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Carol Carnevale • DRE# 00946687 • 650.465.5958
Nicole Aron • DRE# 00952657 • 650.740.7954
CarolAndNicole@compass.com
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Portola Valley

Portola Valley Homes and Real Estate Sales

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Peninsula residents who are looking for a more relaxed lifestyle are often attracted to Portola Valley which offers proximity to employment hubs and urban centers yet retains a rural quality as guided by the town’s General Plan that is committed to retaining a peaceful residential community within the natural features of the area.

There are a variety of architectural styles but most homes are ranches or contemporaries with vast expanses of glass to embrace the tranquil natural surroundings.

Real Estate Market Facts

Some key Portola Valley market indicators based on Multiple Listing Service data are as follows. The chart compares YTD statistics Q3 2018 to Q3 2019.

January- September 2018 January-September 2019 Change
Number of Homes Sold 50 51 +1 Home
Median Sale Price $2,840,000 $2,650,000 -6.7%
Average Days on Market 54 62 +8 Days
Sale Price to Original List Price Ratio 100.7% 95.9% -4.8%

Market trends demonstrate the softening of the market as has been widely reported.  When evaluating residential real estate it’s advisable to consider the long view.  In 2009 the Median Sale Price of a Portola Valley home was $1,599,000.

If you would like an accurate assessment of value of your Portola Valley property, or if you would like to discuss whether this is the right time to make a purchase, we invite you to contact us. It would be a pleasure to be of service to you.

Quality of Life

Known locally as an area of natural beauty, Portola Valley’s lifestyle includes a lot of emphasis on outdoor enjoyment.

Here are a few distinctive community features:

  • The Windy Hill Open Space Preserve is a popular destination for hikers. Some trails are designated for cyclists, equestrians, or dogs on leashes.
  • Bicycling the “Loop” is a favorite activity in Portola Valley.
  • Alpine Hills Tennis & Swim Club, Ladera Oaks Swim Tennis and Fitness Club, and the Ladera Recreation District (open to residents and non-residents) offer a wide array of classes and outdoor activities in close proximity.
  • Portola Valley residents support and take great community pride in their outstanding public school district, grades K through 8th
  • The Alpine Inn – a local beer garden and hamburger establishment with a colorful history. Known to many locals as “Zotts”, the nickname of the former restaurant name, Rosotti’s.

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You have maintained a sterling reputation throughout our communities and for a good reason; your high level of professionalism at all times, your natural ways with people, your support of local schools and simply because you are pleasant and trustworthy in a complex business!
J.G.
They provided an extraordinary amount and blend of professional expertise, tireless commitment, steadfast patience and reassuring comfort. And to think that they were able to do all this while maintaining a sense of humor – and helping us relax along the way – is simply amazing!
B. & N.S.
When we hired you and your team, we knew that you were a consummate professional. Having known you personally for years, we figured that you were among the best real estate agents in the Valley. Now having worked with you, I would say that you are truly the Michael Jordan and Wayne Gretsky of your profession… ‘Simply the Best!’
J.C.
We had a phenomenal real estate experience with Carol and Nicole buying our first home in PA. Their dignity, attention to the smallest detail, level of preparedness, and impressive knowledge of all related issues made us feel extremely secure through this process. Carol and Nicole are truly our friends!
G.P.
Carol & Nicole impressed us with their in-depth market knowledge. Their understanding of the market was invaluable when it came to setting the price for our house (we got multiple offers and it sold for over asking!) and then again when it came to the purchase of our new home (again, a multiple offer situation – and we won at a price we felt comfortable with).
A.H.
I have extremely high standards for accurate information, insightful analysis, prompt, business-like communications, thoroughness and conscientious follow-through. They are unique in possessing those qualities and still being among the most cordial and pleasant people I know.
J.M.
Carol & Nicole make house buying and selling fun! How is that possible?! They are a joy to work with and my husband and I joke that we’ll need to sell our house in short order so that we have the opportunity to work with them again sooner rather than later. The process is such an emotional one that having a steady but enthusiastic guide is truly invaluable.
A.H.
My wife and I just completed the purchase of a condo in Los Altos. I echo the praise of other reviewers. We worked more closely with Carol than with Nicole and have nothing but compliments to pay. I would not hesitate for a second to recommend them. Professional, dedicated, thorough, and – importantly – pleasant to work with. Just great on every level.
P.S.
When we hired you and your team, we knew that you were a consummate professional. Having known you personally for years, we figured that you were among the best real estate agents in the Valley. Now having worked with you, I would say that you are truly the Michael Jordan and Wayne Gretsky of your profession… “Simply the Best!”
J.C.
Carol and Nicole were quick to assess the property and the necessary improvements for sale. They arranged and supervised prompt and efficient repairs by responsible contractors. They were always accessible and courteous — the ultimate professionals.
S.H.
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Nicole Aron • 650.740.7954
CarolAndNicole@compass.com
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