NOT LISTED FOR SALE

291 La Mesa Dr Portola Valley, CA 94028

Estimated Value: $2,469,000 - $2,740,558

4 Beds
2 Baths
1,660 Sq Ft
$1,552/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 02, 2025

Last sale price $2,500,000 $1,506 Per Sq Ft

Est. 3% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $13,655/month

44 Days on Market

Highlights

  • RV or Boat Storage in Community
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Neighborhood Views
  • Las Lomitas Elementary School Rated A+
  • High Ceiling
  • Community Pool

About This Home

As of October 2025

Mid-century modern diamond in the rough. Unlock the full potential of this 4-bedroom, 2-bath mid-century modern gem nestled in the desirable Ladera neighborhood. Set on a private and spacious corner lot with mature landscaping, this home is brimming with opportunity for the savvy buyer to renovate and restore its original charm or build your dream home from the ground up. Convenient to the Ladera Shopper, Ladera Rec, school bus stop, Stanford 3.5 miles, easy access to Silicon Valley, commute routes & mid-way between SFO & SJC International airports. This is your chance to create your dream home in one of the Peninsula's most sought-after communities.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Rebecca Johnson

Intero Real Estate Services License #70000667 Listed on: 07/28/2025

Intero Real Estate Services

Last Buyer's Agent

Sonia Maiello

Intero Real Estate Services License #02024007

Intero Real Estate Services

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1951

Lot Details

  • 9,396 Sq Ft Lot
  • Wood Fence
  • Lot Sloped Up
  • Back Yard
  • Zoning described as R10010

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • 1 Carport Space

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Slab Foundation
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Foam Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,660 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • High Ceiling
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Neighborhood Views
  • Alarm System

Kitchen

  • Electric Oven
  • Electric Cooktop
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Bathtub with Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry in unit
  • Washer and Dryer

Utilities

  • Baseboard Heating
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 077-201-300

Community Details

Overview

  • Built by Ladera
  • Rental Restrictions

Amenities

  • Community Barbecue Grill

Recreation

  • RV or Boat Storage in Community
  • Recreation Facilities
  • Community Playground
  • Community Pool

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1951

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Style: Contemporary
  • Restrictions: Park Rental Restrictions
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1660
  • Complex Name: Ladera
  • Year Built: 1951
  • Zoning Description: R10010
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: No Family Room
  • Fireplace: Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Dining Room: Dining "L"
  • Kitchen: Cooktop - Electric, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Oven - Electric, Refrigerator
  • Living Sq Ft: 1660
  • Stories: 1
  • Security: Security Alarm
  • Bedrooms: Primary Bedroom on Ground Floor
  • Laundry: Inside, Washer / Dryer
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile
  • Fireplaces Min: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Bathroom: Full on Ground Floor, Showers over Tubs - 2+, Tub in Primary Bedroom, Tubs - 2+
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Slab
  • Pool Description: Community Facility
  • Roof: Foam
  • View: Neighborhood
  • Yard/Grounds: Back Yard, Fenced
  • Fencing: Fenced, Wood
  • Construction Type: Wood Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Spaces: 1
  • Garage Parking Features: Attached Garage, Carport, Covered Parking
  • Carport Min: 1

Utilities

  • Heating System: Baseboard
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer - Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA Amenities: BBQ Area, Community Pool, Playground, Recreation Room, RV / Boat Storage

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: High Ceiling

Schools

  • High School: 658

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Grade - Sloped Up
  • Parcel Number: 077-201-300
  • Lot Acres: 0.2157
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 9397.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 9397.00

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
Jul 28, 2025
Closed on
Sep 25, 2025
Sold by
Bigwood White Revocable Trust and Obrien Eileen T
Seller's Agent
Rebecca Johnson
Intero Real Estate Services
Buyer's Agent
Sonia Maiello
Intero Real Estate Services
List Price
$2,950,000
Sold Price
$2,500,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$450,000
-15.25%
Views
95
Current Estimated Value
$2,577,140

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$77,140
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.65%
Original Mortgage
$1,930,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,926,555
Interest Rate
6.58%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$650,585

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 10, 2004
Sold by
Weldon White Delores M
Bought by
Weldon White Delores M and Bigwood White Revocable Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 22, 1998
Sold by
Weldon White Delores M
Bought by
Weldon White Delores M and Bigwood White Revocable Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 5, 1997
Sold by
Weldon White Delores M and Weldon White Dee
Bought by
Bigwood Bruce A and Weldon White Dee
Source: Public Records

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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
-- $2,500,000 Chicago Title Company
Weldon White Delores M -- --
Weldon White Delores M -- --
Weldon White Delores M -- --
Bigwood Bruce A -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open -- $1,930,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
10/02/2025 10/02/25 Sold $2,500,000 -3.5% $1,506 / Sq Ft
09/11/2025 09/11/25 Pending -- -- --
09/08/2025 09/08/25 Price Changed $2,590,000 -6.8% $1,560 / Sq Ft
08/15/2025 08/15/25 Price Changed $2,780,000 -5.8% $1,675 / Sq Ft
07/28/2025 07/28/25 For Sale $2,950,000 -- $1,777 / Sq Ft
Source: MLSListings

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 $3,261 $179,040 $66,972 $112,068
2023 $3,261 $172,089 $64,372 $107,717
2022 $3,088 $168,715 $63,110 $105,605
2021 $3,033 $165,408 $61,873 $103,535
2020 $2,962 $163,713 $61,239 $102,474
2019 $2,970 $160,504 $60,039 $100,465
2018 $2,832 $157,358 $58,862 $98,496
2017 $2,720 $154,273 $57,708 $96,565
2016 $2,967 $151,249 $56,577 $94,672
2015 $2,878 $148,978 $55,728 $93,250
2014 $2,787 $146,061 $54,637 $91,424
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML82016089

MLSListings

APN: 077-201-300