Central Portola Valley Homes and Neighborhood Guide
Also known as Westridge, Town Center, Corte Madera, Hayfields
Portola Valley neighborhood guide
Central Portola Valley is the largest of the town's MLS areas, taking in the Town Center on Portola Road, the Westridge hills toward Stanford and the wooded lots on both sides of Portola and Alpine roads. Most homes sit on large lots with mature oaks, and trails connect the neighborhoods to Windy Hill and the Town Center.
Westridge was one of the first parts of the 1,400 acre Ormondale Ranch sold for homes. The Westridge Company built it in ten sections from 1947 to 1965, with lots of at least two and a half acres and easements for bridle paths. Its northern edge meets Stanford's Jasper Ridge.
The Town Center opened in September 2008 with Town Hall, a county library, Community Hall, playing fields and the Historic Schoolhouse. The town rebuilt it after the old buildings, which sat on the San Andreas Fault, had been used as temporary quarters for more than 30 years.
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Central Portola Valley is shaded. Borders follow MLSListings area lines. Zoom in for street detail, or see the Portola Valley map for the full picture.
At a glance
- Town Center at 765 Portola Road: library, Town Hall, fields
- Westridge, built in sections from 1947 to 1965 on former Ormondale Ranch land
- Large lots, oak woodland and horse trails
- Ormondale School and Woodside Priory nearby
- Windy Hill Open Space Preserve parking on Portola Road
- MLSListings area 263
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Homes range from ranch houses and mid century designs from the 1950s and 1960s to large custom estates on acre plus lots. Westridge lots are at least two and a half acres, and much of the area has no sidewalks or streetlights, which keeps the rural feel the town was founded to protect.
Main roads include Portola Road, Alpine Road, Westridge Drive and Corte Madera Road, with quieter lanes branching into the hills.
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School assignments follow district attendance boundaries, which can split a neighborhood and change over time. Always confirm the school for a specific address with the district.
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Central Portola Valley FAQ
What is included in Central Portola Valley?
It is MLSListings area 263, the largest area in town. It includes the Town Center on Portola Road, Westridge and the hills on both sides of Portola and Alpine roads.
How big are lots in Westridge?
Westridge lots are at least two and a half acres, a rule set when the area was laid out between 1947 and 1965.
Which schools serve Central Portola Valley?
Most homes are in the Portola Valley School District, with Ormondale School for kindergarten to 3rd grade and Corte Madera School for grades 4 to 8. High schoolers attend Woodside High in the Sequoia Union High School District. Confirm assignment by address.
Where do you park for Windy Hill?
The preserve's lower parking lot is on Portola Road, with overflow parking at the Town Center about 0.4 miles north along the Portola Trail.
How can I find homes for sale in Central Portola Valley?
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Updated November 2026 by Joseph Suarez, Realtor with Coldwell Banker in Burlingame, DRE 02085594.
Sources: Westridge, Westridge history, Town of Portola Valley, Town Center, AIA COTE Top Ten, Portola Valley Town Center, Town of Portola Valley, local schools, Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District, Windy Hill, Almanac, Westridge in Portola Valley, Wikipedia, Portola Valley, California. Information is believed accurate but not guaranteed.