896 La Mesa Dr Portola Valley, CA 94028
4
Beds
3.5
Baths
3,100
Sq Ft
0.29
Acres
Highlights
- Two Primary Bedrooms
- Outdoor Fireplace
- Granite Countertops
- Ormondale Elementary School Rated A+
- Wood Flooring
- Wine Refrigerator
About This Home
As of April 2021The Best of both worlds with Menlo Park Schools and the exclusivity of Portola Valley. This elegant 3,100Sq Ft home features a contemporary, newly remodeled 4BRM, 4BTH, large laundry room and outdoor studio. The home hosts all the essential amenities and a gracious combination of refined interior finishes, two master bedrooms, an efficient two-story floor plan and a high level of architectural integrity. Oak flooring throughout and ceramic tile in the bathrooms. In the kitchen are white quartz counters, Chefs cooktop & oven, SubZero fridge and Bosch dishwasher. Upstairs Master Bedroom has a large walk-in-closet w/ sitting area and en-suite bathroom. The backyard boasts a fully equipped outdoor kitchen with granite tile counters, grill, wine fridge, expansive lawn area and a beautiful granite tiled European fire pit w/ sitting area and a studio with heating and air conditioning to be used as an office or for yoga. Must see! Buyer to verify square footage; disclosures upon request.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Sharon Dauskardt
Coldwell Banker Realty License #01986114 Listed on: 01/04/2021
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $43,241
Year Built
- 1961
Lot Details
- 0.29 Acre Lot
- Wood Fence
- Mostly Level
- Back Yard
Parking
- 2 Car Detached Garage
- Guest Parking
Home Design
- Composition Roof
- Concrete Perimeter Foundation
Interior Spaces
- 3,100 Sq Ft Home
- 2-Story Property
- Gas Fireplace
- Family Room with Fireplace
- Formal Dining Room
- Washer and Dryer
Kitchen
- Eat-In Kitchen
- Breakfast Bar
- Gas Oven
- Microwave
- Wine Refrigerator
- Granite Countertops
Flooring
- Wood
- Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms
- Double Master Bedroom
- Walk-In Closet
- Stone Countertops In Bathroom
- Bathtub Includes Tile Surround
Home Security
- Monitored
- Fire Sprinkler System
Outdoor Features
- Outdoor Fireplace
- Outdoor Kitchen
- Built-In Barbecue
- Barbecue Area
Utilities
- Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
Community Details
- Courtyard
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Closed on
Feb 2, 2021
Sold by
Bakker Marcus and Bakker Nathalie
Bought by
Chien Joshua and Kwok Karen
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$2,662,500
Interest Rate
2.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jul 25, 2016
Closed on
Sep 7, 2016
Sold by
Brent Douglas R and Brent Marjorie B
Bought by
Bakker Marcus and Bakker Nathalie
Seller's Agent
Shary Symon
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Diane Martin
KW Bay Area Living
List Price
$2,699,000
Sold Price
$2,684,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$15,000
-0.56%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.50%
Original Mortgage
$2,000,000
Interest Rate
3.48%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Mar 27, 2012
Sold by
Brent Douglas R and Brent Marjorie B
Bought by
Brent Douglas R and Brent Marjorie B
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$436,000
Interest Rate
2.87%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Aug 24, 2011
Sold by
Brent Douglas R and Brent Marjorie B
Bought by
Brent Douglas R and Brent Marjorie B
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$463,000
Interest Rate
3.62%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Dec 16, 2002
Sold by
Brent Douglas R and Brent Marjorie B
Bought by
Brent Douglas R and Brent Marjori B
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$771,800
Interest Rate
6.03%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Aug 8, 1997
Sold by
Brent Douglas R and Brent Marjorie B
Bought by
Brent Douglas R and Brent Marjorie B
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$487,100
Interest Rate
6.62%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jul 30, 1997
Sold by
Brent Douglas R and Brent Marjorie B
Bought by
Brent Douglas R and Brent Marjorie B
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$487,100
Interest Rate
6.62%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jul 29, 1995
Sold by
Brent Douglas R and Brent Marjorie B
Bought by
Brent Douglas R and Brent Marjorie B
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jul 24, 1995
Sold by
Brent Douglas R and Brent Marjorie B
Bought by
Brent Douglas R and Brent Marjorie B
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant Deed | $3,550,000 | Stewart Title | |
| Grant Deed | $2,684,000 | Fidelity National Title Co | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | North American Title Co Inc | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | North American Title Co Inc | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | North American Title Co Inc | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | North American Title Co Inc | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | -- | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | Chicago Title Insurance Comp | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | -- | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | North American Title Insuran | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | -- | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $350,000 | Credit Line Revolving | |
| Previous Owner | $2,662,500 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $125,000 | Future Advance Clause Open End Mortgage | |
| Previous Owner | $2,000,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $1,100,000 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $436,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $463,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $768,200 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
| Previous Owner | $762,650 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $771,800 | No Value Available | |
| Previous Owner | $770,000 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $724,000 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $200,000 | Credit Line Revolving | |
| Previous Owner | $606,300 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $512,600 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $487,100 | No Value Available |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/23/2021 04/23/21 | Sold | $3,550,000 | -4.0% | $1,145 / Sq Ft |
| 03/17/2021 03/17/21 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 02/19/2021 02/19/21 | Price Changed | $3,698,000 | -7.5% | $1,193 / Sq Ft |
| 01/04/2021 01/04/21 | For Sale | $3,998,000 | +49.0% | $1,290 / Sq Ft |
| 09/12/2016 09/12/16 | Sold | $2,684,000 | -0.6% | $1,105 / Sq Ft |
| 08/10/2016 08/10/16 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 07/25/2016 07/25/16 | For Sale | $2,699,000 | -- | $1,111 / Sq Ft |
Source: MLSListings
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $43,241 | $3,842,632 | $2,651,958 | $1,190,674 |
| 2023 | $43,241 | $3,693,420 | $2,548,980 | $1,144,440 |
| 2022 | $41,382 | $3,621,000 | $2,499,000 | $1,122,000 |
| 2021 | $36,740 | $3,187,788 | $2,416,742 | $771,046 |
| 2020 | $32,585 | $2,848,281 | $2,391,962 | $456,319 |
| 2019 | $33,566 | $2,792,433 | $2,345,061 | $447,372 |
| 2018 | $31,955 | $2,737,680 | $2,299,080 | $438,600 |
| 2017 | $30,882 | $2,684,000 | $2,254,000 | $430,000 |
| 2016 | $11,588 | $925,932 | $462,966 | $462,966 |
| 2015 | $11,343 | $912,024 | $456,012 | $456,012 |
| 2014 | $11,198 | $894,160 | $447,080 | $447,080 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
S
Seller's Agent in 2021
Sharon Dauskardt
Coldwell Banker Realty
-
Eric Woodward
Buyer's Agent in 2021
Eric Woodward
Upswing Real Estate
(408) 623-7204
1 in this area
81 Total Sales
-
S
Seller's Agent in 2016
Shary Symon
Compass
-
D
Buyer's Agent in 2016
Diane Martin
KW Bay Area Living
Map
Source: MLSListings
MLS Number: ML81824505
APN: 077-363-060
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