NOT LISTED FOR SALE

95 Bear Gulch Dr Portola Valley, CA 94028

Estimated Value: $3,857,000 - $5,361,049

4 Beds
3 Baths
2,800 Sq Ft
$1,743/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 17, 2017

Last sale price $3,275,000 $1,170 Per Sq Ft

Est. 49% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $29,372/month

14 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 1.08 Acre Lot
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Open to Family Room
  • Corte Madera School Rated A+
  • Formal Dining Room
  • 2 Car Attached Garage

About This Home

As of October 2017

This traditional ranch-style home, on approximately 1 acre in central Portola Valley, enjoys scenic privacy with valley and bay views. The floorplan offers lovely hardwood floors and includes living room, formal dining room, kitchen, family room, office, plus an expansive bonus room and storage area on the lower level great for shop, hobbies, etc. The sheltered backyard awaits entertaining, play and relaxation. Adding to the appeal of this special property is its proximity to shopping, trails, community activities, and easy access to excellent schools, Stanford and commute routes.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Ginny Kavanaugh

Coldwell Banker Realty License #70010886 Listed on: 09/11/2017

Coldwell Banker Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Keri Nicholas

Compass License #01198898

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $40,449

Year Built

  • Built in 1956

Lot Details

  • 1.08 Acre Lot
  • Zoning described as R1001A

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Pillar, Post or Pier Foundation
  • Raised Foundation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Composition Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 2,800 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Fireplace With Gas Starter
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Open to Family Room

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Septic Tank

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 079-121-140

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$40,449

Year Built

Built in 1956

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Age: 61
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 2800
  • Incorporated: Yes
  • Year Built: 1956
  • Zoning Description: R1001A
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Family Room: Kitchen / Family Room Combo
  • Fireplace: Gas Starter, Wood Burning
  • Dining Room: Formal Dining Room
  • Living Sq Ft: 2800
  • Stories: 1
  • Fireplaces Min: 2
  • Maximum Numberof Bedrooms: 4
  • Minimum Numberof Bedrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Pillars / Posts / Piers, Raised
  • Roof: Composition, Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Spaces: 4
  • Garage Max: 2
  • Garage Min: 2
  • Garage Parking Features: Attached Garage

Utilities

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

Schools

  • School District: Sequoia Union High
  • Elementary School: Ormondale Elementary
  • Middle School: Corte Madera Elementary
  • Elementary School: 664
  • Middle School: 623

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 079-121-140
  • Lot Acres: 1.0800
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 47045.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 47045.00

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities

MLS Schools

  • High School District Text: Sequoia Union High
  • Elementary School Text: Ormondale Elementary
  • Middle School Text: Corte Madera Elementary

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 20, 2023
Sold by
Vanhorn Todd and Vanhorn Heather D
Bought by
Van Horn-Cunningham Family Trust
Current Estimated Value
$4,880,262

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 11, 2017
Closed on
Oct 12, 2017
Sold by
Hopkins Christopher A and Hopkins Conrad M
Bought by
Vanhorn Todd Hudson and Cunninghan Heather Darrow
Seller's Agent
Ginny Kavanaugh
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Keri Nicholas
Compass
List Price
$3,150,000
Sold Price
$3,275,000
Premium/Discount to List
$125,000
3.97%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.59%
Original Mortgage
$2,292,500
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 29, 2015
Sold by
Hopkins Christel
Bought by
Hopkins Christel and Hopkins Christopher A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$150,000
Interest Rate
3.92%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
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
Van Horn-Cunningham Family Trust -- None Listed On Document
Vanhorn Todd Hudson $3,275,000 Lawyers Title Company
Hopkins Christel -- Chicago Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Hudson Todd $2,292,500
Previous Owner Vanhorn Todd Hudson $2,292,500
Previous Owner Hopkins Christel $150,000
Previous Owner Hopkins Christel $544,185
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
10/17/2017 10/17/17 Sold $3,275,000 +4.0% $1,170 / Sq Ft
09/26/2017 09/26/17 Pending -- -- --
09/11/2017 09/11/17 For Sale $3,150,000 -- $1,125 / 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 $40,449 $3,726,386 $3,288,324 $438,062
2023 $40,449 $3,581,688 $3,160,636 $421,052
2022 $38,758 $3,511,460 $3,098,663 $412,797
2021 $38,250 $3,442,608 $3,037,905 $404,703
2020 $38,125 $3,407,310 $3,006,756 $400,554
2019 $37,718 $3,340,500 $2,947,800 $392,700
2018 $35,858 $3,275,000 $2,890,000 $385,000
2017 $2,353 $220,526 $56,992 $163,534
2016 $2,298 $216,203 $55,875 $160,328
2015 $2,282 $212,956 $55,036 $157,920
2014 $2,224 $208,785 $53,958 $154,827
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Ginny Kavanaugh

    Seller's Agent in 2017

    Ginny Kavanaugh

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    (650) 400-8076

    46 in this area

    81 Total Sales

    Ginny Kavanaugh
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    Buyer's Agent in 2017

    Keri Nicholas

    Compass

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81677369

MLSListings

APN: 079-121-140

California San Mateo County Portola Valley 94028

95 Bear Gulch Dr, Portola Valley, CA

This home is located at 95 Bear Gulch Dr, Portola Valley, CA 94028 since 11 September 2017 and is currently estimated at $4,880,262, approximately $1,742 per square foot. This property was built in 1956. 95 Bear Gulch Dr is a home located in San Mateo County with nearby schools including Corte Madera School, Ormondale Elementary School, and Woodside High School.

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