NOT LISTED FOR SALE

480 La Mesa Dr Portola Valley, CA 94028

Estimated Value: $3,716,000 - $4,801,509

5 Beds
3 Baths
2,457 Sq Ft
$1,743/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 16, 2023

Last sale price $3,810,000 $1,551 Per Sq Ft

Est. 12% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $26,992/month

12 Days on Market

Highlights

  • In Ground Pool
  • Solar Power System
  • Wood Flooring
  • Las Lomitas Elementary School Rated A+
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • High Ceiling

About This Home

As of June 2023

Welcome to the coveted Ladera neighborhood of Portola Valley!  Stunning 5-br, 3-ba house is situated on a large, beautifully landscaped lot & boasts 2,547sf on a 24,929sf lot! Formal entry, spacious living room with high ceilings, fireplace & panoramic windows. Unique "raspberry" gourmet kitchen features a large center island w/gas range, two sinks, built-in double ovens, granite counters, breakfast bar & ample cabinet space & breakfast nook.  Family room connected to kitchen provides a conceptual great room! The primary bedroom suite is a true retreat, w/luxurious spa-like bath. Built-in cabinets & drawers thruout. Lush landscaping & multiple outdoor seating areas create peaceful oasis for relaxation & entertaining & a walking path to the bottom of the hill. Close to Ladera Recreation District Pool & Tennis. Highly rated Las Lomitas Schools & Menlo-Atherton High (Buyer to verify enrollment) Minutes from famous Alpine Inn, hiking trails & Ladera Shopping Center stores & restaurants.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

John King

Keller Williams Palo Alto License #00868208 Listed on: 05/11/2023

Keller Williams Palo Alto

Last Buyer's Agent

Shawn Luo

AEZ Investment, Inc. License #01853029

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $44,475

Year Built

  • Built in 1956

Lot Details

  • 0.57 Acre Lot
  • Back and Front Yard Fenced
  • Lot Sloped Down
  • Sprinklers on Timer
  • Zoning described as R10010

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Composition Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 2,457 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • High Ceiling
  • Skylights in Kitchen
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Formal Entry
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Open to Family Room
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Double Oven
  • Electric Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Plumbed For Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Granite Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Remodeled Bathroom
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 3 Full Bathrooms
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry in unit
  • Washer and Dryer

Pool

  • In Ground Pool
  • Sport pool features two shallow ends and a deeper center

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Vented Exhaust Fan
  • 220 Volts

Additional Features

  • Solar Power System
  • Balcony

Community Details

  • Lap or Exercise Community Pool

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 077-191-180

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$44,475

Year Built

Built in 1956

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Age: 67
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 2457
  • Year Built: 1956
  • Zoning Description: R10010
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Kitchen / Family Room Combo
  • Fireplace: Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Dining Room: Breakfast Bar, Breakfast Nook, Eat in Kitchen, Formal Dining Room
  • Kitchen: 220 Volt Outlet, Cooktop - Gas, Countertop - Granite, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Garbage Disposal, Hookups - Ice Maker, Island with Sink, Microwave, Oven - Double, Oven - Electric, Pantry, Refrigerator, Skylight
  • Living Sq Ft: 2457
  • Stories: 1
  • Bedrooms: Ground Floor Bedroom, More than One Bedroom on Ground Floor, Primary Bedroom on Ground Floor, Primary Suite / Retreat
  • Laundry: Inside, Washer / Dryer
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
  • Additional Rooms: Formal Entry
  • Fireplaces Min: 1
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 5
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 5
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Bathroom: Full on Ground Floor, Primary - Stall Shower(s), Shower over Tub - 1, Stall Shower - 2+, Updated Bath
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter and Slab
  • Pool Description: Pool - In Ground, Pool - Lap, Pool - Sport
  • Roof: Composition
  • Yard/Grounds: Back Yard, Balcony / Patio, Fenced, Sprinklers - Auto
  • Pool: Yes
  • Fencing: Chain Link, Fenced Back, Fenced Front, Mixed Height / Type, Wood

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Max: 2
  • Garage Min: 2
  • Garage Parking Features: Attached Garage, Off-Street Parking

Utilities

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

Association/Amenities

  • Amenities Miscellaneous: High Ceiling, Skylight

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

  • Lot Description: Grade - Sloped Down
  • Parcel Number: 077-191-180
  • Lot Acres: 0.5723
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 24929.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 24929.00

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Double Pane Windows, Solar Power

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

Closed on
May 11, 2021
Sold by
Horowitz Suzanne L and Horowitz Leonard M
Bought by
Horowitz Suzanne L and Horowitz Suzanne L
Current Estimated Value
$4,281,877

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 30, 1998
Sold by
Horowitz Leonard M and Horowitz Suzanne L
Bought by
Horowitz Leonard M and Horowitz Suzanne L
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
Horowitz Suzanne L -- None Available
Horowitz Leonard M -- --
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/16/2023 06/16/23 Sold $3,810,000 -2.2% $1,551 / Sq Ft
05/24/2023 05/24/23 Pending -- -- --
05/11/2023 05/11/23 For Sale $3,895,000 -- $1,585 / 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 $44,475 $3,963,924 $3,095,190 $868,734
2023 $44,475 $243,333 $59,123 $184,210
2022 $4,166 $238,564 $57,964 $180,600
2021 $4,099 $233,889 $56,828 $177,061
2020 $4,012 $231,492 $56,246 $175,246
2019 $4,044 $226,956 $55,144 $171,812
2018 $3,869 $222,507 $54,063 $168,444
2017 $3,733 $218,146 $53,003 $165,143
2016 $3,664 $213,871 $51,964 $161,907
2015 $3,562 $210,661 $51,184 $159,477
2014 $3,467 $206,536 $50,182 $156,354
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • John King

    Seller's Agent in 2023

    John King

    Keller Williams Palo Alto

    (650) 483-2710

    2 in this area

    87 Total Sales

    John King
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  • Shawn Luo

    Buyer's Agent in 2023

    Shawn Luo

    AEZ Investment, Inc.

    (408) 329-3793

    1 in this area

    149 Total Sales

    Shawn Luo
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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81927943

MLSListings

APN: 077-191-180

California San Mateo County Portola Valley 94028

480 La Mesa Dr, Portola Valley, CA

This home is located at 480 La Mesa Dr, Portola Valley, CA 94028 since 11 May 2023 and is currently estimated at $4,281,877, approximately $1,742 per square foot. This property was built in 1956. 480 La Mesa Dr 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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