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listing_id: ML82019049
status: Closed
price: 4250000
beds: 4
baths_full: 3
baths_half: 0
sqft_living: 2310
sqft_lot: 73373
lot_acres: 1.684
year_built: 1959
property_type: Residential
property_subtype: Single Family Residence
address: "20 Bear Gulch Dr"
city: Portola Valley
state: CA
zip: 94028
county: "San Mateo County"
lat: 37.378094
lng: -122.198986
days_on_market: 213
hoa_fee: 
hoa_frequency: 
garage_spaces: 2
list_agent: "Denise Welsh"
list_office: "Compass"
list_agent_phone: "(415) 999-0727"
list_agent_license: 00939903
mls_source: MLSL
modified: 2026-01-30
transaction_type: recentlySold
---

Home | San Mateo County | Portola Valley | 94028 | 20 Bear Gulch Dr

20 Bear Gulch Dr, Portola Valley, CA 94028

MLS: ML82019049 | Status: Sold | Price: $4,250,000
Beds/Baths: 4 / 3
Property Type: Residential

Quick Facts

Beds Baths Sq Ft Acres Lot Yr Built
4 3 2,310 1.684 1959

Remarks

Welcome to this beautiful home located in central Portola Valley. This spacious 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom residence offers comfortable living with generous amenities. A secluded fourth bedroom and full bath provide a comfortable solution for guests or extended family. The kitchen is well-positioned with an electric cooktop, double oven, refrigerator, and opens to the rear patio. The living room boasts vaulted ceilings, providing an open and airy feel enhanced by a wall of windows overlooking the patio area. The bedrooms are well-sized with ample closet space. Recently painted in a neutral tone with complementary carpets, this home is turn-key and one can move right in and enjoy the holidays! Ideally positioned on 1.6 acres. with two level tiers and a downslope, the oak studded lot is both private and accessible. The property features a solar-heated in-ground pool, and a convenient pool house complete with a full bath - perfect for relaxation and entertaining. The Portola Valley Elementary School District serves the area. With additional structures like a lighted pergola, and large storage shed, this home is a perfect blend of comfort and functionality.

MLS Listing Information

Field Value
MLS # ML82019049
MLS Source MLSListings, Inc.

Features

Interior Features

Feature Details
Bedrooms Ground Floor Bedroom, More than One Bedroom on Ground Floor
Bathrooms Granite, Primary - Stall Shower(s), Solid Surface, Updated Bath(s), Full on Ground Floor
Kitchen 220 Volt Outlet, Countertop - Formica
Appliances Cooktop - Electric, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Hood Over Range, Oven - Double, Oven - Electric, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
Dining Room Dining "L"
Family Room Other
Fireplace Living Room
Flooring Carpet, Tile, Vinyl/Linoleum
Laundry In Utility Room
Cooling None
Heating Central Forced Air - Gas, Radiant Floors

Exterior Features

Feature Details
Roof Composition, Shingle
Foundation Concrete Perimeter, Concrete Perimeter and Slab
Pool Black Bottom, Heated - Solar, In Ground, Spa/Hot Tub
Style Ranch

Parking, School, and Other Information

Feature Details
Garage/Parking Attached Garage, Guest / Visitor Parking, Garage: 2 Car(s)
Elementary District Portola Valley Elementary
High School District Sequoia Union High
Water Public
Zoning R1001A

Contact Information

Denise Welsh
Compass
License #: 00939903
Phone: (415) 999-0727

School Ratings

School data provided by GreatSchools.org

Nearby Schools

School Type Grades Distance Rating
Corte Madera School public 4-8 0.95 mi 9
Ormondale Elementary School public K-3 1.03 mi 10
Lucille M. Nixon Elementary School public K-5 3.46 mi 10
La Entrada Middle School public 4-8 3.50 mi 9
Oak Knoll Elementary School public K-5 3.62 mi 10
Gardner Bullis Elementary School public K-6 3.77 mi 10
Escondido Elementary School public K-5 3.81 mi 10
Henry M. Gunn High School public 9-12 3.93 mi 10
Barron Park Elementary School public K-5 4.14 mi 9
Las Lomitas Elementary School public K-3 4.19 mi 10
Packard Children's Hospital/Stanford public K-12 4.24 mi N/A
Juana Briones Elementary School public K-5 4.27 mi 10
Hillview Middle School public 6-8 4.28 mi 8
Santa Rita Elementary School public K-6 4.32 mi 10
Ellen Fletcher Middle public 6-8 4.35 mi 8
Ardis G. Egan Junior High School public 7-8 4.63 mi 8
Palo Alto Adult Education public UG 4.63 mi N/A
Woodside Elementary School public K-8 4.67 mi 10
Palo Alto High School public 9-12 4.69 mi 10
Woodside High School public 9-12 4.86 mi 8

Disclosures

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This listing information is up-to-date as of January 30, 2026. For the most current information, please contact Denise Welsh, (415) 999-0727.