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Amazingly Distinctive Custom Homes Are Still Undervalued Amidst Market Chaos<\/h1>\n

Developed in the 1970s Portola Valley Ranch (PV Ranch), a planned community of approximately 205 homes located in Portola Valley off Alpine Road, is truly a hidden gem of a development which offers so much for so little on a comparative basis.\u00a0 Portola Valley Ranch community was designed to allow the natural landscape remain the main focus of the development.\u00a0 The emphasis and importance of living in harmony with nature has always been the priority with the design and implementation of this amazing neighborhood.\u00a0 In keeping with this theme of the 450 plus acres on which Portola Valley Ranch resides only 25% of the land has been developed into homes.\u00a0 The amount of open space, trees, shrubs, rolling hills, oak woodlands, peaceful meadows, streams and small ponds overwhelms the first-time visitor who may be too familiar seeing typical developments with homes covering 50% or more of the open land.\u00a0 Portola Valley Ranch has set a bar which very few developers have every come close to.\u00a0 Incredibly, PV Ranch won the Sunset Magazine & American Institute of Architects Home Award in 1977.<\/p>\n

\"Photographed<\/a>HOA Rules Keep Firm Control of Design & Construction<\/h2>\n

Portola Valley Ranch homeowner\u2019s association directs, controls, and oversees all development and building approval to maintain the strict conformity with the neighborhood standards.\u00a0 Originally there were fourteen different models of homes constructed, many of which have been remodeled or added onto since originally constructed.\u00a0 All of the homes have exterior decking which takes advantage of the wonderful mountain environment.\u00a0 Importantly Portola Valley Ranch restricts owners from having lawns, private pools, fenced-in gardens, and perimeter fencing.\u00a0 Portola Valley Ranch homes must be painted earth tones to blend in with the environment\u2019s natural backdrop.\u00a0 Only native plants are allowed for landscaping to help keep water conservation efficient.\u00a0 The restrictions imposed on owners are only to maintain the serenity and beauty that was originally designed and envisioned for the development.<\/p>\n

Portola Valley Ranch\u2019s Location Is Ideal for Many Reasons\"PV<\/a><\/h2>\n

Portola Valley Ranch is located 10 minutes east of Stanford University and Stanford Hospital along Alpine Road.\u00a0 The location allows an easy descent from the everyday grind of Silicon Valley.\u00a0 PV Ranch is a mere 30 minutes from San Jose and most of Silicon Valley to the south and 30 minutes to San Francisco to the north.\u00a0 An incredibly quaint but fully stocked Roberts Market on Alpine Road provides a gourmet grocery store within 5 minutes of PV Ranch.\u00a0 There are major shopping centers within a 15 minute radius at Stanford Shopping Center and Redwood City.<\/p>\n

\"PV<\/a>Portola Valley Ranch\u2019s Amenities Are Second To None<\/h2>\n

Portola Valley Ranch boasts two community swimming pools, tennis courts, a vineyard, PV Ranch\u2019s own community winemaking efforts, a community garden, miles of hiking trails, and a community ranch house that serves as a hub of social activity.\u00a0 All of Portola Valley Ranch\u2019s amenities are available to owners for a mere $260\/month \u2013 which is a bargain in today\u2019s HOA fees world.<\/p>\n

The Portola Valley School District Is Highly Desirable<\/h2>\n

All school-aged children in PV Ranch enjoy the benefits of highly rated and successful Portola Valley School District.\u00a0 Portola Valley School District has student test scores as high as any other school district on the Peninsula and continues to improve with each passing year.\u00a0 Many people outside of Portola Valley try to get into the town to enjoy the benefits of such an amazing public school system.\u00a0 Portola Valley School District has an abundance of resources available to them that most school districts do not.<\/p>\n

\"PV<\/a>Portola Valley Ranch\u2019s Location & Setting Make It a Hidden Gem Which Is Dramatically Undervalued in Today\u2019s Marketplace<\/h2>\n

The Portola Valley Ranch community is an amazing well thought out development.\u00a0 Because of its short distance from Stanford University and Silicon Valley it is amazingly inexpensive when compared to properties in similar locations all within 10-15 minute radiuses.\u00a0 Price per square foot of these properties will soon escalate when other segments of the buying public, namely foreign investors, begin to realize the value that still exists in PV Ranch.\u00a0 Price per square foot of a typical home in Portola Valley Ranch is selling for $800-$900.\u00a0 Similar communities the average price per square foot can be as high as $1,100-$1,200.\u00a0 \u00a0Presently PV Ranch is underappreciated to the buying public but eventually it is inevitable that these homes will be selling in the $1,000\/sq. ft. range.<\/p>\n

\"Portola_Valley_Ranch\"<\/a>Portola Valley Ranch Is A Can\u2019t Miss Real Estate Opportunity<\/h2>\n

For real estate investors Portola Valley Ranch is truly something to look at.\u00a0 For years the development has been thought of as an \u201cEmpty Nester\u201d development or an enclave of homes which couldn\u2019t be added onto or dramatically improved.\u00a0 This couldn\u2019t be further from the truth.\u00a0 Many children live at the Ranch.\u00a0 There are younger and younger families buying into the Ranch every year.\u00a0 The development has withstood the test of time and now it is beginning to be recognized by the buying public as a wonderful alternative to downtown or tight city living. \u00a0Another great strategy would be to buy and hold a property in PV Ranch and hire a professional property manager<\/a> to manage and be the caretaker of the property. \u00a0Portola Valley Ranch is a gem which will grow in value and character each passing year going forward.\u00a0 It is an amazing development which only improves with time.\u00a0 Come see for yourself or contact me to learn more about Portola Valley Ranch.\"PV<\/a><\/p>\n

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