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listing_id: ML81965099
status: Closed
price: 5850000
beds: 4
baths_full: 2
baths_half: 2
sqft_living: 3050
sqft_lot: 18000
lot_acres: 0.413
year_built: 1962
property_type: Residential
property_subtype: Single Family Residence
address: "856 La Mesa Dr"
city: Portola Valley
state: CA
zip: 94028
county: "San Mateo County"
lat: 37.394621
lng: -122.204282
days_on_market: 691
hoa_fee: 
hoa_frequency: 
garage_spaces: 2
list_agent: "Rebecca & Karen"
list_office: "Intero Real Estate Services"
list_agent_phone: "(650) 438-2331"
list_agent_license: 70000667
mls_source: MLSL
modified: 2026-02-02
transaction_type: recentlySold
---

Home | San Mateo County | Portola Valley | 94028 | 856 La Mesa Dr

856 La Mesa Dr, Portola Valley, CA 94028

MLS: ML81965099 | Status: Sold | Price: $5,850,000
Beds/Baths: 4 / 2 /2
Property Type: Residential

Quick Facts

Beds Baths Sq Ft Acres Lot Yr Built
4 2 /2 3,050 0.413 1962

Remarks

Modern luxury meets California living at its finest in this unique home in a special location. Step inside and be captivated by the stunning kitchen-great room, featuring a vaulted ceiling and a folding window wall that effortlessly brings the outdoors in. The chef's kitchen includes a 6-burner gas stove, ample quartzite counters, and a breakfast bar island with a waterfall counter. Spend game day with family and friends in the expansive family room with vaulted ceiling and French doors that create a seamless flow between indoor and outdoor living spaces. The bedroom wing features four spacious bedrooms and two bathrooms with designer tile and touches + a home office. Outside, your own private resort awaits, with a sunken firepit for cozy evenings, a sparkling pool and spa for relaxation, and a built-in outdoor kitchen for entertaining. This special location backs up to the Westridge neighborhood. Acclaimed Las Lomitas schools. Convenient to the Ladera Rec Center, school bus stop, neighborhood walking paths & the Ladera Shopper. Only 4.5 miles to Stanford, easy access to Silicon Valley, commute routes & mid-way between SFO & SJC International airports.

MLS Listing Information

Field Value
MLS # ML81965099
MLS Source MLSListings, Inc.

Features

Interior Features

Feature Details
Bedrooms Ground Floor Bedroom, Primary Suite/Retreat, Walk-in Closet
Bathrooms Double Sinks, Primary - Stall Shower(s), Shower over Tub - 1, Updated Bath(s), Full on Ground Floor
Kitchen Exhaust Fan, Hookups - Ice Maker, Island, Pantry
Appliances Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Garbage Disposal, Ice Maker, Microwave, Oven - Double, Oven Range - Built-In, Gas, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
Dining Room Dining Area in Living Room
Family Room Separate Family Room
Flooring Hardwood
Laundry Inside, In Utility Room
Cooling Central Forced Air
Heating Central Forced Air - Gas

Exterior Features

Feature Details
Roof Composition
Foundation Concrete Perimeter, Pillar/Post/Pier
Pool Community Facility, Cover, Heated, Heated - Solar, Pool/Spa Combo
Style Ranch

Parking, School, and Other Information

Feature Details
Garage/Parking Attached Garage, Gate/Door Opener, Guest / Visitor Parking, Garage: 2 Car(s)
Elementary District Las Lomitas Elementary
High School District Sequoia Union High
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Complex Amenities Barbecue Area, Community Pool, Organized Activities, Playground
Zoning R10010

Contact Information

Rebecca & Karen
Intero Real Estate Services
License #: 01326725,01332193
Phone: (650) 438-2331

School Ratings

School data provided by GreatSchools.org

Nearby Schools

School Type Grades Distance Rating
Ormondale Elementary School public K-3 1.21 mi 10
Corte Madera School public 4-8 1.84 mi 9
La Entrada Middle School public 4-8 2.37 mi 9
Oak Knoll Elementary School public K-5 2.55 mi 10
Lucille M. Nixon Elementary School public K-5 3.00 mi 10
Las Lomitas Elementary School public K-3 3.02 mi 10
Hillview Middle School public 6-8 3.17 mi 8
Escondido Elementary School public K-5 3.23 mi 10
Packard Children's Hospital/Stanford public K-12 3.32 mi N/A
Woodside Elementary School public K-8 3.68 mi 10
Woodside High School public 9-12 3.70 mi 8
Palo Alto Adult Education public UG 3.87 mi N/A
Barron Park Elementary School public K-5 3.88 mi 9
Henry M. Gunn High School public 9-12 3.91 mi 10
Palo Alto High School public 9-12 3.91 mi 10
Juana Briones Elementary School public K-5 4.15 mi 10
Gardner Bullis Elementary School public K-6 4.15 mi 10
Ellen Fletcher Middle public 6-8 4.32 mi 8
Adelante Selby Spanish Immersion School public K-5 4.47 mi 5
Santa Rita Elementary School public K-6 4.48 mi 10

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This listing information is up-to-date as of February 02, 2026. For the most current information, please contact Rebecca & Karen, (650) 438-2331.