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listing_id: ML81985474
status: Closed
price: 5290000
beds: 5
baths_full: 4
baths_half: 1
sqft_living: 4100
sqft_lot: 22400
lot_acres: 0.514
year_built: 1951
property_type: Residential
property_subtype: Single Family Residence
address: "3990 Ralston Ave"
city: Hillsborough
state: CA
zip: 94010
county: "San Mateo County"
lat: 37.55119
lng: -122.373208
days_on_market: 559
hoa_fee: 
hoa_frequency: 
garage_spaces: 2
list_agent: "Raziel A. Ungar"
list_office: "Compass"
list_agent_phone: "(650) 720-5483"
list_agent_license: 01701234
mls_source: MLSL
modified: 2026-02-02
transaction_type: recentlySold
---

Home | San Mateo County | Hillsborough | 94010 | 3990 Ralston Ave

3990 Ralston Ave, Hillsborough, CA 94010

MLS: ML81985474 | Status: Sold | Price: $5,290,000
Beds/Baths: 5 / 4 /1
Property Type: Residential

Quick Facts

Beds Baths Sq Ft Acres Lot Yr Built
5 4 /1 4,100 0.514 1951

Remarks

Completely transformed within the last five years, this beautifully remodeled Carolands home offers sophisticated elegance and modern luxury on over one-half acre. The entire property is oriented toward the transformed rear grounds with a vast stone terrace, soccer-worthy lawn, and a separately fenced recently added pool and spa. The fully level outdoor space also includes a barbecue kitchen, lounge, and fireplace, perfect for entertaining in privacy. The main home is predominantly on one level with an entire wall of glass and French doors that connect the public rooms with the bedroom wing, all opening to the rear grounds. There are 4 bedrooms and 3.5 baths including the primary suite and 2 bedrooms with a shared bath on the main level. The lower level features a large recreation room, kitchenette, bath, and a fourth bedroom with outside entrance, making this area also suitable for extended family living quarters. Plus detached guest quarters, currently customized for remote work, feature a large desk, built-in cabinetry, integrated Murphy bed and custom closets by California Closets, and a large bath with pool access. Located near top-rated public and private Hillsborough schools, this home combines luxury, flexibility, and indoor/outdoor convenience.

MLS Listing Information

Field Value
MLS # ML81985474
MLS Source MLSListings, Inc.

Features

Interior Features

Feature Details
Bedrooms Primary Suite/Retreat, Walk-in Closet, Primary Bedroom on Ground Floor, More than One Bedroom on Ground Floor
Bathrooms Double Sinks, Primary - Stall Shower(s), Shower over Tub - 1, Stall Shower - 2+, Tile, Updated Bath(s), Full on Ground Floor, Half on Ground Floor
Kitchen Exhaust Fan, Pantry
Appliances Cooktop - Gas, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Garbage Disposal, Hood Over Range, Microwave, Oven - Electric, Refrigerator, Wine Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
Dining Room Eat in Kitchen, Formal Dining Room
Family Room Separate Family Room
Fireplace Living Room, Outside
Flooring Carpet, Hardwood, Laminate, Tile
Laundry Tub / Sink, Inside
Cooling Other
Heating Gas, Heating - 2+ Zones, Radiant

Exterior Features

Feature Details
Roof Composition, Fiberglass, Shingle
Foundation Raised, Crawl Space, Concrete Perimeter and Slab
Pool Cover, Fenced, Gunite, Heated, In Ground, Pool/Spa Combo, Sauna or Steam Room

Parking, School, and Other Information

Feature Details
Garage/Parking Attached Garage, Gate/Door Opener, Guest / Visitor Parking, Parking Area, Room for Oversized Vehicle, Garage: 2 Car(s)
Elementary District Hillsborough City Elementary
High School District San Mateo Union High
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Zoning R10025

Contact Information

Raziel A. Ungar
Compass
License #: 01701234
Phone: (650) 720-5483

School Ratings

School data provided by GreatSchools.org

Nearby Schools

School Type Grades Distance Rating
West Hillsborough School public K-5 0.30 mi 9
Crocker Middle School public 6-8 1.16 mi 8
North Hillsborough School public K-5 1.34 mi 9
Hoover Elementary public K-5 1.84 mi 8
Roosevelt Elementary School public K-5 1.96 mi 6
BSD Preschool public UG 1.97 mi N/A
San Mateo Park Elementary School public K-5 2.08 mi 2
South Hillsborough School public K-5 2.10 mi 9
McKinley Elementary School public K-5 2.18 mi 8
Highlands Elementary School public K-5 2.26 mi 7
Baywood Elementary School public K-5 2.29 mi 7
Aragon High School public 9-12 2.35 mi 10
Lincoln Elementary School public K-5 2.56 mi 8
Burlingame High School public 9-12 2.59 mi 10
Burlingame Intermediate School public 6-8 2.63 mi 10
Washington Elementary School public K-5 2.70 mi 7
Franklin Elementary School public K-5 2.71 mi 10
Borel Middle School public 6-8 2.83 mi 8
Spring Valley Elementary School public K-5 2.88 mi 10
San Mateo High School public 9-12 2.97 mi 9

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This listing information is up-to-date as of February 02, 2026. For the most current information, please contact Raziel A. Ungar, (650) 720-5483.