Portola Valley sits in San Mateo County in the San Francisco metro area. West of Stanford University and alongside the San Andreas Fault, Portola Valley is surrounded by wooded hills in a green valley enabling the town to retain a rural feel reminiscent of simpler days. While valuing its environmental initiatives and historic relevance, Portola Valley boasts excellent public schools and enthusiastic community volunteerism. With approximately 4,500 residents, the active populace can enjoy an extensive trail system, open space and panoramic views that contribute to safe, country living.
This south bay town sits almost equidistant between San Francisco 35 miles to the north and San Jose 30 miles to the east, offering countless nightlife, shopping and culture of neighboring cities. As one of the top forty wealthiest towns in the United States, Portola Valley presents luxury homes with spectacular views of the San Francisco Bay and Mt. Diablo. The housing market offers expansive and safe neighborhoods and exclusive amenities with the ambiance of a tranquil country retreat.
Portola Valley’s beautiful new Town Center serves as the community’s hub of activity, providing residents with a Community Hall, County Library, and a variety of recreational playing fields, to name a few. Portola Valley offers the amenities, entertainment and culture of nearby metropolitan hubs, while allowing residents to experience the rural charm and quality of a small-town community. | Portola Valley Living |
Real Estate Market Summary - Prices of Portola Valley Homes for Sale
Portola Valley offers a variety of exclusive housing opportunities including custom built dwellings with spectacular mountain views and bay vistas, or treed countryside as your backyard. The town stresses architectural guidelines for homes and businesses to blend in with nature. Ranch, custom, modern and Mediterranean homes are offered within serene settings. Fantastic amenities are offered to residents, including lofty rooms, libraries, wine tasting salons and saltwater pools. Bank-owned properties and foreclosures are available. Single-family homes start under $2 million and can go up to $8 million with hill or mountain views, expansive floor plans and exclusive amenities. Town homes and condominiums are rarely available and land property ranges from $3 to $5 million depending on acreage, topography, views and utilities present. Use our Portola Valley, CA real estate buyer and seller tools to find the latest information on the housing market, neighborhoods, and trends. Narrow your property search by price, number of bedrooms, recent Portola Valley foreclosures, and check your home value. Whether you are looking for homes for sale in Portola Valley or a top Realtor, our Portola Valley real estate community profile provides helpful resources for your home search needs.
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The Bryce Cook Group: You’ll only get results when you buy or sell with Bryce. His office, RE/MAX TODAY, is consistently the #1 office on the Peninsula. Bryce has been rated in the top 20% of the 21,000 REALTORS® in SAMCAR since becoming a full-time REALTOR® and Broker in 1997. He has lived on the San Francisco Peninsula for 16 years. He utilizes over 18 years of contract negotiating skills to meet the needs and get results for his clients. Bryce specializes in existing home sales. Bryce earned a BS degree in Business Finance with an emphasis in Real Estate and Land Use from California State University, Sacramento (1989).
Nereyda Salinas: With 15 years as a high volume escrow coordinator and marketing specialist, Nereyda will maximize your home’s exposure for sale via print and internet channels. After your property is in contract, Nereyda will manage your paperwork up to close of escrow.
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