Menlo Oaks Menlo Park Homes and Neighborhood Guide
Also known as Includes Vintage Oaks and South of Seminary
Menlo Park neighborhood guideUnincorporated
Menlo Oaks is a semi rural pocket between Middlefield Road and Bay Road, centered on roughly 106 acres of unincorporated San Mateo County surrounded by Menlo Park and Atherton. Narrow roads, no sidewalks and big oak and pine trees give it a country feel just minutes from downtown.
Because the core of the neighborhood is unincorporated, the county handles building permits and the sheriff's office provides policing. Residents have chosen to keep the area's character, passing on things like bike lanes and gutters.
The MLS area also takes in Vintage Oaks, a 1990s community built around St. Patrick's Seminary, and the South of Seminary streets, which are inside the city.
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At a glance
- Core of Menlo Oaks is about 106 acres of unincorporated San Mateo County
- Roughly 300 homes in Menlo Oaks proper
- Peninsula School has operated in the 1882 Coleman Mansion since 1925
- Narrow lanes, no sidewalks and mature oaks
- Vintage Oaks was built in the mid 1990s around St. Patrick's Seminary
- Public schools in the Menlo Park City School District
Homes and Streets
Menlo Oaks proper runs roughly from Ringwood Avenue to Berkeley Avenue and from Bay Road to Arlington Way, with Coleman Avenue running through it. Lots are generous, and homes range from original ranch houses to newer custom estates, with many owners choosing to renovate rather than rebuild.
Nearby Vintage Oaks was developed in the mid 1990s on about 46 acres around the seminary, with 131 single family homes and 14 duet townhouses in styles from English Tudor to Spanish Mission. The South of Seminary streets are mostly single story homes from the 1940s and 1950s under redwoods and oaks.
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History on Film: Menlo Oaks
A look back at the history of Menlo Oaks and the places nearby, from local historical societies and archives.
Menlo Park history tour
Menlo Park's history with the county historical association.Source: San Mateo County Historical Association
Menlo Park legends
Stories of the people who shaped Menlo Park.Source: San Mateo County Historical Association
More from the San Mateo County Historical Association film archive (California Revealed): Building Flood Park with the WPA, 1939
Parks and Open Space
Public Schools Nearby
School assignments vary by address, so confirm with the district.
Nearby Neighborhoods
Menlo Oaks FAQ
Is Menlo Oaks part of the City of Menlo Park?
The core of Menlo Oaks is unincorporated San Mateo County, so the county handles permits and services. Nearby Vintage Oaks and the South of Seminary streets, which share the same MLS area, are inside the city.
Why are there no sidewalks in Menlo Oaks?
The neighborhood has kept its rural character on purpose, with narrow roads, mature trees and no sidewalks. Residents have historically declined additions like bike lanes and gutters.
What is the Peninsula School?
It is a private progressive K to 8 school that has operated since 1925 in the Victorian era Coleman Mansion, built in 1882, and it is a gathering place for the neighborhood.
What is Vintage Oaks?
Vintage Oaks is a mid 1990s community built on about 46 acres around St. Patrick's Seminary, with sidewalk lined streets and larger homes in a mix of traditional styles.
How can I find homes for sale in Menlo Oaks?
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Updated November 2026 by Joseph Suarez, Realtor with Coldwell Banker in Burlingame, DRE 02085594.
Sources: Menlo Oaks, California (Wikipedia), Palo Alto Online: Menlo Oaks neighborhood guide, DeLeon Realty: Menlo Oaks, City of Menlo Park: Willow Oaks Park, MPCSD District Profile. Information is believed accurate but not guaranteed.