Living in Atherton
Atherton is a quiet residential town of large lots between Menlo Park and Redwood City, a short drive from Stanford and Sand Hill Road. Compare commute times or talk with Joseph.
Atherton Neighborhood Map
Atherton neighborhoods as the MLS draws them, the same areas agents use to pull sales. Tap an area to open its guide.
Borders are traced from the MLSListings area map and are approximate, so they can differ a little from city limits and local names. Ask me which area a specific street falls in.
Neighborhood by Neighborhood
These 4 areas follow MLSListings area lines. Sales are closed sales from November 2025 to October 2026. Tap a name for the full neighborhood guide.
West of Alameda
15 houses sold in the last 12 months at a median of $13.3M ($2,083 per square foot).
West Atherton
30 houses sold in the last 12 months at a median of $19.25M ($2,465 per square foot).
Lloyden Park Area
21 houses sold in the last 12 months at a median of $5.2M ($1,894 per square foot).
Lindenwood
23 houses sold in the last 12 months at a median of $10.62M ($2,441 per square foot).
Atherton on Film
I have not filmed a walkthrough in Atherton yet, so here is a look back from the archives. Want me to tour a home here for you? Send me the address.
Between Sail and Satellite: A History of San Mateo County (1976)
A San Mateo County Bicentennial Committee film covering two centuries of county history.Source: Daly City Public Library, via California Revealed
A Short History
- The area was part of Rancho de las Pulgas and was known as Fair Oaks in the 1860s.
- Property owners incorporated on September 12, 1923, rather than join Menlo Park.
- The town is named for Faxon Dean Atherton, a 19th century landowner.
Schools, Parks and Getting Around
Public Schools
School assignment depends on the address. Always confirm with the district.
Parks and Places
Getting Around
No train in town. The Atherton Caltrain station closed in 2020, so most people use Menlo Park or Redwood City. See commute times to each job center.
Atherton Market Report
Home sales for Atherton pulled directly from MLSListings, the Bay Area's MLS. Figures cover full calendar months.
Last month, single family homes
October 2026
Last 3 months by home type
August to October 2026
| Home type | Homes sold | Median price | Median price per sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single family homes | 18 | $11.15M | $2,421 |
| Condominiums | 0 | No sales | No sales |
| Townhouses | 1 | $1.25M | $788 |
Last 12 months, single family homes
November 2025 to October 2026
How Atherton compares
Median single family sale price, November 2025 to October 2026
Source: MLSListings closed sales with a Atherton postal city, by close of escrow date, pulled November 13, 2026. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Ask me for a full report on your street or price range.
Atherton FAQ
What does the Atherton market look like right now?
See the market report above for single family home sales in Atherton over the last month, the last 3 months and the last 12 months, pulled directly from MLSListings. Every street prices differently, so ask Joseph for numbers on your area or price range.
How far is Atherton from the Peninsula and San Francisco?
Use the commute chart on my relocation guide to compare estimated drive and transit times from Atherton to San Francisco, SFO, Stanford and the Silicon Valley hubs.
What is my Atherton home worth?
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Sources
Please confirm anything important for a specific address.
- MLSListingsClosed sales with a Atherton postal city, November 2025 to October 2026, pulled November 13, 2026
- Atherton, California (Wikipedia)History, schools, parks and transit
- U.S. Census Bureau2020 census population and land area
- MLSListings area mapNeighborhood borders and sales by MLS area, November 2025 to October 2026
Atherton Market Trends
Market Trends are calculated using MLS® sold listing data
