Home | San Mateo County | Hillsborough | 94010 | 3990 Ralston Ave
MLS: ML81985474 | Status: Sold | Price: $5,290,000
Beds/Baths: 5 / 4 /1
Property Type: Residential
| Beds | Baths | Sq Ft | Acres Lot | Yr Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 4 /1 | 4,100 | 0.514 | 1951 |
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.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| MLS # | ML81985474 |
| MLS Source | MLSListings, Inc. |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
Raziel A. Ungar
Compass
License #: 01701234
Phone: (650) 720-5483
School data provided by GreatSchools.org
| 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.