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listing_id: ML81975775
status: Closed
price: 1810000
beds: 2
baths_full: 1
baths_half: 0
sqft_living: 1320
sqft_lot: 4720
lot_acres: 
year_built: 1936
property_type: Residential
property_subtype: Single Family Residence
address: "270 Portola Dr"
city: San Mateo
state: CA
zip: 94403
county: "San Mateo County"
lat: 37.54169
lng: -122.310546
days_on_market: 601
hoa_fee: 
hoa_frequency: 
garage_spaces: 1
list_agent: "Lana Morin Pierce"
list_office: "Intero Real Estate Services"
list_agent_phone: "(650) 207-5229"
list_agent_license: 01439524
mls_source: MLSL
modified: 2026-02-02
transaction_type: recentlySold
---

Home | San Mateo County | San Mateo | 94403 | 270 Portola Dr

270 Portola Dr, San Mateo, CA 94403

MLS: ML81975775 | Status: Sold | Price: $1,810,000
Beds/Baths: 2 / 1
Property Type: Residential

Quick Facts

Beds Bath Sq Ft Sq Ft Lot Yr Built
2 1 1,320 4,720 1936

Remarks

Charming San Mateo home that blends timeless elegance with modern convenience. Located on a sought-after tree-lined street, this residence features exquisite architectural details, including archways & built-ins that reflect its rich history. A spacious living room with a pitched roof, exposed beams, & well-preserved hardwood floors. The room is highlighted by a stone gas fireplace & a large picture window that floods the space with natural light. The split-level design offers privacy & versatility. Although there are 2 bedrooms, the home offers multiple areas for a home office, including a charming backyard cottage that offers 226 bonus square feet. The updated kitchen, with under-counter lighting and ample outlets, opens to a formal dining area. The entryway and hallway feature classic wood parquet flooring, and a family room addition provides extra space for entertainment or work. The serene backyard, set against a picturesque creek, enhances the tranquility of the home. This move-in-ready property offers easy commutes with quick access to Highways 92, 101, and 280, and is within walking distance to 25th Avenues shops and dining, as well as Hillsdale Mall. Pride of ownership shines throughout this home, perfectly blending historic charm and contemporary living.

MLS Listing Information

Field Value
MLS # ML81975775
MLS Source MLSListings, Inc.

Features

Interior Features

Feature Details
Bathrooms Stall Shower, Tub
Kitchen Countertop - Granite, Exhaust Fan, Hookups - Ice Maker
Appliances Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Garbage Disposal, Microwave, Oven Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
Dining Room Formal Dining Room
Family Room Separate Family Room
Fireplace Gas Starter, Living Room, Wood Burning
Flooring Carpet, Hardwood
Laundry Hookup - Gas Dryer, In Garage, In Utility Room
Cooling None
Heating Floor Furnace

Exterior Features

Feature Details
Roof Composition, Shingle, Tar/Gravel
Foundation Other

Parking, School, and Other Information

Feature Details
Garage/Parking Attached Garage, Garage: 1 Car(s)
Elementary District San Mateo-Foster City Elementary
High School District San Mateo Union High
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Zoning R10006

Contact Information

Lana Morin Pierce
Intero Real Estate Services
License #: 01439524
Phone: (650) 207-5229

School Ratings

School data provided by GreatSchools.org

Nearby Schools

School Type Grades Distance Rating
Beresford Elementary School public K-5 0.17 mi 4
Meadow Heights Elementary School public K-5 0.39 mi 7
Laurel Elementary School public K-5 0.68 mi 3
Hillsdale High School public 9-12 0.73 mi 9
Abbott Middle School public 6-8 0.77 mi 4
Borel Middle School public 6-8 0.83 mi 8
Fiesta Gardens International Elementary School public K-5 0.83 mi 3
College Park Elementary School public K-5 0.92 mi 8
George Hall Elementary School public K-5 1.10 mi 8
Aragon High School public 9-12 1.23 mi 10
Baywood Elementary School public K-5 1.34 mi 6
Sunnybrae Elementary School public K-5 1.39 mi 1
Parkside Montessori public PK,KG,1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8 1.58 mi 9
Cipriani Elementary School public K-5 1.81 mi 8
Bayside Academy public K-8 1.86 mi 6
Central Elementary School public K-5 1.94 mi 9
LEAD Elementary public K-5 1.99 mi 2
South Hillsborough School public K-5 2.02 mi 8
Foster City Elementary School public K-5 2.03 mi 8
Ralston Intermediate School public 6-8 2.07 mi 9

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This listing information is up-to-date as of February 02, 2026. For the most current information, please contact Lana Morin Pierce, (650) 207-5229.