Sold923d on market
285 La Mesa Dr
Portola Valley, CA, 94028 • Ladera • San Mateo County
$2,850,000
$1707/sqft
4Beds
2Baths
1,670Sqft
0.21 acLot
1951Built
Property DNA
Eichler Style
Built 1951 · 75 years of history
1-Car Garage
Attached · Carport
Tile Floors
Quality flooring throughout
This home is in high demand
Listed 923 days ago · 11 views · Top 2% likely to sell soon
Market activity
Demand and pricing signals for this listing
11 views
People checking out this listing
923 days on market
Established listing
$1,707/sqft
Price per square foot
Selling Soon Prediction
Very HighThis home ranks in the top 2% 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 1951
This charming home embodies mid-century design with its flat planes, geometric lines & large picture windows that welcome the indoors with nature. Walls of windows flood the interior with natural light & frame the picturesque view of the backyard. The open-concept layout of the living & dining rooms provides a seamless flow, perfect for entertaining guests or relaxing with family. Classic galley kitchen with ample storage. Step outside into your own private paradise & live the quintessential indoor/outdoor California lifestyle. The beautifully landscaped yard is a quiet escape with two entertaining patios, & plenty of space for gardening, play, & leisure. The bedroom wing has a spacious primary suite + 3 more bedrooms. Attached 1-car garage + open carport for convenient covered parking. Convenient to the Ladera Rec., neighborhood paths & the Ladera Shopper. Only 3.5 miles to Stanford, easy access to Silicon Valley, commute routes & mid-way between SFO & SJC International airports.
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights spacious primary suite, classic galley kitchen, and flat planes as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$18,062/month
Principal & Interest$14,262
Property Tax$2,850
Insurance$950
Down payment20% ($570,000)
3%50%
Est. 6.40% rate · 30yr fixed · $2,280,000 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence, Residential
Year Built1951
HeatingBaseboard
CoolingWall/Window Unit(s)
Parking1 Attached Garage space
Lot9,148 sqft
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence, Residential
StyleEichler
Year built1951
Systems
HeatingBaseboard
CoolingWall/Window Unit(s)
RoofFoam
Water / SewerPublic / Public Sewer
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingAttached, Carport
Garage1 spaces
Fireplaces1
Lot9,148 sqft
Location & Tax
NeighborhoodLadera
ZoningR10010
Annual tax$33,495
Parcel077201310
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths2
Features & details
13 categories of property features
Interior Features
Interior
High Ceilings
Appliances
Electric Cooktop
Dishwasher
Disposal
Double Oven
Electric Oven
Refrigerator
Washer/Dryer
Flooring
Carpet
Tile
Heating
Baseboard
Cooling
Wall/Window Unit(s)
Laundry
Gas Dryer Hookup
In Garage
Fireplace
Living Room
Wood Burning
Accessibility
Grip-Accessible Features
Exterior Features
Parking
Attached
Carport
Lot Features
Sloped Up
Pool Features
Community
Utilities
Public Utilities
Water Public
Gas
PublicUtilities
Room details
5 rooms detailed
Bedroom
PrimarySuiteRetreatPrimaryBedroomonGroundFloor
Bathroom
ShowersoverTubs2plus
Dining Room
DiningL
Family Room
NoFamilyRoom
Kitchen
Countertop_Tile
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusSold
Days on market923
Est. value$3,532,600
Est. rent$7,589/mo
Tax rate1.12%
Price/sqft$1707
On marketSep 1, 2023
PostedSep 1, 2023
Last sold$2,850,000
MLS updatedJan 3, 2025
Tour days6
Views11
How are the schools in Portola Valley?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
Portola Valley, CA, 94028
Price history
12 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Oct 3, 2023Sold$2,850,000$1,707MLSListings Inc
Sep 8, 2023Pending Sale$2,650,000$1,587MLSListings Inc
Sep 1, 2023Listed For Sale$2,650,000$1,587MLSListings Inc
Jan 2, 2022Listing Removed——Zillow Rental Manager
Nov 2, 2021Listed For Rent$6,000$4Zillow Rental Manager
Sep 29, 2019Listing Removed$5,500$3Intero Real Estate Services
Sep 13, 2019Listed For Rent$5,500$3Intero Real Estate Services
Oct 4, 2017Listing Removed$5,000$3Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Menlo Park-El Camino
Sep 22, 2017Price Change$5,000$3Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Menlo Park-El Camino
Sep 13, 2017Price Change$5,500$3Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Menlo Park-El Camino
Aug 29, 2017Price Change$6,000$4Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Menlo Park-El Camino
Aug 6, 2017Listed For Rent$6,500$4Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage
Sold$2,850,000
Oct 3, 2023•$1,707/sqft•MLSListings Inc
Pending Sale$2,650,000
Sep 8, 2023•$1,587/sqft•MLSListings Inc
Listed For Sale$2,650,000
Sep 1, 2023•$1,587/sqft•MLSListings Inc
Listing Removed—
Jan 2, 2022•Zillow Rental Manager
Listed For Rent$6,000
Nov 2, 2021•$4/sqft•Zillow Rental Manager
Listing Removed$5,500
Sep 29, 2019•$3/sqft•Intero Real Estate Services
Listed For Rent$5,500
Sep 13, 2019•$3/sqft•Intero Real Estate Services
Listing Removed$5,000
Oct 4, 2017•$3/sqft•Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Menlo Park-El Camino
Price Change$5,000
Sep 22, 2017•$3/sqft•Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Menlo Park-El Camino
Price Change$5,500
Sep 13, 2017•$3/sqft•Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Menlo Park-El Camino
Price Change$6,000
Aug 29, 2017•$4/sqft•Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Menlo Park-El Camino
Listed For Rent$6,500
Aug 6, 2017•$4/sqft•Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage
Tax history
26 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 14, 2025$33,495$2,907,000
Apr 14, 2024$33,130$2,850,000
Apr 14, 2023$3,245$144,162
Apr 14, 2022$3,175$141,336
Apr 14, 2021$3,125$138,566
Apr 14, 2020$3,060$137,146
Apr 14, 2019$3,063$134,458
Apr 14, 2018$2,937$131,822
Apr 14, 2017$2,833$129,238
Apr 14, 2016$2,771$126,705
Apr 14, 2015$2,209$124,803
Apr 14, 2014$2,209$122,359
Apr 14, 2013—$121,807
Apr 14, 2012—$119,420
Apr 14, 2011—$119,420
Apr 14, 2010—$116,205
Apr 14, 2009—$116,482
Apr 14, 2008—$114,199
Apr 14, 2007—$111,961
Apr 14, 2006—$109,767
Apr 14, 2005—$109,767
Apr 14, 2004—$105,507
Apr 14, 2003—$103,574
Apr 14, 2002—$101,545
Apr 14, 2001—$99,555
Apr 14, 2000—$97,604
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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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