$3,995,000
$500K PRICE DROP

300 Cervantes Rd Portola Valley, CA 94028

Estimated payment $24,405/month

Total Views 14,100
3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,980 Sq Ft
$1,341 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Home Theater
  • In Ground Pool
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Ormondale Elementary School Rated A+
  • 2.37 Acre Lot
  • Forest View

About This Home

Located in the sought-after Westridge area of Portola Valley, this well-appointed home is embraced by forested surroundings & a pool on an expansive 2.37-acre lot. Classic Craftsman exterior clad in shingles gives way to bright, contemporary interiors filled with incredible natural light. Vaulted ceilings rise above the rooms, complemented by numerous skylights & an extraordinary use of picture windows & sliding glass doors that frame the breathtaking scenery at every turn. Thoughtfully designed layout spans two levels with 3 bedrooms & 2.5 baths, a recreation room with an office center & built-in Murphy bed, plus a flexible-use room for office, fitness, or play. Designed for both everyday living & effortless entertaining, the home features grand gathering spaces that flow seamlessly to expansive outdoor venues, including two separate decks, one with built-in barbecue & adjoining covered dining lounge. Adding a rare & unexpected highlight, a separately fenced & sunswept pool is positioned at one end of the grounds surrounded by lawn & wooded views. Completing the appeal are a detached two-car garage, abundant off-street parking, & access to excellent Portola Valley schools. A truly special opportunity in one of the Peninsula's most desirable neighborhoods.

Listing Agent

Hugh Cornish

Coldwell Banker Realty License #00912143 Listed on: 05/12/2025

Coldwell Banker Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $32,160

Year Built

  • Built in 1970

Lot Details

  • 2.37 Acre Lot
  • Back Yard
  • Zoning described as R1001A

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Shingle Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 2,980 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Skylights
  • Mud Room
  • Separate Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Home Theater
  • Den
  • Wood Flooring
  • Forest Views

Kitchen

  • Built-In Oven
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Wine Refrigerator

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • Soaking Tub in Primary Bathroom
  • Oversized Bathtub in Primary Bathroom
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • In Ground Pool
  • Fire Pit
  • Barbecue Area

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Septic Tank

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 077-321-040

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$32,160

Year Built

Built in 1970

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Style: Contemporary
  • Age: 55
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 2980
  • Year Built: 1970
  • Zoning Description: R1001A
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Separate Family Room
  • Fireplace: Living Room
  • Dining Room: Formal Dining Room
  • Kitchen: Dishwasher, Microwave, Oven - Built-In, Oven Range - Built-In, Gas, Refrigerator, Wine Refrigerator
  • Living Sq Ft: 2980
  • Stories: 2
  • Bedrooms: Ground Floor Bedroom, Primary Bedroom on Ground Floor, Walk-in Closet
  • Laundry: Dryer, Inside, Washer
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Rooms: Den / Study / Office, Laundry Room, Media / Home Theater, Mud Room
  • Fireplaces Min: 1
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 3
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathroom: Full on Ground Floor, Half on Ground Floor, Primary - Oversized Tub, Primary - Stall Shower(s), Stall Shower
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Pool Description: Pool - In Ground
  • Roof: Shingle
  • View: Forest / Woods
  • Yard/Grounds: Back Yard, BBQ Area, Fire Pit
  • Pool: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Max: 2
  • Garage Min: 2
  • Garage Parking Features: Detached Garage

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Central AC
  • Heating System: Forced Air
  • Sewer/Septic System: Septic Tank / Pump

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: Skylight, Vaulted Ceiling

Schools

  • School District: Sequoia Union High

Lot Info

  • Lot Description: Views
  • Parcel Number: 077-321-040
  • Lot Acres: 2.3704
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 103255.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 103255.00

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: Sequoia Union High

Map

Range of Values:

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Source: Public Records

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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 $32,160 $2,954,590 $1,477,295 $1,477,295
2023 $32,160 $2,839,862 $1,419,931 $1,419,931
2022 $30,819 $2,784,180 $1,392,090 $1,392,090
2021 $30,416 $2,729,590 $1,364,795 $1,364,795
2020 $30,340 $2,701,602 $1,350,801 $1,350,801
2019 $30,017 $2,648,630 $1,324,315 $1,324,315
2018 $28,543 $2,596,698 $1,298,349 $1,298,349
2017 $28,209 $2,545,784 $1,272,892 $1,272,892
2016 $27,714 $2,495,868 $1,247,934 $1,247,934
2015 $27,526 $2,458,378 $1,229,189 $1,229,189
2014 $26,860 $2,410,222 $1,205,111 $1,205,111
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/20/2025 06/20/25 Price Changed $3,995,000 -6.0% $1,341 / Sq Ft
06/03/2025 06/03/25 Price Changed $4,250,000 -5.5% $1,426 / Sq Ft
05/12/2025 05/12/25 For Sale $4,495,000 -- $1,508 / Sq Ft
Source: MLSListings

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Grant Deed $2,000,000 Old Republic Title Company
Individual Deed $1,300,000 North American Title Insuran
Grant Deed -- Chicago Title Insurance Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Closed $2,550,000 New Conventional
Closed $0 Credit Line Revolving
Closed $1,478,000 New Conventional
Closed $1,625,000 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Closed $630,000 New Conventional
Closed $966,500 Unknown
Closed $995,900 Unknown
Closed $1,000,000 Unknown
Closed $1,000,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $1,000,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $400,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $760,000 No Value Available
Closed $165,000 No Value Available
Closed $100,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

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Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML82006466

MLSListings

APN: 077-321-040