Sold882d on market
230 S Balsamina Way
Portola Valley, CA, 94028 • Ladera • San Mateo County
$4,550,000
$1522/sqft
5Beds
3Baths
2,990Sqft
0.23 acLot
1953Built
Property DNA
Hills Views
Hills
Modern/HighTech Style
Built 1953 · 73 years of history
2-Car Garage
Attached · Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s)
Hardwood & Stone & Tile Floors
Quality flooring throughout
This home is in high demand
Listed 882 days ago · 6 views · Top 10% likely to sell soon
Market activity
Demand and pricing signals for this listing
6 views
People checking out this listing
882 days on market
Established listing
$1,522/sqft
Price per square foot
Selling Soon Prediction
Very HighThis home ranks in the top 10% of listings most likely to go under contract soon, based on market activity and demand signals.
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About this home
Single Family · Built 1953
With its modern design and open floor plan, you'll delight in spacious sun-filled rooms, as you explore this 5-bedroom, 3-bathroom home which has been exquisitely updated and remodeled. Beautiful European oak flooring in living area & bedrooms. Kitchen features Carrera marble counters, custom cabinetry, Thermador appliances, & a walk-in pantry. 3 downstairs bedrooms, including an ensuite. Hall bathroom with marble counters & beautiful tile floors. Don't miss the stunning wine room, with space for nearly 200 bottles. Beautiful cast link open staircase imported from Italy. Upstairs has 2 bedrooms including a large primary suite with walk-in closets & spa-like bathroom. Offering the best of California living, the interior flows seamlessly to the outdoors through the La Cantina 5-panel folding door. The backyard is an oasis-like retreat with a kitchen, fire pit table, & multiple seating or dining areas. An attached two-car garage includes a car charger. Don't miss this rare opportunity.
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights modern design, beautiful european oak flooring, and thermador appliances as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$28,909/month
Principal & Interest$22,842
Property Tax$4,550
Insurance$1,517
Down payment20% ($910,000)
3%50%
Est. 6.43% rate · 30yr fixed · $3,640,000 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence, Residential
Year Built1953
HeatingCentral Forced Air Gas
CoolingCentral Air, Zoned
Parking2 Attached Garage spaces
Lot9,902 sqft
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence, Residential
StyleModern/HighTech
Year built1953
Stories2
Systems
HeatingCentral Forced Air Gas
CoolingCentral Air, Zoned
RoofComposition
Water / SewerPublic Sewer
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingAttached, Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s)
Garage2 spaces
Fireplaces1
FencingBack Yard,Wood
Lot9,902 sqft
Location & Tax
NeighborhoodLadera
ZoningR10010
Annual tax$52,456
Parcel077172190
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths3
Features & details
12 categories of property features
Interior Features
Interior
High Ceilings
Walk-In Closet(s)
Appliances
Gas Cooktop
Dishwasher
Disposal
Range Hood
Microwave
Double Oven
Electric Oven/Range
Refrigerator
Washer/Dryer
Flooring
Hardwood
Stone
Tile
Heating
Central Forced Air Gas
Cooling
Central Air
Zoned
Laundry
Gas Dryer Hookup
Inside
In Utility Room
Fireplace
Family Room
Gas
Two Way
Exterior Features
Exterior
Back Yard
Barbecue
Storage Shed Structure
Parking
Attached
Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s)
Views
Hills
Utilities
Public Utilities
Gas
PublicUtilities
Room details
5 rooms detailed
Bedroom
PrimarySuiteRetreatWalkinClosetBedroomonGroundFloor2plus
Bathroom
BidetMarbleShowerandTubShoweroverTub1StallShowerTileTubinPrimaryBedroomFullonGroundFloorOversizedTub
Dining Room
BreakfastBarDiningArea
Family Room
KitchenFamilyRoomCombo
Kitchen
Countertop_MarbleIslandPantry
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusSold
Days on market882
Est. value$4,745,200
Est. rent$7,802/mo
Tax rate1.12%
Price/sqft$1522
On marketOct 16, 2023
PostedOct 16, 2023
Last sold$4,550,000
MLS updatedJan 3, 2025
Tour days6
Views6
How are the schools in Portola Valley?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
Portola Valley, CA, 94028
Price history
4 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Nov 14, 2023Sold$4,550,000$1,522MLSListings Inc
Oct 27, 2023Pending Sale$4,495,000$1,503MLSListings Inc
Oct 16, 2023Listed For Sale$4,495,000$1,503MLSListings Inc
May 13, 2014Sold$2,011,000$673Public Record
Sold$4,550,000
Nov 14, 2023•$1,522/sqft•MLSListings Inc
Pending Sale$4,495,000
Oct 27, 2023•$1,503/sqft•MLSListings Inc
Listed For Sale$4,495,000
Oct 16, 2023•$1,503/sqft•MLSListings Inc
Sold$2,011,000
May 13, 2014•$673/sqft•Public Record
Tax history
26 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 15, 2025$52,456$4,641,000
Apr 15, 2024$51,869$4,550,000
Apr 15, 2023$34,742$2,996,133
Apr 15, 2022$33,799$2,937,386
Apr 15, 2021$33,268$2,879,792
Apr 15, 2020$32,530$2,850,264
Apr 15, 2019$33,508$2,624,918
Apr 15, 2018$30,139$2,581,587
Apr 15, 2017$24,658$2,124,106
Apr 15, 2016$24,459$2,082,458
Apr 15, 2015$2,798$2,051,178
Apr 15, 2014$2,798$147,045
Apr 15, 2013—$146,381
Apr 15, 2012—$143,512
Apr 15, 2011—$143,512
Apr 15, 2010—$139,648
Apr 15, 2009—$139,981
Apr 15, 2008—$137,237
Apr 15, 2007—$134,547
Apr 15, 2006—$131,910
Apr 15, 2005—$131,910
Apr 15, 2004—$126,790
Apr 15, 2003—$124,467
Apr 15, 2002—$122,028
Apr 15, 2001—$119,636
Apr 15, 2000—$117,291
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Neighborhood details
Local context around this listing
Portola Valley, CA • San Mateo County
Nearby neighborhoods
Ladera
Nearby cities
BurlingameDaly CityFoster CityMenlo ParkPacificaRedwood CitySan BrunoSan Carlos
Nearby zip codes
94028
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