41 Back Rd, La Honda, CA, 94020
About This Home
Must See!! Rustic Log cabin + bonus structures in the historic Middleton Tract neighborhood - which sits along Portola Valley Redwoods State Park, Skyline Ridge Open Space & Russian Ridge Open Space Preserves - offer a lucrative investment into a slice of Silicon Valley History. More than just an escape from the city, enjoy incredible wildlife viewing, privacy among towering redwoods & exclusive access to Peter's creek trailhead. The main cabin, built from redwood milled onsite and lovingly restored in 2006, offers 2 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, impressive vaulted ceilings and an open living room with fireplace. Enjoy the 1,100+ sqft tiered deck with a BBQ area taking in redwood views. The kitchen is well equipped with SS appliances, Viking Gas Range, skylights, and plenty of storage. There is also an additional sleeping cottage, separate 2 bedroom sleeping loft with kitchenette, mediation room and school house. Room for RV parking as well. Starlink Internet keeps you connected with reliability thru winter storms. 13 miles to Alice's restaurant,18 miles to Stanford University. Less than 25 miles to Silicon Valley hubs such as Mountain View & Palo Alto. 28 miles to the beach & numerous iconic hiking + biking opportunities out your back door! More photos to come.
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
Very Limited Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1940
Materials
- Foundation: Combination,Pillar/Post/Pier,Masonry Perimeter
- Roof: Composition
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cottage,Rustic,Vintage
- Property subType: Single Family Residence,Residential
Interior
Bathroom
- Features: PrimarySunkenTub, ShoweroverTub1, StallShower, Tile, OversizedTub
Bedroom
- Features: LoftBedroom, WalkinCloset, BedroomonGroundFloor2plus
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Dining Room
- Features: NoFormalDiningRoom
Family Room
- Features: Other
Features
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Forced Air
- Cooling features: None
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 1,100
- Total interior livable area: 1,100 sqft
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 085013070
- Zoning: F10S13
- Special condition: Standard
Features
- Patio & porch: Balcony/Patio,Deck
- Exterior features: Back Yard,Barbecue,Storage Shed Structure,Courtyard
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Forest/Woods
Lot
- Lot size: 7.10 Acres
Parking
- Total spaces: 5
- Parking features: Drive Through,Off Street,Oversized
- Has garage: Yes
- Attached garage spaces: 3
- Covered spaces: 3
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Earthquake
- Inland Flooding
- Landslide
- Drought
- Wildfire
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters in San Mateo County and California
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $6,826 | $81,912 |
| Home Insurance * | $524 | $6,288 |
| Property Taxes | $1,338 | $16,056 |
| Electricity | $398 | $4,786 |
| Total | $9,086 | $109,032 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
California FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
Price Per Sq Ft
vs Other Active Listings
Avg $/sqft
vs Homes Sold Last Month
Median $/sqft
Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-21 | Listed for sale | $1,700,000 |
| 2026-04-20 | Listing removed | -- |
| 2026-04-09 | Price change | $1,700,000 |
| 2026-02-18 | Listed for sale | $1,850,000 |
| 2023-03-12 | Listing removed | -- |
| 2023-01-31 | Listed for rent | $3,995 |
| 2022-02-04 | Listing removed | -- |
| 2022-01-28 | Listed for rent | $3,995 |
| 2021-10-16 | Listing removed | -- |
| 2021-09-30 | Price change | $4,400 |
| 2021-08-24 | Price change | $4,595 |
| 2021-07-20 | Listed for rent | $4,995 |
| 2020-06-08 | Listing removed | $3,995 |
| 2020-05-29 | Listed for rent | $3,995 |
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