kitchen / Family Room Combo
  • Fireplace: Dual See Thru, Family Room, Gas Burning
  • Dining Room: Breakfast Bar, Dining Area
  • Kitchen: Cooktop - Gas, Countertop - Marble, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Hood Over Range, Island, Microwave, Oven - Double, Oven Range - Electric, Pantry, Refrigerator
  • Living Sq Ft: 2990
  • Stories: 2
  • Security: Fire System - Sprinkler
  • Bedrooms: More than One Bedroom on Ground Floor, Primary Suite / Retreat, Walk-in Closet
  • Laundry: Electricity Hookup (220V), Gas Hookup, In Utility Room, Inside, Washer / Dryer
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Stone, Tile
  • Additional Rooms: Great Room, Wine Cellar / Storage
  • Fireplaces Min: 1
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 5
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 5
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Bathroom: Bidet, Full on Ground Floor, Marble, Oversized Tub, Shower and Tub, Shower over Tub - 1, Stall Shower, Tile, Tub in Primary Bedroom
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter and Slab
  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Hills, Neighborhood
  • Yard/Grounds: Back Yard, BBQ Area, Outdoor Fireplace, Outdoor Kitchen, Sprinklers - Auto, Sprinklers - Lawn, Storage Shed / Structure
  • Fencing: Fenced Back, Wood
  • Construction Type: Stucco

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Max: 2
  • Garage Min: 2
  • Garage Parking Features: Attached Garage, Electric Car Hookup
  • Electric Vehicle Hookup Type: Electric Vehicle Hookup Level 2 (240 volts)

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Central AC, Multi-Zone
  • Heating System: Central Forced Air - Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer - Public

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: High Ceiling, Walk-in Closet

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

  • Parcel Number: 077-172-190
  • Lot Acres: 0.2273
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 9902.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 9902.00

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Double Pane Windows, Tankless Water Heater

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities

MLS Schools

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

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 16, 2023
Closed on
Nov 1, 2023
Sold by
Poutre Living Trust
Bought by
Mercurio David and Macdonald Jordan Sweet
Seller's Agent
Janeen Poutre
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Denise Laugesen
KW Advisors
List Price
$4,495,000
Sold Price
$4,550,000
Premium/Discount to List
$55,000
1.22%
Views
13
Current Estimated Value
$4,795,128

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$245,128
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.21%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 11, 2021
Sold by
Poutre and Janeen
Bought by
Poutre Living Trust

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 4, 2014
Closed on
Apr 16, 2014
Sold by
Foeger Christopher Charles
Bought by
Poutre Michael and Poutre Janeen
Seller's Agent
Kristin Gray
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Diyar Essaid
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$1,625,000
Sold Price
$2,010,000
Premium/Discount to List
$385,000
23.69%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.09%
Original Mortgage
$1,365,000
Interest Rate
3.75%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 20, 2011
Sold by
Foeger Christopher Charles
Bought by
Foeger Christopher Charles and Christopher Charles Foeger Survivors Tru

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$39,037
Interest Rate
4.79%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 14, 2006
Sold by
Foeger Christopher Charles and Foeger Margaret Goddard
Bought by
Foeger Christopher Charles and Foeger Margaret Goddard
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
Mercurio David $4,550,000 Lawyers Title Company
Poutre Living Trust -- Douglas Barnes Llp
Poutre Michael $2,011,000 Cornerstone Title Company
Foeger Christopher Charles -- None Available
Foeger Christopher Charles -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Poutre Michael $1,600,000
Previous Owner Poutre Michael $1,450,000
Previous Owner Poutre Michael $0
Previous Owner Poutre Michael $195,000
Previous Owner Poutre Michael $1,365,000
Previous Owner Foeger Christopher Charles $596,000
Previous Owner Foeger Christopher Charles $39,037
Previous Owner Foeger Christopher Charles $625,500
Previous Owner Foeger Christopher $676,000
Previous Owner Foeger Christopher $70,000
Previous Owner Foeger Christopher $600,000
Previous Owner Foeger Christopher $50,000
Previous Owner Foeger Christopher $500,000
Previous Owner Foeger Christopher C $200,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
11/14/2023 11/14/23 Sold $4,550,000 +1.2% $1,522 / Sq Ft
10/27/2023 10/27/23 Pending -- -- --
10/16/2023 10/16/23 For Sale $4,495,000 +123.6% $1,503 / Sq Ft
05/13/2014 05/13/14 Sold $2,010,000 +23.7% $1,243 / Sq Ft
04/15/2014 04/15/14 Pending -- -- --
04/04/2014 04/04/14 For Sale $1,625,000 -- $1,005 / 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 $51,869 $4,733,820 $2,980,746 $1,753,074
2023 $51,869 $2,996,133 $2,069,023 $927,110
2022 $33,799 $2,937,386 $2,028,454 $908,932
2021 $33,268 $2,879,792 $1,988,681 $891,111
2020 $32,530 $2,850,264 $1,968,290 $881,974
2019 $33,508 $2,624,918 $1,929,697 $695,221
2018 $30,139 $2,581,587 $1,891,860 $689,727
2017 $24,658 $2,124,106 $1,854,765 $269,341
2016 $24,459 $2,082,458 $1,818,398 $264,060
2015 $23,979 $2,051,178 $1,791,084 $260,094
2014 $2,798 $147,045 $52,754 $94,291
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • J

    Seller's Agent in 2023

    Janeen Poutre

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    (408) 209-6640

    1 in this area

    3 Total Sales

    Janeen Poutre
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  • Colleen Cooley

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2023

    Colleen Cooley

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    (650) 704-6573

    2 in this area

    38 Total Sales

    Colleen Cooley
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  • Denise Laugesen

    Buyer's Agent in 2023

    Denise Laugesen

    KW Advisors

    (650) 465-5742

    1 in this area

    123 Total Sales

    Denise Laugesen
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  • K

    Seller's Agent in 2014

    Kristin Gray

    Coldwell Banker Realty

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  • Diyar Essaid

    Buyer's Agent in 2014

    Diyar Essaid

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    (650) 949-8525

    1 in this area

    104 Total Sales

    Diyar Essaid
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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81945139

MLSListings

APN: 077-172-190

California San Mateo County Portola Valley 94028

230 S Balsamina Way, Portola Valley, CA

This home is located at 230 S Balsamina Way, Portola Valley, CA 94028 since 16 October 2023 and is currently estimated at $4,795,128, approximately $1,603 per square foot. This property was built in 1953. 230 S Balsamina Way 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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