Melanie Tan
DRE #02250755“I help Bay Area buyers and sellers make confident moves with the latest market data, real local expertise, and the patience to find what's actually right for you, not the fastest close.”
DRE #02250755“I help Bay Area buyers and sellers make confident moves with the latest market data, real local expertise, and the patience to find what's actually right for you, not the fastest close.”
Data through Mar 2026 · Part of the Portola Valley housing market
ZIP 94028 offers real opportunities for buyers, and the balance keeps tilting their way:
Based on 14 homes sold in March 2026. Includes all residential types (SFH, condo, townhouse, multi-family, and others). Updated weekly.
Data through March 2026
See how prices, monthly costs, and mortgage rates have moved in 94028, Portola Valley.
Includes principal, interest, estimated CA property tax (~1.25%), and estimated insurance (~$2,200/yr). HOA fees not included.
ZIP 94028 is a buyer's market. Extended market times, price reductions, and motivated sellers give buyers strong negotiating leverage. Well-structured offers below asking can succeed here.
At $4.82M, ZIP 94028's median sits about 157% above the Bay Area average of $1.88M. ZIP 94028 is on the higher end of the regional market.
Within Portola Valley, this area trades about 26% below the city-wide median of $6.55M.
ZIP 94028 is a buyer's market:
Buyer strategy: well-structured offers below asking can succeed here.
At $4.82M with 20% down at 6.53%, your estimated total monthly cost is approximately $29,634:
HOA fees are extra.
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“Working with Mel was the best decision I made in my home-buying journey. She was incredibly patient, taking the time to explain every detail of the process to me.”
“Mel did an incredible job helping me find and purchase my first home! She was very responsive, professional, and knowledgeable.”
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