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listing_id: ML82038870
status: Active
price: 28995000
beds: 11
baths_full: 10
baths_half: 5
sqft_living: 18535
sqft_lot: 106286
lot_acres: 2.4
year_built: 1929
property_type: Residential
property_subtype: Single Family Residence
address: "1200 Armsby Dr"
city: Hillsborough
state: CA
zip: 94010
county: "San Mateo County"
lat: 37.579245
lng: -122.371351
days_on_market: 2
hoa_fee: 
hoa_frequency: 
garage_spaces: 8
list_agent: "Jenn Gilson"
list_office: "Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty"
list_agent_phone: "(650) 642-6957"
list_agent_license: 01889172
mls_source: MLSL
modified: 2026-07-11
transaction_type: buy
---

Home | San Mateo County | Hillsborough | 94010 | 1200 Armsby Dr

1200 Armsby Dr, Hillsborough, CA 94010

MLS: ML82038870 | Status: Active | Price: $28,995,000
Beds/Baths: 11 / 10 /5
Property Type: Residential

Quick Facts

Beds Baths Sq Ft Acres Lot Yr Built
11 10 /5 18,535 2.4 1929

Remarks

A secluded trophy estate in the heart of highly coveted Lower North Hillsborough, this extraordinary 2.4+ acre property offers rare scale and privacy on one of the towns largest parcels. Originally designed by acclaimed architects John Bakewell Jr. and Ernest Weihe, the French Chateau-inspired residence was once home to Hollywood icon Bing Crosby and is rich with storied provenance, including connections to the legendary Seabiscuit and curated antique details from the Hearst Collection. Thoughtfully updated by the current owner, the home spans four levels and features 11 bedrooms, 10 full baths, and 5 half baths, blending grand architectural presence with a warm, livable layout. Designed for both intimate daily living and elegant entertaining, the floor plan includes multiple salons, a formal dining room, a wood-paneled library, a private office, and a distinct guest wing. The park-like grounds showcase sweeping lawns, a resort-style pool with fountains, and expansive open space, creating a serene and majestic setting. With its remarkable history, refined craftsmanship, and exceptional acreage, this is a truly irreplaceable legacy estate an unparalleled opportunity to own a landmark property from California's Golden Era.

MLS Listing Information

Field Value
MLS # ML82038870
MLS Source MLSListings, Inc.
Days on Site 2

Features

Interior Features

Feature Details
Appliances Dishwasher, Oven Range - Built-In
Dining Room Formal Dining Room
Family Room Separate Family Room
Fireplace Family Room, Primary Bedroom, Other
Flooring Carpet, Hardwood, Other, Tile, Wood
Cooling None
Heating Electric, Gas

Exterior Features

Feature Details
Roof Slate
Foundation Concrete Perimeter
Pool In Ground

Parking, School, and Other Information

Feature Details
Garage/Parking Attached Garage, Garage: 8 Car(s)
Elementary District Hillsborough City Elementary
High School District San Mateo Union High
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Zoning R10025

Contact Information

Listing Agent Co-Listing Agent
Jenn Gilson Pierre Alex Buljan
Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty Compass
License #: 01889172 License #: 70014994
Phone: (650) 642-6957 Phone: (650) 400-1188

School Ratings

School data provided by GreatSchools.org

Nearby Schools

School Type Grades Distance Rating
BSD Preschool public UG 0.09 mi N/A
Roosevelt Elementary School public K-5 0.09 mi 6
Hoover Elementary public K-5 0.58 mi 8
Lincoln Elementary School public K-5 0.71 mi 8
McKinley Elementary School public K-5 0.81 mi 8
North Hillsborough School public K-5 0.89 mi 9
Crocker Middle School public 6-8 0.95 mi 8
Burlingame Intermediate School public 6-8 1.00 mi 10
Franklin Elementary School public K-5 1.13 mi 10
Peninsula High (Continuation) public 9-12 1.29 mi 4
Peninsula High public 9-12 1.29 mi N/A
Burlingame High School public 9-12 1.36 mi 10
Spring Valley Elementary School public K-5 1.37 mi 10
Mills High School public 9-12 1.48 mi 10
Washington Elementary School public K-5 1.70 mi 7
San Mateo Park Elementary School public K-5 1.70 mi 2
West Hillsborough School public K-5 2.02 mi 9
Taylor Middle School public 6-8 2.17 mi 8
South Hillsborough School public K-5 2.22 mi 9
San Mateo High School public 9-12 2.27 mi 9

Nearby Homes

Address Price Beds Baths Sq Ft Status
85 Fagan Dr $28,880,000 9 8/1 13,490 Active
100 New Place Rd $29,995,000 9 9/1 11,141 Active

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This listing information is up-to-date as of July 11, 2026. For the most current information, please contact Jenn Gilson, (650) 642-6957.